Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Milo Aukerman of the DescendentsPunk rock trailblazer Milo Aukerman tells the stories behind their classic songs and recalls a time when skinheads plagued the scene.Robert Dean (Japan, Vivabeat)Guitarist Robert Dean talks about the evolution of technopop, working on Sinéad O'Connor's first album, and his time in the bands Japan and Vivabeat. The Ting TingsKatie White and Jules De Martino of The Ting Tings talk about "That's Not My Name," finding a new audience on TikTok, and their 2025 album Home. Toby GadToby Gad, the writer of "If I Were A Boy," "Big Girls Don't Cry" and "All Of Me," tells the stories behind those songs. Barry Louis PolisarBarry Louis Polisar talks about his song "All I Want Is You" (from the movie Juno) and explains how children's music has evolved. 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.
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.
Milo Aukerman of the DescendentsPunk rock trailblazer Milo Aukerman tells the stories behind their classic songs and recalls a time when skinheads plagued the scene.
Robert Dean (Japan, Vivabeat)Guitarist Robert Dean talks about the evolution of technopop, working on Sinéad O'Connor's first album, and his time in the bands Japan and Vivabeat.
The Ting TingsKatie White and Jules De Martino of The Ting Tings talk about "That's Not My Name," finding a new audience on TikTok, and their 2025 album Home.
Toby GadToby Gad, the writer of "If I Were A Boy," "Big Girls Don't Cry" and "All Of Me," tells the stories behind those songs.
Robert Darlington and Steve Barton of TranslatorRobert Darlington and Steve Barton, the lead singers and main songwriters in the band Translator, break down their biggest songs, including "Everywhere That I'm Not."
Barry Louis PolisarBarry Louis Polisar talks about his song "All I Want Is You" (from the movie Juno) and explains how children's music has evolved.
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.