Pop and Rock Music Articles

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

This popular blues/soul artist discusses his latest album, which he has released on his own label.

New York-based Claude Kelly tells how he’s able to write for many genres of music, from rock, R&B, dance and pop.

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.

Grammy-winning Jeff Bhasker, who’s had great success with Kanye West and hip-hop artists, discusses his breakthrough with pop/rock band Fun.

Ester Dean tells how she co-wrote smash hits like “Firework” and “Super Bass”. She’s also working on her debut album for Interscope.

Rising songwriter Ali Tamposi tells how she co-wrote the hit “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You),” and the projects she’s working on.

Lynch, who was drummer for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, now co-writes hits for Don Henley, the Eagles and others.

Adam Anders, who is now known for producing the hit Glee soundtrack, talks about his early success.

Interview with renowned songwriter Jon Lind, who wrote the #1 hits “Boogie Wonderland,” “Crazy For You” and “Save The Best For Last.”

Mann, who is now a top A&R exec with EMI Records, tells how he wrote hits for Pink, Jessica Simpson and others.

Canadian writers Aldo Nova & Stephan Moccio teamed up to write one of Celine Dion’s biggest hits, “A New Day Has Come”

The Matrix (Lauren Christy, Scott Spock & Graham Edwards) tell how they became big pop/rock hitmakers.

L.A.-based Frederiksen, who is a highly regarded writer/producer in rock and blues, co-wrote “Jaded” with Aerosmith.

Veteran writer Nolan tells how he wrote such hits as “Lady Marmalade,” “My Eyes Adored You” and “I Like Dreaming.”

Singer/songwriter/pianist Charlotte Martin tells how she got started, and discusses the songs on her album.

Fusari, who is currently known for his work with Lady Gaga, talks about his early hits in this 2005 interview.

New York-based songwriter Madeline Stone is known for her Christian/gospel success, but she works in all genres.

Singer/songwriter DeGraw talks about his rise to success with his hits “I Don’t Want To Be” and “Follow Through.”

This rock/R&B artist recalls his success as an indie artist, selling 90,000 albums on his own label.