Pop and Rock Music Articles

Interview with Brent Smith and Eric Bass of rock band Shinedown, about their new album, Attention Attention. They also discuss their songwriting.

Interview with Lewis Capaldi, who is signed to Capitol Records. He has released a terrific new single “Rush” (feat. Jessie Reyez), and his EP, Bloom.

Interview with U.K. singer/songwriter Calum Scott about his excellent debut album Only Human, his single “You Are The Reason,” and his songwriting.

Interview with pop singer/songwriter MAX, who has a hit single, “Lights Down Low” (featuring gnash). He tells how he co-wrote this song, and created a unique video.

Interview with Madison Emiko Love, about how she co-wrote the hits “Bad Things” and “Him & I”. She also tells how she got started in the music business.

Interview with Andy Grammer about his new album The Good Parts, his songwriting, and how he wrote his hits “Honey, I’m Good” and “Fresh Eyes.”

Interview with writer/producer Louis Bell, who has co-written hits for Post Malone, Camila Cabello, Selena Gomez & Marshmello, and DJ Snake & Justin Bieber.

Interview with singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile, about the making of her excellent new album, By The Way, I Forgive You. She also talks in-depth about her songwriting.

Swedish music legend Per Gessle talks about his songwriting, and how he wrote Roxette’s hits “The Look,” “Listen to Your Heart” and “It Must Have Been Love.”

Interview with Jayson DeZuzio, who co-wrote the hit “Thunder” for Imagine Dragons. He’s also had cuts with X Ambassadors, Jason Derulo and Christina Aguilera.

Interview with writer/producer Rogét Chahayed, who has co-written hits for DRAM, Halsey and Miguel. He’s also worked with Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar.

Interview with Lauv, who has built a large fan base via videos, music streaming and touring. He also co-wrote the hit “No Promises,” by Cheat Codes & Demi Lovato.

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.