Songwriter Interviews

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

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  • Jay Gordon of OrgyJay Gordon of OrgyJay Gordon, lead singer of the band Orgy, talks about "Blue Monday," some key songs from the band's catalog, and their upcoming EP, #NEWMUSIC.
  • Rhett Miller of Old 97'sRhett Miller of Old 97'sOld 97's Rhett Miller embraces his inner misfit on his new solo album, has a career milestone while performing as a Guardians Of The Galaxy alien, and shares how he finds meaning through art.
  • Wes Scantlin of Puddle Of MuddWes Scantlin of Puddle Of MuddPuddle Of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin on "Blurry," "Control," and his infamous performance of "About A Girl."
  • Cleto Cordero of Flatland CavalryCleto Cordero of Flatland CavalryFlatland Cavalry singer Cleto Cordero talks about the Texas country band's Songs To Keep You Warm EP, including "Mountain Song," and weighs in on the Texas/Nashville rivalry.
  • David CrosbyDavid CrosbyDavid Crosby names the definitive Byrds and CSN songs, recalls the day he met Joni Mitchell, and tells the story of the song he wrote after a conversation with George Harrison.
  • Tatiana Shmailyuk of Jinjer
Tatiana Shmailyuk of Jinjer Jinjer frontwoman Tatiana Shmailyuk tells us how she uses the Ukrainian metal band's songs to confront haters ("Judgement & Punishment"), settle old scores ("Teacher, Teacher") and reunite with a faraway soulmate ("I Speak Astronomy").
  • Dave Mustaine of MegadethDave Mustaine of MegadethDave Mustaine on trying to reunite the Big 4, the most misunderstood Megadeth song, and the last time he threw his guitar at someone.
  • Glen PhillipsGlen PhillipsGlen Phillips tells the stories behind "Good Intentions" and other Toad The Wet Sprocket tracks, and looks at his songwriting journey through his 2022 solo album There Is So Much Here.
  • Fast Leiser of Fun Lovin' CriminalsFast Leiser of Fun Lovin' CriminalsFun Lovin' Criminals founder Fast Leiser tells the stories behind some of their biggest songs and wildest adventures.
  • Alison SudolAlison SudolFantastic Beasts actress Alison Sudol, who formerly recorded music as A Fine Frenzy ("Almost Lover"), takes us on a journey of healing and discovery through grief with Still Come The Night, the first album released under her own name.