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15/08/2023

Rising singer-songwriter Brooke Sause understands the role emotions play inwriting lyrics. Working on conjunction with her sister Breana, Brooke Sause aims to tug at listeners’ heartstrings and has done so …

As her success rises, singer-songwriter and law school student Brooke Sause heads in a more upbeat direction on the pop-influenced “Consequences.”

14/08/2023

Metaphors – comparisons between two or more things that don’t seem alike at first glance – are powerful tool writers use to conjure up vivid images and evoke an emotional …

Sing along with me as I count down my top 10 songs with metaphors in the lyrics. See if any of your favorites made the list.

07/08/2023

Personification can be clunky and awkward when forced, but when used properly, it’s one of the most powerful tools for a songwriter. In the simplest terms, it means describing a …

Here are some classic examples of personification song lyrics as heard in some of my all-time favorite songs.

07/08/2023

Most would describe Australian producer Odd Mob’s career as a slow burner. Listeners started taking notice nearly a decade ago with 2014’s “Is It a Banger,” a local hit that’s …

Odd Mob makes a modern-day club banger with “XTC” while looking toward a summer of festivals and a North American tour.

03/08/2023

With a title like “The Roads,” Jonah Kagen’s folk-inflected latest single feels timely and prescient. The track drops as the singer-songwriter wraps up his European tour, during which Jonah Kagen …

Finishing up a European tour, singer-songwriter Jonah Kagen recently released “The Roads,” a long-brewing track touching on heartbreak and nostalgia.

03/08/2023

Get transported back to a Y2K rave with the fast-paced, high-energy, and eclectic sounds of Zorza. The DJ and producer Zorza from Toronto’s profile has grown over the past couple …

With her career rapidly rising, Toronto-based DJ and producer Zorza continues her momentum on EP ‘Once You Fall.

31/07/2023

Recent full-length album Shift marks a new chapter for Australian producer Fractures. Grouped in with ambient and liminal genres, Shift highlights a harder, more energized, and technical direction after the …

‘Shift’ takes ambient producer Fractures into new territory – harder, more energized, and influenced by deep house – after a career break.

31/07/2023

Conceptually, Space X conjures up a narrative of otherworldly exploration and reach-for-the-stars innovation. German-born DJ Boris Brejcha created a track based around this theme, debuting it back in 2021 at …

Debuting about two years ago at Elon Musk’s Gigafactory Race in Berlin, Boris Brejcha’s “Space X” sees a proper release with a video mimicking planetary exploration.

31/07/2023

Songwriters – like the rest of us – have strong associations with different days of the week, and they’re often inspired to write about events that take place on a …

We count down our top 10 favorite songs with days of the week in the lyrics – read the article now to see which tunes made the cut.

25/07/2023

Altruistic gestures are one of the ways we give love back to the rest of the world and show our appreciation for the life we have. Although people have long …

25/07/2023

Content: With their uplifting, destined-for the-radio name, Summerdrive takes listeners on a continuous nostalgia trip influenced by a mix of retro synthpop, indie-pop, and alternative rock. You hear this confluence …

Influenced by nostalgia and synthpop, Summerdrive, the trio of multi-instrumentalists, released “Shimmer,” an ode to how memories evolve.

25/07/2023

As Millennials entered their 20s starting in the 2000s, the concept of a quarter-life crisis took off. Likely as a result of delayed adulthood and the hurdles it takes to …

Through endorsements from Drew Barrymore and social media, Taylor Bickett is seeing her career take off with breakout single “Quarter Life Crisis.”

05/07/2023

Whether or not you believe in anything supernatural, there’s nothing wrong with making your life a little bit more magical. Songs about the mystical can open up our imaginations to …

Songs about the mystical can open up our imaginations to worlds beyond our own and provide inspiration and escapism. Check out our list.

04/07/2023

Whilst plenty of people aren’t bothered about bugs, to lots of us creepy crawlies aren’t usually a welcome sight. Spiders, wasps, mosquitos… there’s plenty of bugs that most people just …

Discover the best songs about bugs and explore how your new favorite song might surprisingly revolve around a creepy crawly.

04/07/2023

It’s a bit hard to place a French duo ascendant vierge. On one hand, their sound leans toward the frenetic qualities of gabber and hardstyle, but with a distinctively chill …

From fashion to a hardcore fan following across Europe, duo ascendant vierge releases its debut album while reaching new levels in their fast-rising career.

29/06/2023

Metaphor has long been one of the most powerful devices in the songwriter’s toolkit. An extended metaphor is not simply a poetic line; it is a theme that runs throughout …

The greatest songs with extended metaphors are timeless. They speak to us on a personal level and tell our stories. Here are some of the best.

29/06/2023

Remember learning about literary devices in your Language Arts or English class? So do the greatest songwriters of our time – and they use them to craft unique, complex lyrics …

Revisiting the best songs with simile in them will make you as happy as a clam. Check out our top ten favorites here.

16/06/2023

Hip hop has been one of the most popular genres globally for decades. Many of the world’s most successful artists make hip hop music, and the genre has been at …

For diehard hip hop fans or those looking to better understand the genre, here are the 21 best hip hop songs ever. Read the article today.

16/06/2023

Tribone’s music is meant to enthrall – put you in a trance-like state while encouraging your body to move. Listeners get immersed in this vibe on the Israeli bass producer’s …

With a gradually rising career, Israeli bass music producer Tribone creates intricate organic-meets-electronic soundscapes on recent EP titled PRML.

16/06/2023

Artist merchandise isn’t just a T-shirt: For decades, designs spoke to your tastes – both musically and in terms of fashion. Even before the resurgence of streetwear-influenced styles roughly a …

The TGR x Grateful Dead collection of T-shirts and hoodies offers a fresh take on decades of recognizable concert merch style.

16/06/2023

At least in LGBTQIA+ pop culture, the coming-out movie is a cliché at this point. The coming out song? Not as much, and in the case of alt-rock band Mayor’s …

Alt-rock multi-instrumentalist quartet Mayor’s House visits themes of growing up q***r in a conservative town on a recent track titled Emma.

16/06/2023

Many of the most successful global artists of all time are from the USA. From Johnny Cash and Bruce Springsteen to Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato, these artists all have …

The USA has been written about hundreds of times, in hundreds of ways. Here are 21 of the best songs about the USA. Read the article now.

16/06/2023

Music can be great for lots of things, including hyping us up and getting us in the mood to dance. But when it’s time to wind down and put our …

Music can be great for lots of things, including hyping us up and getting us in the good mood. Here’s our pick for the 21 best popular relaxing songs.

16/06/2023

There’s no single path to becoming an artist. Carina Allen – going by rlyblonde as a singer-songwriter – started as a sought-after videographer, photographer, and creative director who gave visibility …

As her debut EP, ‘Fantasy’ sees Rlyblonde make her mark as a singer and songwriter after years as a creative director and photographer.

16/06/2023

When it comes to making an A-Z of great songs, there are infinite combinations, any number of which would make a stellar playlist. Creating a list of songs that have …

These 26 songs with letters of the alphabet in titles are some of our favourites. Read the article to find your favourites.

31/05/2023

No matter where in the world we’re from, all of us have, at some point, ripped back the curtain in the morning in the hopes that the sky will be …

The weather is a significant aspect of our life that is out of our control, but there are many great songs about the weather that we can choose. Read the article today.

31/05/2023

Manchester, U.K.-based DJ, and producer Frameworks has gradually built a name for himself over the past decade. Listeners and audiences recognize his instrumental-based, melodic soundscapes heard on previous albums Tides, …

For Manchester, U.K.-based DJ Frameworks, fourth album ‘Reflections’ exposes a more experimental and vulnerable side. Read the article today.

31/05/2023

As far as seasons go, winter is a little controversial. Pretty much all of us get excited for summer, but whilst some people enjoy the colder months, others dread them. …

Winter has inspired many artists to create brilliant pieces of music. Here are 21 of the best songs about winter to keep you warm in the colder months.

31/05/2023

Rock is one of the most popular genres of music of all time and has a multitude of subgenres – punk-rock, soft rock, folk rock, heavy metal, just to name …

We’ve put together a list of the 21 best rock songs ever, written and sung by some of the greatest artists. Read the article today.

31/05/2023

Some things can be really hard to say out loud. There are feelings that we hold back from expressing because we worry about the fallout, or feelings that seem far …

Some things can be hard to say out loud. Here are 21 of the best songs about difficult feelings, to help you for whatever you may be dealing with.

31/05/2023

Inspiration can come from many different directions. Many of us are inspired by people close to us that we admire and respect, as well as people we will never meet …

An inspiring song can help you through a tiring run, a late night of work, or a tough time in life. Here are 21 of the most inspiring songs of all time.

31/05/2023

Love is one of those feelings that you just want to shout about. But it can be hard to figure out how to express everything it is that you’re feeling …

There are many great emotional songs about love written over the years, but some stand out above the rest. We bring you the 21 of the best.

18/05/2023

A career change is a nerve-wracking experience for anyone. But, to go from Hollywood talent agent to up-and-coming DJ, it’s a nail-biter that has you on your seat every moment. …

Talent agent turned DJ Dark Heart continues to make a name for himself with recent old school rave-inspired track “Check That List” featuring Bipolar Sunshine.

16/05/2023

Having a child is one of the most life-changing experiences a person can go through. It’s no wonder, therefore, that so many musicians have chosen to write songs inspired by …

Children are our future, and all of these artists want to make sure that it’s in safe hands. We’ve collected 21 of the best songs about children for you.

16/05/2023

Deep House saw a resurgence roughly eight years ago, first picking up steam in Europe before crossing the Atlantic. Producers previously grouped in with the underground began exploring these retro, …

Recently releasing new track “Dirty Secret,” DJ and producer Dombresky made an appearance at the 2023 Coachella festival and launched label Process Records.

16/05/2023

There are very few things that have the power to bring huge groups of people together and move them as a collective. Music is one of those things, and sport …

From tennis and basketball to surfing and swimming, these are 21 of the best songs about sports. Read the article today.

09/05/2023

Nearly every singer you can think of has written or sang lyrics about heartbreak. For up-and-comer Rachel Bochner, recent track “If I’m Gunna Be Sad (I Might As Well Look …

Rising singer Rachel Bochner connects with her sadness and leans into her heartbreak on new song “If I’m Gunna Be Sad (I Might As Well Look Hot Doing It).”

09/05/2023

Going solo means distinguishing yourself from your group with both a new identity and new sound. Initially getting recognition as part of trio Minus Gravity, hip-hop star Apollo Liberace set …

Former Minus Gravity member Apollo Liberace makes a name for himself – and distinguishes his sound – on his recently released self-titled debut album.

09/05/2023

Nashville is a frequent source of inspiration for songwriters Hank Compton and Aksel Coe. Making up Homes at Night and now hitting the road with Saint Motel, they go for …

Nashville alt-rock band Homes at Night prepares to head on tour with Saint Motel and just released new song “Texaco.”

20/04/2023

Vocalist and R&B songwriter Josef Lamercier never directly sought a music career. Recently releasing single “Figure It Out,” Lamercier was displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita as a child: From …

Moving to Los Angeles to pursue a music career during the pandemic, R&B singer and songwriter Josef Lamercier is coming into his own as a solo artist.