Actor and musician Courtney Gains joins We Talk Music for an in-depth conversation about his musical journey, songwriting, and the creation of his album Liberation Day. Best known to many fans for his acting career in such projects as Children of the Corn, The Burbs, Seinfeld and Back to the Future, Gains has also spent decades pursuing his passion for music.In this interview, Gains looks back at his musical roots in Los Angeles, where he began working on music in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Then during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, he took the opportunity to focus on what mattered the most to him and begin recording songs he had been writing for years.What started with an acoustic recording grew into a series of releases, including the Acoustic Games and Safe Haven EPs, along with four songs recorded with his former band, Ripple Street. These projects helped lay the groundwork for Liberation Day, a record developed over several years with the goal of creating music ready for radio. Gains discusses the collaborative songwriting process behind the album, including working with producer and songwriter Wal, and the effort to bring the material to a wider audience.The conversation also explores Gains’ creative process and the relationship between his work in music and his career as an actor. From years of writing songs to bringing those ideas into the studio, Gains shares insight into the persistence, collaboration, and creativity required to turn musical ideas into finished recordings.Whether you know Courtney Gains from the screen or are discovering his music for the first time, this episode offers a closer look at the artist behind the performances and the music that continues to drive him.

On this episode of We Talk Music, we sit down with acclaimed bassist, songwriter and musician Phil Soussan for a wide-ranging conversation about his music, songwriting process, recording projects and some of the remarkable artists he has worked with throughout his career.Phil Soussan has made his mark across the rock and metal world, including playing with Ozzy Osbourne, while continuing to explore new creative territory as a songwriter and musician. In this interview, Phil discusses his approach to writing music and the sometimes-unexpected way a song can develop.From Ozzy Osbourne and heavy metal to songwriting, bass playing, Fading Out, the new album Cosmo Fighter and working with William Shatner this episode offers a fascinating look inside the creative mind of a musician who continues to find new ways to make music.

Wicked Talks New Music, “Bones” and the Evolution of their Rock SoundRock music fans looking for a fresh dose of hard-driving guitar, big hooks and classic rock energy will want to check out our latest episode of We Talk Music, featuring members of Wicked. The band joins host Brett to discuss their new music, their songwriting process, and the story behind their latest single, “Bones.”Wicked describes themselves as a hard rock band, and that influence comes through in their approach to songwriting and recording. Drummer and skydiver Gunnar joins the conversation to talk about the band's creative process and the evolution of their sound.The new material represents another step forward for the band, combining the heavier rock sound they love with melody, songwriting and a wider variety of musical textures.For fans of hard rock, guitar-driven music and modern rock with classic influences, this conversation offers an inside look at how Wicked writes, records and develops its music.Listen to the full We Talk Music interview with Wicked to hear the band discuss “Bones,” “Go Rebel,” “Sunflower,” their songwriting process, their home studio and what comes next.