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The BMI Holiday Countdown
Hall-decking, bell-jingling, holiday hysteria is upon us, and joining the party is so much more fun than grinching out on the sidelines. So count us in. Here at BMI, we’re sharing eight of our favorite holiday songs – check back every Tuesday and Thursday on bmi.com until December 22, the week before Christmas.
From MusicWorld, posted 12.15.11
Spotlight: First-Time BMI Songwriting Award Winners
For a composer or lyricist, being recognized for a songwriting achievement never loses its luster, no matter how many times such an honor comes an artist’s way. Still, the thrill that results from being a “first-time” winner is always especially memorable. In 2011, BMI staged seven ceremonies that recognized the writers, publishers and producers of the most-performed songs of the past year, in a wide range of genres. When asked…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.15.11
Writing and Singing Subversion: Foster the People’s Debut ‘Torches’
What do a gun-toting latchkey kid, a downtrodden drug addict, and social recusants have in common? From a psychiatric standpoint, probably plenty. Lyrically speaking, however, they each act as a thematic muse in tracks from Foster the People’s debut full-length effort, Torches. Hidden behind the guise of cavort-inspiring, synth-infused pop, these daunting protagonists linger in the background of the album’s three initial songs. The…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.15.11
Chris Willis, Writing Gospel-Bred Electronica with a Rock Edge
The word “songwriter” typically conjures a loner with a guitar or piano, or maybe two or three tunesmiths ensconced in a room at a publisher’s office in Nashville or L.A. But for Chris Willis and other creative sparkplugs of the dance and electronic music realm, it’s a wildly different game, played with trans-Atlantic emails, multiple studios, sample clearances, Skype and the high-tech wizardry of sequencing and beats…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.15.11
The BMI Holiday Countdown: Mariah Carey, “All I Want for Christmas is You”
Hall-decking, bell-jingling, holiday hysteria is upon us, and joining the party is so much more fun than grinching out on the sidelines. So count us in. Here at BMI, we’re sharing eight of our favorite holiday songs – check back every Tuesday and Thursday on bmi.com until December 22, the week before Christmas. Our first three songs debuted in the 1960s. The next entry in the countdown jumps ahead…
From News, posted 12.08.11
Remembering Barbara Orbison: 1951-2011
Barbara Orbison, the widow of rock-and-roll architect Roy Orbison, died at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center on December 6, 2011, on the 23rd anniversary of her husband’s death. Orbison lost a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 60 years old. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, Orbison was a savvy music publisher and manager, BMI songwriter and proud steward of her…
From News, posted 12.07.11
Save the Week: Better Angels Music Key West Songwriters Festival Preps for 17th Year
Perennial favorite presented by BMI slated for May 2 – May 6, 2012
From News, posted 12.06.11
The BMI Holiday Countdown: Darlene Love, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”
Hall-decking, bell-jingling, holiday hysteria is upon us, and joining the party is so much more fun than grinching out on the sidelines. So count us in. Here at BMI, we’re sharing eight of our favorite holiday songs – check back every Tuesday and Thursday on bmi.com until December 22, the week before Christmas.
Darlene Love, Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and Phil Spector keep the countdown going.
From News, posted 12.06.11
Glenn Frey Discusses Songwriting at SongHall Master Session
Glenn Frey shared his extensive songwriting experience with a lucky crowd during a Songwriters Hall of Fame Master Session recently hosted by New York University. NYU Songwriter-in-Residence Phil Galdston guided the discussion, which covered Frey’s early collaborations with fellow giants Jackson Browne, JD Souther and Don Henley; his extraordinary road to superstardom with the Eagles; and his acclaimed solo career. Frey…
From News, posted 12.05.11
Billboard Honors BMI’s Barbara Cane, Taylor Swift & Nicki Minaj at Women in Music Event
Billboard saluted the industry’s foremost women at its 6th annual Women in Music event, held December 2 at Capitale in New York. BMI’s Barbara Cane, who began working at the company in 1970 as a high schooler, was celebrated for her longtime leadership, mentorship, and many BMI achievements, alongside 39 other leaders, all dubbed the “top 40 executives in the music business today.” Cane wasn’t the only…
From News, posted 12.02.11
Kanye West, Adele Lead BMI List of Grammy Nominees
Kanye West and Adele top the long list of BMI nominees for the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, announced Wednesday, November 30. With seven, West garnered the most nods of any artist. His prolific risk-taking over the past year helped ensure his nominations haul. He’ll compete against himself in the Best Rap Album field: solo effort My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and Watch the Throne,…
From News, posted 12.02.11
New MusicWorld Digital Issue Features Joss Stone, Wiz Khalifa & More
Check out the new digital issue of BMI MusicWorld, featuring… Joss Stone: “I never say ‘no’ to trying something. That’s just not in my personality.” Wiz Khalifa: “23-year-old Wiz Khalifa quieted the naysayers, embraced the haters and mobilized the Taylor Gang crew, pushing his Atlantic Records debut Rolling Papers to gold-selling status.” Skylar Grey: “‘It’s natural,’ Skylar Grey says of her bond with English beat-making phenom…
From News, posted 12.01.11
Joss Stone Talks Songwriting
In the eight years that Joss Stone has been in the international spotlight, you’d have to believe she’s fielded questions on just about every topic under the sun at least twice. And yet she sounds pleasantly surprised to find her songwriting the focus of an interview: “Oh, cool! That’s really nice.” Stone’s voice — a fiery and formidable instrument — has often grabbed the attention. It begins…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.01.11
Mick Schultz: Jeremih’s Go-To Guy Stays on Top
Some artists balk at the notion that they possess a gift for assessing popular tastes. But for songwriter/producer Mick Schultz, who recently scored his second no. 1 r&b/hip-hop chart success with Jeremih’s recording of “Down on Me,” the ability to consciously craft hits is a point of pride. “When I was making ‘Down on Me,’ I wasn’t thinking, ‘This is going to no. 1,’ but…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.01.11
At 19, Jayme Dee Records Major Debut
Sometimes real life truly can be the best teacher. That’s how 19-year-old singer/songwriter Jayme Dee sees things. Although she tried her hand at formal schooling, enrolling at the University of Southern California to study music, she dropped out after just one semester in order to pursue her dreams first-hand. “I was a vocal major, and I was taking songwriting classes and things like that,” says Dee, who was born and…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.01.11
Sandy Vee on Producing the Perfect Pop Song
If renowned pop music producer Sandy Vee had come across his current job among the help wanted ads, it may have read something like this: Job Listing: Top Music Producer Major Duties and Responsibilities: Ideal candidate must basically know how to do everything and do it extremely well on a daily basis — including, but not limited to, producing, mixing and mastering pop songs that much of…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.01.11
With “Love the Way You Lie” and Her Own Album, Skylar Grey Takes Off
In a reprise of her pivotal performance at this year’s Grammys, Skylar Grey joined Eminem for his headlining set on the second night of Lollapalooza in Chicago. Once again the pair ran through the now chart-topping “I Need a Doctor,” only this time, Grey and Eminem were sharing the spotlight. Along with her own slot on BMI’s stage earlier that same day, Skylar Grey’s…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.01.11
With Grammy-Winning “Revolver,” Afrojack Crosses Over
In 2010, MusicWorld declared that producer/dj Afrojack was “poised to rule the global dance floor alongside internationally renowned djs such as Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk and deadmau5.” In a further demonstration of faith in the Dutch writer/producer, BMI proclaimed Afrojack “dance music’s heir apparent.” It hasn’t taken long for Afrojack to make good on those predictions. Last February, he shared a Grammy…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.01.11
Post-‘Idol,’ Paul McDonald Continues to Grow
Paul McDonald draws musical inspiration from his life, which, if you’re up on your pop culture you’ll know, has been positively brimming with spectacular, whirlwind song material. The 26-year-old singer-songwriter placed eighth on season ten of American Idol, met, dated, and got engaged to Twilight starlet Nikki Reed, and toured the country, playing arenas, as part of the Idol tour, all within the first eight months of…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.01.11
BMI MusicWorld Launches New Digital Edition
Long-running, critically acclaimed magazine gets redesign for global reach BMI long-running MusicWorld magazine, first launched in 1962, is now available online. With in-depth profiles of BMI artists and writers, and discussions of issues that affect both music creators and music lovers, the digital MusicWorld will now be easier to access, receive and share through Facebook, Twitter and e-mail. Check out the debut digital BMI MusicWorld, featuring… Miranda…
From News, posted 11.21.11
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