Daniel LanoisDaniel Lanois on his album Heavy Sun, and the inside stories of songs he produced for U2, Peter Gabriel, and Bob Dylan.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. AC/DC Author Jesse FinkJesse Fink, author of two books on AC/DC, explains why he thinks Bon Scott didn't die of alcohol poisoning but did write at least some of the lyrics on Back In Black. Edie BrickellEdie Brickell on her collaborations with Paul Simon, Steve Martin and Willie Nelson, and her 2021 album with the New Bohemians. Doe PaoroDoe Paoro on leaving the LA indie-pop scene for sound-healing work, including her 432Hz Chakra Suite.
Steve Cropper (Booker T & the MG's, Blues Brothers)Steve Cropper on the making of "In the Midnight Hour," the chicken-wire scene in The Blues Brothers, and his 2021 album, Fire It Up.
Daniel LanoisDaniel Lanois on his album Heavy Sun, and the inside stories of songs he produced for U2, Peter Gabriel, and Bob Dylan.
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.
The Top 5 Tower of Power Horn RiffsGroup leader Emilio Castillo picks the five top Tower of Power horn riffs, including songs by Elton John, Little Feat and Linda Ronstadt.
AC/DC Author Jesse FinkJesse Fink, author of two books on AC/DC, explains why he thinks Bon Scott didn't die of alcohol poisoning but did write at least some of the lyrics on Back In Black.
Edie BrickellEdie Brickell on her collaborations with Paul Simon, Steve Martin and Willie Nelson, and her 2021 album with the New Bohemians.
Doe PaoroDoe Paoro on leaving the LA indie-pop scene for sound-healing work, including her 432Hz Chakra Suite.
Paul Stanley of Kiss, Soul StationPaul Stanley on his soul music project, the Kiss songs with the biggest soul influence, and the non-make-up era of the band.
Pandora's PlayHouse by Sananda Maitreya Track by TrackSananda Maitreya goes though the songs on his album Pandora's PlayHouse, explaining the themes and concepts of all 28 tracks.