From Oshawa, Ontario, Laura comes from the world of radio broadcasting and English lit. She fell in love with music through film when she first watched Dirty Dancing, Grease, and Saturday Night Fever at an inappropriately young age. Since then, she has been fascinated by all genres of music and the inspirations, influences, and processes that are used to create it. Get her on Twitter at twitter.com/Louda
Joey LandrethThe Canadian frontman of the Bros. Landreth discusses going it alone for his debut solo album, Whiskey.
Kasey ChambersThe Australian country singer and songwriter discusses collaborating with Ed Sheeran and Keith Urban on her double album, Dragonfly.
Gavin McDevitt of Tribe SocietyThe Tribe Society frontman on the band's unusual songwriting strategy, their new mixtape, and their Kiesza collaboration.
Sam RobertsThe Canadian rocker talks about songs from the Sam Roberts Band album TerraForm, and explains his fire fascination.
Justin RutledgeThe Canadian singer-songwriter delves into tunes from his new album, East, and talks about his 2014 Tragically Hip covers album.
Dan ManganThe Canadian singer-songwriter discusses his EP, Unmake, and explains how a Tragically Hip show changed his take on "Robots."
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.
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.
Shayna LeighThe New York singer-songwriter turned her private journal entries into lyrics for songs on her debut album.
MakanaThe Hawaiian slack-key guitarist discusses writing politically soaked music such as his newest anthem inspired by Bernie Sanders, "Fire Is Ours." 