Linda Perry on “What’s Up?,” Christina Aguilera, 4 Non Blondes, & New Album ‘Let It Die Here’

About this episode

Linda Perry discusses her new album 'Let It Die Here' and her experiences in the music industry.

Twenty-five years since her last solo album Linda Perry is back and swinging with a super vulnerable documentary and album, ‘Let It Die Here,’ a record that sees her parse her complicated relationship with her mother and her ultimate passing. She’s confronting her own mortality too, not to mention how she was raised and who she’s continuing to become. We get into all of this: she talks about being the sole songwriter of 4 Non Blondes monster hit “What’s Up,” the band’s implosion soon after and why, after all these years they’re back together and with brand new material slated for 2027 release. And of course we get into her storied songwriting career: ‘Beautiful’ by Christina Aguilera, ‘Get the Party Started’ by Pink, to name just two, and how she discovered James Blunt and signed him to her label after all the majors had passed on him. As an artist she’s very much of the Martha Graham school of thought — keep the channel open — and lives her life accordingly. We also discuss the state of the music industry, the beauty in imperfection, her control freak tendencies, and so much more. Stream "Let It Die Here" ►►https://tinyurl.com/55778ar5 Sponsored by Ross — find your nearest store…

People in this episode

Host: Zach Sang

Guest: Linda Perry

Topics covered

• music industry
• songwriting
• personal reflection
• documentary
• new album
• 4 Non Blondes
• Christina Aguilera

Keywords

• Linda Perry
• 4 Non Blondes
• Christina Aguilera
• new album
• songwriting
• music industry
• documentary

Sponsors

Ross

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 4 Non Blondes

Books & works: Let It Die Here, What’s Up?, Beautiful, Get the Party Started

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