5 Songwriting Tips from Alicia Bognanno of Bully

Alicia Bognanno of Bully was a recent guest on Berklee Online LIVE, offering helpful advice for aspiring songwriters.

Death is Real: Mount Eerie and the Art of Expressing ‘Emptiness’ through Songwriting

Is there anything more relatable for a songwriter than another songwriter writing about songwriting? Phil Elverum accomplishes this to devastating effect on the latest Mount Eerie album.

Josh Ritter Shares His Songwriting Advice

Josh Ritter says there is a time to write a song, and a time when you definitely should not write a song.

Cindy Wilson of the B-52’s Talks Solo Debut, ‘Rock Lobster,’ and More

After 40 years in the music business, as one of the leaders of the B-52’s, Cindy Wilson is finally releasing her solo debut! “Change,” on the Kill Rock Stars label marks a drastic, er, um, change.

Will Dailey on Crowdfunding and Getting Music Placed on TV

Will Dailey has sold his car for rock ‘n’ roll! In this edition of Music Is My Life, he talks about his current crowdfunding campaign.

Six Things I Learned While Tracking My First Record in a Professional Recording Studio

I recently spent seven days at Spirit Radio Studio in East Nashville recording an EP. And let me tell you, I learned a lot.

Using Brand Names in Your Songwriting: The Creative Perspective and the Business Prospective

As a songwriter, my job is to pack three minutes with as much imagery as I can, both lyrically and musically.

Song Stories: “Carnival of Sorts (Box Cars)” by R.E.M.

When I read about R.E.M. for the first time in 1983, I had no idea that they would become one of the bands that defined my life.

Song Stories: “Cello Song” by Nick Drake

When I heard “Cello Song,” I felt that everything would be okay. How could it not be, when I was working with something so beautiful?

Songwriting Advice from 10 Grammy-Nominated Songwriters

Beyoncé is hitting the Grammys hard this year, so we look to her (and a whole bunch of other Grammy grabbers) for advice on songwriting.