Songwriter Interviews

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

Displaying page 28 from 95
  • Sean Dickson (Soup Dragons, Hifi Sean)Sean Dickson (Soup Dragons, Hifi Sean)The Soup Dragons leader fills in the mystery lyric of "I'm Free," talks about his #1 Dance hit, and reveals the inspiration for "Divine Thing."
  • Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and MaryPeter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and MaryOn Bob Dylan, "Puff, The Magic Dragon," and the real Greenwich Village folk scene (not the one portrayed in Inside Llewyn Davis).
  • Chris ReaChris ReaIt took him seven years to recover from his American hit "Fool (If You Think It's Over)," but Chris Rea became one of the top singer-songwriters in his native UK.
  • Andrew Neufeld Of Comeback KidAndrew Neufeld Of Comeback KidThe lead singer of the Canadian hardcore band talks about their album Outsider.
  • Ron and Russell Mael of SparksRon and Russell Mael of SparksThe men of Sparks on their album Hippopotamus, and how Morrissey handled it when they suggested he lighten up.
  • Jonny LangJonny LangThe guitar hero talks about his new album and explains what it was like singing heartbreakers like "Lie To Me" as a teenager.
  • Dan WilsonDan WilsonThe Semisonic frontman and co-writer of "Someone Like You" and "Not Ready To Make Nice" with an in-depth discussion on songwriting.
  • Steve EarleSteve EarleEarle on the true meaning of "outlaw" country, and why he wrote "Guitar Town."
  • Kenny Wayne ShepherdKenny Wayne ShepherdThe blues slinger on the shirt that inspired "Blue On Black" and the songs from his album Lay It On Down.
  • Nichole NordemanNichole NordemanThe two-time GMA Female Vocalist of the Year on fear-based salvation and her responsibilities as a Christian artist.