Pop and Rock Music Articles
Interview with John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting about writing songs for their album Two Lights and their single “The Riddle”.
Cornell talks about his songwriting for his album Carry On, and He wrote the theme song of a James Bond movie.
This acclaimed singer/writer/pianist discusses why she decided to focus on her own songwriting for this album.
Lee, lead singer & main writer for the group, discussed the changes in the band, and songwriting for the album.
Hinder, this rock band’s lead singer and co-writer, discusses writing Hinder’s big hit, and how they got their label deal.
Veteran hit songwriter Steinberg keeps going strong, writing current hits with Josh Alexander.
Monahan, lead singer & writer for Train, tells how he wrote his hits “Drops Of Jupiter” and “Meet Virginia”.
Singer/writer/pianist Powter tells how he wrote “Bad Day,” which became one of the biggest hits of the past decade.
Christy, one of the three members of the hot writing/producing team The Matrix, discusses their hits and collaborations.
Singer/writer/pianist Holly Brook discusses her rising artist career, and her hit with rock/rap band Fort Minor.
This it singer/songwriter discusses this album, which marks a return to her more acoustic, pop & rock roots.
International Latin/pop/rock star Shakira discusses her ambitious concept albums and her current projects.
Hit singer/songwriter Mraz discusses the making of his second album, and how he got started as an indie artist..
Farris, the longtime leader and co-writer for veteran band INXS, discusses their album and their new lead singer.
This interview is from 2006, when DioGuardi was already a top hit songwriter, but before her fame as a judge on American Idol.
Seven-time Grammy winner Morissette tells how she selected the 17 songs for her hits CD, The Collection.
Trott tells how he wrote hits like “Every Day Is A Winding Road” and “If It Makes You Happy” with Sheryl Crow.
Maida, the lead singer & songwriter for Canadian superstar band Our Lady Peace, talks about his songwriting.
L.A.-based writer Bridget Benenate recalls how she co-wrote the smash hit, “Breakaway.”
This is a special interview with legendary record producer Arif Mardin in 2006, one year before he passed away.
