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Producer Crosstalk: Christopher Tyng
Santa Barbara, CA-area producer and composer Christopher Tyng began his career as a drummer and songwriter. After his style was described by friends as “visual,” ... -
Levi Hummon Joins Valory Music
The Valory Music Co. announced the signing of Levi Hummon to its artist roster, which includes superstar Reba, chart-topping stars Justin Moore, Brantley Gilbert, Thomas Rhett as well as ... -
Album Review: Andy Grammer - Magazines Or Novels
Singer/songwriter Andy Grammer follows his successful 2011 debut with a batch of playful ly rolling, foot-stompingly infectious anthems, including “Back Home,” where he celebrates his roots with ... -
Songwriter Profile: Ricky Reed (Snakes, Super Heroes and Dirty Talk)
Ricky Reed Snakes, Super Heroes and Dirty Talk By Dan Kimpel In the cavernous gloom of a Hollywood recording studio, Ricky Reed is genial and ... -
New Gear Review: Masterwriter 3.0
Grammy- and Emmy-winning songwriter Barry DeVorzon has taken MasterWriter to a whole new mobile level with MasterWriter 3.0. Now all of MW 2.0’s features as ... -
Mariah Carey Signs with SESAC
SESAC, the nation’s most progressive performing rights organization, has signed unparalleled singer, songwriter and producer Mariah Carey for representation. “SESAC couldn’t be more excited to sign Mariah Carey to ... -
Album Review: Sia - "1000 Forms of Fear"
With so many great song credits under her belt, it’s no surprise Sia’s sixth studio album is chock-full of future hits. From its start with ... -
Signing Story: Lewis Watson--Why He Signed With Warner
When Lewis Watson started posting covers to YouTube, he didn’t expect to gather much attention. In fact, all he really wanted to do was ... -
Album Review: Alice Boman - EP II
EP II takes listeners on a charming carousel ride of perpetual wonder across a vibrant landscape of youthful enchantment. Boman’s delightfully repetitive nature beats the ... -
Album Review: Scott H. Biram - Nothin' But Blood
Scott H. Biram • Nothin' But Blood • Bloodshot Records • Producer: Scott H. Biram • Score: 8 out of 10 This is recording number nine ... -
Bunetta Inks with UMPG
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has signed songwriter/producer Julian Bunetta to a worldwide exclusive music publishing agreement. The deal encompasses all of Bunetta’s future works ... -
Josh Kear: Top ASCAP Country Writer
Josh Kear was named ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year at the 51st annual ASCAP Country Music Awards. The writers of country music's most performed ... -
Songwriter Profile: Stephen Bishop
Having just returned from a publicity jaunt to promote his new album in New York City, Stephen Bishop relates: “I walked all over in the cold, ... -
ASCAP Celebrates 100 years
It’s difficult to imagine it today, but in the United States before 1914, songwriters were rarely compensated for the performance of their works. While a ... -
SESAC Partners with John Lennon Songwriting Contest
The John Lennon Songwriting Contest (JLSC), the premiere international songwriting competition open to both amateur and professional songwriters in twelve categories, has launched the 2014 contest with ... -
Album Review: Lewis Watson - Some Songs With Some Friends
Lewis Watson • Some Songs With Some Friends • Warner Music • Producer: Mike Crossey • Score: 6 out of 10 Beautiful voices converge on Lewis Watson’s ... -
Signing Story: Lowell--Signing to Her Dream Label
Canadian pop singer/songwriter Lowell joked with her manager that she refused to be signed to a record label, unless it was Toronto-based Arts & Crafts. ... -
Sam Watter: New VP of A&R at Island Records
Sam Watter Vice President A&R Island Records Island Def Jam Music Group Island Def Jam Music Group has expanded its A&R focus with the appointment ... -
Album Review: Eric Paslay
Eric Paslay • Self Titled • EMI Records • Producers: Marshall Altman, Daniel Hill, Billy Lynn • Score: 8/10 A co-writer on the No. 1 “Barefoot Blue ... -
Carole King is Beautiful
Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of legendary songwriter Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her ...
