Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Ingrid MichaelsonIngrid Michaelson shares an introspective look at her ninth studio album, For The Dreamers, discusses the significance of "The Way I Am" and how composing The Notebook musical shaped her songwriting.
Alisa AmadorNPR Tiny Desk Contest winner Alisa Amador shines on bilingual album Multitudes, hoping it's a home you can feel safe in. Geezer Butler of Black SabbathGeezer Butler, the lyricist and bass player for Black Sabbath, tells the stories behind several of their songs and explains how drug use affected the band. Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes
Dawes frontman Taylor Goldsmith talks about songs like "When My Time Comes," "Things Happen," and "All Your Favorite Bands," and the Warren Zevon track that marked a turning point in his songwriting. Tim Fitz of Middle KidsAustralian rockers Middle Kids explore how music helps us through life's journey on Faith Crisis Pt 1. Melissa ManchesterYou should hear how Melissa Manchester talks about songwriting, which she learned early on from Paul Simon. James "JY" Young of StyxStyx guitarist James "JY" Young, a founding member and mainstay in the band, shares his thoughts on some key songs in their catalog, including "Mr. Roboto," "Lady" and "Snowblind." Pearl HarbourNew-wave trailblazer Pearl Harbour explains how she fell in with The Clash, who backed her on her first solo album, and made an impact with the controversial song "Fujiyama Mama." Bruce DickinsonThe Iron Maiden frontman on his new solo album, how his voice has changed over the years, and the singers he most admires. Peter DiStefano of Porno For PyrosPorno For Pyros guitarist Peter DiStefano on where the band name came from, how they found their sound, and the surprising stories behind "Pets," "Tahitian Moon," "Porpoise Head" and other Pyros favorites.
Ingrid MichaelsonIngrid Michaelson shares an introspective look at her ninth studio album, For The Dreamers, discusses the significance of "The Way I Am" and how composing The Notebook musical shaped her songwriting.
Alisa AmadorNPR Tiny Desk Contest winner Alisa Amador shines on bilingual album Multitudes, hoping it's a home you can feel safe in.
Geezer Butler of Black SabbathGeezer Butler, the lyricist and bass player for Black Sabbath, tells the stories behind several of their songs and explains how drug use affected the band.
Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes
Dawes frontman Taylor Goldsmith talks about songs like "When My Time Comes," "Things Happen," and "All Your Favorite Bands," and the Warren Zevon track that marked a turning point in his songwriting.
Tim Fitz of Middle KidsAustralian rockers Middle Kids explore how music helps us through life's journey on Faith Crisis Pt 1.
Melissa ManchesterYou should hear how Melissa Manchester talks about songwriting, which she learned early on from Paul Simon.
James "JY" Young of StyxStyx guitarist James "JY" Young, a founding member and mainstay in the band, shares his thoughts on some key songs in their catalog, including "Mr. Roboto," "Lady" and "Snowblind."
Pearl HarbourNew-wave trailblazer Pearl Harbour explains how she fell in with The Clash, who backed her on her first solo album, and made an impact with the controversial song "Fujiyama Mama."
Bruce DickinsonThe Iron Maiden frontman on his new solo album, how his voice has changed over the years, and the singers he most admires.
Peter DiStefano of Porno For PyrosPorno For Pyros guitarist Peter DiStefano on where the band name came from, how they found their sound, and the surprising stories behind "Pets," "Tahitian Moon," "Porpoise Head" and other Pyros favorites.