Olivia Rodrigo & Alanis Morissette in Conversation | Musicians on Musicians

Olivia Rodrigo and Alanis Morrissette were a natural pairing for Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians series. The two stars sat down for an epic conversation about music, life in public, performing, and much more.
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[@camilleboudville3043]

What an earnest conversation. Lovely to see Alanis Morisette being so loving and tender with Olivia and Olivia being so open! Both seem like sweethearts

[@youredelicious9945]

Even when you can tell Olivia was a little nervous talking with her idol, Alanis was trying to calm her down and make her laugh and feel comfortable I loved it.

[@vintoncerfjm2310]

yeah love em both!

[@user-ht4gb2fw4e]

hello. ..I tend to hit like a Hurricain sis! ((Boom))! Out of the Sky just like that!!...Too bad Alanis & Olivia are so weak I think?? Maybe You! & those two are quite Tough!?? I guess I'll find out soon! ..Don't worry!! I'm not gonna fight Russians in Ukraine! Too old for that sis! But! Dreams live on don't they! Dreams of Free Kurdistan! I'm drunk & all over the place sis!! Untill "Wife Boss" stops me! But She's not a Reality is she! Cuz my Whining chased her away!! Escape to Kurdistan!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3TdhImKq82pac0

[@elevelyn.]

this was basically just fifteen minutes of them complimenting each other, and so i’m here for it

[@startervisions]

They're great songwriters

[@songzfromnova7330]

This interview feels like a meeting between a legend-in-the-making and a legendary teacher. Among many similarities, they both recognize that they share the gift of empathy. Olivia always pays homage to artists, like Alanis, who vividly and honestly express raw emotions that are vulnerable and real, and Alanis keenly pays respect to Olivia's "stream-of-consciousness" and "multi-flavored style" that provides layers of depth to Olivia's songs. We witness both Olivia's youthful questions and yearning for more knowledge and Alanis' wide and ranging perspective from her experiences of life as an artist (and mother), ending with appropriate advice for a "sensitive soul." A timeless exchange!

[@headfullofmusic422]

as a highly sensjtive person myself i love that we have Alanis advocating for us! its such a special trait

[@cesci6389]

Next interview Alanis and Billie or Billie and Fiona Apple.

[@rockerdude8289]

@@cesci6389 How about Billie and Bjork or Kate Bush?

[@cesci6389]

@@rockerdude8289 too. I think Billie is more like Bjork. So, next interview Bjork with Billie. 👍🙂

[@rockerdude8289]

@@cesci6389 You're right! Billie is like Gen Z's Bjork. Anyway, how about Lorde and Kate Bush? Both have witchy vibes. 😀 Lorde - Kate Bush AURORA (Aurora Aksnes) - Enya

[@MM-kz3tj]

Alanis is so wise & introspective, she reminds me of a sage...Olivia is humble & perceptive especially for her age, I think they bounce off each other's thoughts & emotions extremely well, which is incredible for a 1st-time meeting. I can certainly tell that they are both songwriters based off how they expressed/framed their thoughts into words. As the conversation got on, it only became better. Lovely.

[@youredelicious9945]

@@realeconsapevolezza4584 Anyone would be nervous meeting Alanis for the first time lol, but I'm glad Alanis tried to made Olivia laugh and they connected very quickly

[@msvolleyball321]

I think the Rolling Stones article shows even more of the convo. Esp Olivias. They cut out alot of her answers in the video

[@steveunderhill5935]

I’m sure they will both write songs about this.

[@queenalim]

she’s such an amazing listener omg it rlly feels like a conversation rather than an interview

[@anamorlamusic]

Whoever paired them up should get a raise bc this is perfect 🥺

[@alexx_solis2940]

The new “it girl” of 2021 speaking to the it girl of the 90s. What an unexpected collab interview! These two are great song writers.

[@LizBissonette]

As a songwriter, this is the greatest thing I've ever watched

[@noah.malcolm]

i LOVED it

[@VivianElizabeth1]

I love how Alanis talks she's so wise and it shows and I love that she's talking with Olivia and at the same time like sharing advice with her, because she started so young and she know how it is, I love it.

[@youredelicious9945]

Iconic queens

[@tamirenno5845]

I love how Alanis keeps asking such great questions engaging Olivia in communication. Olivia is still so young, what a great learning place for her. Two poets giving such joy to the world.

[@Ernie1978]

Alanis Morissette is a bloody genius and a legend. Such a smart and deep person.

[@BeeBlossomEdits]

Olivia's and Alanis' personalities blend so well together!

[@kennedyormsby3251]

I am so glad they paired these two because when Olivia first came out with her song, I thought of Alanis immediately. Their trajectory is really similar. They are both brilliant songwriters, debuted when they were young, and hit stardom very quickly. I hope Olivia’s career goes in the same direction as Alanis. Her music is timeless, but with the internet , it should be interesting to see where Olivia goes from here.

[@dariabrazen1159]

Olivia is very well spoken and it is so interesting to listen to Alanis. The interview is so great!

[@allantc6177]

This one of the best conversations between artist i have ever listened to

[@Thejoshuahess]

Alanis has the most beautiful depth and such an empathetic spirit, a vocabulary we could aspire to acquire, and the way these 2 have such similar beginnings in shared and respected success is crazy, love to see alanis take her under her wing with the advice,

[@queenalim]

i’m a crazy fan of liv, not only jst because she’s insanely pretty, talented, smart and wise but it’s really her kind heart, her humility and her love and care for her parents and her friends is rlly immaculate ❤️ thank you for being such an inspiration to so many teens and adults as a human being and in music too! we livies love u so much and always hope you’re doing well and healthy! ✨ cant wait for what the future holds for u and rlly hope to be able to meet you someday! 💜

[@itszoe2913]

Unrelated but Jesus loves you Have an amazing day

[@queenalim]

@@itszoe2913 Jesus loves you too! thank you ❤️

[@Kappy25]

And like she’s so young! Can’t imagine how much smarter she’s gonna get. She’s gonna be as wise as master Oogway soon.

[@sonatak304]

Love to see the kindness in this conversation between generations. It shows how we can all respect one another and appreciate each other's differences.

[@Em0tionz]

been following olivia since jan 2020 when her show was airing. crazy to see how far she has come. never been more proud :’)

[@joannazs2791]

same!!

[@camerond7654]

I can’t believe it’s been less than a year and she’s come so far!! Crazy

[@jimena.the.swiftie]

same, im literally getting so emotional

[@peoplewatching458]

The way she carries the conversation is just...she has put sooo much thought and wisdom into what she's saying...I'm soo proud of her! I stan a talented, and wise person!! And alanis was such a great listener and vice-versa

[@girliearancana4226]

Olivia is so wise for her age. Multi layered person. This girl is a legend in the making.

[@jasminethegypsymusic]

Alanis is such an inspiration 😍

[@youredelicious9945]

periodt bestie

[@MundoDeFrankGarcia]

Alanis and Olivia are both great artist

[@elevelyn.]

liv is not only insanely gorgeous, but also so intelligent, supportive, and kind!

[@itsnina26]

When you say you could listen to someone all day and never get tired of it… it’s THIS. ALANIS & OLIVIA. So wise, insightful, and inspiring 😭

[@shellydyer5867]

Alanis just hits the nail on the head with her lyrics. It is almost as if she is reading minds or saying things on how may we feel, but she just knows how to get it out perfectly. I live in Ottawa and wish I would run into her, but then again, I would probably get so excited and stunned and then pass out.❤ I have been an Alanis fan since You Can't Do That On Television.

[@kristopherkraft7497]

They’re both so pretty it’s unreal

[@falonrogers4072]

this is such an underrated interview from Olivia..they are both so intelligent and introspective 💜💜

[@nataliamedina970]

this is one of the most amazing and wise conversations I've ever heard between two artists.

[@alexx_solis2940]

I was just thinking how these two mirror each others careers, never thought they would actually do an interview together. Good 4 U always gave me You Outta Know vibes.

[@TheRayokeydokey]

OMG. I love Alanis so much. Those two girls together it's just perfect

[@mauricioferreira9065]

Alanis is such a special human being

[@blindmandan]

I was 17 years old when jagged little pill came out and it is one of the best records that is come out since I’ve been alive and I know a lot of people are going to come and I’m not but in the scope of things jagged little pill was so revolutionary and exactly what Olivia says about it being brutally honest about herself and sour being out both records have no bad songs on them! I love this candid honest conversation my mind is blown

[@doniellecotton]

Holy shit so was I, I saw her in Chicago with a guy who later dumped me and boy that “You Outta Know” Was on repeat

[@LanceLumbanPHI]

Gosh Alanis is from my generation and I feel so old and time flew by so fast. Olivia has wisdom beyond her age. I wonder where she got that at such a young age. It is hard to believe that she is just 18.

[@headfullofmusic422]

i think she comes across as wise, especially in this interview, but its not sincere?

[@kait7404]

@@headfullofmusic422 why don’t u think it’s sincere

[@Hellothere23344]

I love how open they both are with each other. I loved that Alanis talked about friendship and how important it is to stay mentally sane 💜 Love them both

[@willsyt826]

She's such a great songwriter. Kids this generation have a great songwriter/influencer/actress to look forward/up to!!! 😂❤️ Can't help but be happy for the GOAT.

[@willsyt826]

Thanks for leaving likes but I just love being a supportive boyfriend!!!

[@m3rcuryx]

i read this quickly and i thought that u said olivia was a goat for a second and now im dying 💀🤧

[@willsyt826]

@@m3rcuryx no how could you think that about me. No no nah I meant she's a goat like greatest of all time. You member the acronyms for elementary school? I walked in on my cousin one day and it reminded me of game slang. Goat being a commonly used word of appraisal g for greatest o for of a for all and t for time.

[@willsyt826]

@@realeconsapevolezza4584 I looked it up. Thanks for hooking me up. I wouldn't want anyone to think I hate Olivia or goats. It's actually a term gamers used and cause a paradigm shift in the way sports newscaster look at the NBA and other sports that have a big cultural impact on everyday life. The first I hear of goat was in optic gaming.

[@willsyt826]

@@realeconsapevolezza4584 yeah look up lefty. He's a real cool guy. Kids nowadays stop learning acronyms wether it's otp or american sign language but it's good to have like an Olivia Rodrigo who has been in tune with not only Disney Channel but also the industry.

[@loveleeluv7]

Grunge and pop rock lyrics in the late 80s and early 90s were just filled with way so much angst that newcomers could only try expressing now or just left to wonder where the heck that kind of grief comes from. There are even mainstream songs that talk about unaliving themselves, then actually unaliving in their sorrow. The fans back then were not shocked, but deeply saddened, and learned from the songwriters' agony. Those kinds of songs can be banned nowadays because ---

[@indiefairy09]

Ahhhh! I always felt Olivia was giving Alanis vibes when she performed! I am so excited for this

[@raecaparan-agustin1092]

This interview is deep!! They started with awkward intro but developed to have a very comfortable conversation in sharing with their common passion which is music. I have a sensitive soul as well that’s why I resonate with them. Music Artists are amazing!! I love this..😍💕

[@spiceypisces101]

Liv is truly living her teenage dream ! 💞🥺🎸

[@leondarko8491]

wow she is so lucky to be sitting with Alanis and getting her wisdom and outlook on life. I just saw Alanis in NC on tour, she was MAGICAL... I'd love to sit with her and talk about life. It's funny how she's talking to a younger girl who might somehow remind her of herself at a younger age. Alanis has been my goddess since i was a child! Love this interview

[@fionataylor4269]

Always loved Alanis, but i love how Oivia has a presence of , i'm alot more than just this girl inspired by you, like , old soul !

[@666Simplyme]

The very first time I heard/saw Olivia, there was that "je ne sais quoi" about her that reminded me of Alanis. And here they are now conversing together and it justs makes sense and feels right. I love them both and I love the fact that they are a generation apart but that it's not necessarily the very first thing that jumps to our eyes when watching/listening to them ( other than Alanis ' undeniable wisdom and life experience). Two beautiful souls.

[@m3rcuryx]

as somebody who is OBSESSED with olivia, it was rlly interesting to listen to liv talk about this stuff. It felt rlly deep and it felt like I was talking to the both of them. Liv is just beautiful, inside and out. She is so pretty and kind, sweet, gorgeous, nice and smart, and it just makes me love her more. everyday i become more and more obsessed with her and i am just so excited for her future in music & acting!!🫒🫒🍸💜

[@GreetingsFromBlackwoodFarm]

Been a huge fan of Alanis ever since Jagged Little Pill. What a great conversation between these two artists. The blonde hair looks amazing on Alanis!!

[@rodrig0miguel]

Alanis is so smart and articulate, she speaks using really good words. Olivia is still young and very generous and talented.

[@hejons]

I did not expect this pairing but it makes a lot of sense!

[@youredelicious9945]

How is that so? Olivia has alot of a younger version of alanis

[@ocsmichaelanthony]

The blonde look really works for Alanis! She's so youthful😁 I discovered Olivia when I started watching HSMTMTS and when I heard she had an album coming out I was hyped. I've had "brutal" and "1 step forward" on loop. She's got the same talent as Alanis in the art of storytelling through song and saying exactly what so many people feel. Love them both so much ❤

[@madalina0598]

When my first love broke my heart “sour” just came out and just then i had also discovered “jagged little pill” so i was listening to both albums through that experience.When i saw this interview it was literally the best cross-over episode experience my music taste ever had.

[@hellocharlieebarley]

this interview was *much* needed! i grew up hearing both alanis and now olivia on the radio, and to see them in one space together discussing the songwriting process and how so much personal storytelling is involved during the process. i can definitely see olivia in alanis' place in the future. the longevity is for sure there!

[@ganjazz]

Jagged Little Pill is such a legendary album. I keep this CD in my car because I don't need to skip any song.

[@zolo5376]

8:31 very interesting! I really liked what Olivia said and then I noticed change in Alanis's body language. She leaned in as she found it fascinating too. I like how Alanis is so calm and articulate. Jagged little pill is one of the best albums I've heard, not a single bad song. The lyrics are just too raw and relatable.

[@etrnlygr8tful]

Also JLP was so different ...Alanis' voice & songwriting was so out of the box when that album came out, same with Avril Lavinge....and they all play instruments.

[@SC-gf9vr]

Just her wearing that casual business style attire with them big platform boots having a chat to allanis morrasette.. And at 18. Like what a queen.

[@chloe6533]

I’m so proud of her and so proud to call myself her fan. She’s an amazingly talented girl with such an amazing voice and personality. She’s so down to earth. She’s vulnerable and such a caring person. She’s such a good role model I love her so much

[@merceditajarabejo1327]

Alanis aged beautifully. There's so much wisdom in their conversation. Learning from each other so natural and sincere

[@jennaaaxoxo]

They're both so amazing

[@AWJ-zf8cf]

Been a huge Alanis fan since 1995! Saw her twice, last one in September it was unforgettable! Of course loving Olivia's music too! Wow to see them together ❤

[@annisafah1ra]

she’s so pretty 😻😻

[@musync5534]

Genius to Genius Songwriting Conversation..Awesome to watch!

[@b.k8051]

Alanis is so wise and eloquent. Olivia is young.

[@wallyingford]

What an incredible interview! Alanis is a legend and Olivia is on her way to a very bright future. I Love both of them even more after watching this conversation. Both ladies are so interesting.

[@ilcelined]

Queens supporting queens

[@youredelicious9945]

They said legends only

[@user-zy3kq4mi3c]

I love her 💛✨the hole Outfit is like gorgeous and the shoes though...

[@1RockRoyalty1]

They are both so articulate. It's beautiful listening to them speak with eloquence.

[@deepa3492]

I love how excited she gets… it’s so damn cute 🥰

[@youredelicious9945]

I'm a huge Liv fan and also a Huge Alanis fan!! this is a dream come true!! for all of you who want to listen some good Alanis Morrisette songs there you go some of my favs: - Ironic -You Oughta Know - Hand Clean - You Learn - So Unsexy - 21 things I want in a lover - Thank you - Head Over feet - Precious Ilussions - Everything Of course there are so much more, but as a Liv fans I found this ones very relatable :)

[@youredelicious9945]

Of course there are so much more, but as a Liv fans I found this ones very relatable :)

[@imz5105]

Can we just talk about her shoes ❤️😭😭

[@bebexkaren5739]

Wow olivia is so lucky to be talking to the legend Alanis morisette

[@msvolleyball321]

I absolutely loved this interview and hope the unedited interview is released with more of the questions that the article had in it. This was such a great matchup because they have so many career parallels and seem to have very similar personalities. Alanis is just more sure of her self, which just comes with age and life experience. Overall what lovely humans and artists

[@elssidney]

olivia is insanely beautiful and talented

[@thomasanders1314]

I was around 16 when I heard 'Ironic' for the first time. I was in Germany working really hard at that time and this song was like a relief after a hard day of work;) 💗

[@gabrielasuarez8423]

This is so cool! Seeing the two… oh I’m sure glad they met

[@yamil.343]

If Alanis ever quits music she should go into motivational speaking. She’s so inspiring & so unique.

[@jamiehighins9252]

i love how alanis morisette speaks

[@alinecarvalho4814]

Great interview, and it is great for Olivia to learn from a legend and keep humble

[@lucgrillet5972]

woah this interview is so powerful.

[@bryanpeters1403]

Their energies and wisdom are very much on the same wavelength, it's amazing to watch. I love hearing both of them converse.

[@nataliamedina970]

this is a duo I didn't know I needed

[@123_uptop]

I love you Olivia Rodrigo

[@leoleoleomarmarmar]

Beautiful conversation

[@dariabrazen1159]

They both are gorgeous 😍

[@earth2386]

wonderful conversation thank you!!

[@yona4121]

i love these two sm!! such a an interview match made in heaven

[@foo614]

What an honest and beautiful conversation

[@jordannow13]

Loved this !

[@trblase]

I love this conversation so much!!!!!!

[@renatocosta7408]

I just LOVE Alanis!

[@eliagarcia.5779]

You deserve all the sucess you're getting Liv! Your livies are so sooo proud of you, we love you!

[@Alex-nt7yb]

olivia is so put together and even tho she is so young she sounds so mature in her responses in this conversation

[@realeconsapevolezza4584]

What was sweet was that Olivia acknowledged that she was still learning. It was very touching when she said was excited about becoming a mother and asked for Alanis’s advice. That showed maturity.

[@richardtaylor2449]

Thank you i am old and i love Alanis's music 💖💖💖and Olivia is so talented too i hope they stay friends and chat with each other

[@jes167]

Liv was probably so nervous knowing she's a big fan of Alanis

[@maximiliano13torres]

Both are very talent!

[@angelgruberphoto5169]

Wow! What beautiful human beings! I loved this conversion so much! 😍😍😍

[@bodhi8297]

I’m not a fan of most pop music but I always dug Alanis vibe.

[@ishabarve17]

I love when Liv said that she writes for herself 💗

[@GForceVRX]

These two are amazing

[@wickedly4]

this is such a lovely honest conversation, wow.

[@remymartinez3910]

Oh ALANIS is so cool. love her! ❤

[@CrystleSky]

I love these 2 stunning young ladies... Love them good vibes love from a free flowing youtuber

[@elianastellet3559]

I'm so happy for her