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Producer Extraordinaire Greg Wells: Pop Passions, Musical Obsessions and The Greatest Showman
With a roster of artists that includes Katy Perry, Adele, Keith Urban, OneRepublic, Pink, Kelly Clarkson, Dua Lipa, Twenty One Pilots and Deftones, Greg Wells is a remarkably eclectic producer, ... -
Luciana Souza: The Power of the Poem
In poems, words exist in the context of silence, while lyrics are created to match the melodies. Rarely do these two mediums create a seamless blend, but Grammy Award-winning jazz ... -
Song Biz: Richard Leigh - A Country Songwriter’s Folk Legacy
The sonic palette of Richard Leigh’s newest solo release, Wandering One, is rich with wooden instruments: Guitars, dobros, violins and cellos surrounding his warm conversational vocals and candid songcraft. An ... -
Leon Bridges: Grit, Grace and Essential Soul
A modern day soul man with camera-ready cool: With his 2015 debut, Coming Home, Leon Bridges echoing influences of ‘60s greats like Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke and Arthur Alexander, appeared ... -
Songwriter Profile: Roscoe & Etta - New Duo with Maia Sharp and Anna Schulze
First off, the name: Roscoe & Etta are a pair of antique guitars played by singer-songwriters Maia Sharp and Anna Schulze and subsequently appropriated as noms de plume for their ... -
Songwriter Profile: John Dragonetti - The Return of Jack Drag
He has no shortage of ongoing endeavors, notes songwriter, composer and producer John Dragonetti. “You’ve got to do a lot of things to survive as a musician,” he confirms. “You’re ... -
Songwriter Profile: Joelle James - Conjuring Classic Soul with “Boo’d Up”
The soundtrack for the summer of 2018 will undoubtedly include the Billboard #5 single, “Boo’d Up” as performed by U.K. soul artist Ella Mai. Joelle James can hear it in ... -
Songwriter Profile: Jeff Plankenhorn, A Singer-Songwriter's Six String Sonatas
First recognized for his chops as a guitarist, singer-songwriter Jeff Plankenhorn has crafted an impressive body of work with his short list of solo releases. His latest, Sleeping Dogs, is ... -
Billie Eilish: From "Ocean Eyes" to the Mosh Pit
It begins with a tale of remarkable implausibility: When a dance teacher needs original music for choreography, his 14-year-old student posts her song on SoundCloud. It strikes a wondrous chord ... -
Songwriter Profile: FINNEAS
Now approaching his 21st birthday, artist, songwriter and producer FINNEAS (née Finneas O’Connell) is a young songwriter with an old soul. Among his finely curated series of recent single releases, ...
