Andy GrammerThis fast-rising singer/songwriter talks about the tunes from his sophomore effort, including the one where he tells an admirer, "I'm Good."80s Video Director Jay DubinBilly Joel and Hall & Oates hated making videos, so they chose a director with similar contempt for the medium. That was Jay Dubin, and he has a lot to say on the subject. Joe Perry of AerosmithThe Aerosmith guitarist talks songwriting and explains why a lesser-known cut is a key component to their live show. Church LyricsHere is the church, here is the steeple - see if you can identify these lyrics that reference church. Right Said FredThe Fairbrass brothers discuss the "I'm Too Sexy" song and video, and explain how they feel about the "one-hit wonder" label. Satchel of Steel PantherThe Steel Panther guitarist breaks down songs like "The Burden of Being Wonderful" and "Community Property." As he explains, there is a fine line between goofy and cool.
Andy GrammerThis fast-rising singer/songwriter talks about the tunes from his sophomore effort, including the one where he tells an admirer, "I'm Good."
80s Video Director Jay DubinBilly Joel and Hall & Oates hated making videos, so they chose a director with similar contempt for the medium. That was Jay Dubin, and he has a lot to say on the subject.
Christmas Songs That Aren't About ChristmasMany of the most popular Christmas songs have nothing to do with Christmas. Here are some of the biggest Santa-free favorites.
Joe Perry of AerosmithThe Aerosmith guitarist talks songwriting and explains why a lesser-known cut is a key component to their live show.
Church LyricsHere is the church, here is the steeple - see if you can identify these lyrics that reference church.
Right Said FredThe Fairbrass brothers discuss the "I'm Too Sexy" song and video, and explain how they feel about the "one-hit wonder" label.
Scrooge Writes a Christmas Song: The "Christmas Wrapping" StoryBah, Humbug. Christmas alone in New York gave Chris Butler of The Waitresses the idea for "Christmas Wrapping," a most unusual festive favorite.
Anatomy of an Arrangement: "The Letter" by The ArborsJoe Scott, who worked up the arrangement for The Arbors version of "The Letter," explains how he did it.
Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear: Teddy Bears and Teddy Boys in SongsElvis, Little Richard and Cheryl Cole have all sung about Teddy Bears, but there is also a terrifying Teddy song from 1932 and a touching trucker Teddy tune from 1976.
Satchel of Steel PantherThe Steel Panther guitarist breaks down songs like "The Burden of Being Wonderful" and "Community Property." As he explains, there is a fine line between goofy and cool.