In our 103rd edition of this special blog series, Sarah Morris talks to a mainstay of the Twin Cities live music scene about game-changing songs in his development as an artist and champion of other artists.

In the 102nd edition of our special series on songwriting, Sarah talks to the Nashville-based artist about game-changing songs in her creative journey.

In the 101st installment of our special series on songwriting, Sarah talks to five contributors to the organization’s current initiative—an upcoming compilation album of 30 protest songs by local artists—about songs on the album as well as songs that have inspired them and given them strength and hope.

In the 100th edition of our special series on songwriting, Sarah Morris talks with the Duluth-area Americana cosmic rock artist about the songs that made him want to write, record, and never stop.

In the 99th installment of our special series on songwriting, Sarah talks to the accomplished bassist about the music and experiences that impacted her artistic journey.

In the 98th edition of our special series, Sarah talks to the Minneapolis singer-songwriter about songs that helped shape his artistic journey.

In the 97th edition of our special series, singer-songwriter Sarah Morris interviews the Iowa-based duo about the songs that inspired them to become songwriters.

In the 96th edition of our special series on songwriting, Sarah Morris asks the Minnesota duo about songs that shaped their music journey.

In the 95th edition of our special series on songwriting, Sarah asks this year’s guests (and the AiA team) about THE song that blew them away in 2025.