Songwriter Interviews

Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters

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  • Kandace SpringsKandace SpringsBlue Note singer Kandace Springs explains how she crafts her songs and talks about telling the stories of Billie, Ella, and Nina with her intriguing covers album.
  • Rob Halford of Judas PriestRob Halford of Judas PriestRob Halford dives into some of his Judas Priest lyrics, talking about his most personal songs and the message behind "You've Got Another Thing Comin'."
  • Mac DavisMac DavisA previously unpublished interview with Mac Davis, who tells the story behind the song "A Little Less Conversation," which he wrote for Elvis on very short notice.
  • David Freiberg of Jefferson StarshipDavid Freiberg of Jefferson StarshipDavid Freiberg reveals the inspiration for the song "Jane" and explains why he left when Jefferson Starship switched to Starship.
  • Andrew RoachfordAndrew RoachfordBritish soul man Andrew Roachford discusses "Cuddly Toy (Feel For Me)," his 2020 album Twice In A Lifetime, and *that* Alan Partridge cameo.
  • Ace Frehley on his covers album and his top guitar solosAce Frehley on his covers album and his top guitar solosAce Frehley names his top guitar solos in Kiss and explains what drew him to the songs he covered on his Origins Vol. 2 album.
  • HardyHardyThe country hitmaker talks about his debut album, A Rock, and how a nursery rhyme inspired his hit single "One Beer."
  • Rufus WainwrightRufus WainwrightRufus Wainwright on "Hallelujah," his album Unfollow The Rules, and getting into his "lyric trance" on 12-hour walks.
  • Marian Hill (Samantha Gongol and Jeremy Lloyd)Marian Hill (Samantha Gongol and Jeremy Lloyd)The Marian Hill duo discuss "Down," their latest EP, and how they developed their sound and persona.
  • East Bay Ray of Killer Smiles and Dead KennedysEast Bay Ray of Killer Smiles and Dead KennedysDead Kennedys guitarist East Bay Ray with his take on some of their classic songs, and what it was like being in a band with Jello Biafra.