Pop and Rock Music Articles
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.
Singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan discusses her long-awaited new album, her songwriting, and return to touring.
Special interview with rising star Mike Posner, who broke through with one of the biggest debut hits of the year.
Singer/songwriter Lee DeWyze discusses his hectic year following winning American Idol, and the writing & recording of his new album, Live It Up.
Nashville-based Steve Diamond discusses his hit career, which includes pop, country and R&B hits.
BC Jean tells how she co-wrote “If I Were A Boy” for Beyonce,” how she signed with J Records, and her single “Just A Guy”.
Bogart, who co-wrote “Halo” with Beyonce, discusses his songwriting, and his Bravo show, “Hitmakers.”.
Jason Wade, lead singer & songwriter, discusses their new album, his writing, and his film and TV projects.
Foreman, lead singer & writer for Christian/rock band Switchfoot, tell how he wrote songs for their new album.
