In this Guest OpEd, we explore the plethora of ways Chuck Berry tackled race and societal issues with humor and relatability in his lyrics.
Tag: lyric-writing
What Backstreet Boys Can Teach Us About Lyric Writing Fundamentals
In this lesson, courtesy of Soundfly’s The Music of Boy Bands, we uncover the fundamental lyric techniques that make this hit song tick.
3 Ways to Grip Your Listeners With Opening Lines
In today’s music landscape, attention spans are at an all-time low. Grab your listener’s attention right away with lyrical immediacy.
A New Approach to Lyric Writing: Telling Sensory Stories Through Song
Using all four of your senses is a tool to unlocking a ton of below the surface lyric ideas. Sensory stories help connect on a deeper level.
6 Bad Habits in Songwriting, and How to Break Them
Here are some of the worst bad habits I see songwriters falling into all the time, and my thoughts about how to break those habits!
My Personal Kimbra Songbook
We’re still reeling on Soundfly’s brand new course with Kimbra, so here are four superb tracks of hers that show her innovation and range!
Pandemic Song Book: Artists Who Capture Covid Perfectly in Song
A rundown of our favorite hit songs from 2020 that tackle the pandemic with clever, comforting, and just plain silly lyrics.
9 Bedroom Pop Artists We Can’t Stop Listening to Right Now
With the entire world confined to our homes these days, we’re featuring our 9 favorite bedroom pop artists hitting the internet in 2020.
The Most Evocative Lyrics We Heard in 2020
We take a look back at some of the most powerful and poetic lyrics we heard in pop and hip-hop music in 2020.
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.