Susanna Hoffs: podcast appearances and interviews

Susanna Lee Hoffs, born January 17, 1959, is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actress. She is best known as a founding member of the band the Bangles, which she established in 1981 with Debbi Peterson and Vicki Peterson. The band’s debut album, All Over the Place, received critical acclaim but did not achieve commercial success. Their second album, Different Light, was well received by critics and achieved double-platinum certification in 1987 and triple in 1994. It featured hit singles such as Manic Monday, written by Prince, and Walk Like an Egyptian, which reached number one on the US charts. The group's third album, Everything, included top ten hits such as In Your Room and the number one Eternal Flame, both co-written by Hoffs. She served as lead vocalist on most of the singles, leading to her being considered the face of the group, despite shared vocal duties among members. The band disbanded in 1989 amid tensions but reunited in 1999, releasing the albums Doll Revolution and Sweetheart of the Sun. Hoffs also released solo albums including When You're a Boy and Susanna Hoffs, which charted in the US. She has contributed songs to films, formed the band Ming Tea with Mike Myers and Matthew Sweet, and collaborated with Sweet on cover albums titled Under the Covers. Her 2012 album Someday and subsequent cover albums Bright Lights and The Deep End further showcase her musical range. In 2023, her debut novel This Bird Has Flown, a romantic comedy about a struggling musician, was published and acquired for a film adaptation.