Songwriter Interviews

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

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  • Betty MoonBetty MoonLA-based singer/songwriter Betty Moon chats about her album Little Miss Hollywood and why she leaves her songs open to interpretation.
  • Ian Gillan of Deep PurpleIan Gillan of Deep PurpleDeep Purple frontman Ian Gillan explains the "few red lights" in "Smoke On The Water" and talks about songs from their 2020 album Whoosh!
  • George Harrison on "My Sweet Lord" and Leaving the Catholic ChurchGeorge Harrison on "My Sweet Lord" and Leaving the Catholic ChurchAn excerpt from the book George Harrison on George Harrison, where he explains how his spiritual beliefs influenced songs like "My Sweet Lord" and "The Inner Light."
  • Richard Butler of The Psychedelic FursRichard Butler of The Psychedelic FursPsychedelic Furs lead singer Richard Butler talks about their first album since 1991 and explains what's really going on in "Pretty In Pink."
  • Chris Frantz of Talking HeadsChris Frantz of Talking HeadsTalking Heads drummer Chris Frantz on where the term "new wave" originated, the story of "Naive Melody," and why they never recorded another cover song after "Take Me To The River."
  • Andrew Farriss of INXSAndrew Farriss of INXSAndrew Farriss on writing with Michael Hutchence, the stories behind "Mystify" and other INXS hits, and his country-flavored debut solo album.
  • Don DokkenDon DokkenDokken frontman Don Dokken explains what broke up the band at the height of their success in the late '80s, and talks about the botched surgery that paralyzed his right arm.
  • Wang Chung Pick The Top Songs Of The '80sWang Chung Pick The Top Songs Of The '80s'80s music ambassadors Wang Chung pick their top tracks of the decade, explaining what makes each one so special.
  • Christopher Hall of Stabbing WestwardChristopher Hall of Stabbing WestwardThe Stabbing Westward frontman gives a brief history of the industrial music genre and breaks down the band's biggest songs.
  • RaphaellaRaphaellaThe Persian-influenced pop singer teases her Real EP and gives us the story behind MK & Sonny Fodera's "One Night."