Pop and Rock Music Articles

This interview is from 2006, when DioGuardi was already a top hit songwriter, but before her fame as a judge on American Idol.

Swedish pop songwriter Elofsson discusses his many hits, and his work with Simon Cowell.

Interview with hit rock artist Chris Daughtry about his band’s new album. He discusses his songwriting in-depth.

James Blunt, best known for his worldwide hit “You’re Beautiful,” discusses his new album, his single “Bonfire Heart” and his songwriting.

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

Hit singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw tells how he decided to co-write with top songwriters Ryan Tedder and Butch Walker for his new album.

Mark Prendergrast of the Irish rock band Kodaline, discusses the band’s rising success, the making of their album, and their songwriting

Interview with Bonnie McKee about writing big hits for Katy Perry and other artists, plus recording her own album for Epic Records.

Interview with Mike Posner, who is not only a hit artist, but has written two big hits for other artists during the past year.

Special interview with Canadian singer/songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk, about how she co-wrote many hits for other pop artists.

Jason Evigan, who first led two rock bands, talks about his pop success, working with Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez and Jason Derulo.

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.

Taylor Swift discusses the making of her album Red, and how she co-wrote with Max Martin, Shellback, Liz Rose and Dan Wilson.

Pop hitmaker Toby Gad talks about his prolific songwriting approach, the artists he’s worked with, his collaborators, and his record label.

The twin sister duo, Nervo, discusses their multi-faceted careers as artists, and writing for David Guetta, Ke$ha, Britney Spears and Pussycat Dolls.

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..

Rock singer/songwriter David Cook discusses the making of his new album, and his songwriting. Cook worked with several top collaborators for this album.

Singer/songwriter Lee DeWyze discusses his hectic year following winning American Idol, and the writing & recording of his new album, Live It Up.

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”.