Pop and Rock Music Articles

Interview with Linda Perry, about her new soundtrack album, Served Like a Girl. She also tells how she wrote hit songs for Pink, Christina Aguilera and 4 Non Blondes.

Interview with singer/songwriter Sam Martin, who has co-written hits for Jason Derulo (“Want to Want Me”), Maroon 5 (“Daylight”) and other artists.

Cindy Wilson, longtime member of classic pop-punk band the B-52s, talks about her new solo album, and how she co-wrote the B-52s hits, “Love Shack” and “Roam.”

Interview with hit writer/producer Oren Yoel, who co-wrote & produced all the songs on Miley Cyrus’ latest album Younger Now, including the hit, “Malibu.”

Interview with hit writer/producer Mick Schultz, who has co-written & produced three Top 10 hits for Jeremih. He’s also co-written songs for Kelly Clarkson and Rihanna.

Interview with Graham Gouldman, who co-founded the classic pop group, 10cc. He tells how he co-wrote 10cc’s hits “I’m Not In Love”and “The Things We Do For Love.”

Joel Little has written & produced hits with Lorde (“Royals,” “Team”) and Khalid (“Young Dumb & Broke’), and he’s won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year.

Interview with John Gourley, lead singer for Portugal. The Man, about their songwriting and how they wrote their hit, “Feel It Still.” Their latest album is called Woodstock.

Interview with Leland (aka Brett McLaughlin), who has co-written hit singles for Daya (“Hide Away”), Troye Sivan (“Youth”) and Selena Gomez (“Fetish”).

Sydney Sierota, lead vocalist for pop band Echosmith, discusses their new EP and their songwriting. She also tells how the group wrote their hit song, “Cool Kids.”

Interview with hit songwriter & artist Erika Ender, about how she co-wrote the #1 worldwide hit “Despacito” performed by Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber.

Interview with Rena Lovelis, lead singer of the band Hey Violet, about their songwriting, their hit “Guys My Age,” their new single “Hoodie,” and their debut album.

Grammy-winning writer/artist Dan Wilson tells how he co-wrote big hits for Adele (“Someone Like You”), Dixie Chicks (“Not Ready to Make Nice”) and other artists.

Interview with James Arthur about how he wrote his big hit, “Say You Won’t Let Go.” He also discusses in-depth his excellent new album, Back from the Edge.

Singer/songwriter JD Souther tells how he co-wrote three classic hit songs for The Eagles (“Heartache Tonight,” “Best of My Love,” “New Kid In Town”) plus other hits.

Interview with Kevin Rudolf, who has a new single, “Nobody Gets Out Alive.” He’s also known for his hit “Let It Rock,” and co-writing hits for other artists.

Martin Page tells how he co-wrote the #1 hits “We Built This City” for Starship and “These Dreams” for Heart. He also discusses his solo career and five albums.

Interview with hit songwriter Neil Ormandy, about how he co-wrote James Arthur’s hit, “‘Say You Won’t Let Go.” He’s also has a sync company called SILO Music.

Dewey Bunnell & Gerry Beckley tell how they wrote America’s classic hits “A Horse With No Name,” “Sister Golden Hair,” “Ventura Highway” and “I Need You.”

Interview with pop singer/songwriter Matthew Koma, who also co-wrote a hit for Zedd (“Clarity”), and he’s worked with Shania Twain and Bruce Springsteen.