Category: Podcasts

The beloved troubadour from PA speaks his mind on managing personal expectations, embracing the fact that people might love older albums, and the profound sense of gratitude he has for music in his life. Read more

The DC native talks about his early musical influences, struggles with major labels, and his intuitive creative process. Read more

The former Dresden Dolls front-woman turned solo artist talks about her early years street performing, listening to her audience rather than third party critics, and her role as a pioneer in artistic crowdfunding. Read more

The lead guitarist of MMJ is also a singer-songwriter in his own right, with three solo records to his name. He talks about signing to a major with his first band, auditioning for MMJ and then touring just as the band was breaking, and reconciling fatherhood with playing music on the road. Read more

The former staff writer for Warner Chappell has stepped centerstage with a solo career, discusses what the feeling of charting a #1 hit, home recording, and the pros/cons of co-writing. Read more

The Hold Steady frontman talks about making a life-changing move in his late 20s, the legendary Minneapolis music scene, and his daily writing process. Read more

The Beaumont native discusses playing studio sessions for Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash, the balance of having his own band and playing for other people, and the simplicity that he’s always chasing as a songwriter. Read more

The acclaimed songwriter from Phoenix talks about touring as a backup musician, producing her own breakout album, and her love of the road. Read more

The husband and wife folk/soul duo now residing in Nashville talk vocal maintenance, plumbing subconscious depths for material, and learning to tour smart. Read more

The founding member of Minor Threat, Fugazi, and Dischord records sits down to talk about the mild “writer’s block” that parenthood can usher in, the reality of not being able to control people’s interpretation of songs once they’re released, and the practicality of his storied business ethos. Read more