Songwriter Interviews

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

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  • Joan ArmatradingJoan ArmatradingThe revered singer-songwriter talks inspiration and explains why she put a mahout in "Drop the Pilot."
  • Francesco YatesFrancesco YatesIf Pharrell is right, Francesco will be the next "huge pop star." He breaks down his debut EP and talks about working with the "Happy" hit-maker.
  • John Lydon (PiL, Sex Pistols)John Lydon (PiL, Sex Pistols)The outspoken Pistol/PiL frontman on song inspirations and why you should call a plumber.
  • Brad Whitford of AerosmithBrad Whitford of AerosmithThe Aerosmith guitarist on the band's most under-rated song, and what he thought when Steven Tyler rhymed Tallahassee with sassafrassee.
  • Leigh Kakaty of Pop EvilLeigh Kakaty of Pop EvilThe group's frontman talks about their approach to videos and the song that helped him deal with the loss of his dad.
  • Mike Hranica of The Devil Wears PradaMike Hranica of The Devil Wears PradaThe group's singer talks about their Space EP, and breaks down the DWP song about "falling away from faith."
  • K-osK-osThe Toronto MC breaks down "Crabbuckit" and talks about crucifying the verse on his new album.
  • Gerry Beckley of AmericaGerry Beckley of AmericaTalking "Sister Golden Hair," "Ventura Highway," "Tin Man" and other hits with the America man.
  • George Lynch (Lynch Mob, ex-Dokken)George Lynch (Lynch Mob, ex-Dokken)George Lynch talks about writing for Lynch Mob and Dokken, and what began his "rocky relationship" with Don Dokken.
  • Noah GundersenNoah GundersenGundersen reveals the stories behind songs from his new album, Carry the Ghost, and talks about writing "Day is Gone" for the television show, Sons of Anarchy.