Is “If I Fell” The Beatles’ Hippest Pre-Revolver Tune?
What’s going on in this subtly sophisticated pop hit? Turns out… a lot! Let’s break down this romantic ballad off of “A Hard Day’s Night.”
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What Are Your Favorite Short Songs?
In Ep. 53 of Themes and Variation, Soundfly’s podcast panel discusses “Short Songs” with NYC-based singer and songwriter Tasha Solomita.
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What Are Your Favorite Songs to Play Air Guitar to?
In Ep. 46 of Soundfly’s podcast, Carter and Mahea are joined by songwriter and “actual” guitarist Dre DiMura to discuss Air Guitar Songs.
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What Are Your Favorite Songs That Do Something Incorrectly?
Ep. 28 of Themes and Variation features our conversation with composer and songwriter Lora-Faye Åshuvud (of Arthur Moon) on “incorrect” music.
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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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How Did Your Parents Influence Your Taste in Music?
That’s the question we’re asking, answering, and passing along with podcast host/historian Hughie Stone Fish in Ep 9 of “Themes and Variation”
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3 Scale Modes That Will Deepen the Emotions of Your Pop Song
If you’re looking to impart a sinister, mysterious, bittersweet, or jazzy quality into your songwriting, do it using scale modes! Here’s how.
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How to Pick the Point of View of Your Song
Here’s a quick lesson on songwriting perspectives with advice on how to choose your lyrical point of view when starting to write.
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The 11 Best Music-Themed Coloring Books for Kids (and, Sure, Adults Too)
We don’t care if you’re 5 or 55, if you want to color your favorite artists in to show your fan dedication, that’s awesome. Here are some of our faves.
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10 Memorable Mid-Song Bass Riffs (And the Techniques Used to Pull Them Off)
Bassists don’t always get the credit they deserve. Here are 10 examples of rock bassists eeking out a moment to let their brilliance shine through.
