The One Minute Music Book Club: Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl by Carrie Brownstein

January 13, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2 min read

If you’re familiar with the riot grrrl scene of the early 80s, you’ll know all about Carrie Brownstein’s involvement as a member of Sleater-Kinney. Or you might know here from the wonderfully quirky show, Portlandia. Either way, you’ll definitely enjoy this memoir which covers Carries’ colourful career. And it’s more than just music, too.

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is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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