The Oldest Song Ever Written
What’s the world’s oldest song ever written? And where did it come from? Learn as much as the archeologists know here.
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The Best and Worst Songs of “Cop Rock”
Newly bolstered by the internet, we take a closer look at 1990’s TV series, “Cop Rock” — and try to determine its best and worst songs.
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4 of Our Favorite Music Conspiracy Theories Out There
There’s a lot of bizarre theories out there about, well just about anything. Here’s four of our favorite musical consipiracy anti-histories.
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Our 7 Favorite Songwriting Blogs for Dashes of Inspiration
Whether you’re in need of a dash of inspiration or just some new methods to try out, we compiled our top songwriting blogs to help you out!
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The “Change One Thing” Method of Songwriting
When you’re hitting a wall, it might be that your creative process has gone stale. Try this method to reinvigorate your songwriting ideation.
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6 Easy Devices for Writing More Creative Lyrics
Are you lyrical ideas drying up? Do your references sound stale? Here are some quick tips for reinvigorating your lyrical creativity.
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The Story of Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, Wrongly Convicted Boxer and Dylan’s Muse
Today we explore the story of Bob Dylan’s “The Hurricane,” which helped raise awareness and support for wrongly accused boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter.
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4 Great Nicknames in Blues History
Read the stories of four of our favorite American blues musicians to see how they ended up with some of the best nicknames of all time.
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Shoutin’ Out: A Crash Course on Blues Shouting
A closer look at the tradition of “blues shouting” in the early 1930s and ’40s, which helped inspire the creation of rock ‘n’ roll out of jazz and gospel.
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That Time Keith Richards Found Muddy Waters Painting the Ceiling at Chess Studios
55 years ago today, the Rolling Stones released their “5×5” EP, the recording session in which they serendipitously met their blues idol, Muddy Waters.
