We take a look back at some of the most powerful and poetic lyrics we heard in pop and hip-hop music in 2020.
2021: Turn Over a New Creative Leaf With a Soundfly Mentor
Soundfly mentors can help you build momentum and sustain a passionate drive towards achieving your next big project this year. Learn more.
A Lyrical Exploration of Fiona Apple’s Groundbreaking “Fetch the Bolt Cutters”
One of the most widely-acclaimed albums of 2020, Fiona Apple’s shimmering return to the limelight is filled with lyrical gemstones.
3 Things That I Always Try to Accomplish in My Mentorship Sessions
An OpEd by a Soundfly Mentor who promises to go above and beyond for his students in every session. Here are his educational priorities.
Tasting Notes: Crispy Creole Chicken & The Meters’ “Down By The River”
Welcome to “Tasting Notes: Modern Soul Food and Vintage Soul Music Pairings,” we’re serving up the flavors of succulent recipes and classic harmonies.
How to Use Borrowed Chords
A handy guide for using borrowed chords in parallel scales and modes, to make your chord progressions more refreshing and unpredictable.
Student Spotlight: Tenuous Threads on Fighting Misinformation and Hypocrisy
In this week’s Student Spotlight, we chat with the artist behind Tenuous Threads about his new EP and his main source of lyrical inspiration.
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.
What Is Going on in This Noname Beat?
Today we try to break down the puzzling mathematics of Noname’s unquantized, Dilla-esque beat in “Sunny Duet” (Nerds unite!)
How to Compose Music When You Can’t Read It
Scared of the staff? Nod off at the sight of notation? Have no fear, here are some tips for composing music even if you can’t read it (yet)!