Singles like “Fu-Gee-La” and “Ready or Not” showed that the kids from New Jeru had grown into seriously thoughtful songwriters and producers who could craft hits with the best of them. Even the covers on the album were incredible. All told, Lauryn Hill, Pras Michel, and Wyclef Jean...
Tom ClaytonJune 10, 2024 Two weeks have gone by since that interview for your dream job, and you now have butterflies in your stomach. You have been left hanging, without any response from the hiring manager regarding their decision.
Taylor Swift is one of the most successful songwriters of the past 20 years, but she’s had help along the way. Many of the best songs in the early stages of her career, including “You Belong With Me,” were co-written by Liz Rose, a Nashville veteran who’s also worked with Littl...
The entire history of pop music is built on songwriters dreaming up poetic ways to convince hot people to sleep with them. Chappell Roan has no time for that. “You just told me/Want me to fuck you/Baby I will ’cause I really want to,” is just one of many delightfully direct come...
Boss Micro BR-80: This niche portable recorder is aimed at songwriters with optional four-track recordings on the go. The line-in for guitars means it’s flexible, but uses has a less common 3.5mm input for an outboard mic. It can run on AA batteries, too. More generally, it has two...
These devices becamepopular among artists, songwriters, and a lot of street performers. A musician like Ed Sheeran pretty much built his career on a looper, although his live system now is custom-made and pretty complex. So what is a looper pedal? Coming in different shapes and sizes, with...
of their staying power as a band and importance as songwriters. I am so glad they came back this year and released the best hard rock album of 2020. 14.Keith Settles– Stories to Tell EP Keith Settles is a long time friend of IVM. He produced video interviews for this site almost 10...
Coupled with a heartbreaking music video of a zombie-like working adult caught in the fast pace of society, this release from DAY6 was all kinds of relatable. — Anna 46. “Kick It” by NCT 127 When some of the industry’s best songwriters and producers get together, you know a certif...
In the performances, Adele sounded less-than-stellar and ‘Hamilton’ measured up to the hype, but Kendrick Lamar’s fiery set was the show-stealer and overshadowed much of the night. Now it’s time for the post-show praise and second-guessing. Complete list of nominees and...
The music industry is a nasty, fickle beast. Discrimination based on gender, race, and physical appearance is very much a major part of the money machine of the music execs. The Country Music industry is probably much more pronounced in this unwillingness to see their songwriters and artists ...