Meghan PatrickThe Canadian country singer breaks down the songs on her debut record, Grace & Grit, which have a lot to do with beer and ex-boyfriends.Lisa HellerLisa explains how she turned her "Hope" project into a song that quickly got over a million views on YouTube. Matthew NelsonOne of the chart-topping twin sons of Ricky Nelson, Matthew talks about keeping his father's music alive with Ricky Nelson Remembered. Ben Kowalewicz of Billy TalentThe frontman for one of Canada's most well-known punk rock bands talks about his Eddie Vedder encounter, Billy Talent's new album, and the importance of rock and roll. Roger McGuinn of The ByrdsRoger reveals the songwriting formula Clive Davis told him, and if "Eight Miles High" is really about drugs. Candidates vs MusiciansTrump vs Brian May is one of many cases when politicians have clashed with musicians over campaign songs. Rating the Campaign Music - 2008Our piece from 2008 where we look at the music candidates Clinton, Obama, McCain, Romney, Huckabee, Paul, Edwards and Giuliani were using.
Meghan PatrickThe Canadian country singer breaks down the songs on her debut record, Grace & Grit, which have a lot to do with beer and ex-boyfriends.
Eric Bloom of Blue Oyster CultBlue Oyster Cult's singer/guitarist talks band houses, alien abductions, and more cowbell.
Lisa HellerLisa explains how she turned her "Hope" project into a song that quickly got over a million views on YouTube.
Matthew NelsonOne of the chart-topping twin sons of Ricky Nelson, Matthew talks about keeping his father's music alive with Ricky Nelson Remembered.
Steven Gustafson of 10,000 ManiacsThe 10,000 Maniacs founder talks about the band's creative process and explains how they survived the loss of Natalie Merchant.
Ben Kowalewicz of Billy TalentThe frontman for one of Canada's most well-known punk rock bands talks about his Eddie Vedder encounter, Billy Talent's new album, and the importance of rock and roll.
Roger McGuinn of The ByrdsRoger reveals the songwriting formula Clive Davis told him, and if "Eight Miles High" is really about drugs.
Candidates vs MusiciansTrump vs Brian May is one of many cases when politicians have clashed with musicians over campaign songs.
Rating the Campaign Music - 2008Our piece from 2008 where we look at the music candidates Clinton, Obama, McCain, Romney, Huckabee, Paul, Edwards and Giuliani were using.
Rickey Medlocke (Blackfoot, Lynyrd Skynyrd)The Blackfoot/Skynyrd guitarist on the real inspiration for Curtis Loew and where the "Train, Train" is headed.