"Hurray for the Riff Raff: Celebrating Love, Defiance, and Grief Through 'The Past Is Still Alive' and 'Hawkmoon'"
Alynda Segarra, also known as Hurray for the Riff Raff, releases their latest album "The Past Is Still Alive," which reflects on their teenage years spent hitchhiking and riding the rails across the United States. The album features deeply personal songs about their experiences with addiction, train hopping, and finding community in New Orleans. Segarra discusses the autobiographical nature of the album, the impact of their father's recent passing on their music, and the importance of documenting relationships and experiences in their songwriting.