Songwriter Interviews

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

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  • Reverend Horton HeatReverend Horton HeatThe Reverend rants on psychobilly and the egghead academics he bashes in one of his more popular songs.
  • Wednesday 13Wednesday 13The Murderdolls frontman on how growing up with horror movies led to a life of shock rock.
  • Lajon Witherspoon of SevendustLajon Witherspoon of SevendustThe Sevendust frontman talks about the group's songwriting process, and how trips to the Murder Bar helped forge their latest album.
  • Matt Pike of High On FireMatt Pike of High On FireMatt wrote one song about 9/11 being a conspiracy, and another that uses growing weed as a metaphor for sacrifice.
  • Petula ClarkPetula ClarkPetula talks about her hits "Downtown" and "Don't Sleep In The Subway," and explains her Michael Jackson connection.
  • Danko JonesDanko JonesDanko breaks down some of his group's best-known songs, and explains how Elijah Wood, Selma Blair and Lemmy ended up in their video for "Full of Regret."
  • Trent Wagler of The Steel WheelsTrent Wagler of The Steel WheelsFloods, Tom Waits and Eckhart Tolle are just some of the influences on the songs Trent writes for this bluegrass-country group.
  • Miles Doughty of Slightly StoopidMiles Doughty of Slightly StoopidMiles explains what's behind the surface of Slightly Stupid's songs, and how Brad Nowell influenced the band.
  • Tom Keifer of CinderellaTom Keifer of CinderellaTom talks about the evolution of Cinderella's songs through their first three albums, and how he writes as a solo artist.
  • Badi AssadBadi AssadWhen she had to perform after releasing her first album, Badi became her own band on stage.