
Bruce Sudano on Turning Brooklyn Dreams into Reality with Donna Summer
Bruce Sudano has written songs that have been sung by Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton, and his late wife, Donna Summer, including the disco hit “Bad Girls.”

‘Halloween’ Theme: What Makes the Music so Scary?
The music from the 1978 film “Halloween” was revolutionary, not just because director John Carpenter also composed the score, but because of Carpenter’s adventurous use of early synth pads and stabs, which helped him create one of the most powerful and creepiest soundtracks of all time.

José González on Secular Humanism, ‘Local Valley,’ and Lyrical Inspiration
José González used to have difficulty writing lyrics, but with his new studio album, “Local Valley,” he has tapped into new sources of inspiration.

Debbie Gibson Collaborates with Rising Producer Sean Thomas
Debbie Gibson understands the importance of nurturing young talent, which is why she chose 20-year-old Berklee Online grad Sean Thomas to produce and mix her new album.

Halloween Costume Ideas Inspired by Song Titles
If you’re racking your brain for last-minute Halloween costume ideas this year, the staff at Berklee Online have got you covered with Halloween costumes inspired by song titles.

Trap Music: Where It Came from and Where It’s Going
Characterized by busy hi-hats, heavy sub-bass, super rhythmic snares, and deep 808 kick drums, learn how trap music has influenced the entire direction of pop music.

Nirvana ‘Nevermind’ at 30
Here we are now, entertain us: It’s 2021, exactly 30 years since Nirvana released their breakthrough second album, “Nevermind,” has anything really changed?

ABBA: A 40-Year Voyage Through Pop Culture
Here we’ll look at the cultural touchpoints that have brought ABBA to releasing their new album ‘Voyage’ in November 2021, and their new interactive concert coming to London this May.

Zombies Singer Colin Blunstone on His Career ‘Odessey’ and the ‘Time of the Season’ for Playing Live Again
Colin Blunstone started singing with the Zombies at the age of 16. They broke up shortly after releasing their 1968 masterpiece, “Odessey and Oracle,” but reformed in 2000, and have been going strong ever since.

5 Must-Listen ‘Music is My Life’ Podcast Episodes
As the seventh season of the ‘Music is My Life’ podcast approaches, now is a great time to catch up on the best episodes from the past year.