Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Jello BiafraThe former Dead Kennedys frontman on the past, present and future of the band, what music makes us "pliant and stupid," and what he learned from Alice Cooper. Toby LightmanNow on her own label, Toby talks about her bevy of television and movie placements, and what it was like opening for Train, Marc Cohn and, on one very special evening, Prince. Richie Wise (Kiss producer, Dust)Richie talks about producing the first two Kiss albums, recording "Brother Louie," and the newfound appreciation of his rock band, Dust. Kristian Bush of SugarlandKristian talks songwriting technique, like how the chorus should redefine the story, and how to write a song backwards. Tonio KThis mysterious and wildly eclectic singer/songwriter talks about some of his most memorable songs and collaborations. dUg Pinnick of King's XdUg dIgs into his King's X metal classics and his many side projects, including the one with Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam. Bruce RobisonBruce wrote the Dixie Chicks song "Traveling Soldier," and after 16 years of marriage, finally did a duets album with his wife, Kelly Willis. Jon Anderson of YesFrom the lake in "Roundabout" to Sister Bluebird in "Starship Trooper," Jon Anderson talks about how nature and spirituality play into his lyrics for Yes.
Jello BiafraThe former Dead Kennedys frontman on the past, present and future of the band, what music makes us "pliant and stupid," and what he learned from Alice Cooper. 
Richie McDonald of LonestarRichie talks about the impact of "Amazed," and how his 4-year-old son inspired another Lonestar hit. 
Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy and Black Star RidersWriting with Phil Lynott, Scott saw their ill-fated frontman move to a darker place in his life and lyrics. 
Toby LightmanNow on her own label, Toby talks about her bevy of television and movie placements, and what it was like opening for Train, Marc Cohn and, on one very special evening, Prince. 
Richie Wise (Kiss producer, Dust)Richie talks about producing the first two Kiss albums, recording "Brother Louie," and the newfound appreciation of his rock band, Dust. 
Kristian Bush of SugarlandKristian talks songwriting technique, like how the chorus should redefine the story, and how to write a song backwards. 
Tonio KThis mysterious and wildly eclectic singer/songwriter talks about some of his most memorable songs and collaborations. 
dUg Pinnick of King's XdUg dIgs into his King's X metal classics and his many side projects, including the one with Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam. 
Bruce RobisonBruce wrote the Dixie Chicks song "Traveling Soldier," and after 16 years of marriage, finally did a duets album with his wife, Kelly Willis. 
Jon Anderson of YesFrom the lake in "Roundabout" to Sister Bluebird in "Starship Trooper," Jon Anderson talks about how nature and spirituality play into his lyrics for Yes.