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Songcraft: Spotlight on Songwriters

Scott B. Bomar, Paul Duncan
Songwriting
Music Industry
Country Music
Grammy Awards
Pop Music
R&B
Nashville
Christmas Music
Tayla Parx
Bill Withers
Blues
Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame
Songcraft
Ariana Grande
Pearl Snap Studios
Los Angeles
Vince Gill
Spirit In the Sky
Music Production
Southern Rock

Songcraft is a bi-weekly podcast that brings you in-depth conversations with and about the creators of lyrics and music that stand the test of time. You probably know their names, and you definitely know their songs. We bring you their stories.

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Latest Episodes

Rising hip hop influencer Cameron McCloud lets us in on his journey and his process

PART ONE:

Paul and Scott chat about a song that's getting a lot of hate online and consider how the internet has redefined how we hear music. 

PART TWO: 

Our in... more

Singer/songwriter, virtuoso guitarist, and multiple Grammy winner Molly Tuttle chats about her wide-ranging musical personality that encompasses bluegrass, folk, Americana, and rock.

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Paul and Scott wade into the controversy to share thei... more

Grammy nominated songwriter Pynk Beard (aka Sebastian Kole) chats about his extensive work as a behind-the-scenes pop creator and gives us insight into his latest country-flavored album project.

PART ONE

Scott and Paul chat about their recent trav... more

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Songwriters Hall of Famer Lou Gramm shares stories about his career, from his pre-Foreigner days all the way to his latest album, Released.

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Scott and Paul chat about Scott's solemn vow to Lou Gramm, the Rock ... more

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Recent Guests

Cameron McCloud
-fronted Cure for Paranoia, rapper and lyricist
Cure for Paranoia
Episode: Ep. 280 - CAMERON McCLOUD of Cure for Paranoia ("No Brainer")
Molly Tuttle
Songwriter, singer, guitarist; album Crooked Tree and So Long Little Miss Sunshine
Episode: Ep. 279 - MOLLY TUTTLE ("Crooked Tree")
Pynk Beard
Artistic persona of Coleridge Tillman, songwriter and recording artist
Red Bull Records
Episode: Ep. 278 - PYNK BEARD ("Scars to Your Beautiful")
Lou Gramm
Lead singer of Foreigner; solo artist; Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee
Foreigner, Solo Artist
Episode: Ep. 277 - LOU GRAMM of Foreigner ("Juke Box Hero")
Jenna Andrews
Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer
Independent/Collaborations with BTS
Episode: Ep. 276 - JENNA ANDREWS & STEPHEN KIRK ("Butter")
Stephen Kirk
Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer
Independent/Collaborations with BTS
Episode: Ep. 276 - JENNA ANDREWS & STEPHEN KIRK ("Butter")
Rich Robinson
Founding guitarist and primary songwriter of The Black Crowes
The Black Crowes
Episode: Ep. 275 - RICH ROBINSON of The Black Crowes
Jeff Barry
Songwriter and producer
Self-employed songwriter-producer (Barry Greenwich era; later projects)
Episode: Ep. 274 - JEFF BARRY ("Be My Baby")
Jay Buchanan
Frontman of Rival Sons and solo artist
Rival Sons
Episode: Ep. 273 - JAY BUCHANAN (of Rival Sons)

Hosts

Paul Duncan
Host of Songcraft: Spotlight on Songwriters; co-host of Songcraft.
Scott Bomar
Co-host of Songcraft; principal host of Songcraft: Spotlight on Songwriters in many episodes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 303 ratings
  • 1,000 Stars

    I absolutely love these interviews. It helps me in my own songwriting, and fuels my fire. There’s no place better to not only get the tactical tips regarding songwriting but also the story behind the songs as well. I have been introduced to so many new songwriters and music that wouldn’t have landed in my orbit otherwise. Thanks so much!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AtomicNeil
    United Statesa year ago
  • Carolyn Dawn Johnson

    This show is always good, but the interview with Carolyn Dawn Johnson is so full of incredible advice. Thanks so much for what you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TromboneLawyer
    United States2 years ago
  • Thoughtful conversations

    Scott and Paul have a gift for teasing out compelling insights from songwriters, whether hugely famous or lesser known. And their pre-interview chats are always good for interesting analysis and laughs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andirant
    United States2 years ago
  • Best Duff interview

    I’m a forever GNR fan and this is the best interview with Duff I’ve ever heard. Great job. Informative to hear his writing process and influences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BFreeND
    United States2 years ago
  • Great

    I love everything about this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Echo Division
    United States3 years ago

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The show is described as educational, inspiring, and a must-listen for songwriters.
Listeners praise the hosts' deep knowledge and respectful interviewing style.
Guests consistently provide actionable insights into songwriting craft.

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Ep. 280 - CAMERON McCLOUD of Cure for Paranoia ("No Brainer")
Q: What was the moment you decided social media would be the vehicle for your career?
Cameron describes social media becoming the primary platform for his art, not just a promotional tool, comparing it to a broadcast similar to a podcast, which allowed him to reach audiences directly and rapidly.
Ep. 280 - CAMERON McCLOUD of Cure for Paranoia ("No Brainer")
Q: How did you develop the daily verse project and what did you learn about keeping up with real-time events?
He explains using daily verses to comment on current events, using trending sounds and later shifting to more intentional political and social topics, while maintaining quality and avoiding tone-deaf lines. The daily practice built discipline and an acute sense of timing.
Ep. 280 - CAMERON McCLOUD of Cure for Paranoia ("No Brainer")
Q: Take us back to your early years and how you figured out you had a talent for this.
Cameron describes growing up around family and mentors in the music world, discovering his voice after a pivotal moment performing his early writing for others, and ultimately dropping out of college to pursue music full time. He emphasizes persistence, performing extensively, and treating writing as a craft that required thousands of hours before performing felt natural.
Ep. 276 - JENNA ANDREWS & STEPHEN KIRK ("Butter")
Q: How did Butter evolve from an idea to a global hit?
It started with a strong chorus foundation and a genre-crossing vibe, then was tailored to BTS's sound and rhythms while bringing in MJ-inspired touches to give it a retro-pop feel that could travel globally.
Ep. 275 - RICH ROBINSON of The Black Crowes
Q: I want to ask you about the production of Happiness Bastards and how the year of lockdown influenced the songwriting and recording process.
Rich explains that lockdown forced a different rhythm—he wrote at home in Nashville, focused on momentum and urgency, and then used Jay Joyce's studio to refine the songs with Chris, leading to a more frantic, but inspired, creative flow that contrasted with the longer, more indulgent process of Amorica.

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A bi-weekly in-depth interview series with celebrated and rising lyricists and composers, focusing on the craft of songwriting, collaboration, and the evolving music landscape. Episodes balance behind-the-scenes storytelling with practical insights on writing, producing, and sustaining a musical career across genres—from bluegrass and rock to pop and country. Notable threads include cross-genre experimentation, the dynamics of collaboration and mentorship, and the human moments behind timeless songs. The format often blends personal histories, career milestones, and psychology of creativity, making it valuable for aspiring songwriters, musicians, producers, and music-industry professionals seeking actionable inspiration and industry context... more

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2. Molly Tuttle
3. Pynk Beard
4. Lou Gramm
5. Jenna Andrews
6. Stephen Kirk
7. Rich Robinson
8. Jeff Barry

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