Songwriter Interviews

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

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  • Curt Kirkwood of Meat PuppetsCurt Kirkwood of Meat PuppetsThe (Meat)puppetmaster takes us through songs like "Lake Of Fire" and "Backwater," and talks about performing with Kurt Cobain on MTV Unplugged.
  • Johnette Napolitano of Concrete BlondeJohnette Napolitano of Concrete BlondeThe singer/bassist for Concrete Blonde talks about how her songs come from clairvoyance, and takes us through the making of their hit "Joey."
  • Marvin Etzioni of Lone JusticeMarvin Etzioni of Lone JusticeThe main songwriter in the fleetingly famous country-punk band Lone Justice, Marvin talks about their "innocent fire," and tells the tale of recording with Bob Dylan.
  • Don FelderDon FelderDon breaks down "Hotel California" and other songs he wrote as a member of the Eagles. Now we know where the "warm smell of colitas" came from.
  • Bronze Radio ReturnBronze Radio ReturnChris Henderson of BRR loves words. He doesn't mince them, or dice them; he lovingly crafts them and makes them into a perfect musical canvas. And you already know it.
  • Chris AugustChris AugustThe Contemporary Christian star talks about his songs "Starry Night" and "Center of It," and how he handles questions he can't answer.
  • Daniel Moore ("Shambala," "My Maria")Daniel Moore ("Shambala," "My Maria")Daniel toured with Joe Cocker, produced Kim Carnes and wrote songs for Kenny Rogers, The Everly Brothers, and Bobby "Blue" Bland.
  • Shane Volk of One Bad SonShane Volk of One Bad SonThe frontman for these Canadian rockers explains how felt manipulated by a beautiful girlfriend. Shane's solution: break up, get back together, make her life hell and write a song about it.
  • Joe Rickard of RedJoe Rickard of RedThe drummer for the Christian Rock band talks about their hit "Lie To Me" and explains the meaning of "Release the Panic," the title of their 2013 album.
  • John Wheeler of Hayseed DixieJohn Wheeler of Hayseed DixieHayseed Dixie's front man, John Wheeler, hangs up his dungarees to tackle politics on his debut solo album, Un-American Gothic. Wheeler talks Barack Obama, Bob Dylan and not being the next Billy Bragg.