Songwriter Interviews

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

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  • Adam Dutkiewicz of Killswitch EngageAdam Dutkiewicz of Killswitch EngageDoes humor belong in heavy metal? KE's guitarist/producer thinks so.
  • Dee Snider of Twisted SisterDee Snider of Twisted SisterSnider wasn't the original frontman for Twisted Sister, but he took control of the band, starting with the songwriting.
  • JT Woodruff of Hawthorne HeightsJT Woodruff of Hawthorne HeightsThe Hawthorne Heights frontman takes us through their first concept album, and explains their songwriting process.
  • Johnny Hickman of CrackerJohnny Hickman of CrackerJohnny takes us through some of Cracker's '90s hits and explains how they navigate between punk and country.
  • Matt CorbyMatt CorbyThe Australian singer-songwriter has won two ARIAs for Song of the Year. So why does he keep changing his lyrics?
  • Paul Sayer of The Temperance MovementPaul Sayer of The Temperance MovementTTM's guitarist on how they handle songwriting and what they learned from touring with The Stones.
  • Steven Wilson of Porcupine TreeSteven Wilson of Porcupine TreeTalking concept albums, XTC and Bret Easton Ellis with the Porcupine Tree frontman.
  • August RigoAugust RigoThe songwriter for Justin Bieber, One Direction and Chris Brown takes us through the process of making a hit.
  • Charlie Starr of Blackberry SmokeCharlie Starr of Blackberry SmokeThe frontman for the new kings of southern rock talks about some of the band's most popular songs.
  • Tony HazzardTony HazzardTony wrote hits for Manfred Mann ("Fox On The Run"), The Yardbirds ("Ha Ha Said The Clown," and Lulu ("Me, The Peaceful Heart").