Fresh Air Maggie Rogers / Kathleen Hanna
Dec 28, 2024
Maggie Rogers, a singer-songwriter known for her viral discovery by Pharrell and her spiritual exploration in music, shares her transformative journey through Harvard Divinity School. Kathleen Hanna, co-founder of the Riot Grrrl movement and author of 'Rebel Girl,' discusses the punk scene's impact on feminism. Together, they explore the therapeutic nature of songwriting, the legacy of powerful anthems, and the empowering experiences in all-female spaces. Delve into their candid conversations about authenticity, creativity, and the evolution of their powerful voices in music.
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Maggie Rogers's Big Break
- Maggie Rogers met Pharrell Williams while studying music production at NYU.
- A video of Williams's stunned reaction to her song "Alaska" went viral, launching Rogers's career.
Fiction as a Vehicle for Truth
- In her latest album, Rogers explores fictional narratives, a departure from her previous autobiographical work.
- This allows her to weave a tapestry of memories and explore a more universal truth.
Songwriting as Archiving
- Songwriting started as self-therapy for Rogers, helping her process emotions and find resolution.
- Now, she views songwriting as a way of archiving memories and preserving life's details.
