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The Allison Hagendorf Show

Allison Hagendorf

Celebrating the universal love of music, the stories behind the songs, & the humans behind the artists. I"m so glad you"re here!

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19:40

8 Ways to Stay Confident When the World Says No

The Allison Hagendorf Show ·

2025/07/15

What do you do when people in power don’t believe in you? When they tell you you’re wrong — or worse, ignore your vision completely?In this episode, I’m sharing the 8 biggest lessons from my A&R years in NYC: how I went from answering phones to signing artists, backing future superstars like Juliette Simms, Katy Perry, and Mark Foster, and learning to trust my vision before the world caught up. These are the moments that shaped me: the risks I took, the times I trusted my gut, and what I learned

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18:27

How to Find Your Purpose (When You Have No Idea Where...

The Allison Hagendorf Show ·

2025/06/24

If you’ve ever felt like your passion doesn’t fit in a box—or like you’re meant for something more but don’t know where to begin—this is for you.I didn’t have a master plan. Just a feeling. But that feeling changed everything. In this first episode of my new series, I share how I went from a music-obsessed kid to becoming the Head of Rock at Spotify—without connections, a roadmap, or any guarantees. 💡 This is a story about purpose. About choosing your path—even when it doesn’t make sense

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17:39

How Sleep Token Went from Cult Band to Global #1

The Allison Hagendorf Show ·

2025/06/10

Sleep Token just made history with Even in Arcadia, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 and redefining what it means to be a metal band in 2025. With zero interviews, masked identities, and a genre-blurring sound that fuses progressive metal, R&B, gospel, and ambient textures, they’ve become the most polarizing—and groundbreaking—band on earth.In this video, I break down how Sleep Token rose from a cult following to global dominance, why they resonate so deeply with fans, and what their success

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28:06

7 Defining Albums from Rock Hall’s Class of 2025

The Allison Hagendorf Show ·

2025/05/22

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame isn’t just about music — it’s about the artists who changed everything. In this special episode, I’m honoring the 2025 inductees who reshaped genres, broke boundaries, and defined entire eras — from Soundgarden and Cyndi Lauper to Outkast, The White Stripes, and more.These icons didn’t just top charts. They redefined what it means to be an artist — bold, fearless, original — and their influence still echoes through everything we hear today. 🎧 Subscribe for more deep

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40:42

13 Albums That Rewrote Music History

The Allison Hagendorf Show ·

2025/04/24

Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list has sparked endless debates. But beyond the rankings are the records that truly shaped the culture. In this special episode, I spotlight the albums that moved me, shaped me, and still live in me today — from Thriller, Purple Rain, and Faith, to Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, CrazySexyCool, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, and more.These albums redefined pop, hip-hop, funk, R&B, and cultural storytelling. Some broke records. Others broke barriers. But

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24:58

How 1995 Changed Music Forever – 30 Years Later

The Allison Hagendorf Show ·

2025/04/10

1995 was a monumental year for music — and now, 30 years later, the impact is still undeniable. In this episode with Vinyl.com, I take you on a deep dive into the iconic albums of 1995 that defined a generation: Jagged Little Pill, Mellon Collie, Tragic Kingdom, What’s The Story Morning Glory, The Bends, Soup, Foo Fighters, and so many more.From grunge and alt-rock to pop, hip-hop, and electronic, 1995 was a true musical renaissance. I was 15 years old and right in the middle of my imprinting

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30:20

These Early ’90s Grunge & Alt Rock Albums Changed...

The Allison Hagendorf Show ·

2025/03/27

Why does the music you loved as a teenager still hit so hard today? It turns out, there’s a scientific reason behind it — and for me, the early ’90s were everything. In this episode of The Spin presented by Vinyl.com, I share the albums that defined me during my imprinting years: Nevermind, Ten, Superunknown, Dookie, Grace, Wish, Jar of Flies, and more. 🎶From grunge to punk to alt-rock, these iconic albums didn’t just shape the decade — they shaped me. I dive into personal stories, unforgettable

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22:04

These Iconic Albums from 2000 Turn 25 – Do They Still...

The Allison Hagendorf Show ·

2025/03/26

The year 2000 was a game-changer for music. CD sales were at their peak and groundbreaking new sounds were emerging. Now, 25 years later, we're looking back at the legendary albums that shaped the era—White Pony, Hybrid Theory, Stankonia, The Marshall Mathers LP, Kid A, and more! Do these classics still hold up today? Let’s dive in! 🛒 Get 10% off VINYL at https://Vinyl.com with code THESPIN 🎧 Which 2000 album is your favorite? Drop a comment below! 👇 🔔 Subscribe to join this amazing music

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32:30

I Put Nick Hexum Through My 311 Day Workout… Here’s...

The Allison Hagendorf Show ·

2025/03/11

Get ready for an epic fusion of music and fitness in this special 311 Day edition of The Allison Hagendorf Show! 🎶💪 I’m hanging with Nick Hexum—legendary frontman of 311—to talk about the 30th anniversary reissue of their iconic Blue Album, their upcoming Warped Tour headline spot, and the secret to 311’s longevity. Plus, Nick shares his fitness philosophy, daily workout routine, and how movement fuels his creativity. From reminiscing about MTV buzz clips to breaking down the power of positivity,

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89:24

Linda Perry on 4 Non Blondes Reunion, New Documentary...

The Allison Hagendorf Show ·

2025/01/13

Allison sits down with the living legend, Linda Perry, a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee as well as a Grammy and Golden Globe nominated singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer whose powerful voice both literally and figuratively continues to inspire and influence. She first made her mark with her band 4 Non Blondes whose 1993 single “What’s Up?” was a defining song of the era and recently hit 1 billion streams on Spotify and almost 2 billion on YouTube. She has penned hits for countless

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74:27

Spiritbox' Courtney LaPlante On New Album, The...

The Allison Hagendorf Show ·

2024/12/17

Allison sits down with Courtney LaPlante, the frontwoman of the two-time Grammy-nominated progressive metal band, Spiritbox. With her ethereal and commanding vocal prowess, she is paving a path all her own pushing the boundaries of the metal genre incorporating her diverse influences, unique talent, and authenticity. Since their formation in 2017, the band has been on a meteoric rise and they are gearing up to release their sophomore album “Tsunami Sea.” They talk all about the upcoming album and

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44:27

Bert McCracken Admits The Used Are An Emo Band &...

The Allison Hagendorf Show ·

2024/11/20

Allison sits down with Bert McCracken, the frontman of one of her favorite bands, The Used. In addition to being one of the landmark bands who defined the sound of the early 2000s, they have continued to thrive for the last 22 years and after 10 studio albums, Bert is making his solo debut under the moniker and album title, “robbietheused”. We talk all about the new album and it’s pop-leaning direction, his humble beginnings and tumultuous journey, sobriety, lessons learned, optimism, hope &

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50:59

ONE OK ROCK's TAKA On New Music, His Superpower, Ed...

The Allison Hagendorf Show ·

2024/11/14

Allison sits down with,Taka, the frontman of the Japanese band, ONE OK ROCK. With 10 studio albums released, this global phenomenon has dozens of international gold and platinum certifications, billions of streams, and just wrapped their nearly sold-out global tour captivating nearly 200,000 fans at just eight shows across seven countries. This powerhouse frontman also has one of the most incredible voices. They talk all about the global tour and playing with Ed Sheeran, the new music, how Linkin

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67:48

MIYAVI On Skipping The F Chord, Less Guitar, Dodgers...

The Allison Hagendorf Show ·

2024/11/07

Allison sits down with a trailblazing world renowned artist from Japan, MIYAVI, nicknamed the “Samurai Guitarist” for his distinctive slap-guitar style. He has completed 8 world tours playing in over 30 countries, and has released 13 albums. He is also an actor starring in films like Angelina Jolie’s Oscar-nominated, “Unbroken” and will be in the upcoming film, “The Wrecking crew” with Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista. He was Gucci’s first Japanese model and has walked the runway at both Paris and New

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53:08

G-Eazy on upcoming album, loss, love, regret, & a new...

The Allison Hagendorf Show ·

2024/10/29

Allison sits down with multi-platinum selling rapper, record producer, and actor, G-Eazy. His songs have over 17 billion streams world wide, with 16 platinum singles and a few that are on their way to diamond status. He released his 7th studio album, Freak Show, earlier this year and is about to embark on his 41-date world tour. They talk all about the new era of G-Eazy, the music, the personal growth, losing his mother, mental health, and how he has managed to become his best self in the

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57:01

Joss Stone on new music, motherhood & killing with...

The Allison Hagendorf Show ·

2024/10/24

Allison sits down with Grammy and Brit Award-winning artist, Joss Stone, who released her acclaimed debut album, “The Soul Sessions,” in 2003, at the age of 16. Over her career, she has released 9 studio albums, selling over 15 million copies worldwide and just released her first live album, “20 Years of Soul - Live in Concert.” They talk all about her next chapter of music, her upcoming co-headlining tour with Melissa Etheridge, what it was like to catapult into global fame at 16, her “Total World

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51:36

Maynard James Keenan on his superpower, inducting...

The Allison Hagendorf Show ·

2024/10/17

Allison sits down with Maynard James Keenan, the innovative frontman for the bands TOOL, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer. In addition to his accomplishments in music, he is also a winemaker and owner of several vineyards including the Merkin Vineyards & Caduceus Cellars Hilltop Facility, and now the Queen B Vinyl Cafe. We talk all about getting ready to help induct Ozzy Osbourne into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this weekend, his latest ventures, how working in vineyards is actually in his blood,

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84:11

Sum 41's Deryck Whibley shares the traumas & triumphs...

The Allison Hagendorf Show ·

2024/10/08

Allison sits down with Deryck Whibley, the frontman of the multi-platinum-selling Canadian rock band, Sum 41. In their nearly 30 year career, Sum 41 have firmly cemented their place in rock history with over 15 million records sold worldwide, multiple Billboard charting releases, a Grammy nomination, two Juno Awards…and now, the stories behind that journey - both the triumphs and the traumas - are being shared for the very first time in this book, “Walking Disaster,” written by Deryck Whibley

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102:09

Billy Corgan on baby #3, new Smashing Pumpkins, life...

The Allison Hagendorf Show ·

2024/10/03

Allison welcomes back Billy Corgan, frontman of the GRAMMY Award-winning band, The Smashing Pumpkins, who truly helped shape the course of Alternative music and culture. In addition to being an esteemed musician, he is a wrestling promoter, poet, podcast host, cafe owner, and friend. They talk all about married life and his growing family, the current tour with Green Day, the new music, the old music, the National Wrestling Alliance, and ALL the stories in between.• Watch & Subscribe

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50:23

Ella Travolta on loss, her debut EP, & music as medicine

The Allison Hagendorf Show ·

2024/09/25

Allison sits down with Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, and model, Ella Travolta. They talk all about her new song “Little Bird,” a touching tribute to her mom, the late Kelly Preston, her upcoming debut EP, “The Colors of Love,” her beautiful relationship with her dad, John Travolta, and what she has lined up next.• Watch & Subscribe https://youtube.com/AllisonHagendorf • Listen & Follow: https://link.chtbl.com/TheAllisonHagendorfShow • Follow

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