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Producer Crosstalk: Steve Vai
Legendary guitar wizard and three-time Grammy-winner Steve Vai is recognized primarily for three phases of his career: his time with Frank Zappa when he was ... -
Big Machine Music Signs Eric Paslay
Big Machine Music has announced the signing of critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter, Eric Paslay to an exclusive songwriting agreement. Paslay has penned five No. 1 songs to ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Sound Royalties CEO Alex Heiche Honored with Writing Sessions America’s First Annual “Stepping Up Philanthropist ...
Sound Royalties' CEO and founder Alex Heiche has been honored with Writing Sessions America’s (WSA) first annual “Stepping Up Philanthropist of the Year Award 2018” ... -
SESAC Celebrates Songwriters and Publishers at 2018 Nashville Music Awards
SESAC Inc., celebrated its songwriters and music publishers behind the year’s most-performed country and Americana songs at the company’s annual Nashville Music Awards, on Sunday, ... -
Keith Richards Signs Worldwide Solo Deal with BMG
Keith Richards has signed a new worldwide deal to bring his solo recordings catalog to BMG. The agreement now brings together Richards’ 1978 debut solo ... -
DIY Spotlight: The West Coast Feed
Backed with a powerful sound and meaningful lyrics, The West Coast Feed (TWCF) embody passion, hope and altruism through their music. Based out of Seattle, ... -
Big Machine Music Signs Brandy Clark
Big Machine Music (BMM) has announced the signing of singer/songwriter, Brandy Clark to an exclusive co-publishing agreement. BMM also announces the formation of a music ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
BMI to Honor Film Composer Harry Gregson-Williams as BMI Icon at 2018 BMI London Awards
BMI has announced that esteemed composer Harry Gregson-Williams will be named a BMI Icon at this year’s BMI London Awards. Gregson-Williams is receiving the honor ... -
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. ... -
Royalty Exchange releases a "Zillow for royalties" app for songwriters
Royalty Exchange just dropped the Know Your Worth app, and it's now open to any songwriter who wants to know what their catalog is worth. ... -
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 ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Eric Bass, multiplatinum act Shinedown
Bassist with multiplatinum act Shinedown since 2008, Eric Bass produced the band’s latest album. Released by Atlantic Records on May 4, ATTENTION ATTENTION debuted at ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Howard Benson
Musician and multiplatinum producer Howard Benson had an unlikely start in the business: as a materials engineer in the aerospace industry. But he’d always remained ... -
Songwriter Profile: Rhea Pasricha and Katie Fagan - A&R at Prescription Songs
As the music industry redefines itself, the role of the music publisher as an incubator for talent is ever more vital. Prescription Songs, founded by ... -
Atlantic Records Launches Podcast Initiative
Atlantic Records has announced the launch of an in-house podcast initiative with its own dedicated podcast production team. In addition, the company is building a ... -
Songwriter Profile: Geoff Gibbons
Morrison Hotel, Yankee Hotel, Hotel California––locales that give title to collections of music. Add to this list Buffalo Hotel, a 12-song full-length from singer-songwriter Geoff ...
