The Allison Hagendorf Show

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 recent...

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...

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 dire...

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 incredib...

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...

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 gr...

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-headli...

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 & Ro...

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...

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 mu...

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/Allis...

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 “Fl...

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 j...

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 alb...

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 “Co...

Allison sits down with Bud Gaugh & Jakob Nowell, the new frontman, and son of the late Bradley Nowell, of Sublime, marking a special new chapter for the band. On this day in 1996, the band released their third studio album, the self-titled album, Sublime.  The band has sold over 20 million albums globally, have become a part of the fabric of mainstream music culture, and are one of the most succes...

Allison sits down with JAX, named as the “ultimate Tik Tok music success story” by Variety and one of pop’s funniest new stars by Grammy.com. Her songs have over 1.2 billion streams, she has amassed over 14 million followers on Tik Tok, her song “Victoria’s Secret” has gone Platinum, and her debut album “Dear Joe” is out now. They talk all about the new music, how it signified a complete purge in...

Allison sits down with Ashton Irwin, drummer of 5 Seconds of Summer, who have sold more than 18 million albums, sold over 6 million concert tickets worldwide, and amassed over 10 billion streams. With diehard fans all over the world, they are one of Australia’s most successful music acts in history. They talk all about his second solo album “Blood On The Drums”, his unique journey with 5SOS, overc...

Allison sits down with Dan Reynolds, lead singer of the Diamond-certified GRAMMY Award-winning band Imagine Dragons. With over 74 million albums and 65 million digital songs sold, and over 160 billion streams, they stand out as “the only band in history to earn four RIAA Diamond singles.” They just released their 6th studio album Loom and have announced their biggest North American headline tour t...

Allison sits back down with the incredibly inspiring women, Dany, Pau and Alé Villarreal, from The Warning. These three sisters from Monterrey, Mexico have been realizing their dreams since they were little girls, paving their own path. They’ve toured with Muse, performed alongside Foo Fighters and Guns N’ Roses and just wrapped a sold-out headline tour in Europe & Japan with US next. They perform...

Allison sits down with 5 time grammy winner and both a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee, Jimmy Jam. He and his production partner, Terry Lewis, have more Billboard #1s than any other songwriting/production team in chart history. With a career spanning over four decades, he has worked with icons including Prince, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Usher, Maria Carey, an...

Allison sits down with Australian born/ LA-based, Michelin-starred chef, restaurateur, New York Times best selling author, television personality, and culinary entrepreneur, Curtis Stone. They talk all about the connection between food & music, his unlikely journey to becoming a celebrity TV Chef, the importance of family & indulges in one of Allison’s homemade cookies.  • Watch & Subscribe https:...

Allison sits down with Paul Stanley, the co-founder and frontman of KISS, for his first interview since the band’s final live show at Madison Square Garden. The band has released 44 albums, sold more than 100 millions albums worldwide, are America’s #1 Gold Record Award Winning Group and are the most merchandisable band of all time. He is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a NYT Best selling aut...

Allison sits down with Brandon Boyd, Mike Einziger, & Nicole Row from the multiplatinum Los Angeles band, Incubus. They have sold over 23 million albums worldwide, and are embarking on an arena tour celebrating the reimagination of their album, “Morning View” with new music on the way. They talk all about their mainstream success & ascent, growing up with Linkin Park, their harrowing 9/11 shows, a...

Allison sits down with 5 Seconds of Summer frontman, Luke Hemmings, who’s sold millions of records, toured the globe numerous times, accumulated billions of streams, and has become one of Australia’s most successful musical acts in history. They talk all about his creative process with his second solo EP, “Boy,” going through a quarter-life-crisis, the future of 5SOS, as well as regrets, gratitude...