Dan was a terrific writer from Norwalk, California who died suddenly in 2024 after attending a Tyler Childers concert. A genuine soul with an endless well of kindness, he was a very passionate music fan. His vast and eclectic CD collection was given away at his memorial service.
Tim Butler of The Psychedelic FursTim and his brother Richard are the Furs' foundation; Tim explains how they write and tells the story of "Pretty In Pink." 
Wayne Hussey of The MissionWayne picks the standout tracks he wrote for The Mission and for his former band, The Sisters of Mercy. 
Adam Turla of Murder By DeathThey have a cello and some songs about the underworld, but Murder By Death isn't a metal band. 
Lindi OrtegaThis Canadian singer moved to Nashville, where she has refined her distinctive blend of Cash-flavoured outlaw country. 
Martyn Ware of Heaven 17Martyn talks about producing Tina Turner, some Heaven 17 hits, and his work with the British Electric Foundation. 
Reverend Horton HeatThe Reverend rants on psychobilly and the egghead academics he bashes in one of his more popular songs. 
Lajon Witherspoon of SevendustThe Sevendust frontman talks about the group's songwriting process, and how trips to the Murder Bar helped forge their latest album. 
Trent Wagler of The Steel WheelsFloods, Tom Waits and Eckhart Tolle are just some of the influences on the songs Trent writes for this bluegrass-country group. 
Tom Keifer of CinderellaTom talks about the evolution of Cinderella's songs through their first three albums, and how he writes as a solo artist. 
Georgia Middleman of Blue Sky RidersGeorgia wrote the hits "While He Still Knows Who I Am" and "I'm In"; now she's part of a trio with Kenny Loggins and Gary Burr.