Songwriter Interviews

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

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  • Grace PotterGrace PotterThe Grace Potter and the Nocturnals frontwoman talks about the journey along the iconic Route 66 that inspired her solo album Mother Road.
  • Uncle KrackerUncle KrackerCountry-rock rapper Uncle Kracker talks about his new singles, "Sweet 16" and "Reason To Drink," and tells the stories behind the songs he wrote with Kid Rock, including one he used to hate.
  • Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam, Deaf CharlieJeff Ament of Pearl Jam, Deaf CharlieJeff Ament talks about creating songs with Pearl Jam, that slide harmonic in "Even Flow," and the latest from his band Deaf Charlie.
  • Jason Mraz Feels Like DancingJason Mraz Feels Like DancingJason Mraz talks about his magic trick, his Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride album, and the single "I Feel Like Dancing."
  • Bob Halligan Jr. (Judas Priest, Kiss, Ceili Rain)Bob Halligan Jr. (Judas Priest, Kiss, Ceili Rain)Songwriter Bob Halligan Jr. on how he went from writing songs for Judas Priest ("Some Heads Are Gonna Roll") and Kix ("Don't Close Your Eyes") to leading the Celtic rock group Ceili Rain.
  • Stephen Pearcy of RattStephen Pearcy of RattRatt lead singer Stephen Pearcy tells the stories behind their biggest songs and explains how the band members are getting along these days.
  • Morgan JamesMorgan JamesBroadway veteran Morgan James on writing her Nobody's Fool album, covering Jeff Buckley, and gaining Prince's blessing.
  • Saffron of RepublicaSaffron of RepublicaRepublica lead singer Saffron on "Ready To Go," her conversation with Wes Craven, and the house music scene in the early '90s.
  • Sass JordanSass Jordan"Sun's Gonna Rise" singer Sass Jordan taught Taylor Hawkins how to rock on her 1994 tour, which was captured on the newly released archival recording Live In New York: Ninety-Four.
  • Daniel Ash of Love And Rockets, BauhausDaniel Ash of Love And Rockets, BauhausDaniel Ash tells the stories behind songs he wrote with Love And Rockets and Bauhaus, and explains how he got his signature guitar sound.