Songwriting Advice
How to Write Songs About Nightmares
You want a song that feels like a punch in the throat and a flashlight in a dark room. You want tension that does not collapse into mel...
How to Write Ambient Dub Lyrics
Ambient dub lyrics are mood over message. They are half whisper and half echo. They hang in a room of delay and reverb and then disappe...
How to Write a Song About Cultural Differences
You want to write a song that dives into cultural differences without sounding like a tourist with a camera and a thesaurus. You want i...
How to Write Lyrics About Alienation
You want a lyric that makes people feel less alone while also making them say yes when the chorus hits. Alienation is that deliciously ...
What Is A&R in the Music Industry
Picture this: you’re in a buzzing studio, beats pulsing through the air, and behind the scenes is an elusive talent whisperer who’s equ...
John Fenton, Director A&R at Divine Recordings Contact Details
John Fenton is a renowned music industry professional who serves as the Director of A&R (Artist and Repertoire) at Divine Recording...
How to Write Album Oriented Rock Songs
Want your song to sound like it was written for smoky arenas, late night radio, and a road crew that names the amps? Album Oriented Roc...
How To Write A Psychedelic Song
You want listeners to feel like someone rearranged their room while they were closing their eyes. You want swirls of sound and lyrics t...
How to Write Songs About Universe
You want to write a song that makes people look up from their phones and feel the size of everything while still relating to their mess...
How to Write Chicano Rap Lyrics
You want bars that hit like a lowrider bouncing down Whittier Boulevard. You want lines that make your abuela nod while your clique pos...