songwriting
Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize: An Extremely Exciting Day for Dads Everywhere
In the aftermath of Bob Dylan winning a Nobel Prize for literature, we sought comment from his most ardent supporters: dads.
Bob Dylan Doesn't Need a Nobel Prize
The winner never pleases everyone, but it's at least a chance to remind the larger public that serious literature exists, and to give one person a nice boost in book sales.
"People Just Love Oppressing Each Other": A Conversation with Regina Spektor
Over the course of her career, Spektor has become a master of shifting perspectives to tell the stories of others. On the release of her seventh album, we discuss acceptance and motherhood.
The Song Credits for Frank Ocean's 'Blond(e)' Have Finally Arrived
And they're an... Ocean of information.
A Britney Superfan Talks About Writing a Song for Her New Album, 'Glory'
Britney Spears may be a pop icon in the gay community, but few LGBTQ songwriters get to work on her albums. We spoke to one successful gay songwriter, Jesse Saint John, about the new song he wrote for Spears.
An Interview with Paul Simon, One of the Last Burning Stars in the Pre-Internet Galaxy
Paul Simon was taking about cultural appropriation before the Internet was even born, but what does the seasoned songwriter think about modern pop in today's hyper-connected world?
Drake Worked as a Songwriter For Dr Dre When He Was Nineteen
Drizzy and his pal Noah "40" Shebib caught a break working for Dr Dre's Aftermath record label.
Beach Season Is All Bromance and Booty Wave, No Bangers
The two guys from Calgary are basically in a common-law bromance with music.
Goldroom Is a Beach-Tinted Songwriter, But Don’t Label Him Tropical House
"I could write a song that's as good as 'Free Fallin'' or 'Wonderwall,' then I can die happy."
Why Did Sam Smith Agree To Split 'Stay With Me' Royalties with Tom Petty?
Time to get your musicology cap on.
Sorry Not 'Sorry': Is a Dude Named Justin Tranter Pop Music's Next Go-To Songwriter?
Meet the man behind some of the year's biggest pop hits, from "Sorry" to "Love Myself."
Songwriting Royalties Aren't Keeping Up in the Age of Subscription Streaming
A call-to-arms petition is making waves in the songwriting community.