The Mowgli’s Talk Songwriting, Random Acts Of Kindeness

Los Angeles-based alternative rock band the Mowgli’s took some time to chat with the Recording Academy's Chicago Chapter about the band’s songwriting process, the evolution of their sound, and how they utilize social media to promote random acts of kindness. Read More

Tegan And Sara On Tiësto And Being Bi-Coastal

Balancing different coasts and collaborators, the GRAMMY-nominated sisters know how to adjust to changes. Read More

Haim Share Secrets Of Their Success

The Haim sisters' creative process is based on hard work, helpful advice, each other, and devotion to music. Read More

Black Dahlia Murder: For The Love Of Melodic Metal

As a kid in Detroit, Trevor Strnad's friends also listened to At The Gates and Dark Tranquility, digging Swedish metal. Then they did it themselves. Read More

Sean Horton On The Community Around Decibel Festival

While keeping his day job in music branding and his night job DJing, Horton has found time to create one of the Northwest's outstanding electronic music festivals. Read More

Holy Ghost Address Club Dance Floors As Their Target

Many things distinguish Holy Ghost's unique sounds, innovations and stagecraft, but one thing they won't deal with is rules. Read More

Shovels & Rope: Writing “Songs About Places That We Go”

Always touring, Shovels & Rope are married couple Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst, composing new material daily. Read More

Aussie Alt-Rockers Atlas Genius On DIY At Home

Independent in spirit even with a major record deal, these brothers look forward to what's next while sticking to their personal approach to music. Read More

Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros Inspire Each Other

With a changing roster of about a dozen, band members effuse about learning from each other and their inclusive collaboration. Read More

Paul Wall On The State Of Hip-Hop, Advice For Aspiring Rappers

Rapper Paul Wall sat down with members of the Recording Academy Texas Chapter to talk about the current state of hip hop, his creative process, and advice he has for aspiring rappers. Read More