Songwriter Interviews

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

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  • Jay Clifford of Jump, Little Children
Jay Clifford of Jump, Little Children With Jump, Little Children closing the door on a 30-year career with their final album, Foundering, Jay Clifford shares the dynamic of a grassroots fanbase and insights behind their most popular song, "Cathedrals."
  • Jay Malinowski of Bedouin SoundclashJay Malinowski of Bedouin SoundclashJay Malinowski revisits Bedouin Soundclash's seminal hit "When The Night Feels My Song" and explains the band's return to their roots with the new album We Will Meet In A Hurricane.
  • Nick Oliveri on Songs For The DeafNick Oliveri on Songs For The DeafNick Oliveri talks about making the classic album Songs For The Deaf with Queens Of The Stone Age.
  • Kay Hanley of Letters To CleoKay Hanley of Letters To CleoKay Hanley on her journey from Letters To Cleo to Doc McStuffins, with stops along the way for 10 Things I Hate About You and Josie And The Pussycats.
  • Tamra Lucid of Lucid NationTamra Lucid of Lucid NationAn inside look at the rise and fall of the riot grrrl movement from Tamra Lucid, frontwoman of Lucid Nation, a vital band in the scene.
  • Nataly Dawn of PomplamooseNataly Dawn of PomplamooseNataly Dawn explains how her journey to mindfulness and self-acceptance led to the songs on her album Gardenview, and talks about the unique creative environment in Pomplamoose.
  • Mindy SmithMindy SmithMindy Smith on performing "Jolene" with Dolly Parton and "Better Boat" with Kenny Chesney, making the move from Long Island to Nashville, and how her personal struggles shaped songs like "Come To Jesus" and "Out Loud."
  • TebeyTebeyCanadian country singer Tebey talks about his new album Tulum and songs he wrote for One Direction and Cher.
  • Matt NathansonMatt NathansonMatt Nathanson tells the stories behind the songs on his album Boston Accent and explains how he feels about listeners misinterpreting songs like "Wedding Dress," his "near-divorce" song.
  • Nick Oliveri (Stöner, Mondo Generator, ex-QOTSA)Nick Oliveri (Stöner, Mondo Generator, ex-QOTSA)Nick Oliveri on Stöner, songwriting, and the stories behind songs from the Queens Of The Stone Age album Rated R, recorded at the famous Sound City.