Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Gin WigmoreThe Kiwi spitfire explains how it feels to write a cathartic song, and talks about the tracks on her 2015 album Blood To Bone.Hank & CupcakesThe colorful, kinetic duo explain how they cook up songs, including the one named for a boorish TV host. Melissa EtheridgeMelissa talks about her songwriting and guitar influences, and explains how she approaches visceral songs like "Bring Me Some Water" in concert. A/J Jackson of Saint Motel"You're just my type - you've got a pulse and you are breathing" - Saint Motel frontman A/J Jackson tells the story behind the song and video. Nick Hexum of 311311's singer tells the stories behind "Amber," "Come Original" and "Down." Dave EdmundsA renowned guitarist and rock revivalist, Dave took "I Hear You Knocking" to the top of the UK charts and was the first to record Elvis Costello's "Girls Talk." Frank TurnerBritish songwriting sensation Frank Turner wonders why musicians are considered sages: "We're obviously idiots." Joe SatrianiThe guitar great gets conceptual on his 15th studio album... without any lyrics!
Gin WigmoreThe Kiwi spitfire explains how it feels to write a cathartic song, and talks about the tracks on her 2015 album Blood To Bone.
Hank & CupcakesThe colorful, kinetic duo explain how they cook up songs, including the one named for a boorish TV host.
Phil Anselmo (Pantera, Down, Superjoint Ritual, The Illegals)Pantera's tattooed screamer talks about his two loves: horror flicks and heavy metal.
Melissa EtheridgeMelissa talks about her songwriting and guitar influences, and explains how she approaches visceral songs like "Bring Me Some Water" in concert.
A/J Jackson of Saint Motel"You're just my type - you've got a pulse and you are breathing" - Saint Motel frontman A/J Jackson tells the story behind the song and video.
Dave EdmundsA renowned guitarist and rock revivalist, Dave took "I Hear You Knocking" to the top of the UK charts and was the first to record Elvis Costello's "Girls Talk."
Frank TurnerBritish songwriting sensation Frank Turner wonders why musicians are considered sages: "We're obviously idiots."
Martin Gordon: "I think pop has stopped being art"The former Sparks, Jet and Radio Stars bassist reveals why he's recording an entire album's worth of Gilbert and Sullivan tunes, and what he really thinks of the supergroup FFS.
