And The Writer Is...with Ross Golan
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And The Writer Is...with Ross Golan
Every week, we sit down with an acclaimed and venerable songwriter to intimately discuss what happens behind closed doors in the music industry. There are millions of singers, thousands of artists, and only 40 top songs per genre at a time... this podcast is about the people who make them. Produced...
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Ep. 225: Julia Michaels pt.2 | The Woman Who Changed Pop
Julia Michaels has quietly rewritten the emotional DNA of pop music.
From Selena Gomez to Justin Bieber to Sabrina Carpenter — her pen reshaped...
Ep. 224: HAIM | Do It Your Way. (“I quit", + more)
Today’s guests are HAIM — one of the most unique voices in modern music, known for blending rock, pop, and soul into a sound that defined a generation...
Ep. 223: Sombr | How a 100% Writer-Producer Took Over Pop
Today’s guest is one of the most exciting young artists in the world right now.
A once-in-a-generation artist writing and producing every record...
Ep. 222: Ed Sheeran | Write, Fail, Repeat...
Today's guest is quite literally one of the greatest songwriters of all time.
He also happens to be one of the biggest artists of all time. Imag...
Ep. 221: Andrew Watt | How He Became the Go-To Producer for the World’s Biggest Artists
Today's guest is one of the most sought-after hitmakers of the last decade. A Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and guitarist whose genre-bending w...
Ep. 220: Tayla Parx | Redefining Yourself, Branding & Building a Lasting Career
Today’s guest is more than a hitmaker — she’s a creative force who has shaped the sound of a generation. From penning chart-toppers like “Thank U, Nex...
Ep. 219: Laufey | Redefining Jazz for a New Generation
Today’s guest is nothing short of a phenomenon.
With roots in Iceland and China, raised in a family of classical musicians, she grew up between...
Ep. 218: Conan Gray | How a Bedroom Dreamer Became a Global Voice
Today’s guest began on YouTube — a teenager posting bedroom covers to a handful of viewers.
Now, his songs have been streamed billions of times...
Ep. 217: Rodney Jerkins pt.2 | How He Turned Belief Into Hits — And Changed Music Forever
He believed before anyone else did.
Before the Grammys.
Before the 39 billion streams.
Before Say My Name changed the sound of radio...
Key Moment: Ryan Tedder | How to Be Irreplaceable
What does it really take to become irreplaceable in music?
This is more than a lesson in music. It’s a masterclass in how to make yourself essen...
Ep. 216: Ryan Tedder (pt.3) | The Truth About Fame & How to Win in Music and Life
Today’s guest is the mastermind behind some of the biggest songs on earth – a creative force whose melodies have shaped generations. From crafting tim...
Key Moment: Russ | What Every Artist Needs to Know (10-Minute Blueprint)
In this powerful 10-minute blueprint, Russ breaks down what every artist needs to know to build a real career in today’s music industry. From his mind...
Ep. 215: Jessie Reyez | The Story of Betting On Herself (For Anyone Starting Over)
Today’s guest is a fearless storyteller whose voice is as raw as her lyrics—bold, emotional, and unapologetically real. A first-generation Colombian-C...
Ep. 214: Ian Fitchuk | How Sobriety, Struggle & Soul Led Him to a Grammy
Today’s guest is a musical architect whose fingerprints are on some of the most emotionally resonant and sonically rich records of the last decade. He...
Ep. 212: How Russ Built An Indie Empire: Business, Burnout & Self-Belief
This week’s guest is one of the most successful independent artists in modern music.
He’s a rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer who built h...
Ep. 213: David Israelite | How Songwriters Get Paid — And Why the System is Broken
In this special episode, Ross Golan sits down with David Israelite, the influential President and CEO of the National Music Publishers Association (NM...
Ep. 211: BANKS | Why One Song Isn’t Enough: Rejection & Longevity in Music
Today’s guest is an artist whose voice cuts through like a blade—sharp, emotional, and unforgettable. Emerging from the shadows of alternative R&B and...
Ep. 210: Jon Bellion | Choosing Art Over Algorithm
Today’s guest is one of the most original minds in modern music—a genre-defying powerhouse who returns to this podcast six years after his first unfor...
Ep. 209: d4vd | The Kid Hacking Pop Music From His Phone
Today’s guest is a genre-shifting phenomenon who’s redefining what it means to break through in music today. With a sound that fuses indie, alt-pop, R...
Ep. 208: Edgar Barrera | The Max Martin of Latin Music
Today’s guest is a Latin music powerhouse whose pen has changed the game globally. With a genre-defying catalog that spans regional Mexican, reggaeton...
Ep. 207: D'Mile | From a Crammed Apartment to The Sound of a Generation, Silk Sonic, and more
Today’s guest is the mastermind behind some of the most captivating sounds in modern R&B and pop. With an ear for creating melodies that feel as intim...
Ep. 206: Teddy Swims | The Power of Self Belief, and Everything I Learned The Hard Way
Today’s guest is a genre-defying vocal powerhouse who’s been taking the music world by storm. Raised in the South with a love for soul, country, R&B,...
Ep. 205: Sung Cho of Chartmetric
We’re excited to announce a special bonus interview with Sung Cho, the CEO & Founder of our incredible sponsor, Chartmetric. Ross recently sat down wi...
Ep. 204: Wiz Khalifa
Today’s guest is a true jack-of-all-trades—part artist, part entrepreneur, and full-on icon. From nurturing a die-hard fanbase to dominating the chart...
Ep. 203: Ashley Gorley pt.3
Today’s guest is the definition of a songwriting legend! With a record-breaking 76 #1 hits (and counting), 10 ASCAP Songwriter of the Year awards, and...
Ep. 202: Steph Jones
Today’s guest is a lyrical powerhouse who’s been shaping the sound of pop, country, indie, and electronic music with her signature style. She started...
Ep. 201: apg live event (Grizz,London Jae,Kevin White,Lowell)
This week, we highlight a live panel for APG’s 20th anniversary, hosted by Ross Golan. The event honors not just a company, but a community of artists...
Ep. 200: Jack Antonoff Pt.2
Today’s guest is the ultimate overachiever in pop music—producer, songwriter, artist, and, let’s face it, the reason half your favorite albums sound t...
Ep. 199: Amy Allen Pt.2
This week’s guest is one of the biggest names in the songwriting world. Her hard work, perseverance and reverence for songwriting have taken her from...
Ep. 198: Stephan Moccio
This week’s guest is a prolific pianist, composer, songwriter, and producer. Hailing from Canada, this writer began his piano studies at the ripe age...
Ep. 197: Jeff Gitty
Today’s guest became hooked on music after he found a guitar in the trash, and taught himself how to play. This DIY attitude and fascination with musi...
Ep. 196: Lizzy McAlpine
Today’s rising star has gracefully navigated the crazy world that is viral fame. Influenced by Jazz, Folk, R&B, and everything in between, this guest...
Ep. 195: Dan Nigro pt.2
Today’s guest is the secret weapon behind some of pop’s most heart-wrenching, scream-along anthems. With a knack for tapping into raw, soul-baring emo...
Ep. 194: Camila Cabello
Today’s superstar has already dominated popular music for over a decade. What started as a simple talent show audition has become one of the most intr...
Ep. 193: Ross Golan SONA Speech
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Ep. 192: Julian Bunetta pt.2
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Ep. 191: Shania Twain
Today’s guest is a global phenomenon, whose songs, killer fashion sense, and stage presence empower female songwriters and artists everywhere. Having...
Ep. 190: Mikkel Eriksen & Chris Anokute (LAAMP)
We’re excited to announce a special bonus interview with Mikkel Eriksen, co-founder of LAAMP and one-half of the production duo Stargate, and Chris An...
Ep. 189: Tuff Morgan (peermusic)
We’re excited to announce a special bonus interview with Tuff Morgan, the VP of A&R at peermusic. Ross recently sat down with Tuff to discuss the publ...
Ep. 188: Lostboy
This week’s guest is one of the brightest rising stars in the music business. This drummer turned songwriter entered the production space out of neces...