Singer-songwriter and producer Butch Walker was on the Lopate Show to discuss the good and the bad of life in the music industry and he told us what he's listening to these days.

What have you read or seen over the past year (book, play film, etc) that moved or surprised you?

           Book: Just Kids by Patti Smith

What are you listening to right now?

           Dawes (Nothing is Wrong), Friendly Fires (Pala), Ryan Adams (Ashes and Fire), Ace Frehley (solo album from 78)

What's the last great book you read?

          Chuck Klosterman, Sex, Drugs & Cocoa Puffs

What's one thing youre a fan of that people might not expect?

          Good music?

What's your favorite comfort food?

         Steak (rare), Mac n Cheese w/ sriracha sauce