Show Notes
The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes music journalist Selena Fragassi who contributes to publications like the Chicago Sun-Times and SPIN. Selena has authored a book called Alanis: Thirty Years of Jagged Little Pill and shares why she decided to take on this project, who she interviewed for the book and why this album from Alanis Morissette remains relevant thirty years later. Selena also talks about Madonna's support of Alanis and why she signed Alanis to her Maverick record label, the amount of pressure that Alanis went through during the album's successful run, why she was treated unfairly in the media and much more. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening!
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