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Songwriter Profile: Dave Basset
With co-writing and production credits on two mega-successful songs, “Ex’s and Oh’s” by Elle King and “Fight Song” by Rachel Platten, Dave Bassett is enjoying ... -
Songwriter Profile: Mikely Adam (aka Mike Free)
Hip-Hop’s Industrious Beat Maker He just might be the most famous unheralded master in modern hip-hop. Songwriter, producer and beat maker Mikely Adam––in his Multiplatinum ... -
Songwriter Profile: Papadosio - Expanding the Auditory Algorithm
To clarify the vast parameters that define the band Papadosio is a complex proposition. Broad cross-currents of prog-rock, electronic alchemy and organic instruments all coalesce ... -
Songwriter Profile: Bobby Long: New Revelations with "Ode to Thinking"
As collected by Francis James Child during the latter part of the 19th Century, the ballads of England and Scotland are rich historic documents of ... -
Songwriter Profile: Bobby Long: New Revelations with "Ode to Thinking"
As collected by Francis James Child during the latter part of the 19th Century, the ballads of England and Scotland are rich historic documents of ... -
Songwriter Profile: Lindsey Lee - A Songwriter's Breakthrough
Growing up in small town Mississippi, Lindsey Lee never doubted where her talents would take her. “It was always 100 percent Nashville,” she confirms. “I ... -
Songwriter Profile: Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins
Two of Nashville’s most successful songwriters, Rodney Clawson (Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw and Luke Bryan) and Chris Tompkins (Kenny Chesney, the Band Perry, Carrie ... -
Songwriter Profile: Julia Michaels - Pop's Mystery Girl
From her featured role as the vocalist on a song she co-wrote––“Surrender” by the New Jersey-based EDM trio Cash Cash––it is clear that 21-year-old Julia ... -
Songwriter Profile: Julia Michaels - Pop's Mystery Girl
From her featured role as the vocalist on a song she co-wrote––“Surrender” by the New Jersey-based EDM trio Cash Cash––it is clear that 21-year-old Julia ... -
Songwriter Profile: Melissa Manchester--Classic Craft and the Modern Mode
With the reconfiguration of the music business, the success of independent artists is a bright reality. But innovative enterprises are not only for novices: ... -
Out Take: Composer Chanda Dancy
The mixed bag of projects that composer and sound designer Chanda Dancy works on now is as varied as the projects she took when she ... -
ASCAP Writers Rule Castle
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) invited 18 top songwriters and producers to write the hits of tomorrow at its fourth annual ... -
Gregg Alexander: From "New Radicals" to "Begin Again"
As a teenager, Gregg Alexander came to Los Angeles from Michigan and recorded two solo records before forming the group New Radicals. In the wake ... -
Gregg Alexander: From "New Radicals" to "Begin Again"
As a teenager, Gregg Alexander came to Los Angeles from Michigan and recorded two solo records before forming the group New Radicals. In the wake ... -
Da Internz: The Power of the Song
In the control center of their Sherman Oaks, CA studio, the songwriting and production duo known as Da Internz reveals a study in contrasts. Marcos ... -
Songwriter Profile: Jon Bellion
In his new full-length, The Definition, Jon Bellion’s lyrics illustrate biting candor, defiant proclamations and intimate autobiographical detail. Durable rhythm tracks align to irresistible hooks ... -
BMI Announces Revenues
Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) saw revenue collections grow to $977 million in the past fiscal year, up 3.5 percent from the $944 million it gathered ... -
BMG Acquires Vagrant Records
BMG Chrysalis US has announced its acquisition of L.A.-based indie rock label Vagrant Records as part of a strategy to further build its North American ... -
Pandora Makes Moves with Publisher
Pandora has executed a music rights deal with BMG. In an effort to secure a more favorable contract for the songwriters and copyright holders, the ... -
American Federation of Musicians Blasts National Football League
The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has blasted the National Football League (NFL) for its Super Bowl kickback plan. In what could be deemed the ...
