Pop and Rock Music Articles

Interview with Inara George of the duo The Bird and the Bee (which includes Greg Kurstin) about their new album Recreational Love and their songwriting.

Interview with Scott Hoying (pictured center) of top vocal group Pentatonix about their new album, which features mostly original material and the group’s songwriting.

Mason “MdL” Levy talks about his #1 hit with Justin Bieber. He also discusses his earlier hits with Bieber and with Maroon 5.

Interview with Grammy-winning writer/producer Glen Ballard, about how his collaborations with Alanis Morissette and Michael Jackson, and his new projects.

Interview with Ben Berger & Ryan McMahon of the Captain Cuts production team, on how they co-wrote Walk The Moon’s big hit “Shut Up And Dance.”

Interview with pop writer/producer & film/TV composer Stephan Moccio, who co-wrote the hits “Earned It” for The Weeknd and “Wrecking Ball” for Miley Cyrus.

Rick Nowels discusses his hit career, including his singles with Lana Del Rey (“Summertime Sadness”), Santana (“The Game Of Love”), Madonna and others.

Sam Harris discusses his band X Ambassador’s new album, and their Top 5 alt. single “Renegades.” Harris also co-wrote Rihanna’s single, “American Oxygen.”

Steve Garrigan, lead singer for Kodaline, talks about the band’s rise to success, their new album and their songwriting.

Bebe Rexha discusses her EP and upcoming debut album on Warner Bros., and how she co-wrote the smash hit “The Monster” for Eminem & Rihanna.

Rising singer/songwriter Greg Holden talks about his new album “Chase The Sun,” and how he co-wrote the big hit “Home” for Phillip Phillips.

Interview with Jesse Shatkin, about how he co-wrote & produced the Grammy-nominated hit “Chandelier” with Sia. He also works with Kelly Clarkson & others.

Writer/producer Kevin Kadish tells how he wrote “All About That Bass” with Meghan Trainor, plus her new single “Lips Are Movin.”

Legendary disco/pop artist KC (Harry Wayne Casey) discusses his group’s new album, and how he wrote classic hits like “Get Down Tonight.”

Mary Lambert discusses her new album, her single “Secrets,” and how she co-wrote the hit “Same Love” with Macklemore & Lewis.

Jesse Kongos discusses how the band (consisting of 4 brothers) got started, signed with Epic Records, and had a hit with “Come With Me Now.”

Singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw discusses in-depth how he wrote his hit songs “I Don’t Wanna Be,” “Not Over You” and his new songs

Australian singer/songwriter Vance Joy discusses his hit “Riptide,” his debut album, his songwriting, and his tour opening for Taylor Swift.

Julian Bunetta has become a top hitmaker, co-writing & producing “Best Song Ever” and “Story Of My Life” for One Direction.

Interview with American Idol star Phllip Phillips about the making of his second album, his songwriting and his Fall concert tour.