Songwriter Interviews

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

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  • Pam TillisPam TillisThe country sweetheart opines about the demands of touring and talks about writing songs with her famous father.
  • Steven Tyler of AerosmithSteven Tyler of AerosmithTyler talks about his true love: songwriting. How he identifies the beauty in a melody and turns sorrow into art.
  • Billy Gould of Faith No MoreBilly Gould of Faith No MoreFaith No More's bassist, Billy Gould, chats to us about his two new experimental projects, The Talking Book and House of Hayduk, and also shares some stories from the FNM days.
  • Queensrÿche founder Geoff TateQueensrÿche founder Geoff TateGeoff talks about his solo album Kings and Thieves, and tells the stories of "Silent Lucidity" and "Jet City Woman."
  • Lukas NelsonLukas NelsonThe son of country legend Willie Nelson is a laudable musician in his own right, the frontman of blues-flavored rock band, Promise of the Real. He dishes on collaborating with his father and the joys of live music.
  • MatisyahuMatisyahu"King Without a Crown" took him from a studio in Philly to a Yeshiva in the Catskills. This is a story about how music can take us beyond image.
  • Colbie CaillatColbie CaillatSince emerging from MySpace with her hit "Bubbly," Colbie has become a top songwriter, even crafting a hit with Taylor Swift.
  • Donald FagenDonald FagenFagen talks about how the Steely Dan songwriting strategy has changed over the years, and explains why you don't hear many covers of their songs.
  • Jann KloseJann KloseA Bronx-based singer-songwriter with an international upbringing, Klose did crowdfunding before there was Kickstarter.
  • Chris WillisChris WillisChris is the voice on many of David Guetta's tracks, including "Just A Little More Love" and "Gettin' Over You." Now a solo artist, he got there through gospel.