Michael Azerrad
Author and famed journalist known for books like Our Band Could Be Your Life and Come As You Are, and founder of The Talkhouse website.
Top 5 podcasts with Michael Azerrad
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Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 30min
"Kurt Was Jealous of Dave": 'In Utero' Revelations, 30 Years Later
Michael Azerrad, Danny Goldberg, and Jim Merlis discuss the revelations and memories surrounding Nirvana and their album 'In Utero', including the challenges faced by the author while writing the book on the band, Kurt Cobain's artistic growth, connections with Sinead O'Connor, and speculations on the band's future if Kurt had allowed Dave Grohl to contribute more songs.
Sep 1, 2021 • 54min
Michael Azerrad (Our Band Could Be Your Life)
Rock journalist Michael Azerrad discusses the 20th anniversary of 'Our Band Could Be Your Life', inspiration vs. influence in music writing, the evolving landscape of rock criticism, informal music conversations among non-critics and musicians' insights, talents and insights of musician writers like Ethan Iverson and Vijay Iyer, influences on music taste, evolution of indie rock, and annotating the story of Nirvana.
Jun 11, 2021 • 1h 15min
#99 WE POD ECONO - EPILOGUE (ft. Michael Azerrad)
Author Michael Azerrad discusses the legacy of 'Our Band Could Be Your Life', DIY in the 21st century, and #RockCriticLaw. Hosts share final thoughts, pitch movie ideas, and talk future programming. A fun and informative wrap-up episode!
Sep 30, 2019 • 59min
The Indie Underground of the 80's from Black Flag to Beat Happening
Michael Azerrad discusses the indie underground music scene of the 80's, focusing on bands like Black Flag, Sonic Youth, and Minutemen. They explore the DIY ethos, economic sustainability, and lasting impact of bands like Mission of Burma. The podcast delves into the hardcore scenes of Washington DC and diverse punk bands like Butthole Surfers, Big Black, and Beat Happening, highlighting their influence on the music industry.
Oct 18, 2018 • 46min
Ep. #436: Michael Azerrad
Author Michael Azerrad discusses his new book Rock Critic Law, highlighting the laziness and boredom in rock music criticism. He shares insights on what critics can learn from his satiric book and hints at upcoming plans for his previous books on Nirvana and the American indie scene.
