PERFECT SONG: ‘Boys On the Radio’ with Patrik Sandberg, Plus An Interview With Hole Bassist and Author Melissa Auf der Maur

About this episode

Yasi Salek discusses Hole's song 'Boys on the Radio' with Patrik Sandberg and interviews Melissa Auf der Maur about her new book and experiences in the band.

Yasi is joined by writer Patrik Sandberg to break down one of Hole’s (many) perfect songs “Boys on the Radio.” They talk Courtney Love’s evolution, her relationship with critics, and the inspirations, intentions, and alternative culture of the 90’s that influenced it all.Then, Melissa Auf der Maur stops by to discuss her new book, Even the Good Girls Will Cry. She discusses her time in Hole, her friendship with Courtney Love, and her wide-ranging life as an artist.CREDITS:Host: Yasi Salek @yasisalekGuests: Patrik Sandberg @patriksandberg, Melissa Auf der Maur @xmadmxProducer: Rob SundermannEditor: Adrian BridgesAdditional Production Supervision: Justin SaylesTheme Song: Bethany Cosentino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Yasi Salek

Guests: Patrik Sandberg, Melissa Auf der Maur

Topics covered

• music analysis
• 90s alternative culture
• Courtney Love
• Hole
• artist interviews

Keywords

• Boys on the Radio
• Hole
• Courtney Love
• Melissa Auf der Maur
• 90s music
• alternative culture
• Patrik Sandberg

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hole

Books & works: Boys on the Radio, Even the Good Girls Will Cry

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