James Brown did so many substances that it’s surprising how little substance there is to his music. This isn’t a knock against James Brown: He made some great stuff, but he did so through great ...

According to the “rules” of songwriting, a song needs two verses, a bridge, and a deeply memorable chorus. Most often, an onus is put on the chorus. You have one listen to draw listeners in. A strong ...

Despite being one of popular music’s most prolific songwriters (it’s likely you’ll be familiar with at least 90% of his body of work) the name Max Martin still only really resonates with those keen on ...

In the music industry world, there's a longstanding phrase: "Don't bore us — get to the chorus!" Perhaps said best by Dave Grohl while giving Tenacious D's Kyle Gass a songwriting lesson... "It's ...