Songwriting Advice
How to Write Post-Rock Songs
You want brush strokes that feel like tectonic plates moving. You want quiet that makes air feel heavy and loud that makes people forge...
How to Write Lyrics About Pattern
Patterns are the secret currency of great songs. We notice them everywhere. The way your ex keeps apologizing then disappears. The same...
How to Write Chalga Songs
Chalga is not just music. It is a mood, a lifestyle, and a glittering mess that your aunt will dance to at weddings while your cousin r...
How to Write Acid Breaks Songs
You want your track to feel like a gutter party in a science lab. You want squelchy bass that bites and breaks that make people lose th...
How to Get an A&R Job
Ever wondered how to snag that elusive A&R gig while still having time to perfect your mixtape and drop a witty tweet? Welcome to y...
Coldplay - The Scientist Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
If you have ever wanted to steal emotional honesty without sounding like a Hallmark card, this one is for you. Coldplay's "The Scientis...
Mark Steiner, Co-Founder/CEO at GigSalad
Mark Steiner is the Co-Founder and CEO of GigSalad, a leading online platform that connects event planners with local talent, including...
Kawaii Metal Songwriting Advice
You want glitter and chains in the same sentence. Kawaii Metal sits where candy floss collides with a mosh pit. You want melodies that ...
How to Write Southeast Asian Lyrics
You want lyrics that feel like they grew out of a hawker stall, a jeepney ride, a karaoke night, or a rainy monsoon afternoon. You do n...
How to Write Lyrics About Handmade Crafts
You love the smell of hot glue and the tiny triumph of a perfect stitch. You want lyrics that celebrate the joy, the grit, and the ridi...