Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Wayne Swinny of SalivaIntroducing a new lead singer meant shifting songwriting strategy for Saliva, whose lead singer Wayne Swinny explains how they made the adjustment.Martin GordonAn erstwhile member of Sparks, Jet and Radio Stars, Martin shares some fascinating stories from across his 40 years in music, including what he got up to in Paris with The Rolling Stones in '79. Les ClaypoolGiant beavers and cop wannabes are among the inspirations for Claypool's Primus songs. Emmylou HarrisShe thinks of herself as a "song interpreter," but back in the '80s another country star convinced Emmylou to take a crack at songwriting. Johnny WinterThe blues luminary talks about... well, not much. But we did get a decent Muddy Waters story out of him. Meshell NdegeocelloMeshell Ndegeocello talks about recording "Wild Night" with John Mellencamp, and explains why she shied away from the spotlight. Anthony Raneri of BaysideThe Bayside frontman cites some surprising songwriting influences: the same guys who write for Britney Spears and Kesha. Michael FrantiFranti tells the story behind his hit "Say Hey (I Love You)" and explains why yoga is an integral part of his lifestyle and his Soulshine tour. Jamie O'NealJamie talks about her country #1s ("There is No Arizona" and "When I Think About Angels") and her Stephen King encounter. Loudon Wainwright III"Dead Skunk" became a stinker for Loudon when he felt pressure to make another hit - his latest songs deal with mortality, his son Rufus, and picking up poop.
Wayne Swinny of SalivaIntroducing a new lead singer meant shifting songwriting strategy for Saliva, whose lead singer Wayne Swinny explains how they made the adjustment.
Martin GordonAn erstwhile member of Sparks, Jet and Radio Stars, Martin shares some fascinating stories from across his 40 years in music, including what he got up to in Paris with The Rolling Stones in '79. 
Emmylou HarrisShe thinks of herself as a "song interpreter," but back in the '80s another country star convinced Emmylou to take a crack at songwriting. 
Johnny WinterThe blues luminary talks about... well, not much. But we did get a decent Muddy Waters story out of him. 
Meshell NdegeocelloMeshell Ndegeocello talks about recording "Wild Night" with John Mellencamp, and explains why she shied away from the spotlight. 
Anthony Raneri of BaysideThe Bayside frontman cites some surprising songwriting influences: the same guys who write for Britney Spears and Kesha. 
Michael FrantiFranti tells the story behind his hit "Say Hey (I Love You)" and explains why yoga is an integral part of his lifestyle and his Soulshine tour. 
Jamie O'NealJamie talks about her country #1s ("There is No Arizona" and "When I Think About Angels") and her Stephen King encounter. 
Loudon Wainwright III"Dead Skunk" became a stinker for Loudon when he felt pressure to make another hit - his latest songs deal with mortality, his son Rufus, and picking up poop. 