The Working Songwriter

Joe Pug
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The Working Songwriter

Joe Pug hosts a weekly conversation with one of today's best songwriters. The latest 100 episodes are always free... all catalog episodes available to stream in the Nation of Heat Vault. Visit joepugmusic.com/vault

  1. Peter Holsapple

    2D AGO

    Peter Holsapple

    This artist has spent a lifetime helming influential bands like The dB's and contributing to major bands such as REM.

    1h 4m
  2. Announcing The Working Songwriter Forum!

    APR 9

    Announcing The Working Songwriter Forum!

    A weekend of intensive songwriting workshops, podcasts, and concerts at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, IL May 23-25, 2025.  Tickets available now.  Visit joepugmusic.com/tour for more details!

    2 min
  3. Mondo Cozmo

    APR 8

    Mondo Cozmo

    Josh Ostrander is the creative force behind this beloved indie rock band.  They've toured with Spoon, Muse, and Vance Joy.  And their tunes have racked up tens of millions of downloads on Spotify.

    53 min
  4. Adam Doleac

    MAR 28

    Adam Doleac

    This native of Mississippi has written for Darius Rucker and Kane Brown, and toured with Carrie Underwood, Old Dominion and many others.  His songs have amassed nearly 300 million streams on Spotify and his latest single features country heavyweight Thomas Rhett.

    48 min
  5. Steve Louw

    MAR 21

    Steve Louw

    This award winning South African songwriter has crafted an indelible career over decades with his bands All Night Radio and Big Sky, along with his acclaimed solo work.

    53 min
  6. My Brightest Diamond

    MAR 14

    My Brightest Diamond

    Shara Nova is the creative force behind this hugely influential indie pop solo project.  She as worked with Sufjan Stevens, David Byrne, and Laurie Anderson.

    50 min
  7. Stephen Kellogg

    MAR 7

    Stephen Kellogg

    This journeyman roots music artist has toured with Steve Earle, Adam Duritz and many others.  He's recorded for Universal Music and Vanguard Records.  And he's become one of the torch bearers for American songwriting over the last 25 years.

    56 min

  8. FEB 28

    Fruition

    This group from Portland, Oregon tours the country with a novel blend of American roots music that features show-stopping vocal harmonies.

    55 min
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Joe Pug hosts a weekly conversation with one of today's best songwriters. The latest 100 episodes are always free... all catalog episodes available to stream in the Nation of Heat Vault. Visit joepugmusic.com/vault

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