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fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

Roger Nichols, songwriter behind the Carpenters' hits, dead at 84

Roger Nichols, celebrated songwriter for the Carpenters, has died at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy of beloved music.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

This songwriter has one of the longest losing streaks in Oscar history. Here are her 16 Oscar-nominated songs.

Diane Warren has the longest losing streak in Oscar history with 16 consecutive losses for best original song.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Why songwriting makes David Gray emotional and other stories from his back catalog

Musicians often reflect on pivotal songs that shape their careers and reveal profound personal insights.
David Gray shares his emotional connection to songwriting and complications with certain songs.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How Dolly Parton's Jolene' Was Inspired by Her Husband Carl Dean

Dolly Parton's song "Jolene" was inspired by her husband's crush on a bank teller and became a timeless classic.
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It sounds terrible but I listen to it 30 times a day': how the Lumineers made Ho Hey

The song 'Ho Hey' emerged from personal heartbreak and the struggles of pursuing music in New York.
Music
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

This songwriter has one of the longest losing streaks in Oscar history. Here are her 16 Oscar-nominated songs.

Diane Warren has the longest losing streak in Oscar history with 16 consecutive losses for best original song.
Music production
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Why songwriting makes David Gray emotional and other stories from his back catalog

Musicians often reflect on pivotal songs that shape their careers and reveal profound personal insights.
David Gray shares his emotional connection to songwriting and complications with certain songs.
Music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How Dolly Parton's Jolene' Was Inspired by Her Husband Carl Dean

Dolly Parton's song "Jolene" was inspired by her husband's crush on a bank teller and became a timeless classic.
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It sounds terrible but I listen to it 30 times a day': how the Lumineers made Ho Hey

The song 'Ho Hey' emerged from personal heartbreak and the struggles of pursuing music in New York.
#music-industry
Music production
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This music publisher wants to help 'middle-class' songwriters get the money they're owed

Royalty collection remains a complex challenge for artists in the music industry, leading to billions in unclaimed earnings.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dua Lipa wins second copyright case over single Levitating

Dua Lipa's copyright case dismissed, reinforcing the principle that common musical elements aren't protectable under copyright law.
Music
fromVulture
1 month ago

'What You Think About Me Is None of My Business'

Diane Warren is a prolific songwriter with a unique blend of punk rock sensibility and mainstream appeal, dominating the pop ballad genre for decades.
Music production
fromVulture
2 months ago

Tobias Jesso Jr. Recruited His Gardener for a New Solo Album

Tobias Jesso Jr. combines his personal struggles and songwriting mastery, achieving critical success while finding comfort in collaboration rather than performing.
Music production
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This music publisher wants to help 'middle-class' songwriters get the money they're owed

Royalty collection remains a complex challenge for artists in the music industry, leading to billions in unclaimed earnings.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dua Lipa wins second copyright case over single Levitating

Dua Lipa's copyright case dismissed, reinforcing the principle that common musical elements aren't protectable under copyright law.
Music
fromVulture
1 month ago

'What You Think About Me Is None of My Business'

Diane Warren is a prolific songwriter with a unique blend of punk rock sensibility and mainstream appeal, dominating the pop ballad genre for decades.
Music production
fromVulture
2 months ago

Tobias Jesso Jr. Recruited His Gardener for a New Solo Album

Tobias Jesso Jr. combines his personal struggles and songwriting mastery, achieving critical success while finding comfort in collaboration rather than performing.
#country-music
Music
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Loretta Lynn's granddaughter speaks out on 'American Idol' moment that made her 'so mad'

Emmy Russell initially resisted singing 'Coal Miner's Daughter' on 'American Idol' due to concerns about nepotism but ultimately performed it with passion.
Music
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Loretta Lynn's granddaughter speaks out on 'American Idol' moment that made her 'so mad'

Emmy Russell initially resisted singing 'Coal Miner's Daughter' on 'American Idol' due to concerns about nepotism but ultimately performed it with passion.
fromConsequence
1 week ago

The Story Behind Counting Crows' "A Long December" with Adam Duritz: Podcast

I went back up to my place about four in the morning... and I started playing, and it just came right out. The whole song. It seemed to write itself.
Podcast
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band: "New Threats From the Soul"

"Like, come on, how can each line be arranged so perfectly? How can music feel so effortless when it is clearly borne of such great effort?"
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Inside John Lennon and Paul McCartney's partnership and the song that shifted the 'balance of power'

Ian Leslie's book unveils the deep, complex songwriting partnership between John Lennon and Paul McCartney, challenging prevailing assumptions about their collaboration.
Music
fromVulture
1 month ago

All 388 Elton John Songs, Ranked

Elton John's unparalleled success makes ranking his songs nearly impossible.
Beer
fromVulture
2 months ago

Neil Young's Lost Albums, Ranked

Neil Young's mid-'70s creativity led to a treasure trove of 'lost' albums released decades later.
London music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Inside John Lennon and Paul McCartney's partnership and the song that shifted the 'balance of power'

Ian Leslie's book unveils the deep, complex songwriting partnership between John Lennon and Paul McCartney, challenging prevailing assumptions about their collaboration.
Music
fromVulture
1 month ago

All 388 Elton John Songs, Ranked

Elton John's unparalleled success makes ranking his songs nearly impossible.
Beer
fromVulture
2 months ago

Neil Young's Lost Albums, Ranked

Neil Young's mid-'70s creativity led to a treasure trove of 'lost' albums released decades later.
#music-release
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Haim Share New Song "Everybody's Trying to Figure Me Out"

Writing it has gotten me through some hard times, and we felt this might be of some use to get our vibes right for this summer! I started writing this after a panic attack I had the night I got home from tour.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Jason Isbell confronts the pain of divorce, and the possibility of new love

Jason Isbell emphasizes personal experience in songwriting, finding meaning in the evolution of emotions over time.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I was too busy to sleep with millions of people': ex-boybander Eg White on penning bangers for Adele, Duffy and a builder

"While his wife and children were still in bed, he wrote on a cheap baritone ukulele, which he plucks off the wall from between rows of guitars."
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Songs and Stories Can Transform Lives

Music and songwriting can facilitate emotional healing and understanding of personal trauma.
Mary Gauthier's work exemplifies the transformative power of storytelling through song.
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Kristin Chenoweth Is About To Become Part Of Your Annual Easter Soundtrack

This is the first time that I've ever been asked to write for a film. I think by the time the information got to me, it was really exciting.
NYC music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Hannah Cohen Breaks Down New Album Earthstar Mountain Track By Track

Hannah Cohen's fourth album, Earthstar Mountain, showcases her unique soprano voice, blending lush folk with psychedelic melodies and inspired by local mushrooms and nature.
NYC music
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs by Ian Leslie review let it be the new gold standard in Beatles studies

The Beatles' music gains deeper meanings over time, influenced by new generations of listeners.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Judge: Mariah Carey didn't steal 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' from other writers

Mariah Carey won a legal victory over copyright claims regarding her hit song 'All I Want for Christmas Is You', preventing a trial.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

13 Books Recommended By Taylor Swift Herself

When discussing the influences for her ninth studio album, Evermore, Swift credited the classic novel Rebecca as the inspiration behind the heartbreaking "Tolerate It."
Books
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Lydia Loveless is happy to play second fiddle - er, bass - for a spell

Patterson Hood was confident that Lydia Loveless, a fan of his band, would be the perfect collaborator for the duet 'A Werewolf and a Girl.'
Music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How Alison Krauss Found the Song That Rekindled Her Distinctive Band

I've been gathering tunes for this since the last time we recorded, Krauss, 53, said, highlighting her ongoing quest for songs throughout the years.
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#music-review
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Saya Gray's second album transforms previous experimental charm into a more traditional breakup record with enhanced lyrical and emotional depth.
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fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Yves Jarvis: All Cylinders

Yves Jarvis embraces clarity in his music on the album 'All Cylinders', moving from experimental to structured melodies.
SF music
Saya Gray's second album transforms previous experimental charm into a more traditional breakup record with enhanced lyrical and emotional depth.
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fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Yves Jarvis: All Cylinders

Yves Jarvis embraces clarity in his music on the album 'All Cylinders', moving from experimental to structured melodies.
NYC music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Annie DiRusso Dissects Debut Album Super Pedestrian Track by Track

Annie DiRusso's debut LP, Super Pedestrian, explores themes of acceptance through a personal journey reconnecting with herself and her music.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

How the Lumineers outlived stomp-clap's biggest hit

The Lumineers have become influential in live music and songwriting despite not matching early chart success.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Brat awards! Charli xcx wins five Brits for zeitgeist-conquering album

Charli XCX's 'Brat' album won several Brit Awards, emphasizing the significance of authenticity in the music industry.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Watch Father John Misty Perform New Song "The Dead Mouse One" on Colbert

Returning to the Ed Sullivan Theater, Father John Misty performed "The Dead Mouse One" unaccompanied, marking the formal debut of a long-featured song.
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fromConsequence
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kevin Morby, Beth Orton on Bob Dylan's Songwriting: Blood on the Tracks 50th Anniversary Podcast

fromConsequence
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kevin Morby, Beth Orton on Bob Dylan's Songwriting: Blood on the Tracks 50th Anniversary Podcast

Miscellaneous
fromConsequence
5 months ago

Billie Eilish and FINNEAS write a hit song with a class of first graders

Billie Eilish and FINNEAS taught first graders at Garvanza Elementary how to write a hit song, engaging them with creative topics and music.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Key changes, karaoke and the importance of timing: The 2025 Grammys roundtable

The importance of collaboration and visual expression in music was a focal point during discussions among Grammy-nominated artists.
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