Melissa Auf der Maur Plans '90s Rock Memoir Release 2026

Melissa Auf der Maur, known for her work as bassist with Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins, will release her first book titled "Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A '90s Rock Memoir" on March 17, 2026. The memoir chronicles her life and experiences during the defining decade of 1991-2001, offering a vivid and personal account of the rock and roll counterculture and the analog music era. It begins with her upbringing in Montreal, her early involvement in the local music scene with her band Tinker, and her subsequent entry into the major alt-rock scene, including joining Hole after the deaths of Kurt Cobain and Kristen Pfaff. The book is described as part coming-of-age autobiography, part travel diary, and part psychedelic scrapbook, featuring rare behind-the-scenes photos and reflections on the era's cultural impact. Auf der Maur emphasizes the book as a love letter to music's power and a tribute to the unique voices that shaped the world, while also mourning what has been lost in the transition away from analog. The memoir aims to share the spirit of this influential period with hopes of inspiring a more livable future.