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How The Songwriters Behind One Direction Secretly Control Your Mind
posted: January 2, 2014
About a month ago, after One Direction dropped their latest release, Midnight Memories, most reviewers couldn’t help but point out the album’s shameless knock-offs of some of the biggest pop hits of the ’80s including “Jessie’s Girl,” “Pour Some Sugar On Me,” and pretty…
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Q&A With Randy Houser
posted: July 5, 2011
Professional songwriters don’t always make the leap to the big stage, but for Randy Houser the transition was natural. After gaining recognition for co-writing chart-topping country hits for Trace Adkins and Justin Moore, Houser recorded…
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Get Lyrical: Tips For Aspiring Songwriters
posted: June 15, 2011
Whether it’s moving into a new apartment, reaching something on a high shelf or passing a difficult class, we all need a little help sometimes. Writing lyrics is no different. Sometimes having a pro with…
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Needle In The Haystack: Lady Lamb The Beekeeper
posted: January 24, 2011
This week’s Needle In The Haystack artist Lady Lamb the Beekeeper (aka Aly Spaltro) sings simply because she needs to. A musician born from heartbreak, Aly first began writing songs after dealing with her first…
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OurStage Artist Update: Xoe Wise
posted: December 14, 2010
OurStage artist Xoe Wise is not one to sit still. Having lived in various parts of the US and tried numerous hobbies and activities, she ultimately realized that her heart was set on making music.…
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Q&A With Foxy Shazam
posted: December 3, 2010
You can try, but you probably can’t put an accurate label on Foxy Shazam. Their eccentric and eclectic mix of punk, soul and straight up rock ‘n’ roll has earned the band critical praise and…
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