Songwriters on Songwriting

KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet has approved a new music policy that among other areas serves to elevate the quality of the musical industry and protect the rights of singers and songwriters, said Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.  

Happy Black Friday! If your Thanksgiving went anything like mine, then you passed out last night at 10 pm in a pool of gravy, swearing never to eat a goddamn spud ever again. In lieu of a post-post food coma, I figured I’d share a little video with you on a Friday where I’d rather [...] Related posts:Thao Recruits Tucker Martine, Laura Veirs, and More For New Record Quick, namLaura Gibson Shares “Beast Of Seasons” From Lone Fir Cemetery...  

New York, November 23, 2009 – Boston singer/songwriter and guitarist Reed Waddle can add another notch to his guitar strap after his Grand Prize winning performance at the New York Songwriters Circles (www.songwriters-circle.com) fourth annual ...  

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.  

When Jason Boesel went down to Mexico in 2008 with Conor Oberst, his objective was simple: play drums. That's one thing he knew he could do. After all, Boesel had been hitting the skins for Oberst both in Bright Eyes and the Mystic Valley Band and others such as Rilo Kiley for 15 years. But as recording sessions for Oberst's self-titled solo disc unfurled, Oberst increasingly looked to his band for collaborative support, loosening up his role...  

Filed under: Concerts and Tours, Spinner Interview, UKAlex Turner is feeling hungover. "Everyone's a bit rough today," he drawls. "We're in Amsterdam and er... well yeah, you know? Everyone's a bit reduced today." It's early afternoon and Spinner has caught up with the Arctic Monkeys front man to talk about the band's biggest tour to date, his prodigious song writing talents and the future. Will their diminished state affect forthcoming...  

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.  

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,...  

/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. ...  

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...  

Missed this one when it first came out, but Copycense points us to the news that TV broadcasters have sued SESAC, one of the collections agencies for songwriters and composers (the smallest, after ASCAP and BMI), claiming that SESAC is violating antitrust laws in how it prices music used in television shows -- especially for syndicated shows. The details are really quite fascinating. Local stations quite often run syndicated shows (such as...  

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...  

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.  

SALADO - Five singer-songwriters will gather on one stage to share their music during the Texas Songwriter's Song Circle at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Salado Silver Spur Theater, 108 Royal St. The show features Greg Whitfield, George Ensle, Autumn ...