Songwriting Advice
Paul Nugent, Co-Owner at Rainmaker Artists
Paul Nugent is a renowned music industry professional who co-owns Rainmaker Artists, a leading talent agency that represents some of th...
How to Write Laptronica Lyrics
Laptronica is the genre you make when your laptop becomes a band, your couch becomes a studio, and your feelings meet glitchy textures....
Frevo Songwriting Advice
You want a frevo that hits like confetti in the brain. You want percussion that makes hips betray their owners. You want brass that pun...
How to Write Progressive Rock Songs
You want music that feels daring, cinematic, and slightly dangerous. Progressive rock, which fans sometimes call prog, is the playgroun...
How to Write Western European Songs
You want a song that feels like it came from a rainy cobblestone street, a sunlit plaza, or a packed pub without sounding like a touris...
Turkish Pop Songwriting Advice
You want a Turkish pop song that sticks in the head and feels like it was made in your neighborhood while somehow soundtracking a rooft...
How to Write Synth-Punk Songs
You want weird teeth and neon lipstick on the radio. You want a song that sounds like a fist made of analog circuitry. Synth-punk blend...
Furniture Music Songwriting Advice
Furniture music, a term coined by Erik Satie, refers to background music designed to blend into the atmosphere, creating a sense of com...
How to Write Tarantella/Pizzica Songs
You want a pizzica that makes people stomp, cry, laugh, and forget what they argued about last week. Pizzica is the wild cousin of the ...
How to Write Lyrics About Service
You want a song that makes someone who works nights feel seen. You want lyrics that turn the clink of a coffee cup into a revelation. Y...