How to Play With Meaning in Your Songwriting
Moving your listener through a broken narrative is an art, and you can master it with just a few simple tricks. Read on, dear songwriters…
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Laura Mvula’s Lyrics Have No Business Being This Good.
Resistance, resilience, realness. Laura Mvula uses her lyrics to weave complex stories told with accented, melodic, and tonal perfection.
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Kimbra on What Makes a Great Lyric (Video)
In Kimbra’s newly released video from her course, she offers her most personal tips for upping your lyrical storytelling level.
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The Most Drama-Filled Pop Songs of 2023 (So Far)
Drama can take many forms, this year has been nothing short of splendid when it comes to the dramatic power of song. Here are our faves!
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Crying in the Club: Songs Within Songs and Intertextuality in Pop Music
A lengthy, in-depth look at the self-referential nature of pop music and what that means for legality and creativity in music.
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What Song Has Been Played Most on Your Phone?
In Episode 57 of Themes & Variation, Carter and Mahea discuss “The Most Played Song on My Phone” with LA-based songwriter Dominique Marie.
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What Are Your Favorite Songs That Say So Much?
In episode 55 of the podcast Carter, Mahea, and vocalist and songwriter Laura Lizcano chat about “Songs That Say So Much.”
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10 Years of ‘Hot Cheetos and Takis,’ and Why You Should Care
You’re probably familiar with the YouTube sensation “Hot Cheetos and Takis.” Now, learn the backstory about the kids who created it.
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What Are Your Favorite Songs to Listen to Alone?
In Ep. 47 of Soundfly’s podcast, Carter and Mahea discuss songs they prefer to listen to alone with voice actor and podcast host Adam Claus.
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Looking Back: Our Favorite Lyrical Lines in Pop Music From 2021
We’re breaking down a whole bunch of our favorite lyrical lines from the top of the pop charts in 2021, take a look and a listen!
