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Serj Tankian

It’s hard to describe the music of Serj Tankian. The System of a Down singer himself even has a tough time. “It’s definitely a rock record,” the unconventional frontman says enthusiastically. “It’s a moving album with a lot of ups and downs, starts and stops, and tempo changes. It’s depressing but it’s uplifting; it’s jazzy but it rocks.” The album to which Tankian refers…
It’s Eight Grammy Nods for Mariah, Kanye and Legend
BMI superstars Mariah Carey, Kanye West and John Legend led the list of nominees for the 48th Annual Grammy Awards with eight nods each when contenders were announced at a star-studded press conference held December 8 at Gotham Hall in New York City. Their three-way tie pushed the total number of BMI-nominated songwriters and artists to an astounding 70% in the general fields.
Audioslave

While the members of Audioslave shy away from using the word “supergroup,” it’s hard to avoid using the term when referring to the foursome. Audioslave combines the talents of Chris Cornell, former frontman of Seattle grunge gods Soundgarden, and guitarist Tom Morello, bassist Tim Commerford and drummer Brad Wilk, late of L.A. rap-metal pioneers Rage Against the Machine. Considering the band members’…
Kinky

The question most asked of the band Kinky has to do with their name. "It came by accident when we played our first gig," says vocalist Gilberto Cerezo. "There was a flyer with a girl doing kinky things. But we've developed our own theory: We take music, turn it a little bit and twist it." Styish dance grooves spiced with cumbia and norteño powered…
BMI Plays ‘The Game of Love’ for Song of the Year at 52nd Annual Pop Awards
BMI saluted the past year's 50 most performed songs during the 52nd Annual Pop Awards on May 11, with superlatives reserved for "The Game of Love" as Song of the Year, Lauren Christy and Scott Spock as Songwriters of the Year and Warner/Chappell Music Group as Publisher of the Year. Frances W. Preston, President & CEO, and Barbara Cane, Vice President…
Neptunes, Evanescence Top List of BMI Grammy Nominees
BMI songwriter/artists are once again at the top of the nominees list for the 46th Annual Grammy Awards, announced December 4 at a press conference held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Pharrell Williams of red hot production duo, The Neptunes, leads the BMI pack with six nods including three individual and three with partner Chad Hugo, who himself earned…
