Pop and Rock Music Articles
Interview with hit rock artist Chris Daughtry about his band’s new album. He discusses his songwriting in-depth.
Hit singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw tells how he decided to co-write with top songwriters Ryan Tedder and Butch Walker for his new album.
Interview with Mike Posner, who is not only a hit artist, but has written two big hits for other artists during the past year.
Mark Prendergrast of the Irish rock band Kodaline, discusses the band’s rising success, the making of their album, and their songwriting
Rising songwriter Ali Tamposi tells how she co-wrote the hit “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You),” and the projects she’s working on.
Jason Evigan, who first led two rock bands, talks about his pop success, working with Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez and Jason Derulo.
Taylor Swift discusses the making of her album Red, and how she co-wrote with Max Martin, Shellback, Liz Rose and Dan Wilson.
Ester Dean tells how she co-wrote smash hits like “Firework” and “Super Bass”. She’s also working on her debut album for Interscope.
Grammy-winning Jeff Bhasker, who’s had great success with Kanye West and hip-hop artists, discusses his breakthrough with pop/rock band Fun.
Pop hit songwriter Lindy Robbins has recently co-written three big hits. She is known as one of the best “topline writers,” writing lyrics & melodies.
The twin sister duo, Nervo, discusses their multi-faceted careers as artists, and writing for David Guetta, Ke$ha, Britney Spears and Pussycat Dolls.
Pop writer/producer Noel Zancanella has become hitmaker Ryan Tedder’s right-hand man, co-writing “Good Life’ and several other hits.
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Dido discusses her first album in five years, and her collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Jeff Bhasker and Rick Nowels.
Pop hitmaker Toby Gad talks about his prolific songwriting approach, the artists he’s worked with, his collaborators, and his record label.
RK Follese of Hot Chelle Rae tells how he co-wrote their big hit, and talks about the band’s development and their hit success..
Hit artist Nelly Furtado discusses the making of her album The Spirit Indestructible, and how she collaborated with Rodney Jerkins, Rick Nowels, DJ Tiesto and John Shanks.
Tedder tells how he can make the transition for writing for his band, and for many hit pop and R&B artists.
This interview was done as Lady Gaga was just starting to break through as a hit artist.
Rock singer/songwriter David Cook discusses the making of his new album, and his songwriting. Cook worked with several top collaborators for this album.
New York-based Claude Kelly tells how he’s able to write for many genres of music, from rock, R&B, dance and pop.
