Pop and Rock Music Articles

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.”

Interview with Foy Vance, a soulful U.K. artist who has signed with Ed Sheeran’s label via Atlantic Records. He also co-wrote 2 songs on Sheeran’s acclaimed album, X.

Interview with U.K. songwriter & artist Jamie Scott, who co-wrote the hit “Cold Water” for Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber & MØ, plus several hits for One Direction.

Interview with hit writing/producing trio TMS. In addition to their worldwide hit “Me Myself & I,” they’ve had hits with Jess Glynne, Little Mix, Emeli Sande and Sigma.

Interview with rising pop songwriter Scott Harris, who co-wrote two hit songs which are in the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Interview with top writer/producer RedOne, who discusses his debut single. He also tells how he co-wrote smash hits for Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez.

Interview with Emily Warren, who co-wrote the big hit “Don’t Let Me Down” for The Chainsmokers (featuring Daya). She’s also had cuts with other top artists.

Interview with Mick Ralphs; he recalls how he wrote such classic hit songs as “Can’t Get Enough,” “Feel Like Makin’ Love” and “Movin’ On.”

Interview with Ruth B, whose debut single “Lost Boy” has become a breakthrough hit. She tells how she wrote “Lost Boy,” and discusses her songwriting.

Interview with Charlotte Caffey of The Go-Go’s (pict. second from left), about how she wrote or co-wrote such classic hits as “We Got The Beat,” “Vacation” and “Head Over Heels.”

Interview with rising U.K. singer/songwriter Tom Odell, who is releasing his second album, Wrong Crowd, this week. He sold over a million copies of his first album.

Interview with John Rzeznik, lead singer & songwriter of the Goo Goo Dolls, about their new album Boxes, and how he wrote the songs for the album.

Dean Pitchford tells how he co-wrote such classic hits as “Footloose,” “Fame,” “Let’s Hear It For The Boy,” “All The Man That I Need” and “Almost Paradise.”

Pop songwriter Tom Snow tells how he co-wrote classic hits for Deniece Williams, Linda Ronstadt, the Pointer Sisters, Bonnie Raitt, Amy Grant and other artists.

Interview with Brian Lee, who co-wrote two current hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He’s also had cuts with Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen.