Ian Krietzberg
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Ian is a passionate writer, serving as the managing editor for his college newspaper, The Signal, and a reporter for Patch.com in addition to his work here, with TYF. More specifically, he is a passionate interviewer and is constantly seeking out in-depth conversations with career musicians and songwriters, having notably spoken with Set It Off and Five For Fighting. He is also an avid reader and ceaseless consumer of a wide variety of TV shows, films, and, of course, tons of music (especially early 2000s rock).

Jimkata Interview: On Songwriting and ‘Bonfires’

Jimkata talks songwriting and breaks down the new record.

Lee DeWyze Interview: On Intention and Purpose in Songwriting and ‘Ghost Stories’

Lee DeWyze talks intention and purpose in songwriting, American Idol, and the new record, ‘Ghost Stories.’

Destroy Boys Interview: Alexia Roditis on songwriting and the upcoming record

Destroy Boys singer talks songwriting, the group’s story, and the upcoming record.

Onsen Interview: On songwriting and new album ‘Keeper’

We talk with Onsen about their songwriting process, record-making process, and new album, ‘Keeper.’

Shinedown Interview: Brent Smith on Songwriting, Smith & Myers, and Upcoming Record

Shinedown frontman Brent Smith talks musical beginnings, songwriting, Smith & Myers and Shinedown 7.

Forty Feet Tall Interview: On songwriting and ‘A Good Distraction’

Forty Feet Tall talk songwriting and break down ‘A Good Distraction.’