Songwriter Interviews

Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters

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  • Stephen Pearcy of RattStephen Pearcy of RattRatt lead singer Stephen Pearcy tells the stories behind their biggest songs and explains how the band members are getting along these days.
  • Morgan JamesMorgan JamesBroadway veteran Morgan James on writing her Nobody's Fool album, covering Jeff Buckley, and gaining Prince's blessing.
  • Saffron of RepublicaSaffron of RepublicaRepublica lead singer Saffron on "Ready To Go," her conversation with Wes Craven, and the house music scene in the early '90s.
  • Sass JordanSass Jordan"Sun's Gonna Rise" singer Sass Jordan taught Taylor Hawkins how to rock on her 1994 tour, which was captured on the newly released archival recording Live In New York: Ninety-Four.
  • Daniel Ash of Love And Rockets, BauhausDaniel Ash of Love And Rockets, BauhausDaniel Ash tells the stories behind songs he wrote with Love And Rockets and Bauhaus, and explains how he got his signature guitar sound.
  • Lisa O'NeillLisa O'NeillReturning to the US with a new album and new outlook, Irish folk musician Lisa O'Neill shares her experience recording a Bob Dylan cover for Peaky Blinders, and how Irish tradition and history has motivated her music.
  • Noelle Scaggs of Fitz And The TantrumsNoelle Scaggs of Fitz And The TantrumsFitz and the Tantrums frontwoman Noelle Scaggs on her She Rocks Award, her initiatives with Diversify the Stage, and the hit song we almost never got.
  • Romeo VoidRomeo VoidRomeo Void members Debora Iyall, Frank Zincavage and Peter Woods talk about key tracks like "Never Say Never" and explain what distinguished the band musically.
  • Mike Tramp of White LionMike Tramp of White LionWhite Lion frontman Mike Tramp tells the stories behind classic songs like "When The Children Cry" and "Wait," and explains how a band reunion might work.
  • Gary Cherone of ExtremeGary Cherone of ExtremeExtreme lead singer Gary Cherone on their album Rise, how he feels about "More Than Words," and his best songs with Van Halen.