Songwriter Interviews

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

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  • Jason Michael Carroll on "Livin' Our Love Song" and his Kickstarter albumJason Michael Carroll on "Livin' Our Love Song" and his Kickstarter albumJMC goes label-less on his 2015 album What Color Is Your Sky, and that's OK.
  • David Clayton-Thomas of Blood, Sweat & TearsDavid Clayton-Thomas of Blood, Sweat & TearsThe longtime BS&T frontman tells the "Spinning Wheel" story, including the line he got from Joni Mitchell.
  • Roger Miret of Agnostic FrontRoger Miret of Agnostic FrontAgnostic Front's frontman pinpoints the merger of metal and hardcore.
  • Jeff TrottJeff TrottSheryl Crow's longtime songwriting partner/guitarist Jeff Trott reveals the stories behind many of the singer's hits, and what its like to be a producer for Leighton Meester and Max Gomez.
  • Benmont TenchBenmont TenchThe backbone of Tom Petty's Heartbreakers, Benmont talks about finally releasing his first solo album, his songwriting over the years, and the Gainesville sound.
  • Joey Tempest of EuropeJoey Tempest of EuropeEurope's singer Joey Tempest chats about the story behind "The Final Countdown," and if there was a real "Carrie."
  • Everclear Reanimated: An Interview With Art AlexakisEverclear Reanimated: An Interview With Art AlexakisArt Alexakis of Everclear talks about the brutal attack he suffered as a child, and how it plays out in the 2015 Everclear album Black Is The New Black.
  • Jacoby Shaddix of Papa RoachJacoby Shaddix of Papa RoachPapa Roach's lead singer discusses the intensely personal lyrics he wrote for songs like "Scars," "Last Resort" and "Gravity."
  • DoroDoroOne of heavy metal's leading ladies talks about her dedication to the genre, and a song she has performed at weddings.
  • Todd RundgrenTodd RundgrenTodd Rundgren explains why he avoids "Hello It's Me," and what it was like producing Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hell album.