Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Black Francis of PixiesPixies frontman Black Francis with the stories behind songs from their Beneath The Eyrie album, and his thoughts on the Pixies-inspired "Smells Like Teen Spirit."Cindy Wilson of The B-52sCindy Wilson of The B-52s talks about the "Love Shack" location, the songwriting dynamics in the band, and her personal favorites. Jon Langford of MekonsMekons mainstay Jon Langford explains how the band has adapted since forming as a musically naive antidote to The Clash in 1977. Bonnie McKeeHitmaker Bonnie McKee on writing five #1s with Katy Perry, the hidden meaning of "Dynamite," and the time Max Martin taught her a valuable lesson. David Hinds of Steel PulseDavid Hinds of the reggae revolutionaries Steel Pulse talks about battling racism in England and makes his unlikely choice for their most definitive song. Dex RomweberDex Romweber, a major influence on Jack White, talks about his minor-key mentality and off-kilter influences. Stewart Copeland of The PoliceThe Police drummer Stewart Copeland talks about making timeless tracks like "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic" through infighting that broke up the band after just five albums. Howie D of Backstreet BoysHowie D on his album of kids' music, and how he handled getting pushed to the back of the Backstreet Boys when their sound shifted. LissieThe singer-songwriter Lissie on her Twin Peaks performance (David Lynch = big fan), hitting #1 in Norway, and creating a life-changing song in a moment of despair.
Black Francis of PixiesPixies frontman Black Francis with the stories behind songs from their Beneath The Eyrie album, and his thoughts on the Pixies-inspired "Smells Like Teen Spirit."
Cindy Wilson of The B-52sCindy Wilson of The B-52s talks about the "Love Shack" location, the songwriting dynamics in the band, and her personal favorites.
Jon Langford of MekonsMekons mainstay Jon Langford explains how the band has adapted since forming as a musically naive antidote to The Clash in 1977.
Bonnie McKeeHitmaker Bonnie McKee on writing five #1s with Katy Perry, the hidden meaning of "Dynamite," and the time Max Martin taught her a valuable lesson.
David Hinds of Steel PulseDavid Hinds of the reggae revolutionaries Steel Pulse talks about battling racism in England and makes his unlikely choice for their most definitive song.
Dex RomweberDex Romweber, a major influence on Jack White, talks about his minor-key mentality and off-kilter influences.
Ellen Shipley ("Heaven Is A Place On Earth")After releasing three albums in a "gross" music industry, Ellen Shipley started writing for others, delivering "Heaven Is A Place On Earth" and other hits to Belinda Carlisle.
Stewart Copeland of The PoliceThe Police drummer Stewart Copeland talks about making timeless tracks like "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic" through infighting that broke up the band after just five albums.
Howie D of Backstreet BoysHowie D on his album of kids' music, and how he handled getting pushed to the back of the Backstreet Boys when their sound shifted.
LissieThe singer-songwriter Lissie on her Twin Peaks performance (David Lynch = big fan), hitting #1 in Norway, and creating a life-changing song in a moment of despair.