Musical musings from journalists, authors and members of the Songfacts community

• Producer Ron NevisonRon Nevison explains in very clear terms the Quadrophenia concept and how Heart staged their resurgence after being dropped by their record company.
• The Black NoiseThe Black Noise duo of Donovan Brown and Victor Ujadughele talk about their songs and inspirations.
• A Monster Ate My Red Two: Sesame Street's Greatest Song SpoofsWhen singers started spoofing their own songs on Sesame Street, the results were both educational and hilarious - here are the best of them.
• Ziek McCarter of Con BrioThe frontman for the soul/funk flamethrower Con Brio talks about his most personal song, and their "relay race" style of writing.
• LadamaComing together from Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela and the United States, the ladies of Ladama cross cultures with a musical message of understanding and empowerment.
• Reggie Pace of No BS! Brass BandReggie Pace, leader of the 12-piece, Richmond-based No BS! Brass Band explains what the songs are saying with their music.
• Women Who RockEvelyn McDonnell, editor of the book Women Who Rock, on why the Supremes are just as important as Bob Dylan.
• BaumThe Los Angeles singer-songwriter Baum on turning catcalls into a song.
• The Punk Photography of Chris SteinChris Stein of Blondie shares photos and stories from his book about the New York City punk scene.
• Manuel Grajeda of Manuel The BandThe frontman for the Long Beach group Manuel The Band talks about their songs and inspirations.