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 by Joe London & Ross Golan in association with Big Deal Music & Mega House Music. And The Writer Is... ™<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
And The Writer Is...with Ross Golan
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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 by Joe London & Ross Golan in association with Big Deal Music & Mega House Music. And The Writer Is... ™<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
September 22, 2026
Ep. 265: How Remi Wolf Built Her Career: Study the Greats, Take the Gig, Say Yes
Host Ross Golan interviews artist Remi Wolf about her journey building a unique pop career through dedicated study, seizing opportunities, and embracing creative risks.
September 19, 2026
And The Update Is...Ella Langley Makes Billboard History, UMG Sues DistroKid & Songwriters Fight for Healthcare
Host Ross Golan interviews Ella Langley about her Billboard history, UMG's lawsuit against DistroKid, and songwriters' fight for healthcare.
September 15, 2026
Ep. 264: How Aaron Dessner Became an Industry Favorite and the 3AM Text That Became 'folklore'
Host Ross Golan interviews Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Aaron Dessner about his journey from co-founding The National to crafting hits for Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, revealing the creative process behind iconic songs.
326 total episodes available with 80 transcripts
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