Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Kristian BushHe danced on Yo Gabba Gabba! with Sugarland, but the bucket list moment for Kristian Bush was writing the theme song for a different show - one he didn't expect.Billy GibbonsBilly Gibbons on his solo album The Big Bad Blues, the hidden gem in the ZZ Top catalog, and how he feels about having a song synched to figure skating. Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More Nothing More lead singer Jonny Hawkins breaks down some of his most personal songs, and explains how he went from choir reject to fearless frontman. Glen Matlock of Sex PistolsOriginal Sex Pistols bass player Glen Matlock with the stories behind "Anarchy In The UK" and "Submission" - a song that was supposed to be about bondage that ended up being about a submarine. Steve PerryA 1984 interview with Steve Perry, who talks about writing songs for Journey and as a solo artist. Wayne Kramer of the MC5MC5 leader Wayne Kramer talks about "Kick Out The Jams" and the Clash song that deals with his drug arrest. Rick AstleyRick Astley on "Never Gonna Give You Up," "Cry For Help," and his remarkable resurgence that gave him another #1 UK album.
Modern Happiness With Eric HutchinsonHow does Prozac affect songwriting? Eric Hutchinson found out when he made his Modern Happiness album.
Ian McCulloch of Echo & The BunnymenEcho & The Bunnymen frontman Ian McCulloch explores "The Killing Moon" and talks about his "cryptic without being contentious" lyrics.
Kristian BushHe danced on Yo Gabba Gabba! with Sugarland, but the bucket list moment for Kristian Bush was writing the theme song for a different show - one he didn't expect.
Billy GibbonsBilly Gibbons on his solo album The Big Bad Blues, the hidden gem in the ZZ Top catalog, and how he feels about having a song synched to figure skating.
Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More Nothing More lead singer Jonny Hawkins breaks down some of his most personal songs, and explains how he went from choir reject to fearless frontman.
Glen Matlock of Sex PistolsOriginal Sex Pistols bass player Glen Matlock with the stories behind "Anarchy In The UK" and "Submission" - a song that was supposed to be about bondage that ended up being about a submarine.
Steve PerryA 1984 interview with Steve Perry, who talks about writing songs for Journey and as a solo artist.
Wayne Kramer of the MC5MC5 leader Wayne Kramer talks about "Kick Out The Jams" and the Clash song that deals with his drug arrest.
Rick AstleyRick Astley on "Never Gonna Give You Up," "Cry For Help," and his remarkable resurgence that gave him another #1 UK album.
Karen Peris of The Innocence MissionThe Innocence Mission singer and songwriter discusses the group's album Sun on the Square and takes us aboard the "Green Bus."