Songwriting Advice
How to Become a Music Scout
So you’ve got an ear for that next big hit, a knack for spotting talent in the rough, and a dream to shake up the music scene, welcome ...
How to Write Blog House Lyrics
Blog house is the love child of club music and the kind of blog friendly indie energy that travels well on playlists. It wants big mome...
How to Write Lyrics About Tradition vs. Change
You want a song that feels true and provocative. You want to hold an old ritual in one hand and a smartphone in the other. You want a l...
How to Write a Song About Recycling And Upcycling
You want a song that gets people humming and thinking at the same time. You want a hook that makes recycling sound sexy and upcycling f...
How to Write Songs About Destiny
Destiny sounds big. It smells like cinematic lighting and smells like smoke machines and it also looks like your ex on the subway at 2 ...
How to Write Neon Pop Songs
Neon pop is the sound you hear when 80s glitter gets a modern haircut, slides into a mirrored elevator, and orders tequila. It is brigh...
Jake Versluis, VP, A&R at Position Music Contact Details
As a musician, getting your music in front of the right people can be a daunting task. Jake Versluis, VP, A&R at Position Music, is...
How to Write a Song About Wine Tasting
You are not writing a brochure for a vineyard. You are writing a song that makes a listener feel the slick of a stemless glass, the sma...
How to Write Lyrics About Sacrifice
Sacrifice is a loud, messy, glorious subject to write about. It can be noble, petty, tragic, or hilariously small like trading your las...
How to Write Lithuanian Folk Music Lyrics
You want lyrics that sound like they grew up near a cold river and then went viral on a summer night. Lithuanian folk music has grit, r...