Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Robert DeLeo of Stone Temple PilotsStone Temple Pilots bass player Robert DeLeo names the songs that have most connected with fans and tells the stories behind tracks from their Tiny Music album.Wolfgang Van HalenWolfgang Van Halen breaks down the songs on his debut album, Mammoth WVH, and names the definitive Van Halen songs from the Sammy and Dave eras. Linda PerrySongwriting Hall of Famer Linda Perry talks about her songs "What's Up" and "Beautiful," her songwriting process, and her move into film music. Chloe Smith of Rising AppalachiaChloe Smith of the sister act Rising Appalachia explains their ethos and talks about songs on their album The Lost Mystique Of Being In The Know. Payton SmithCountry singer Payton Smith takes us behind the scenes of his "This Ain't That Song" video and shares the stories behind "I'm Fine" and "Sounds Like A Good Time." Tim McIlrath of Rise AgainstRise Against frontman Tim McIlrath explains the meanings behind some of their biggest songs and names the sci-fi books that have influenced him. Savannah Buist of The AccidentalsSav Buist breaks down some key Accidentals tracks - including one they wrote with Tom Paxton - and explains how they handled the pandemic. John Gourley of Portugal. The ManPortugal. The Man frontman John Gourley on "Feel It Still," the Woodstock moment when he saw it was OK to sing up high, and the album Oregon City Sessions.
Robert DeLeo of Stone Temple PilotsStone Temple Pilots bass player Robert DeLeo names the songs that have most connected with fans and tells the stories behind tracks from their Tiny Music album.
Holly Knight ("The Best," "Love Is A Battlefield")Holly Knight talks about some of the hit songs she wrote, including "The Warrior," "Never" and "The Best," and explains some songwriting philosophy, including how to think of a bridge.
Wolfgang Van HalenWolfgang Van Halen breaks down the songs on his debut album, Mammoth WVH, and names the definitive Van Halen songs from the Sammy and Dave eras.
Linda PerrySongwriting Hall of Famer Linda Perry talks about her songs "What's Up" and "Beautiful," her songwriting process, and her move into film music.
Chloe Smith of Rising AppalachiaChloe Smith of the sister act Rising Appalachia explains their ethos and talks about songs on their album The Lost Mystique Of Being In The Know.
Harry Wayne Casey of KC and The Sunshine BandHarry Wayne Casey tells the stories behind KC and The Sunshine Band hits like "Get Down Tonight," "That's The Way (I Like It)," and "Give It Up."
Payton SmithCountry singer Payton Smith takes us behind the scenes of his "This Ain't That Song" video and shares the stories behind "I'm Fine" and "Sounds Like A Good Time."
Tim McIlrath of Rise AgainstRise Against frontman Tim McIlrath explains the meanings behind some of their biggest songs and names the sci-fi books that have influenced him.
Savannah Buist of The AccidentalsSav Buist breaks down some key Accidentals tracks - including one they wrote with Tom Paxton - and explains how they handled the pandemic.
John Gourley of Portugal. The ManPortugal. The Man frontman John Gourley on "Feel It Still," the Woodstock moment when he saw it was OK to sing up high, and the album Oregon City Sessions.