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A podcast where songwriters, musicians and journalists discuss classic songs and help us discover vital new ones
Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Through his archive of interviews with songwriting legends, renowned music journalist Bruce Pollock tells their stories in their own words.
Bruce Pollock asks artists about the one song they wrote or sang that most influenced their career.
Chris Hill on Making Raye's This Music May Contain HopeChris Hill, a songwriter, arranger and bass player on This Music May Contain Hope by Raye, talks about making the album.
Several musicians and industry figures - including members of The Cranberries and Blind Melon - share their thoughts on the Smashing Pumpkins' classic albums Gish and Siamese Dream, in this excerpt from Greg Prato's 2026 book I Am One: The Smashing Pumpkins Story, 1988-1994.
Depressing Songs That Sound Happy
A look at some songs with chipper music that disguises painfully depressing lyrics.
Maria Muldaur
The "Midnight At The Oasis" singer is an Old Time gal. She talks about her jug band beginnings and shares a Dylan story.
Harry Wayne Casey of KC and The Sunshine Band
Harry Wayne Casey tells the stories behind KC and The Sunshine Band hits like "Get Down Tonight," "That's The Way (I Like It)," and "Give It Up."