Songwriters on Songwriting

Austrian symphonic melodic metal act SERENITY has issued the following update: "We are in the middle of the songwriting process for the next big SERENITY release and we are already working with our producer Oliver Philips of EVERON and our artworks designer Gustavo Sazes on the new material.  

New York, November 10, 2009 – The New York Songwriter’s Circle (NYSC – www.songwriters-circle.com) today announced the names of the 12 finalists for its fourth annual “Songwriting Contest” and the three finalists for its “Young ...  

Like an explorer with a spotlight and a mission, acclaimed Twin Cities songwriter Adam Levy started digging into his musical treasure trove upon getting the invitation to play a songwriters-in-the-round style Americana Showcase in Rochester. When: 7 ...  

Wilkesboro, NC -- MerleFest 2010, presented by Lowe's, is proud once again to host the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest. Now in its 18th year, the contest is an extraordinary opportunity for aspiring writers to have their original songs heard and judged by a panel of Nashville music industry professionals, under the direction of this year's volunteer contest chairperson, Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Jim Lauderdale. ...  

Blood and Candle Smoke: "(Indie-rock) voices have become wimpy, and so has the songwriting," says Russell, 56, matter-of-factly, prompted by my first question: Where have all the real men singer/songwriters gone, and why doesn't indie rock offer any?... From Tucson Weekly.  

Filed under: News, New Music, ExclusiveIt's been well documented that the Swell Season -- the soulful, folk duo of Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova -- became a couple during the aftermath of their smash hit movie 'Once' and subsequently broke up. But that didn't have any bearing on making another record -- the duo are back this week with 'Strict Joy,' a 12-song set that builds upon the subtle, heartwrenching ballads that lined the work in...  

www.jimparkermusic.comJim Parker performs at Songwriters ShowcaseHUNTSVILLE, AL -- After being introduced at Jim Parker's Songwriter's Showcase Friday night, the silver-haired Craig Bickhardt said he was glad he'd lived long enough to get the enviable gig at the Von Braun...  

Experience the power of music with local composer, keyboardist and vocalist Michael Brush, at 2 p.m. Saturday, at Zauel Memorial Library, 3100 N. Center in Saginaw Township. The program entitled, "SONGWRITING WITH MIKE BRUSH," will explore share tips and techniques,...  

After dominating the record charts and selling out concert venues for the better part of 30 years, thereby establishing yourself as the uncontested King of Country, what can you do for an encore? If you're George Strait, you just keep doing what you've always done. All you need is a little Twang. The latest in a seemingly endless line of immaculately crafted crowd-pleasers released by the 57-year-old Texas-born living legend, Twang — Strait's...  

/ISC/ The International Songwriter Competition (ISC) deadline is quickly approaching. The deadline is just three weeks away. Songwriters are encouraged to enter their original songs on or before October 7, 2009. The competition features $150,000 in cash and prizes including the $25,000 cash grand prize. ...  

Toronto rapper D-Sisive has won the 2009 ECHO Songwriting Prize for his song "Nobody With A Notepad." The man born Derek Christoff beat out Joel Plaskett's "Through And Through And Through," Land Of Talk's "Some Are Lakes," Sebastien Grainger's "Love Can Be So Mean" and Timber Timbre's "Lay Down In The Tall Grass" to win the award. The ECHO Songwriting Prize is run by the SOCAN (the Society Of Composers, Authors And Music Publishers Of...  

Tue, Nov 10, 2009, 8:15pmDavid Lehman and guest musicians, moderatorWhat do "Over the Rainbow," "White Christmas," "The Lady Is a Tramp" and "I Got Rhythm" have in common? They were all written by Jewish composers. Join cultural critic David Lehman as he delves into the American Songbook and the Jewish composers who penned much of it. Sing along with live performances of some of America's most beloved classic tunes. Read more on the 92Y Blog.  

Belmont University graduate Ashley Gorley, who had a hand in penning Trace Adkins' "You're Gonna Miss This," Brad Paisley and Keith Urban's "Start A Band" and Darius Rucker's "It Won't Be Like This For Long," won the songwriter of the year award at the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Country Music Awards. Click on the image for photos of the ceremony.  

Turns out it’s all in the timing. “The film had already been locked and prints were being created when the song’s credit was determined,” a representative for Sony Pictures tells the Music Mix. The rep added that Anka “will receive his ...  

When I told a friend I was reviewing the new Yoko Ono album, she sarcastically said, “Have fun with that.” It surprised me that, after punk rock, free jazz, so much experimental noise, and all manner of pop and rock weirdness, the idea that Yoko ...