How one indie artist used lockdown to create an album with global collaborators
Alongside all of the pain and suffering caused by the pandemic, there has also been an explosion in creativity. By Chaseedaw Giles from KHN When the pandemic hit, Debórah Bond, like. Continue reading
How to ensure every collaborator gets proper songwriting credit
Collaborative songwriting is a powerful tool, and has graced us with some of the greatest tracks ever created, but it’s important to make sure each and every individual who contributes. Continue reading
6 bad songwriting habits and how to break them
Becoming a good songwriter takes dedication and practice, but in the process of developing a ritual and routine, it’s likely you will also develop a few bad habits along the. Continue reading
7 songwriting blogs for dashes of inspiration
In this piece, Dan Reifsnyder shares some of his favorite sources for gathering valuable insights, advice, and quick hits of inspiration for songwriting. Guest post by Dan Reifsnyder of the. Continue reading
What happened to all the chords?
Here, Ben Morss explores in detail why songs featuring multiple chord progressions have become such a rarity in today’s Top 40 songs, with single-progression tracks now largely ruling the roost. Continue reading
Why artists should ask what they can do for their fans
For bands and artists, it can be all to easy to fall into a jaded, adversarial mindset about the world around you. Instead, it’s important to consider what you can. Continue reading
Everything you should know about Spotify’s new songwriter’s hub, Noteable
As part of its expansion of services to artists, Spotify’s Songwriter & Publishing Relations Team is debuting Notable, a new service for songwriters. Here, we break down what you need. Continue reading
Feedback: how to handle exposing your songs to the public
While performing and publishing music can a great form of self-expression, exposing your most personal creative work to the general public, and dealing with the ensuing feedback, can be difficult.. Continue reading
The best way to collaborate online with other musicians
Collaborating with other artists can be rewarding, but the logistics of doing so online are often challenging, and can lead to a lot of wasted time. Here, we look at. Continue reading
5 ways to use music as a storytelling tool
While music is more accessible than ever, converting casual listeners into fans remains a big challenge. Storytelling is a great tool for communicating to listeners who you are – not. Continue reading
