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Jared James Nichols Reflects Upon Quarantine In ‘Behind The Mic’

Over the last year, artists have had to adapt in ways they never imagined. Blues-rock guitarist Jared James Nichols was forced to learn exactly what it meant to be alone, left only with his creativity, and how to navigate a new normal. In a new edition of American Songwriter’s “Behind the Mic” series, the singer-songwriter More

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Mike Campbell

Tom Petty’s 70th Birthday Bash, Part 1: “Echo”

Tom called it “the best Tom Petty record that Tom Petty wasn’t at.” As part of our Tom Petty 70th Birthday Celebration today, we are starting with this, my discussion about “Echo” with Tom from “Conversations with Tom Petty.” He considered it his “saddest album,” because it was such a sad time for him. Yet More

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Backstreet Boys

Wrabel Shares His Love For Collaboration and Numbers

From relentless relatability to undeniable depth, Stephen Wrabel is the perfect candidate for compelling storytelling. While live-streaming an exclusive show for American Songwriter’s Behind The Mic series, the artist shares his love for collaboration and his even deeper love for the mystifying meaning that numbers hold for him.   “I rely so much on co-writing and collaboration, More

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The Mowglis
San Francisco

The Mowgli’s Talk About Staying Positive During Quarantine

Sporting floral Hawaiian shirts, Katie Jayne Earl and Josh Hogan from The Mowgli’s share their quarantine experience and perform some of their newest releases on American Songwriter’s exclusive Behind The Mic series.  Attempting to foster positivity in this time of uncertainty, Hogan is quick to dedicate their newest release, “Vacation” to all of the essential More

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