Band

Throwing Muses

Referenced in 4 episodes

#242: Stacy Jones

December 4, 2025

Stacy Jones, musical director for artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Miley Cyrus, discusses his career drumming for bands like Letters to Cleo, Veruca Salt, and American Hi-Fi. He also shares a new American Hi-Fi song called "Mixtapes and Polaroids".

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#208: Steven McDonald

February 14, 2025

Steven McDonald, bassist of the band Redd Kross, discusses the band's 40+ year career from their early days in the LA punk scene opening for Black Flag to their recent reunion, new album and documentary. He shares colorful anecdotes about the challenges and adventures of being a "lifer" musician.

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#67: Freda Love Smith

May 27, 2022

Freda Love Smith, drummer of Blake Babies and Some Girls, discusses her decision to retire from drumming after playing a few final shows. She reflects on her music career, including the 1990s Boston music scene, reuniting Blake Babies in the late 90s, and her current band Sunshine Boys. Freda also talks about her work as a lecturer at Northwestern University, her memoir "Red Velvet Underground" connecting food and music, and her upcoming biographical novel about Angela DeAngelis of the Symbionese Liberation Army.

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#54: Juliana Hatfield 2: The Quickening

February 18, 2022

In this episode, Juliana Hatfield discusses her experiences and struggles with touring, performing live, and the music industry. She shares anecdotes about the Boston music scene in the 1990s, seeing bands like Dinosaur Jr. and The Replacements early on, and working with producer Scott Litt. Hatfield also reflects on her own insecurities as a performer and songwriter, despite her successful career.

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