songwriting

Baker digs Justin Peter Kinkel-Schuster's monastic simplicity.

Rihanna really “Works” for Okereke.

Fleming is into Mark Kozelek’s self-loathing.

Including a few classics and new music from one of the best live bands around at the moment.

Depper is enamored of Andy Shauf’s sweet, sad words.

Tegan and Sara reassure Harris that love isn’t supposed to be safe.

On David Bowie’s last Death Album.

Beach Slang’s lyrics make perpetual teen angst acceptable.

Krill made the frontwoman reflect on privilege.

Tom Krell goes deep on this Frankie Cosmos cut.

Cass McCombs delivers the odd and brilliant on his new record.

The Semisonic front man sees America in this Paul Simon track.