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
January 2, 2026 • 9 mins
Rock history collides in this behind-the-scenes look at “Zombie” — YUNGBLUD reimagined with The Smashing Pumpkins.
Filmed on set in a snowy graveyard, this intimate, cinematic moment captures what happens when two generations of rock connect in real time. YUNGBLUD and Billy Corgan reflect on legacy, urgency, imperfection, and why this collaboration feels less like nostalgia — and more like a shift.
From the raw energy of the perf...
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December 18, 2025 • 26 mins
In this intimate backstage conversation, filmed on the Sunset Strip just hours before his solo show at the legendary Whisky a Go Go, Allison Hagendorf sits down with Thomas Raggi for a rare, reflective look at the moment he steps fully into his own.
Shot in the glow of one of rock’s most iconic streets, this unfiltered hang captures Thomas on the brink of history. Debuting Masquerade, his first solo album, with his name alone on...
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December 5, 2025 • 59 mins
Rock doesn’t just hit hard, it heals. In this intimate hang, Allison Hagendorf welcomes multi-platinum front man Chris Daughtry for brownies, coffee, and one of the most vulnerable conversations of his career around his new EP, “Shock To The System (Part Two).”
Filmed at Allison’s home, this candid, long-form conversation dives into grief, mental health, peak performance, and the creative rebirth behind some of the most powerful s...
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November 19, 2025 • 29 mins
In this rare backstage conversation — filmed moments after their final rehearsal for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction — Allison Hagendorf sits with Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron, Ben Shepherd, and Hiro Yamamoto for an intimate, emotional look at Soundgarden’s past, present, and future.
Shot inside their rehearsal space, this unfiltered hang dives into memory, brotherhood, creativity, and the power of a band whose music changed ro...
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October 29, 2025 • 49 mins
Pop-punk never died - it just grew up. In this heart-to-heart house hang, Allison Hagendorf welcomes Alex Gaskarth and Jack Barakat of All Time Low for cookies, old fashions, and an honest conversation about 20 years of friendship, creative evolution, and their 10th studio album, "Everyone’s Talking."
Filmed at Allison’s home, this candid conversation dives into legacy, laughter, and the love that still fuels one of pop punk's mos...
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October 14, 2025 • 62 mins
Rock is back and YUNGBLUD is leading the charge. In the Season 3 premiere, Allison Hagendorf and YUNGBLUD share an intimate conversation between friends about finding himself, legacy, and the future of rock ’n’ roll. Filmed in Allison's New York hotel room, this intimate, unfiltered conversation dives deep into his creative rebirth, mental health, and the raw truth behind his new era.
YUNGBLUD opens up about:
⚡️ His upcoming coll...
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July 15, 2025 • 15 mins
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 ...
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June 24, 2025 • 14 mins
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 purp...
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June 10, 2025 • 13 mins
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 domina...
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May 22, 2025 • 24 mins
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 ...
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April 24, 2025 • 36 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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April 10, 2025 • 20 mins
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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March 27, 2025 • 26 mins
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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March 26, 2025 • 20 mins
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!
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March 11, 2025 • 30 mins
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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January 13, 2025 • 85 mins
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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December 17, 2024 • 70 mins
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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November 20, 2024 • 40 mins
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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November 14, 2024 • 46 mins
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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November 7, 2024 • 63 mins
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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