Amanda is a freelance writer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a degree in English/Writing from Geneva College (Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania). When she's not listening to jazz and pop standards from the '40s and '50s, she's obsessing over classic movies. She has no musical ability whatsoever except for a short stint as a saxophone player in the sixth grade.
Rob Thomas of Matchbox TwentyRob Thomas on his Social Distance Sessions, co-starring with a camel, and his friendship with Carlos Santana.
Nikki YanofskyThe jazz-turned-pop singer on her album Black Sheep, and working with music veterans Quincy Jones and Rod Temperton.
Plested (UK hits "Before You Go," "Touch")The rising singer-songwriter chats about co-writing Lewis Capaldi's #1 UK hit "Before You Go" and his solo tracks "Beautiful & Brutal" and "The Least That I Could Do."
Literature In Lyrics: The Catcher In The RyeGreen Day asked "Who Wrote Holden Caulfield?" That would be J.D. Salinger, whose teenage anti-hero inspired plenty of rebellious rock songs.
The Musical Impact Of Volkswagen CommercialsThanks to its influential ads, Volkswagen has launched Nick Drake's posthumous music career, revived "Mr. Roboto," and made Gene Kelly breakdance.
Literature In Lyrics: LolitaAccording to Lana Del Rey, "Lolita got lost in the 'hood," but we found Vladimir Nabokov's controversial character in tunes from Katy Perry, The Police, and Spandau Ballet.
Literature In Lyrics: The StandWhat do Anthrax, Metallica, and ABBA have in common? They're all Stephen King fans who sang about the horror master's 1978 classic The Stand.
Literature In Lyrics: Wuthering HeightsEmily Bronte's Wuthering Heights, a dark tale of obsessive love, has inspired tunes from Kate Bush, Death Cab For Cutie, and John Lennon.
Bible Lyrics Part 2It's round two of our Bible Lyrics quiz, where we test your knowledge on popular artists who sang biblically-inspired lyrics.
Sharon and Bram of The Elephant ShowSharon Hampson and Bram Morrison of the Canadian trio Sharon, Lois & Bram with the story of their classic "Skinnamarink."