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“Can You Lie In a Song?” A Conversation with Jesca Hoop and Kate Stables (This Is the Kit)

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By Jesca Hoop | October 30, 2019

“Can You Lie In a Song?” A Conversation with Jesca Hoop and Kate Stables (This Is the Kit)

The friends and collaborators discuss how important truth is to songwriting, demo-itis, and Jesca’s new album.

Murray A. Lightburn’s Guide to Songwriting

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By Murray A. Lightburn | February 26, 2019

Murray A. Lightburn’s Guide to Songwriting

A crash course from The Dears' frontman.

The Spectacle and Sensation of Shania Twain

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By Robbie Fulks | February 4, 2019

The Spectacle and Sensation of Shania Twain

Robbie Fulks delves into how Shania’s impeccable pop-country sound came to be.

Can’t Help Myself: a Conversation with Juliana Hatfield

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By Chris Collingwood | January 23, 2019

Can’t Help Myself: a Conversation with Juliana Hatfield

Chris Collingwood (Fountains of Wayne) talks to his friend about the process of writing her latest album, Weird.

Helado Negro Talks with Sylvan Esso for the Talkhouse Podcast

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By Talkhouse Podcast | September 21, 2017

Helado Negro Talks with Sylvan Esso for the Talkhouse Podcast

These friends and current tourmates discuss a songwriter's quest for self-expression, freedom, money, and transcendence.

One Projection: Harry Styles and the Art of Idealism

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By Mitski | May 18, 2017

One Projection: Harry Styles and the Art of Idealism

"If Harry Styles reads this, he’ll probably hate it."

Louise Post (Veruca Salt) on Songwriting (and Intergenerational Kinship) With Skating Polly

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By Louise Post | May 5, 2017

Louise Post (Veruca Salt) on Songwriting (and Intergenerational Kinship) With Skating Polly

A lot of laughter, peanut-butter pretzels, and discussions about Big Black went into their collaborative EP, New Trick.

Jonah Bayer (United Nations) Thinks Conor Oberst is Writing the Best Songs of His Career

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By Jonah Bayer | December 12, 2016

Jonah Bayer (United Nations) Thinks Conor Oberst is Writing the Best Songs of His Career

Bayer ruminates on Oberst’s Ruminations.

Jesse Leach Shares His Favorite Lyrics, AND Drops a New Killswitch Engage Video

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By Jesse D. Leach | November 21, 2016

Jesse Leach Shares His Favorite Lyrics, AND Drops a New Killswitch Engage Video

These lyrics made Leach the musician he is.

Matt Berninger (The National) Talks with Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes, Desaparecidos) for the Talkhouse Music Podcast

Podcast

By Conor Oberst and Matt Berninger | November 15, 2016

Matt Berninger (The National) Talks with Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes, Desaparecidos) for the Talkhouse Music Podcast

The duo give a lot of love to Leonard Cohen.