If I'm hanging out with my friends or I'm working out, I'll listen to female singer-songwriters from the '90s because that's where… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
I love to give the song away - it's so exciting - where, I think, a lot of younger songwriters, they struggle… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
All songwriters are known as 'topliners' because the vocal goes on top of the track. — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
If you think of 'Chandelier,' Sia's singing her heart out about all those moments before she got sober, and that's one way to convey… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
For the most part, it's straight white men running these labels and publishing companies. — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
I like to play this game where I ask people to count gay pop writers and producers they know. Everyone's always like, 'Oh, there… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
I've had the experience of going through homophobia in my work, and I can share my experiences so future generations don't have to deal… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
You can tell if something feels special. But there are so many moving parts involved in making the song a hit. The radio has… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
Great music is just very clear. Sonically and lyrically, you understand the point of view, you understand the melodies, you understand the vibe, and… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
When I'm in a session with an artist, my job is to help execute their vision - so it's whatever story they're telling, and… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
I was born into the most amazing family an underdog could be born into, and I was born into the LGBTQ community. And what… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
When we were starting out as a band in New York, we played a concert at a small club early on and asked Lady… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
The thing is, if you tell your story specifically enough, it becomes so universal. Just because you're a gay man singing an honest love… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
When I saw Courtney Love in 1994, I knew what I wanted to do. The minute I saw a female-fronted rock n' roll band,… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
Being a songwriter, you are accepting that this isn't about you. If you do want it to be about you, you're going to be… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
Pop just means popular - it can be any genre, and if it becomes popular, then it's pop music. — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
