Joe Rickard of RedThe drummer for the Christian Rock band talks about their hit "Lie To Me" and explains the meaning of "Release the Panic," the title of their 2013 album. John Wheeler of Hayseed DixieHayseed Dixie's front man, John Wheeler, hangs up his dungarees to tackle politics on his debut solo album, Un-American Gothic. Wheeler talks Barack Obama, Bob Dylan and not being the next Billy Bragg. Mike Love of The Beach BoysThe lead singer/lyricist of The Beach Boys talks about coming up with the words for "Good Vibrations," "Fun, Fun, Fun," "Kokomo" and other classic songs. Ian Thornley of Big WreckThe frontman for these Canadian rockers talks about their 2012 album Albatross, and explains why he's "umbilically connected" to his songs. It's All You: Musicians Go DIYProfiles of three musicians who navigate the DIY world of getting gigs, dealing with social media, and securing health insurance. Michael Glabicki of Rusted RootMichael tells the story of "Send Me On My Way," and explains why some of the words in the song don't have a literal meaning. Chris KnightThis Kentucky singer/songwriter's hits include "She Couldn't Change Me" (recorded by Montgomery Gentry) and "It Ain't Easy Being Me." Eddie Carswell of NewSongThe writer of one of biggest wedding songs ("When God Made You") and Christmas songs ("The Christmas Shoes") tells how they came together.
Joe Rickard of RedThe drummer for the Christian Rock band talks about their hit "Lie To Me" and explains the meaning of "Release the Panic," the title of their 2013 album. 
John Wheeler of Hayseed DixieHayseed Dixie's front man, John Wheeler, hangs up his dungarees to tackle politics on his debut solo album, Un-American Gothic. Wheeler talks Barack Obama, Bob Dylan and not being the next Billy Bragg. 
Mike Love of The Beach BoysThe lead singer/lyricist of The Beach Boys talks about coming up with the words for "Good Vibrations," "Fun, Fun, Fun," "Kokomo" and other classic songs. 
Ian Thornley of Big WreckThe frontman for these Canadian rockers talks about their 2012 album Albatross, and explains why he's "umbilically connected" to his songs. 
It's All You: Musicians Go DIYProfiles of three musicians who navigate the DIY world of getting gigs, dealing with social media, and securing health insurance. 
Michael Glabicki of Rusted RootMichael tells the story of "Send Me On My Way," and explains why some of the words in the song don't have a literal meaning. 
Chris KnightThis Kentucky singer/songwriter's hits include "She Couldn't Change Me" (recorded by Montgomery Gentry) and "It Ain't Easy Being Me." 
Mike Scott of The Waterboys - "Fisherman's Blues"Armed with a childhood spent devouring books, Mike Scott's heart was stolen by the punk rock scene of 1977. Not surprisingly, he would go on to become the most literate of rockers. 
Stephen Christian of AnberlinThe lead singer/lyricist for Anberlin breaks down "Impossible" and covers some tracks from their 2012 album Vital.
Eddie Carswell of NewSongThe writer of one of biggest wedding songs ("When God Made You") and Christmas songs ("The Christmas Shoes") tells how they came together.