#054 - Confessions of a Rock 'n' Roll Artist ft. Hannah Wicklund

Rock & Roll, Resilience, and Reclaiming Her Voice: Meet Hannah Wicklund

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In this episode of The Poetry Vessel Podcast, the fiercely talented blues and rock and roll artist, Hannah Wicklund sits down with Malibu Poet Laureate Emeritus, Nathan Hassall, to talk about her powerful journey through the music industry—from starting her first band as a child prodigy to navigating industry traps, overcoming a "tower moment" of personal and professional upheaval, and rediscovering her creative passion. Hannah is also the founder of The Strawberry Moon Tribune, an independent poetry and arts magazine centered around introspection and inspiration.

Hannah shares the story behind her album, War on Women Calling All Good Men, discussing key tracks like "Red Gorilla," "Marionettes," and the title track inspired by a conversation with legend Joan Jett. She also breaks down her vision for the future of live music, advocating for community-driven, outdoor performances and a return to true patrons of the arts.

🍓 Check out Hannah Wicklund's latest album, WAR ON WOMEN: CALLING ALL GOOD MEN (available on CD, vinyl, and digital download, August 28th, 2026): https://hannahwicklund.com/

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📌 CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro – Hannah Wickland: Blues & Rock Artist, Founder of Strawberry Moon Tribune 1:54 Welcome to The Poetry Vessel 5:18 Uncovering Collusion, Conspiracy & Censorship in the Music Industry 6:58 The Story Behind "War on Women, Calling All Good Men" 30:31 Songwriting Craft – Making Every Word Count (Tom Petty's Lesson) 32:33 What Is "Ear Candy" in Music Production? 41:36 PERFORMANCE – "The Pier" (Live) 44:35 The Meaning Behind "The Pier" – Ignoring Intuition in Love 53:18 Inside the Strawberry Moon Tribune Magazine 1:06:42 Stream-of-Consciousness Jams to Open a Set 1:11:55 Why Hannah's Album has 13 Songs

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