S2 E5: Creating Noise with Andrea Dresdale

Andrea Dresdale is a veteran music journalist and content strategist with over 25 years at the intersection of storytelling and music. A two-time Gracie Award winner and voting member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, she's a trusted voice for artists and authority on the music that defines our culture.

A Syracuse University Newhouse School graduate, Andrea has interviewed icons spanning generations—from Madonna, Mick Jagger, and Aretha Franklin to Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Adele, as well as emerging stars like Teddy Swims and Tate McRae.

As Manager of Entertainment Content for ABC Audio, Andrea steers the network's music coverage—securing top-tier interviews, confirming breaking news, and shaping stories across ABC platforms, including the Start Here podcast and 1500+ radio affiliates.

Widely respected for her cultural analysis, Andrea has lectured at Syracuse, Hofstra, and Stony Brook universities, and spoke on a Beatles panel at the Paley Center for Media in 2025.