IFP Pit Stop: Joni Mitchell's Blue with NY Times Bestselling Author Annie Zaleski

Description: "In preparation for our deep dive into Joni Mitchell's landmark album Blue, we sit down with New York Times bestselling author Annie Zaleski for a wide-ranging conversation on Joni Mitchell's music history and trailblazing impact on pop music. This indie music podcast interview covers Joni Mitchell's influence as a songwriter, her open-tuned guitar innovations, and the long shadow she's cast over generations of artists.Annie Zaleski is an acclaimed music journalist and author — find her at anniez.com or on Instagram @anniezaleskiauthor. Her new book, a deep dive into the catalog of Dolly Parton, arrives August 2026 and is available for pre-order now.This conversation sets the stage for our full album review of Blue — a consensus masterpiece and one of the most influential feminist albums in music history. If you're searching for Joni Mitchell music history or context on her impact on pop music, this episode's for you.Rate, review, and subscribe for more indie music history, artist interviews, and album deep dives from NME's Top 500 Albums list.Find Annie on the web at https://anniez.com/or an instagram @anniezaleskiauthorShe has a new book arriving in August of 2026 deep diving into the catalog of Dolly Parton that can be pre-ordered here!