http://www.songfacts.com/blog/ The most recent blog posts from Songfacts.com en-us Wed, 19 June 2013 00:00:02 -0700 Songfacts.com http://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/sarah_brightman/ http://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/sarah_brightman/ One of the most popular classical vocalists in the land is lining up a trip to space, which is the inspiration for many of her songs. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700 Songfacts.com http://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/butch_vig/ http://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/butch_vig/ The Garbage drummer/songwriter produced the Nirvana album <i>Nevermind</i>, and Smashing Pumpkins' <i>Gish</i> and <i>Siamese Dream</i>. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700 Songfacts.com http://www.songfacts.com/blog/writing/what_made_big_star_shine/ http://www.songfacts.com/blog/writing/what_made_big_star_shine/ The last living original member of Big Star - drummer Jody Stephens, looks back on the band and their legacy, including the theme for <i>That '70s Show</i>. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700 Songfacts.com http://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/brian_head_welch_of_korn_love_and_death/ http://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/brian_head_welch_of_korn_love_and_death/ Back with Korn, Brian talks guitar pedals and Bungle chords as he takes us through the genesis of their sound and the stories behind the songs. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700 Songfacts.com http://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/antigone_rising/ http://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/antigone_rising/ This all-female group of country rockers were on their way to stardom in the '00s, with a Starbucks deal and major label backing. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700 Songfacts.com http://www.songfacts.com/blog/factorfiction/adele/ http://www.songfacts.com/blog/factorfiction/adele/ Despite her reticent personality, Adele's life and music are filled with intrigue. See if you can spot the true tales. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700 Songfacts.com http://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/john_rzeznik_of_goo_goo_dolls/ http://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/john_rzeznik_of_goo_goo_dolls/ John talks about the lyrical theme of the Goos 2013 album <i>Magnetic</i>, and explains what inspired the song "Iris." Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700 Songfacts.com http://www.songfacts.com/blog/danny_o_keefe_-_good_time_charlie_s_got_the_blues_/ http://www.songfacts.com/blog/danny_o_keefe_-_good_time_charlie_s_got_the_blues_/ Gloom led to inspiration for Danny's hit song. He got a record deal and an Elvis cover out of it, but success was fleeting. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700 Songfacts.com http://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/travis_stever_of_coheed_and_cambria/ http://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/travis_stever_of_coheed_and_cambria/ Travis talks <i>Rock Band</i>, their Amory Wars storyline, and the CC song that some fair-weather fans show up for. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700 Songfacts.com http://www.songfacts.com/blog/writing/janis_ian_married_in_london_but_not_in_new_york/ http://www.songfacts.com/blog/writing/janis_ian_married_in_london_but_not_in_new_york/ Can you be married in one country but not another? Only if you're part of a gay couple. One of the first famous singers to come out as a lesbian, Janis wrote a song about it. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700 Songfacts.com