Nicole was 18 when she started doing music interviews, traveling to New England rock clubs and beyond. After winning a Rolling Stone writing contest in college, she pursued journalism full-time and went on to publish in The LA Times, ELLEgirl, Blurt, Hear/Say, Songwriter Universe, J Vibe, and Script Magazine, as well as running her own online music magazine, Tuned in Music. She is the author of the memoir, Hang In There, Wherever "There" Is.
Rachael Yamagata: Getting to the Core EmotionRachael Yamagata on reading the signs the universe sends her, how her older songs have grown up with her, and the stories behind songs from her new album, Starlit Alchemy.
Missy HigginsAussie singer-songwriter Missy Higgins on how heartbreak formed The Second Act, the unintentional sequel to her 20-year-old debut album, The Sound Of White.
The Watson TwinsThe Watson Twins talk about their unique harmonizing, their latest album, Holler, and their collaborative album with Jenny Lewis.
Gavin DeGrawGavin DeGraw revisits "I Don't Want to Be" and other tracks from his debut album, Chariot, and explains his approach to songwriting.
Ingrid MichaelsonIngrid Michaelson shares an introspective look at her ninth studio album, For The Dreamers, discusses the significance of "The Way I Am" and how composing The Notebook musical shaped her songwriting.
Alisa AmadorNPR Tiny Desk Contest winner Alisa Amador shines on bilingual album Multitudes, hoping it's a home you can feel safe in.
Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes
Dawes frontman Taylor Goldsmith talks about songs like "When My Time Comes," "Things Happen," and "All Your Favorite Bands," and the Warren Zevon track that marked a turning point in his songwriting.
Tim Fitz of Middle KidsAustralian rockers Middle Kids explore how music helps us through life's journey on Faith Crisis Pt 1.
JP SaxeJP Saxe on A Grey Area, co-writing with John Mayer, and finding himself through his Grammy-nominated hit "If The World Was Ending."
LenkaAustralian songwriter Lenka on her two new songs ("Silhouette," "One Moment"), her first US tour since Covid, and the anniversary of her hit "The Show."