KRT spoke with Alanis Morissette ahead of today’s release of her latest album ‘Under Rug Swept’. The singer described her latest effort saying, “On this record, there’s an integration that’s going on, an acceptance of all parts. I don’t feel like there’s a shadow side of myself that has to be fragmented and cut off in order for me to be acceptable or loved. So there’s kind of an inclusion of all parts on this record, which feels much more complete to me.”

Lucy McGregor of Juice.net spoke with Alanis Morissette about the pressure she had for her new album, but Alanis revealed, “With the follow-up to ‘Jagged Little Pill’, everywhere I went – grocery stores, anywhere – the question of, ‘When is it coming out?’ was posed to me. It’s a harmless enough question but it was really oppressive. [Laughs] But with this record I felt that no-one really gave a sh**, and that elicits an amazing freedom.”

Elysa Gardner of USA Today spoke with Alanis Morissette about adjusted expectations following the huge success of ‘Jagged Little Pill’, the disappointment of ‘Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie’, and being touted as a comeback with ‘Hands Clean’. Morissette understands the labelling saying, “It’s understandable if people are speaking in relative terms. But I also know that every song I’ve ever written has been a real snapshot of my life, so there’s no one song I feel more connected to than the others.” Read more.

Gary Mulholland of the Scotsman talked with Alanis Morissette who opened up about her bisexuality during a meeting at a London Hotel. Alanis said, “I definitely love women and, you know … I’ve had some great connections.” The singer added, “There are moments when I think about the trials and tribulations I’ve had with men and I just think, oh, it would be much easier with women, and I still think that now. I’m not always the kind of person who takes the easier route, but…”