Songwriting Advice
How to Write Schlager Lyrics
You want a song that a crowd can sing after the chorus and remember until breakfast. Schlager is that kind of music. Big feelings on sm...
Hard Bop Songwriting Advice
You want a head that smacks you awake and solos that tell the whole story. You want tunes that feel rooted in blues and gospel but stil...
Music Video and Content Managers on TV
Picture this: you're binge-watching your favorite TV show when suddenly, a music video pops up that not only makes your heart race but ...
Help Me Write A Country Song
You want a country song that feels like your uncle told you a secret in a bar and then made you cry while you laughed. Good. Country mu...
Darkstep Songwriting Advice
Darkstep is a subgenre of drum and bass that emerged in the late 1990s. Characterized by its dark, ominous soundscapes, complex rhythms...
How to Write Dark Cabaret Songs
You want a song that smells like stage dust and midnight lipstick. You want a chorus that could have been whispered in a smoky club in ...
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 Jazz And Blues
You want lyrics that smell like late night coffee and rain on the subway tracks. You want lines that make a bar full of strangers nod l...
Ambient Techno Songwriting Advice
If you want a track that pulls people into a warm, late night place where time is optional you are in the right brain space. Ambient te...
How to Write Lyrics About Partnership
Partnership songs are everywhere. Whether you write about lovers, bandmates, business allies, or friends who bail you out at 4 a.m., pa...