The Allison Hagendorf Show

The Allison Hagendorf Show

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

Episodes

April 24, 2025 40 mins
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 c...
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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 renaissa...
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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 with 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...
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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 THEGROOVE 🎧 Which 2000 album is your favorite...
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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 remini...
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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...
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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 sophomo...
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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 tu...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 hea...
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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, w...
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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 l...
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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 ti...
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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 Allianc...
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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: h...
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Allison sits down with The All-American Rejects who first made their mark as a cornerstone band of the 2000s transcending scenes and creating songs that became a part of pop culture that have withstood the test of time. They have sold over 10 million albums and are back with new music in this new era of the band. They talk all about their first studio track in years, a cover of Harvey Danger’s “Flagpole Sitta”, why now was the righ...
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Allison sits down with singer, songwriter, dancer, producer, director, and visual artist, DPR IAN, who makes music you can see and feel and creates his own audiovisual language to express his unique creative vision. He recently put out his self produced EP Saint for which he also creates and directs all the videos and is currently on his “Dream Reborn” World Tour. They talk all about his musical journey, the lessons learned from ac...
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Allison sits down with trailblazing singer/songwriter and multimedia artist, Jazmin Bean, who blends genres, pushes boundaries, and is creating a sound and artistry all their own. Their debut album “Traumatic Livlihood” is out now and they’re about to embark on their world tour. They talk all about their journey to find their defining sound, the trauma and the healing that inspired their debut album, and what they are setting out t...
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Allison sits down with Grammy award winning multi-platinum singer songwriter and storyteller, Lainey Wilson. She is the reigning CMA and ACM “Entertainer of The Year” and one of the very few artists to win “Country Album Of The Year” at the CMAs, ACM, and the Grammys. She was recently inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, her new album “Whirlwind” is out this week and she is about to embark on her “Country’s Cool Again” headlining tour...
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