Song Writing

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

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  • Luke BellLuke BellTalking Jimmie Rodgers and Freightliners with the country music upstart.
  • Tod Howarth and John Regan of Four By FateTod Howarth and John Regan of Four By FateTod and John discuss their latest collaboration, and talk about their time with Frehley's Comet and Cheap Trick.
  • MakanaMakanaThe Hawaiian slack-key guitarist discusses writing politically soaked music such as his newest anthem inspired by Bernie Sanders, "Fire Is Ours."
  • Fire On The StageFire On The StageWhen you have a song called "Fire," it's tempting to set one - these guys did.
  • Doug Haynes of HIGHSDoug Haynes of HIGHSThe singer and guitarist for the Toronto alt-pop band, HIGHS, dissects songs from their debut album, Dazzle Camouflage.
  • He Hit Me (And It Felt Like A Kiss): A History Of Abuse PopHe Hit Me (And It Felt Like A Kiss): A History Of Abuse PopSongs that seem to glorify violence against women are often misinterpreted - but not always.
  • Willie SugarcappsWillie SugarcappsThe Alabama–based Americana act explain the Gulf Coast influence on their album Paradise Right Here.
  • Dessy Di LauroDessy Di LauroThe throwback singer explains how she puts a modern take on the Cab Calloway sound.
  • Top American Idol Moments: Songs And ScandalsTop American Idol Moments: Songs And ScandalsSurprise exits, a catfight and some very memorable performances make our list of the most memorable Idol moments.
  • Found WanderingFound WanderingThe husband-and-wife leaders of Found Wandering talk about their creative process for reinterpreting pop, blue grass, and gospel classics.