
Melissa Auf der Maur
Melissa Auf der Maur is a Canadian rock musician. She began her career playing bass in the band Tinker and later toured with The Smashing Pumpkins. In 1994, she joined Hole as bassist, contributing to their critically acclaimed album Celebrity Skin. As a solo artist, she released the albums Auf der Maur and Out Of Our Minds. Her most popular songs include Followed the Waves, Skin Receiver, and Taste You. Auf der Maur has appeared in the documentary films Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero and Buke & Gase, as well as the feature film Collaborator.
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- Bandsplain PERFECT SONG: ‘Boys On the Radio’ with Patrik Sandberg, Plus An Interview With Hole Bassist and Author Melissa Auf der Maur

Yasi is joined by writer Patrik Sandberg to break down one of Hole’s (many) perfect songs “Boys on the Radio.” They talk Courtney Love’s evolution, her relationship with critics, and the inspirations, intentions, and alternative culture of the 90’s that influenced it all.Then, Melissa Auf der Maur stops by to discuss her new book, Even the Good Girls Will Cry. She discusses her time in Hole, her friendship with Courtney Love, and her wide-ranging life as an artist.CREDITS:Host: Yasi Salek @yasisalekGuests: Patrik Sandberg @patriksandberg, Melissa Auf der Maur @xmadmxProducer: Rob SundermannEditor: Adrian BridgesAdditional Production Supervision: Justin SaylesTheme Song: Bethany CosentinoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Melissa Auf der Maur on Apple Music
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About
- FROM
- Montreal, Canada
- BORN
- March 17, 1972
- GENRE
- Rock