A podcast where songwriters, musicians and journalists discuss classic songs and help us discover vital new ones
John SplithoffSinger-songwriter John Splithoff on his 2016 breakthrough song, "Sing To You," and his 2021 album, All In.Pop Evil Frontman Leigh KakatyPop Evil frontman Leigh Kakaty explains his philosophy on lyrics and talks about some key tracks, including a few from their 2021 album, Versatile. Hello MaryGrunge music and female power trios are still alive with the hard-hitting Brooklyn trio Hello Mary. Zayde WolfZayde Wolf explains how he creates meaningful, motivational songs and gets them placed in movies, TV shows, video games and sporting events. Elizabeth And The CatapultElizabeth Ziman on her Berklee days with St. Vincent and Esperanza Spalding, her Harry Nilsson homage, and her 2021 album, Sincerely, E. Old Sea BrigadeAn in-depth discussion on songwriting with Ben Cramer (Old Sea Brigade), who like his musical champion, Tom Waits, has learned to write poetic story songs about the human condition. Sunny SweeneyCountry singer Sunny Sweeney tells the stories behind her biggest songs and explains how the prospect of getting a job motivated her to make music for a living.
John SplithoffSinger-songwriter John Splithoff on his 2016 breakthrough song, "Sing To You," and his 2021 album, All In.
Pop Evil Frontman Leigh KakatyPop Evil frontman Leigh Kakaty explains his philosophy on lyrics and talks about some key tracks, including a few from their 2021 album, Versatile.
"Whoomp! There It Is": DC Glenn of Tag TeamDC Glenn of Tag Team tells the story of "Whoomp! There It Is" and talks about his star turn performing the song in a Geico commercial.
Hello MaryGrunge music and female power trios are still alive with the hard-hitting Brooklyn trio Hello Mary.
Donna Jean Godchaux of the Grateful DeadDonna Jean Godchaux talks about her adventures in the Grateful Dead, including the song she wrote for the Terrapin Station album.
Zayde WolfZayde Wolf explains how he creates meaningful, motivational songs and gets them placed in movies, TV shows, video games and sporting events.
Elizabeth And The CatapultElizabeth Ziman on her Berklee days with St. Vincent and Esperanza Spalding, her Harry Nilsson homage, and her 2021 album, Sincerely, E.
Old Sea BrigadeAn in-depth discussion on songwriting with Ben Cramer (Old Sea Brigade), who like his musical champion, Tom Waits, has learned to write poetic story songs about the human condition.
Sunny SweeneyCountry singer Sunny Sweeney tells the stories behind her biggest songs and explains how the prospect of getting a job motivated her to make music for a living.