Songwriting Advice
How to Write Freak Scene Songs
You want a song that sounds like you made it at 2 a.m. on a couch that remembers bad decisions. You want fuzz that smells like cheap co...
How to Write Art Rock Lyrics
You want lyrics that make people tilt their heads and then hum along all week. You want lines that sound like a dream with a map. You w...
How to Write Benga Songs
You want a Benga song that makes feet move, head nod, and people chant the hook back in the tuk tuk or at your next show. Good. Benga i...
Allison McGourty, MD at Lo-Max Contact Details
Introduction
As a musician, building relationships with industry professionals is crucial for advancing your career. One such influenti...
Laurelle Quarnberg, Assistant to David Benveniste at Velvet Hammer Contact Details
Laurelle Quarnberg is the trusted assistant to David Benveniste, a renowned talent agent and founder of Velvet Hammer, a boutique talen...
How to Write Lyrics About Deception
Deception is the perfect songwriting subject. It is messy, juicy, and dramatic. It lets you play with truth and lies, with what is said...
Tropicalia Songwriting Advice
You want tropical sun, political mischief, and a melody that sneaks into a listener's head like a secret chorus at 2 AM. Tropicalia is ...
Chris Hacker, Label Manager at Engine Room Contact Details
Who is Chris Hacker?
Chris Hacker is a renowned Label Manager at Engine Room, a prominent music industry company. As a label manager, C...
How to Write Lyrics About Divorce
Divorce songs can be brutal, funny, tender, and true all at once. They are emotional landmines and gold mines. When done well they read...
How to Write a Song About Investigative Reporting
You want a song that smells like late night coffee, stale pizza, and the electric thrill of uncovering the thing everybody tried to hid...