A podcast where songwriters, musicians and journalists discuss classic songs and help us discover vital new ones
Ayla SchaferAyla Schafer talks about her international hit "Vuela Con El Viento" ("Fly With The Wind") and how she melds music and spirituality.Janiva MagnessThe rootsy blues singer Janiva Magness, winner of the B.B. King Entertainer of the Year Award, talks about her album Hard To Kill and her days of riding the bus with a pre-fame Prince. BJ Barham of American Aquarium
American Aquarium leader BJ Barham talks about the journey from their 2012 Jason Isbell-produced album, Burn. Flicker. Die. to their 2022 set, Chicamacomico. Eagles Songwriter Jack TempchinJack Tempchin talks about writing "Already Gone," explains "red button songwriting," and tells the story of the song he wrote with Glenn Frey that ended up on the Eagles' Hell Freezes Over album. Naomi CowanNaomi Cowan, a rising star of Caribbean music, talks about her most meaningful songs and her collaboration with Shaggy.
The Rolling Stones Episode with Author Lesley-Ann JonesThe author of The Stone Age: Sixty Years of The Rolling Stones talks about "Midnight Rambler," those Keith Richards rumors, and Bill Wyman's controversial marriage.
Songwriting Tips With Molly LeikinSongwriting pro Molly Leikin offers tips and tricks, like where to start when writing a song and how personal to make the lyrics.
Jim Sonefeld of Hootie & The Blowfish
Jim Sonefeld of Hootie & The Blowfish talks about the band's biggest hits, including "Hold My Hand," and his career as a solo artist.
Ayla SchaferAyla Schafer talks about her international hit "Vuela Con El Viento" ("Fly With The Wind") and how she melds music and spirituality.
Janiva MagnessThe rootsy blues singer Janiva Magness, winner of the B.B. King Entertainer of the Year Award, talks about her album Hard To Kill and her days of riding the bus with a pre-fame Prince.
BJ Barham of American Aquarium
American Aquarium leader BJ Barham talks about the journey from their 2012 Jason Isbell-produced album, Burn. Flicker. Die. to their 2022 set, Chicamacomico.
Eagles Songwriter Jack TempchinJack Tempchin talks about writing "Already Gone," explains "red button songwriting," and tells the story of the song he wrote with Glenn Frey that ended up on the Eagles' Hell Freezes Over album.
Naomi CowanNaomi Cowan, a rising star of Caribbean music, talks about her most meaningful songs and her collaboration with Shaggy.
Lester Chambers of The Chambers Brothers, MoonaliceLester Chambers talks about "Time Has Come Today," going electric hours before Dylan at Newport, and the Chambers Brothers performance in Summer Of Soul.
The Mellencamp Episode with Author David MasciotraExploring the music and life of John Mellencamp with David Masciotra, author of Mellencamp: American Troubadour.