KEXP Seattle — In 1985, Kristin Hersh was a eighteen-year-old kid, sleeping in her car or abandoned apartments, playing shows every week with her band Throwing Muses. In one tumultuous year, she would be signed to major label, diagnosed as bipolar, and become pregn... more info

KEXP Seattle — Presenting “Under the Covers,” a new column that takes an in-depth look at album covers drawn by comic book artists, and the musicians who hook up with them. We’re kicking off this column with a two-fer: musician Kristin Hersh and Gilbert Herna... more info

Lost In Your Inbox — I'm finding it a little hard to focus on anything new at the moment. Having totally immersed myself in Sufjan Stevens' EP All Delighted People and Arcade Fire's The Suburbs, I'm a bit overloaded. Also, my son just left for colle... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book. Kristin Hersh has always been one of my favorite musicians. As a lyricist, she is one of... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — All Things Considered talks to the members of Best Coast, whose album Crazy for You is released Tuesday. The Boston Globe also profiles the band. Kristin Hersh talks to the Guardian about her forthcoming memoir, Rat Girl. Headline of the... more info

Guardian Music — On the eve of her ninth solo album, Kristin Hersh reveals how acupuncture freed her from the bipolar disorder that haunted her life and careerKristin Hersh believes acupuncture saved her life. It finally granted the singer relief from the bipolar di... more info

Lost In Your Inbox — It always seems to happen that I write a post about how I have nothing to say and then, Voilà! I think of something I want to write about. Do you know who Kristin Hersh is? Founder of Throwing Muses , solo performer, member of 50FO... more info

Guardian Music — American singer-songwriter and founder of Throwing Muses, Kristin Hersh, plays us an exclusive version of her song FloodingBen KapeAndy GallagherElliot Smith more info

Bradley's Almanac — 2010 is a ridiculously rewarding time to be a Kristin Hersh fan. Having eschewed the standard record/release/tour/rinse/repeat cycle that most label-bound artists stick to, she's turned to her loyal followers, both old and new, to directly fund her ... more info

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