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Switchfoot's lead singer/lyricist talks about what inspires his songs, why he won't write a frivolous ditty anytime soon, and what he doesn't have in common with Bono. » Jon Foreman interview
The renowned Nashville songwriter speaks his mind in this talk about his famous collaborations (Steve Earle, Rodney Crowell), and the myth of the morning person. » Guy Clark interview
Gym Class Hero Matt McGinley explains how they came up with their big hit, "Cupid's Chokehold," through Supertramp. We also found out if lead singer Travie McCoy's solo success was a blessing or a curse. » Gym Class Heroes
Parks is known for working with Brian Wilson on the Smile album, but that's just a sliver of his career. U2, Rufus Wainwright and Fiona Apple are just a few artists who have called him to make their songs more durable and engaging. Find out how he does it. » Van Dyke Parks interview
The 2011 Artist of the Year at the Dove Awards, Francesca isn't what you'd think of as a Gospel Diva. » Francesca Battistelli
Glen turned down a spot in Bon Jovi, but took the offer to join Styx. Along the way, he wrote a bunch of hits and performed in tribute bands to The Beatles and The Police. » Glen Burtnik
"Into The Night" should have been the first of many hits for Benny, but it was the beginning of a spectacular downfall. He had it all, watched it all fall apart, and found redemption in Syracuse. And he did it while raising his son on his own. » The Benny Mardones Story
The man behind "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Wichita Lineman" and "MacArthur Park" talks about his classic songs, his time at Motown, and producing the 5th Dimension. » Jimmy Webb Interview
John Flansburgh of the mighty TMBG talks Sleestaks, Jon Stewart and Canajoharie. We also learn when you need to ramp up the confetti. » They Might Be Giants interview