Pop and Rock Music Articles

Jack Tempchin tells how he wrote hits for the Eagles (“Peaceful Easy Feeling” and “Already Gone”), and how he co-wrote several hits for Glenn Frey’s solo albums.

Interview with Asia Whiteacre, who co-wrote Hailee Steinfeld’s hit “Starving,” and her new single, “Most Girls.” She’s also co-written with Hey Violet and Rachel Platten.

James Pankow of Chicago, tells how he wrote such classic hits as “Make Me Smile,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “Just You ‘n’ Me,” “Colour My World” and “Old Days.”

Chris Stein of Blondie discusses the group’s new album Pollinator. He also tells how he co-wrote with Debbie Harry their classic hits, “Heart of Glass” and “Rapture.”

Interview with renowned songwriter Jon Lind, who wrote the #1 hits “Boogie Wonderland,” “Crazy For You” and “Save The Best For Last.”

Interview with pop songwriter Ali Tamposi, about how she co-wrote the recent hits “Let Me Love You” and “It Ain’t Me.” She also co-wrote a #1 hit for Kelly Clarkson.

Interview with Gino Barletta (pict. above with Daya), who co-wrote two hits for Daya: “Hide Away” and “Sit Still, Look Pretty.” He is also President of Artbeatz Records.

Interview with rising pop star Bebe Rexha about her new EP All Your Fault: Pt. 1, and how she co-wrote several hit songs. She has also collaborated with many top artists.

Interview with Olivia O’Brien, who has a big duet hit with Gnash, “i hate u, I love u.” She tells how she co-wrote this song, and discusses the new songs she’s released.

Colin Hay talks about his new solo album, his new documentary film, and how he wrote his classic Men At Work hit songs “Down Under” and “Who Can It Be Now?”

Interview with Alex Da Kid, who has co-written and produced big hits with pop, hip-hop and rock artists. He also runs his label, KIDinaKORNER Records.

Ian Axel & Chad King talk about their songwriting, including how they wrote their big hit, “Say Something.” They also discuss their new tour and next album.

Interview with The Futuristics (Joe Khajadourian & Alex Schwartz) about their big hit “Bad Things.” They’ve also had hits with Flo Rida and other artists.

Dennis DeYoung, renowned co-founder of multi-platinum rock band Styx, discusses his great career, and tells how he wrote seven of the group’s classic hit songs.

Interview with Allee Willis, about how she co-wrote classic hits for Earth, Wind & Fire (“Boogie Wonderland” and “September”), Pointer Sisters and Pet Shop Boys.

Stephen Bishop tells how he wrote his hits “On and On” and “Save It For a Rainy Day,” and the #1 hit “Separate Lives,” recorded by Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin.

Interview with Ricky Reed, who co-wrote the hits “No” and “Me Too” for Meghan Trainor, and produced the hit “Ride” for Twenty One Pilots. His new single is “Express Myself.”

John Ryan tells how he co-wrote several hits for One Direction (“Best Song Ever,” “Story Of My Life”) plus hits for Jason Derulo, Pitbull and John Legend.

Interview with acclaimed singer/songwriter Joan Armatrading, who talks in-depth about her songwriting, and about her new live concert DVD/CD release, Me Myself I World Tour.

New interview with platinum artist Gavin DeGraw, who’s released his new album, Something Worth Saving, and single “She Sets The City On Fire.”