From Oshawa, Ontario, Laura comes from the world of radio broadcasting and English lit. She fell in love with music through film when she first watched Dirty Dancing, Grease, and Saturday Night Fever at an inappropriately young age. Since then, she has been fascinated by all genres of music and the inspirations, influences, and processes that are used to create it. Get her on Twitter at twitter.com/Louda
Jonathan JacksonThe actor and musician discusses his alternative rock band Enation's new EP, Blame-shifter, as well as the ending of the television show, Nashville.
Doug Haynes of HIGHSThe singer and guitarist for the Toronto alt-pop band, HIGHS, dissects songs from their debut album, Dazzle Camouflage. 
Willie SugarcappsThe Alabama–based Americana act explain the Gulf Coast influence on their album Paradise Right Here.
Donovan WoodsThe Canadian singer-songwriter talks writing tunes for Tim McGraw and Charles Kelley from Lady Antebellum, as well as his newest album, Hard Settle, Ain't Troubled. 
Ruth BThe Canadian Vine sensation chats about her viral hit "Lost Boy" and other songs from her debut EP, The Intro.
Matt CorbyThe Australian singer-songwriter has won two ARIAs for Song of the Year. So why does he keep changing his lyrics?
Mike + RuthyThe husband-and-wife duo on how Pete Seeger inspired their homegrown Hoots, and how they finished a Woody Guthrie song.
Michael Grubbs of Wakey WakeyWakey Wakey discusses his new EP, the struggles musicians face today, and how being on One Tree Hill changed his songwriting process. 
Francesco YatesIf Pharrell is right, Francesco will be the next "huge pop star." He breaks down his debut EP and talks about working with the "Happy" hit-maker.
Noah GundersenGundersen reveals the stories behind songs from his new album, Carry the Ghost, and talks about writing "Day is Gone" for the television show, Sons of Anarchy.