Don’t expect any aggressively sunny, media-trained sound bites when you’re talking to Allison Iraheta, third runner-up on season 8 of American Idol. The red-headed rocker dropped by Manhattan’s Hudson Terrace on Tuesday — the same day she released her debut disc, Just Like You — to discuss abusive relationships, key influences (hello, Guns N’ Roses!), A-list collaborators (Daughtry, Dilana, Pink), “Tweeting about poop,” the world’s general misconception about teenagers not having real-life experience, and much more. Perhaps even more exciting, Allison gave us an in-depth look at the writing and recording process behind songs like “Scars,” “Holiday,” “Don’t Waste the Pretty,” “Trouble Is,” “No One Else,” and bonus track “Don’t Wanna Be Wrong.” Press play below for a Rocker-rific eight-part interview session, and when you’re done, stick around for Allison’s exclusive acoustic performance of “Don’t Waste the Pretty.” Even if you saw that set earlier today on EW.com, it’s definitely worth a repeat listen. Oh, and when you’re done, please do follow me on Twitter @EWMichaelSlezak!
F*** YES, SHES AWESOME
Shes fabulous.
I thought you were on the Adam bandwagon. At least you came to your senses. Allison is a REAL rocker and a super cool chick. No ego here.
Holy Hell shes awesome
OMG SLEZAK I LOVE ALLISON SOFA KING MUCH
OMG LOVE HER!!! She reminds me so much of Kelly C.!!! Stay true to yourself like she has dont sell out like others have!
I love the whole album and omg SCARS & JUST LIKE YOU should be singles!!!!
Can we please get an AI and KC duet????? That would make my LIFE.
That would be AMAZING!!!
That was great- thanks for the interview!
LOVEE HER!!! ‘Just Like You’ is so awesome and Beat Me Up is my jam right now. Allison please come to Toronto!!!!
dude she’s awesome! even if someone had never seen her before and saw this interview, they would love it because shes so fun! and that voice! my god she’s perfect all around; Talented, Good-Looking, and Fun!
There is nothing “canned” about this girl. She’s just the real deal. Accept it, and enjoy!
wow… is there any way you can sell this acoustic version on itunes? love it.
Love her. Love her. LOVE her. And I love this album! Rocker is kicking a**!!
thanks Slezak I enjoyed somuch this enterview Allison is awesome she rocks
HER AWESOME JUST BLEW MY FACE OFF FFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
YES THE INTERVIEW IS UP ALKSJLKA
~A MOMENT LIKE THIS
SOME PEOPLE WAIT A LIFETIME
FOR A MOMENT LIKE THIS~
Everything about her just makes me smile.