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New York Songwriters Circle Now Accepting Submissions for Songwriting Contest
The New York Songwriters Circle (NYSC) is currently accepting submissions for the organization’s 2009 Songwriting Contest. While each entry’s lyrics must be in English, NYSC encourages composers from all over the world, who create original tunes in every genre—and every musical gray area in between—to enter. 2008 2nd-place winner Gillian Grassie, a harpist, singer and BMI songwriter based in Philadelphia, has nothing but praise for the contest, and marvels over…
From News, posted 10.07.09
Lex Land’s Hopeful Nostalgia
At 22 years-old, Lex Land has already secured placement in Brothers and Sisters, One Tree Hill and Private Practice, all of which chose “As Much as You Lead” to emphasize their dramatic plot twists. Classically trained as a singer during her teen years, Land calls on her jazz influences from the very first line: “I always get my hopes up...” Asked how much of her personality is reflected in the…
From MusicWorld, posted 9.29.09
Justin Townes Earle, John Fogerty Honored at Americana Music Association Ceremony
Justin Townes Earle capped off his year with the Americana Music Association’s Best New & Emerging Artist of the Year honor at the organization’s 8th Annual Honors and Awards show, held Thursday, September 17 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. His win comes as no surprise: Earle’s sophomore release, Midnight at the Movies, has garnered sweeping praise for its Dust Bowl philosophizing soused with twang. BMI legend…
From News, posted 9.24.09
Zee Avi: An Old Soul’s Organic Sounds
Zee Avi says there’s a specific moment that tells her if she’s onto something promising, whenever she writes a song. “It’s when I feel as if I’ve told someone a secret,” she explains, “where I’m really relieved and a weight has been taken off my shoulders. That’s when I think, ‘Okay, there it is.’” Avi will likely be sharing those secrets for long time to come. Just…
From MusicWorld, posted 9.10.09
West Coast Songwriters Festival Slated for Sept. 12 & 13
The West Coast Songwriters 29th Annual Music Conference is slated for September 12 & 13 at Foothill College (12345 El Monte Rd.) in Los Altos Hills, California. Designed to offer a platform for aspiring songwriters and artists to learn more about the music industry and their craft, the event will offer two days of networking opportunities, panels and interviews, showcases, one-on-one consultations, songwriting workshops, pitching sessions and more. Co-sponsored by…
From News, posted 9.03.09
DADDY Delights – For a Second Time
With their roots firmly planted on the funkier side of the country music mountain, DADDY—led by esteemed veterans of twang Will Kimbrough and Tommy Womack—steps out from the dark corner of a sweaty, beer-soaked juke joint to offer a sonic brew mixed from equal parts Stones, Shaver and Silverstein. On this, their first studio effort following 2005’s live album At the…
From MusicWorld, posted 8.20.09
First Annual Martha’s Vineyard Songwriters Festival Scheduled for Sept. 18 & 19
Country and Pop Collide at Inaugural Event The inaugural Martha's Vineyard Songwriters Festival will inhabit the famous East Coast playground September 18 and 19. Staged at hotspots in Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs, MA, the festival will combine pop and country BMI hit makers in exclusive live music lineups and intimate settings, adopting the overwhelmingly successful approach of the perennially popular Key West Songwriters Festival. Advance tickets for each show…
From News, posted 8.19.09
First Annual Miami Music Festival Slated for Dec. 10-12
The inaugural Miami Music Festival will profile a broad selection of the indie music sphere’s most promising emerging artists December 10-12, 2009 in the Florida hotspot. Presented by In Tune Partners, The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, Miami.com and city and county government departments, the first annual conference and festival will offer more than 600 performances on 25 stages in the Brickell area of downtown Miami. A major music hub,…
From News, posted 8.17.09
Showmanship Draws Crowds to BMI’s 2009 Lollapalooza Stage
The clamor of music enthusiasts was loud and clear at BMI’s Lollapalooza stage, held at Grant Park’s Hutchinson Field in Chicago on August 7-9. Performances on the BMI stage kicked off each day at 11:15 a.m., setting the pace at the annual music festival known for its wide-ranging appeal. BMI’s eclectic lineup provided a blend of sounds, showmanship and good ole live music. Presenting acts from stateside and…
From News, posted 8.13.09
DeGraws Launch National Underground Records
Multiple BMI Award-winning singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw has joined forces with older brother and fellow BMI troubadour Joey DeGraw to launch National Underground Records, a new indie label that will also serve as an extension of the pair’s popular lower Manhattan live music venue of the same name. National Underground’s first release will be Joey DeGraw’s Say Something Strong. Slated to drop August 18, the…
From News, posted 8.04.09
Ximena Sariñana is Anything But ‘Mediocre’
As a precursor of what is destined to generate heat in the music business, there are few barometers more prescient than a coup at Austin’s SXSW. Ximena Sariñana was this year’s buzz act: Nominated for two Latin Grammys as well as Latin Rock/Alternative Album of the Year at the 2009 Latin Billboard Awards, with her debut solo CD, Mediocre, the 23 year-old singer/songwriter is expanding her audience…
From MusicWorld, posted 7.30.09
Michael Penn on Collaboration, CDs, and Counting Film Composition Blessings
For anyone trying to make it in the music business, success has always been subject to the vagaries of timing and fate, but for Michael Penn, today’s marketplace is downright inscrutable. “It’s a really weird time,” the veteran singer-songwriter says. “People who I respect say things that I think are crazy — like the idea that music should be free. I don’t feel that way. When you’re…
From MusicWorld, posted 7.29.09
T-Bone Burnett: True Believer
In today’s digitized computerized compressed treble-drenched fluorescent airtight culture, it can get a little hard to breathe. Sometimes, somebody needs to open the window — preferably with a well-thrown brick — and let in a little sun and wind. And nobody recognizes the soul-saving sweetness of some well-placed sonic space better than T-Bone Burnett. A legendary producer, and a gifted musician and songwriter, he was born Joseph…
From MusicWorld, posted 7.24.09
Todd Snider Delivers ‘The Excitement Plan’
Singer-songwriter Todd Snider is the consummate outsider, a rough cut auteur who, over the course of eleven albums, has distinguished himself as one of American music's most offbeat, arresting voices. Blunt, bluesy and languid, Snider's nakedly personal observations mix sardonic ironies with wistful self-analysis but never sacrifice a consistently high level of sheer entertainment. Part outlaw troubadour, part malcontent vagabond, Snider offers songs that cover a surprisingly…
From MusicWorld, posted 7.16.09
BMI Sets Stage for ACL Music Festival 2009
The sounds scheduled to pour off of BMI’s shady stage at the 2009 Austin City Limits Music Festival slated for October 2-4 in Austin, Texas, promise grade-A sonic gumbo. Mirroring the acclaimed diversity of the festival itself, BMI has stacked a stage with rock-n-roll, soulsters, neo-folkies, and musical melting pots who adroitly glean from it all, from the prowling soul-pop of Matt Morris and the contemplative folk-pop of Sarah Siskind,…
From News, posted 7.14.09
‘Women of Latin Music’ Perform at BMI’s Verano Alternativo Showcase
To kick off 2009 Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC), BMI presented its highly successful Latin music showcase Verano Alternativo on July 7 at S.O.B’s in NYC. The theme of this year’s installment was “Women of Latin Music,” and correspondingly, the showcase featured a bevy of multi-talented ingénues: Eljuri, Afrobeta, Girlz Talk, Alih Jey, Bea Ba, Nina Dioz and Cristal Marie. The BMI Verano Alternativo “Women of Latin Music” showcase provided…
From News, posted 7.12.09
Watch Interviews with Top Music Creators
BMI's annual award shows honor the year's best in every genre, attracting and celebrating the world's preeminent songwriters, composers, and superstars. At each ceremony, BMI captures red carpet interviews, which are now available for viewing exclusively on bmi.com. To watch one-on-one chats with a-listers including Colbie Caillat, Taylor Swift, Michael Bublé, Estelle, Polow Da Don, and
From News, posted 5.29.09
BMI Pop Awards Go Coast-to-Coast on Premiere Radio Networks
The BMI Pop Awards have received heavy media attention, including coast-to-coast coverage on Premiere Radio Network affiliates. Click here to listen.
From News, posted 5.26.09
Christina Martin Earns Slot on BMI Stage at FMF 2009
Auspicious roots artist Christina Martin recently snagged the top prize in BMI’s Going Green contest. The Canadian singer-songwriter walked away with slots on the BMI main stage and the BMI Brunch at the Florida Music Festival and $1,000 to help cover travel expenses, while the music video for her latest single “Two Hearts” – featuring an introduction from BMI’s Samantha Cox – is currently featured on the…
From News, posted 4.10.09
Will Dailey Unleashes a Musical ‘Torrent’
A versatile songwriter who has been using emerging technology in ways that document his immense productivity, Will Dailey was born in Malden, Mass. and grew up in the Boston area. Bitten early by the music bug, Dailey was influenced by the classic rock and folk music of the '60s and '70s. He cites Neil Young and the Byrds as artists whose work he admired during his teenage…
From MusicWorld, posted 4.09.09
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