Matt Thiessen of Relient KThe frontman and lyricist for the long-running pop-punk band discusses upcoming Relient K material culled from hundreds of scrap ideas - and talks about dating Katy Perry before she became famous. Neal Smith - "I'm Eighteen"With the band in danger of being dropped from their label, Alice Cooper drummer Neal Smith co-wrote the song that started their trek from horror show curiosity to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Mac Powell of Third DayThe Third Day frontman talks about some of the classic songs he wrote with the band, and what changed for his solo country album. Ben Savage of WhitechapelThe deathcore guitarist talks about the importance of being experimental, and what it was like visiting the region plagued by Jack the Ripper which the band drew its name from. Ben Nichols of LuceroAmericana from Memphis. The lead singer of Lucero talks about the band's influences and how he finds the right words. Band NamesWas "Pearl" Eddie Vedder's grandmother, and did she really make a hallucinogenic jam? Did Journey have a contest to name the group? And what does KISS stand for anyway? Billy Steinberg - "Like A Virgin"The first of Billy's five #1 hits was the song that propelled Madonna to stardom. You'd think that would get you a backstage pass, wouldn't you? Jeremy DePoyster of The Devil Wears PradaThe singer and rhythm guitarist of the popular metalcore acts speaks out on the band's songwriting process, creating music that straddles genres, and touring with Slayer. Peter LordYou may not recognize his name, but you will certainly recognize Peter Lord's songs. He wrote the bevy of hits from Paula Abdul's second album, Spellbound.
Matt Thiessen of Relient KThe frontman and lyricist for the long-running pop-punk band discusses upcoming Relient K material culled from hundreds of scrap ideas - and talks about dating Katy Perry before she became famous. 
Neal Smith - "I'm Eighteen"With the band in danger of being dropped from their label, Alice Cooper drummer Neal Smith co-wrote the song that started their trek from horror show curiosity to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 
Mac Powell of Third DayThe Third Day frontman talks about some of the classic songs he wrote with the band, and what changed for his solo country album. 
Ben Savage of WhitechapelThe deathcore guitarist talks about the importance of being experimental, and what it was like visiting the region plagued by Jack the Ripper which the band drew its name from. 
Ben Nichols of LuceroAmericana from Memphis. The lead singer of Lucero talks about the band's influences and how he finds the right words. 
Band NamesWas "Pearl" Eddie Vedder's grandmother, and did she really make a hallucinogenic jam? Did Journey have a contest to name the group? And what does KISS stand for anyway? 
Billy Steinberg - "Like A Virgin"The first of Billy's five #1 hits was the song that propelled Madonna to stardom. You'd think that would get you a backstage pass, wouldn't you? 
Jeremy DePoyster of The Devil Wears PradaThe singer and rhythm guitarist of the popular metalcore acts speaks out on the band's songwriting process, creating music that straddles genres, and touring with Slayer. 
Jaime Preciado of Pierce the VeilPierce the Veil's bass player talks about life on tour and how the songs come together. 
Peter LordYou may not recognize his name, but you will certainly recognize Peter Lord's songs. He wrote the bevy of hits from Paula Abdul's second album, Spellbound.