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John Gray, Songwriters Night, The Googlers and more music shows this weekend | Entertainment/Life

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John Gray, Songwriters Night, The Googlers and more music shows this weekend | Entertainment/Life

Marissa M. Conner August 4, 2022

RED STICK FRIDAY ASHTON GILL: Istrouma Brewing, St. Gabriel, 5:30 p.m. Cameron Pyle: Cabanon BBQ, 6 p.m....

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Indie rock legend Doug Martsch discusses Built to Spill’s new album, When the Wind Forgets Your Name | Music News | Spokane | Interior of the Pacific Northwest

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Indie rock legend Doug Martsch discusses Built to Spill’s new album, When the Wind Forgets Your Name | Music News | Spokane | Interior of the Pacific Northwest

Marissa M. Conner August 4, 2022

Click to enlarge Artwork by Alex Graham An exceptionally lively Martsch (center) and the...

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Knife Girl Offers Hope Through Indie Rock’s Nervous Blast “The Good Times Are Coming Your Way” [BPM Premiere]

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Knife Girl Offers Hope Through Indie Rock’s Nervous Blast “The Good Times Are Coming Your Way” [BPM Premiere]

Marissa M. Conner August 3, 2022

Helsinki-based musician Lili Aslo has been releasing music under various names since 2013, sharing 5 EPs and...

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Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees include Shania Twain – Billboard

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Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees include Shania Twain – Billboard

Marissa M. Conner August 2, 2022

Since making her first entry on Billboard’s country chart in 1993, Shania Twain has earned seven No....

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Five Albums That Influenced Dinosaur Beard’s Indie-Rock Sound

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Five Albums That Influenced Dinosaur Beard’s Indie-Rock Sound

Marissa M. Conner August 2, 2022

Looking ahead to his debut EP, Dinosaur Beard reveals the top five albums that influenced his indie-rock...

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Local songwriters will be featured on a free show

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Local songwriters will be featured on a free show

Marissa M. Conner August 2, 2022

Vienna The Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, in association with the Crossroads Acoustic Fest team, will...

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Overbrook Songwriters Festival ‘good for your soul’

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Overbrook Songwriters Festival ‘good for your soul’

Marissa M. Conner July 31, 2022

Thirty artists are on the program for the third annual Overbrook Songwriters Festival, August 5-6. The festival...

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Netflix sues songwriters behind unauthorized ‘Bridgerton’ musical

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Netflix sues songwriters behind unauthorized ‘Bridgerton’ musical

Marissa M. Conner July 30, 2022

Netflix is ​​suing the songwriting team behind the unauthorized musical “Bridgerton” for infringement, court documents filed Friday...

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[VIDEO] Indie-rock actor Seth Swirsky unveils feel-good visuals for “Rose Avenue”

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[VIDEO] Indie-rock actor Seth Swirsky unveils feel-good visuals for “Rose Avenue”

Marissa M. Conner July 29, 2022

Los Angeles-based indie-rock singer-songwriter Seth Swirsky Shares Visuals For Hazy Single “Rose Avenue,” From Her New Album...

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Katy Guillen & The Drive Set To Release Indie Rock Album With Bite

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Katy Guillen & The Drive Set To Release Indie Rock Album With Bite

Marissa M. Conner July 29, 2022

Katy Guillen and Stephanie Williams have worked together for the better part of a decade. // Photo...

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From afrobeats to indie rock, singer Duncan Daniels is driven by melody

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From afrobeats to indie rock, singer Duncan Daniels is driven by melody

Marissa M. Conner July 29, 2022

Since then, he has played seamlessly between the two genres; sharing singles like 2021’s “Taste of Heaven,”...

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Why artists like Beyoncé use so many songwriters for their albums

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Why artists like Beyoncé use so many songwriters for their albums

Marissa M. Conner July 29, 2022

A a week before its release, Beyoncé has revealed the tracklist for her highly anticipated seventh studio...

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Maggie Rogers’ Surrender is an Indie Rock Triumph: Stream the Album

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Maggie Rogers’ Surrender is an Indie Rock Triumph: Stream the Album

Marissa M. Conner July 29, 2022

Maggie Rogers has released her second album, Abandonment, via Debay Sounds/Capitol Records. Stream it via Apple Music...

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Remembering the photographer who captured San Francisco’s unruly ’90s indie rock scene

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Remembering the photographer who captured San Francisco’s unruly ’90s indie rock scene

Marissa M. Conner July 28, 2022

The Meices perform at the Bottom of the Hill. Photo: Peter Ellenby Few other photographers have captured...

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YouTube Basics for Songwriters and Producers: How to Get Paid and Protect Your Work

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YouTube Basics for Songwriters and Producers: How to Get Paid and Protect Your Work

Marissa M. Conner July 28, 2022

Carl LeGrett, Head of A&R and Music Publishing at Create Music Group, explains the basics of getting...

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Singer-Songwriter Night at The Acorn | New

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Singer-Songwriter Night at The Acorn | New

Marissa M. Conner July 28, 2022

THREE OAKS – An Alaskan with a Ph.D. who left the world of science to write and...

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Toronto’s indie rock scene comes together to honor Dave ‘Bookie’ Bookman

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Toronto’s indie rock scene comes together to honor Dave ‘Bookie’ Bookman

Marissa M. Conner July 27, 2022

Broadcasting legend and indie rock hype honored with historic plaque outside his favorite Toronto venue. Generations of...

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More Artists Added to Annapolis Songwriters Festival

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More Artists Added to Annapolis Songwriters Festival

Marissa M. Conner July 27, 2022

Rams Head continues to add artists to the first Annapolis Songwriters Festival. The launch party will be...

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2 songwriters felt a Monkees album was “the chance of a lifetime”

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2 songwriters felt a Monkees album was “the chance of a lifetime”

Marissa M. Conner July 26, 2022

The Monkees broke through with their debut album: Monkeys. A pair of songwriters thought they had “the...

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John Moreland Continues To Prove He’s One Of The World’s Greatest Songwriters With New Album, “Birds In The Ceiling”

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John Moreland Continues To Prove He’s One Of The World’s Greatest Songwriters With New Album, “Birds In The Ceiling”

Marissa M. Conner July 26, 2022

John Moreland has done it again. His sixth album Birds on the ceiling finally on streaming platforms,...

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Rochester songwriter group offers help for musicians and lyricists – Reuters

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Rochester songwriter group offers help for musicians and lyricists – Reuters

Marissa M. Conner July 23, 2022

Sometimes going in circles can feel good. A circle of songwriters who meet in Rochester every second...

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Alabama’s Lake Martin Comes Alive at Songwriters Festival

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Alabama’s Lake Martin Comes Alive at Songwriters Festival

Marissa M. Conner July 22, 2022

The sounds of Nashville will hit the shores of Lake Martin next week during the second annual...

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Ponte Pilas Releases Charismatic Indie Rock Track “San Ignacio” Celebrating Iggy Pop

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Ponte Pilas Releases Charismatic Indie Rock Track “San Ignacio” Celebrating Iggy Pop

Marissa M. Conner July 22, 2022

Indie pop rock quartet Pilas Bridge releases single “San Ignacio”, the fourth single from their upcoming debut...

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Beyoncé has revealed the list of songwriters for her upcoming album “Renaissance”

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Beyoncé has revealed the list of songwriters for her upcoming album “Renaissance”

Marissa M. Conner July 22, 2022

22 July 2022, 11:48 The list of writers includes some very famous names in the music industry....

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Pop diva collaborator David Foster inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame

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Pop diva collaborator David Foster inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame

Marissa M. Conner July 21, 2022

TORONTO – Music producer David Foster is inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. The prolific...

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RSG Agency Becomes Reliable Administrative Hub for Artists and Songwriters Around the Globe Through Progressive Partnership with Sentric Music

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RSG Agency Becomes Reliable Administrative Hub for Artists and Songwriters Around the Globe Through Progressive Partnership with Sentric Music

Marissa M. Conner July 21, 2022

The agency’s knowledgeable team is committed to ensuring that music creators get the most out of their...

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Independent singer-songwriters Iron & Wine and Andrew Bird perform at Pullman Yards – WABE

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Independent singer-songwriters Iron & Wine and Andrew Bird perform at Pullman Yards – WABE

Marissa M. Conner July 21, 2022

Sam Beam, also known as Iron & Wine, has captivated listeners with his smooth vocals and introspective...

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‘Beatopia’ is an indie rock refuge of pent up emotions – The Vanderbilt Hustler

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‘Beatopia’ is an indie rock refuge of pent up emotions – The Vanderbilt Hustler

Marissa M. Conner July 21, 2022

Beabadoobee’s second album exposes her deepest reservations for her fans and herself. julia star The cover of...

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New Singer-Songwriter Series Continues with Local Favorite Scott Wicken

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New Singer-Songwriter Series Continues with Local Favorite Scott Wicken

Marissa M. Conner July 21, 2022

“Sounds Good to Me,” which debuted in early July, is an all-new singer-songwriter series conceived and hosted...

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Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival Welcomes Grammy Award-Winning and Hit Artists | New

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Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival Welcomes Grammy Award-Winning and Hit Artists | New

Marissa M. Conner July 19, 2022

GATLINBURG – Celebrating the sights and sounds of the artistic richness of music, the Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival...

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There’s Something About Songwriters – The Echo

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There’s Something About Songwriters – The Echo

Marissa M. Conner July 19, 2022

Rebecca Ireland, playing at the Rock and Roll Coffee Company in Mullumbimby. The Rock and Roll Coffee...

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St. Louis Indie Rock Ice Cream Social Returns After 9 Years Away | Music news and interviews | Saint Louis

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St. Louis Indie Rock Ice Cream Social Returns After 9 Years Away | Music news and interviews | Saint Louis

Marissa M. Conner July 18, 2022

Click to enlarge JOHN GITCHOFF JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound at the Indie Rock Ice Cream...

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The Stone Apes have created a playlist of their favorite alternative indie rock tracks

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The Stone Apes have created a playlist of their favorite alternative indie rock tracks

Marissa M. Conner July 18, 2022

Between running around the country entertaining fans and releasing tracks, The Stone Apes took a while to...

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Songwriters workshop to help people hone their musical skills

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Songwriters workshop to help people hone their musical skills

Marissa M. Conner July 17, 2022

Taranaki musician Juliet McLean will host a songwriting workshop on July 23. Photo/ Provided A songwriting workshop...

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Kate Bush reaches No. 1 on Top 100 Songwriters chart – Billboard

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Kate Bush reaches No. 1 on Top 100 Songwriters chart – Billboard

Marissa M. Conner July 15, 2022

Kate Bush reaches No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 Songwriters Chart (dated July 16), becoming the top...

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I Got Hit By A Car In A Roblox Indie Rock Show So You Don’t Have To

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I Got Hit By A Car In A Roblox Indie Rock Show So You Don’t Have To

Marissa M. Conner July 14, 2022

Ever since covid broke out, games like Minecraft, Fortniteand Roblox— early examples of a social “metaverse” –...

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Songwriters In Paradise Festival Brings World-Class Musicians to Sonoma County Wineries

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Songwriters In Paradise Festival Brings World-Class Musicians to Sonoma County Wineries

Marissa M. Conner July 14, 2022

You may never get the chance to see a bunch of Grammy-winning songwriters hanging out and playing...

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Indie rock band Spoon sold out the Englert Theater in Iowa City

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Indie rock band Spoon sold out the Englert Theater in Iowa City

Marissa M. Conner July 14, 2022

Indie rock band Spoon will bring nearly three decades of performances, collaboration and original music to a...

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The songwriters festival returns with successes |

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The songwriters festival returns with successes |

Marissa M. Conner July 14, 2022

Many will recognize the songs Are you going to kiss me or not?, When I think of...

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Songwriters struggle to be heard in royalty rate setting process

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Songwriters struggle to be heard in royalty rate setting process

Marissa M. Conner July 14, 2022

Rick Carnes, songwriter and president of the Songwriters Guild of America, realized in 2016 that he would...

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Nashville Artists Give Songwriters a Slice of Their Major Royalties – Billboard

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Nashville Artists Give Songwriters a Slice of Their Major Royalties – Billboard

Marissa M. Conner July 14, 2022

Growing up, songwriter for Sony Music Publishing Kyle Clark thought if he could score a gold record,...

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In DON’T CALL US EMERGING, six songwriters join together to share their work

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In DON’T CALL US EMERGING, six songwriters join together to share their work

Marissa M. Conner July 13, 2022

New York, NY – A group of exciting and unique songwriters join forces with FRIGID New York...

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Inside the Songwriters Hall of Fame Traveling Museum Exhibit – Billboard

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Inside the Songwriters Hall of Fame Traveling Museum Exhibit – Billboard

Marissa M. Conner July 13, 2022

The more than 50-year effort to one day create a Songwriters Hall of Fame museum has turned...

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The Shins kneel for indie rock nostalgia in San Francisco

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The Shins kneel for indie rock nostalgia in San Francisco

Marissa M. Conner July 13, 2022

The Shins perform at Warfield in San Francisco on July 12, 2022. Chloe Catajan/STAFF. SAN FRANCISCO— It’s...

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ASF Brings Songwriters and Stories Night Friday

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ASF Brings Songwriters and Stories Night Friday

Marissa M. Conner July 13, 2022

General admission tickets for the 7 p.m. Garden Glow are $10 at asf.net Friday’s Garden Glow outdoor...

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How Mina Kimes Became ESPN’s Best Talking Head – And Indie Rock’s Biggest Fan

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How Mina Kimes Became ESPN’s Best Talking Head – And Indie Rock’s Biggest Fan

Marissa M. Conner July 13, 2022

When Mina Kimes appeared on ESPN Around the Horn during the pandemic — as she mingled with...

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Third installment of East Nashville songwriters in the round | Music

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Third installment of East Nashville songwriters in the round | Music

Marissa M. Conner July 12, 2022

Sunday July 17, 6-8 p.m. green bean on elm tree Itinerant medicine, Justin Reid, night teacher $5...

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Derbyshire festival launch for indie-rock band Diamond Bridges’ new album

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Derbyshire festival launch for indie-rock band Diamond Bridges’ new album

Marissa M. Conner July 12, 2022

Diamond Bridges will play ROM Fest at Crossley Park, Ripley on Sunday 17th July. Diamond Bridges, whose...

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Upcoming Bluebird on the Mountain Concert to Feature Three Nashville Songwriters, Stargazing and More | Brentwood homepage

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Upcoming Bluebird on the Mountain Concert to Feature Three Nashville Songwriters, Stargazing and More | Brentwood homepage

Marissa M. Conner July 11, 2022

In 2004, the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory began hosting an event that would become one of the region’s...

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Audio enhancement company AI Audiodo receives investment from songwriters Savan Kotecha and Carl Falk

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Audio enhancement company AI Audiodo receives investment from songwriters Savan Kotecha and Carl Falk

Marissa M. Conner July 11, 2022

Image credit: audioXpress Songwriters Carl Falk Gramer and Savan Kotecha have invested in Audiodo, a Swedish-based audio...

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Guy Clark’s 1983 Austin City Limits Songwriters Special Performance Of “LA Freeway” Is Damn Close To Perfection

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Guy Clark’s 1983 Austin City Limits Songwriters Special Performance Of “LA Freeway” Is Damn Close To Perfection

Marissa M. Conner July 9, 2022

Last week, I dove deep into playing the Austin City Limits Classic ACL YouTube playlist. Growing up...

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Early bird tickets on sale for the Songwriters Festival | Music

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Early bird tickets on sale for the Songwriters Festival | Music

Marissa M. Conner July 9, 2022

MUSCLE SHOALS – Early bird tickets for Muscle Shoals songwriters are not on sale. × This page...

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From winning songwriters’ streaming royalty rates to Deezer’s IPO… this is MBW’s weekly roundup…

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From winning songwriters’ streaming royalty rates to Deezer’s IPO… this is MBW’s weekly roundup…

Marissa M. Conner July 8, 2022

Welcome to Music Business Worldwide’s weekly roundup – where we make sure you’ve caught the five biggest...

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Celebrating 35 Years: Talking to the Songwriters of 3 Iconic ‘Dirty Dancing’ Songs

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Celebrating 35 Years: Talking to the Songwriters of 3 Iconic ‘Dirty Dancing’ Songs

Marissa M. Conner July 8, 2022

Growing up in a certain era, you just accepted the social cues of the time. In the...

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Folk icon Murray McLauchlan to be inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame at Mariposa Folk Festival

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Folk icon Murray McLauchlan to be inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame at Mariposa Folk Festival

Marissa M. Conner July 7, 2022

Murray McLauchlan will be honored by the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame during the Mariposa Folk Festival...

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Songwriters Hall Of Fame’s New Traveling Exhibit Opens In New York

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Songwriters Hall Of Fame’s New Traveling Exhibit Opens In New York

Marissa M. Conner July 7, 2022

Ernie Isley, Ron Isley and Usher at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards...

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Songwriters Savan Kotecha and Carl Falk Gramer invest in Swedish sound technology company Audiodo

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Songwriters Savan Kotecha and Carl Falk Gramer invest in Swedish sound technology company Audiodo

Marissa M. Conner July 7, 2022

Successful songwriters Carl Falk Gramer and Savan Kotecha have invested in Swedish sound technology company Audiodo. Audiodo...

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Songwriters Hall of Fame launches new traveling exhibit

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Songwriters Hall of Fame launches new traveling exhibit

Marissa M. Conner July 6, 2022

Viewing the Songwriters Hall of Fame exhibit timeline The Songwriters Hall of Fame has launched a new...

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Momma, a Brooklyn-based indie rock duo, talks about the “last name”

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Momma, a Brooklyn-based indie rock duo, talks about the “last name”

Marissa M. Conner July 6, 2022

Etta Friedman and Allegra Weingarten | Design by Mallory Rosten for Thrillist / Photo by Sophie Hur...

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Glass Half Full: Songwriters in Paradise expands to Healdsburg | Lifestyles

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Glass Half Full: Songwriters in Paradise expands to Healdsburg | Lifestyles

Marissa M. Conner July 5, 2022

ANNE WARD-ERNST It’s a one-of-a-kind music event that feels like a fabulous live band is giving a...

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Songwriters earn 44% streaming payout increase, top streamers react

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Songwriters earn 44% streaming payout increase, top streamers react

Marissa M. Conner July 5, 2022

UPDATE: The US Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) has rejected arguments from Spotify and other music broadcasters and...

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These events in Chennai guarantee an eventful weekend

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These events in Chennai guarantee an eventful weekend

Marissa M. Conner July 4, 2022

This week, Chennai has a lot to offer those who like to go out on weekends. Film...

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Wortley songwriters’ Mission to the Moon hopes to catch Elon Musk’s attention

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Wortley songwriters’ Mission to the Moon hopes to catch Elon Musk’s attention

Marissa M. Conner July 3, 2022

By Katherine Turner When Wortley resident John Balding got together with musician Johnny Stott for a few...

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Golden Melody: Special Contribution Award goes to two songwriters, one posthumously

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Golden Melody: Special Contribution Award goes to two songwriters, one posthumously

Marissa M. Conner July 2, 2022

Kaohsiung, July 2 (CNA) Songwriter Chen Fu-ming (陳復明) and late musician Chiu Hsien-jung (邱憲榮) received the Special...

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Songwriters expected to receive increased royalties despite plea from Spotify and other streaming platforms

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Songwriters expected to receive increased royalties despite plea from Spotify and other streaming platforms

Marissa M. Conner July 2, 2022

The Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) has reaffirmed its intention to increase the overall rate of royalties paid...

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Songwriters, rejoice: Spotify’s appeal FAILED to stop composers from getting an improved 15.1% streaming royalty rate in the US

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Songwriters, rejoice: Spotify’s appeal FAILED to stop composers from getting an improved 15.1% streaming royalty rate in the US

Marissa M. Conner July 1, 2022

The saga is over. The Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) today (July 1) upheld its decision to increase...

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Mister Goblin beefs up his indie rock with Chicago collaborators

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Mister Goblin beefs up his indie rock with Chicago collaborators

Marissa M. Conner July 1, 2022

After DC-area rock band Two Inch Astronaut went on hiatus in 2018, Sam Goblin decamped to the...

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Tribute to the rookie of indie-rock band Red Wine Talk Royal Marine

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Tribute to the rookie of indie-rock band Red Wine Talk Royal Marine

Marissa M. Conner July 1, 2022

Published: 6:20 p.m. July 1, 2022 A songwriter who penned a charity single in memory of his...

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Red Sky Stage Hosts Michigan Singer-Songwriters At Upcoming Concert

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Red Sky Stage Hosts Michigan Singer-Songwriters At Upcoming Concert

Marissa M. Conner July 1, 2022

HARBOR SPRINGS – Live music is coming to the Harbor Springs Library this Saturday, July 2, with...

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Geographer, Cold War Kids bring indie rock to Stern Grove

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Geographer, Cold War Kids bring indie rock to Stern Grove

Marissa M. Conner July 1, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO — The Stern Grove Music Festival returns with its eclectic lineup of musicians this Sunday,...

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What Songwriters Can Do To Make More Money In The Era Of Streaming – Billboard

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What Songwriters Can Do To Make More Money In The Era Of Streaming – Billboard

Marissa M. Conner June 30, 2022

Streaming has rejuvenated the music industry, but it’s no secret that the new business model has upended...

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Best Songwriters: 10 Artists Who Composed The Soundtrack Of Our Lives

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Best Songwriters: 10 Artists Who Composed The Soundtrack Of Our Lives

Marissa M. Conner June 29, 2022

A great song can last a lifetime, even if the singers and bands performing it change. Countless...

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Shania Twain and More – Billboard

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Shania Twain and More – Billboard

Marissa M. Conner June 28, 2022

Shania Twain, Brad Paisley, Hillary Lindsey, Kirk Franklin and Pam Tillis are among this year’s nominees to...

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Chicago indie rock band Así Así emerges from the pandemic with new album ‘Mal de Otros’ | Entertainment

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Chicago indie rock band Así Así emerges from the pandemic with new album ‘Mal de Otros’ | Entertainment

Marissa M. Conner June 28, 2022

CHICAGO — Early iterations of Así Así may have started in a different country and under a...

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Cimarron Breeze Concert – Songwriters in the Round

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Cimarron Breeze Concert – Songwriters in the Round

Marissa M. Conner June 27, 2022

(Perkins, Okla) – Enjoy a magical musical evening at the Old Church in Perkins with Oklahoma songwriters...

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Songwriters Hall Of Fame Launches New Traveling Exhibit Celebrating Some Of The World’s Most Prolific Songwriters

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Songwriters Hall Of Fame Launches New Traveling Exhibit Celebrating Some Of The World’s Most Prolific Songwriters

Marissa M. Conner June 24, 2022

The Songwriters Hall of Fame has launched a new traveling exhibit that celebrates the work and legacy...

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Synchtank report: songwriters demand better terms

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Synchtank report: songwriters demand better terms

Marissa M. Conner June 24, 2022

Founded by Joel Thomas Jordan in 2008, Synchtank is a UK-based digital entertainment management platform that offers...

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Indie rock initiator Dreamboat releases impressive debut single and video that’s raging through Plaza Midwood

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Indie rock initiator Dreamboat releases impressive debut single and video that’s raging through Plaza Midwood

Marissa M. Conner June 24, 2022

By Cameron Lee June 24, 2022 Charlotte Indie Rock Outfitdream boat, comes out of the gates with...

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Spacey Jane: Here Comes Everybody review – painfully sophomoric indie rock | australian music

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Spacey Jane: Here Comes Everybody review – painfully sophomoric indie rock | australian music

Marissa M. Conner June 23, 2022

If Gen Z has a “sound” – what grunge was to Gen X or EDM to Gen...

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Indie rock stars Amber Run join a joyous jamboree to celebrate 100 years of music

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Indie rock stars Amber Run join a joyous jamboree to celebrate 100 years of music

Marissa M. Conner June 23, 2022

Global indie rock sensations Amber Run and blues powerhouse Elles Bailey will be among the stars as...

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Penticton Songwriters Festival tickets will be raffled off by donations to help – Penticton News

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Penticton Songwriters Festival tickets will be raffled off by donations to help – Penticton News

Marissa M. Conner June 23, 2022

Country stars help children Photo: Pixabay A summer festival of songwriters with its roots in Penticton is...

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omgkirby Web3 ‘Record Label’ Turns Fans into Songwriters and A&R – Billboard

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omgkirby Web3 ‘Record Label’ Turns Fans into Songwriters and A&R – Billboard

Marissa M. Conner June 22, 2022

Imagine a future in which a decentralized artist releases music through a community-governed record company co-owned by...

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‘Shape Of You’ Songwriters Receive $1.5 Million In Legal Costs

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‘Shape Of You’ Songwriters Receive $1.5 Million In Legal Costs

Marissa M. Conner June 22, 2022

Ed Sheeran and his “Shape Of You” co-writers received nearly $1.5 million in legal fees from two...

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Indie rock stars Amber Run join a joyful jamboree to celebrate 100 years of music

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Indie rock stars Amber Run join a joyful jamboree to celebrate 100 years of music

Marissa M. Conner June 22, 2022

GLOBAL indie rock sensations Amber Run and blues powerhouse Elles Bailey will be among the stars as...

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10 of the greatest songwriters of all time

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10 of the greatest songwriters of all time

Marissa M. Conner June 22, 2022

Music is part of our daily lives and we’re pretty much hardwired to respond to it. History...

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The Songwriters Circle Prepares for Cape Smokey

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The Songwriters Circle Prepares for Cape Smokey

Marissa M. Conner June 22, 2022

INGONISH, NS – Ski Cape Smokey in Cape Breton has announced that it will host a summer...

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One Man’s Music Shared by the Songwriters Behind Justin Bieber’s Hits

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One Man’s Music Shared by the Songwriters Behind Justin Bieber’s Hits

Marissa M. Conner June 21, 2022

The songwriters behind Celine Dion and Justin Bieber’s hits are helping to fulfill the last wish of...

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IPRS celebrates composers and songwriters with IPRS Antakshari on World Music Day

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IPRS celebrates composers and songwriters with IPRS Antakshari on World Music Day

Marissa M. Conner June 21, 2022

Popular music makers like Vishal Dadlani, Irshad Kamil, Tanishk Bagchi, Kausar Munir and Mayur Puri support and...

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Trixie Rasputin and Kim Capria present the Monday Night Songwriters at Lucky Horseshoe! at the Lucky Horseshoe in San Francisco – June 20, 2022

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Trixie Rasputin and Kim Capria present the Monday Night Songwriters at Lucky Horseshoe! at the Lucky Horseshoe in San Francisco – June 20, 2022

Marissa M. Conner June 20, 2022

Monday Night Songwriters is a showcase of local and touring singer-songwriters from the Bay Area and beyond....

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Mariah Carey inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

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Mariah Carey inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Marissa M. Conner June 18, 2022

Mariah Carey may be best known for her multi-octave voice, but she’s just as good at writing...

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Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

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Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Marissa M. Conner June 17, 2022

It’s a well-deserved feat. The Neptunes have been officially inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame! Pharrell...

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Annie Lennox wore meaningful jumpsuit for her Songwriters Hall of Fame induction

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Annie Lennox wore meaningful jumpsuit for her Songwriters Hall of Fame induction

Marissa M. Conner June 17, 2022

Last night British pop duo Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart of Eurythmics were inducted into the 2022...

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Watch St. Vincent Cover Eurythmics at the 2022 Songwriters Hall of Fame

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• Songwriters

Watch St. Vincent Cover Eurythmics at the 2022 Songwriters Hall of Fame

Marissa M. Conner June 17, 2022

St. Vincent covered the classic Eurythmics hit “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)” at the 2022 Songwriters...

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Steve Miller inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame: “It’s the highest honor of my career”

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• Songwriters

Steve Miller inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame: “It’s the highest honor of my career”

Marissa M. Conner June 17, 2022

L-Bryan Cranston; R-Steve Miller; L. Busacca/Getty Images for the Songwriters Hall of Fame Steve Miller is in...

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Mariah Carey, Isley Brothers, Steve Miller

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• Songwriters

Mariah Carey, Isley Brothers, Steve Miller

Marissa M. Conner June 16, 2022

NEW YORK — Silent for two years, the Songwriters Hall of Fame is ready to party again,...

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Gestalt offers a holistic approach to indie rock

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• Indie rock

Gestalt offers a holistic approach to indie rock

Marissa M. Conner June 16, 2022

Focused on anything other than what he was supposed to be thinking about, a specific word slipped...

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Columbia’s Fumes advances the smoldering indie-rock sound with two EPs

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• Indie rock

Columbia’s Fumes advances the smoldering indie-rock sound with two EPs

Marissa M. Conner June 16, 2022

Every Fumes song feels like a short story. The long time project from Columbia songwriter Lou Nevins,...

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Tickets on sale now for the first Annapolis Songwriters Festival

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Tickets on sale now for the first Annapolis Songwriters Festival

Marissa M. Conner June 16, 2022

The first Annapolis Songwriters Festival will be held September 15-17, 2022 at venues around Annapolis, including City...

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Songwriters and producers have a 50% share on music projects

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Songwriters and producers have a 50% share on music projects

Marissa M. Conner June 15, 2022

Black Market Records singer, songwriter and producer Andrew Ojambo aka Daddy Andre says that out of every...

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The Meaning of Alternative/Indie Rock Band Mazzy Star’s “Fade Into You”

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• Indie rock

The Meaning of Alternative/Indie Rock Band Mazzy Star’s “Fade Into You”

Marissa M. Conner June 14, 2022

I was 16 the first time I really listened to it. It was soft, but within the...

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YouTube launches dedicated hub for songwriters and producers

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YouTube launches dedicated hub for songwriters and producers

Marissa M. Conner June 14, 2022

Photo credit: Nick Karvounis Less than two weeks after the rollout of Spotify’s “In Focus” artist resource,...

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Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ tops Hot Rock and Alternatives songs – Billboard

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• Alternative songs

Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ tops Hot Rock and Alternatives songs – Billboard

Marissa M. Conner June 13, 2022

Kate Bush reaches No. 1 on BillboardThe Hot Rock & Alternative Songs and Hot Alternative Songs charts...

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Live music programming: singer-songwriters and some show tunes

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Live music programming: singer-songwriters and some show tunes

Marissa M. Conner June 13, 2022

Melissa Ferrick. Photo by Shervin Lainez Melissa Ferrick8 p.m. Friday. One Longfellow Square, Portland, $20 in advance,...

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On “A Face In Your Life”, Pet Fox does magnetic indie rock

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• Indie rock

On “A Face In Your Life”, Pet Fox does magnetic indie rock

Marissa M. Conner June 13, 2022

The RX is Uproxx Music’s stamp of approval for the best albums, songs and music stories throughout...

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Local indie rock band drops new single

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• Indie rock

Local indie rock band drops new single

Marissa M. Conner June 12, 2022

By Steve [email protected] Local indie rock band Blitzen Coast are back on track after a hiatus from...

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Local Songwriters Release ‘Hot’ New Track | New

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Local Songwriters Release ‘Hot’ New Track | New

Marissa M. Conner June 11, 2022

Local songwriter Bill Dann and Denny Pompa recently released a new unreleased song on a favorite hot...

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Indie rock band Calico MD with Dog Days Presents

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• Indie rock

Indie rock band Calico MD with Dog Days Presents

Marissa M. Conner June 10, 2022

of the savannah Calico MD have popped up at several shows in recent months, including a Savannah...

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Israeli indie rock band bassist’s father says band received ‘thousands of threats’ before canceling concerts in Israel

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• Indie rock

Israeli indie rock band bassist’s father says band received ‘thousands of threats’ before canceling concerts in Israel

Marissa M. Conner June 10, 2022

Big Thief performing in 2016. Photo: YouTube screenshot. Grammy-nominated indie rock band Big Thief were bombarded with...

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Tamaki Makaurau Pianists and Songwriters Light Up Auckland for Illuminate Matariki Series

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Tamaki Makaurau Pianists and Songwriters Light Up Auckland for Illuminate Matariki Series

Marissa M. Conner June 9, 2022

Friday, June 10, 2022, 8:52 a.m.Press release: Light up Matariki From June 24 to July 3, some...

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Study: Female songwriters are abandoning the cult…

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• Songwriters

Study: Female songwriters are abandoning the cult…

Marissa M. Conner June 9, 2022

When songwriter Krissy Nordhoff moved to Nashville in 1996, she had hoped to be guided and supported...

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