The Kelly Alexander Show

Selena Fragassi - Alanis: Thirty Years of Jagged Little Pill!

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!

Crystal Waters - Taking A "Big Bite" Out of Life!

The Kelly Alexander Show is thrilled to welcome back award-winning & legendary dance recording artist Crystal Waters! Crystal is releasing a new album this year and talks to us all about the recording process, what type of tunes to expect and the success of her two new singles "You & Me" and "Big Bite." Crystal also delves into what it has been like receiving recognition for her career achievements in dance music, what Grammy-winning pop song from Lady Gaga she wishes she had written, what TV sitcom group text she'd like to be in on and much more. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening!

 

DJ Tracy Young - New Music with Niki Haris and Donna DeLory & Touring with Cyndi Lauper!

The Kelly Alexander Show is thrilled to welcome back Grammy Award-winning producer, DJ, remixer and label owner, Tracy Young. Tracy has remixed songs for artists like Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Beyoncé, k.d. lang, Britney Spears, Katy Perry and the list goes on. Tracy talks to us about how she got her career start in music as well as meeting Madonna, DJing Madonna's wedding and creating a Grammy-winning remix together for Madonna's song "I Rise.". Tracy also talks to us about her process when it comes to selecting songs to produce and remix and why going on tour with Cyndi Lauper has changed her life for the better. In addition, Tracy lets us know who is still on her bucket list to work with, what new music is on the way featuring singers Niki Haris, Donna DeLory and Janice Robinson and what advice she would give young women who want to follow in her footsteps. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening!

Billie Du Page - Not Your Princess!

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes Montreal based singer-songwriter Billie du Page who has been having a great run of success with her hit song "Fake Friends" and being named an iHeart Radio Future Star. Billie talks to us about "Fake Friends" becoming a big hit in Canada where it spent 16 weeks at #1 on Francophone airplay in Quebec. She also talks about hearing her song on Virgin Radio Montreal for the first time, who she looks up to musically, how her life has changed since her song took off and much more. Then Kelly talks to you about Jennifer Aniston's new show on Apple TV+ and the grand finale of Downton Abbey. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening!

Mint Simon - Influenced By Prince & Performing At Osheaga!

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes Canadian pop recording artist Mint Simon who has just released their debut EP "Chimera" and will be performing at the world-renowned music festival Osheaga in August in Montreal. Mint Simon talks to us about their sound and who influenced them growing up including Prince. They also let us know that going through the pandemic affected their mental health and how their music helped them through it. We delve into how they got chosen to perform at Osheaga this year, what it means to them and what it is like to write music for TV and film, (having some of their songs placed on shows like Grey's Anatomy, Madame Web and Orange Is The New Black). Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening!