Worlds Collide with Dean Dillon and Sundance Head
How the venerable songwriter and “The Voice” winner came together to create “Stained Glass and Neon” Read more...
The Passion Behind the Voice: Getting to Know Celia Babini
Hailing from New York City, up-and-coming singer/songwriter Celia Babini is a name to watch. A student at the renowned Fiorella H. LaGuardia High School, Babini had been recording original songs and posting them on Soundcloud, eventually releasing her first EP, Lola, in 2017. Currently a contestant on NBC’s The Voice, the… Read more...
BMI Mourns the Loss of Jazz Legend Hugh Masekela
BMI is saddened by the news that trumpeter, composer, flugelhorn player, bandleader, singer and political activist Hugh Masekela has passed away at the age of 78. The legendary South African jazz musician recorded more than 40 solo albums in his storied career, while also collaborating with countless diverse musical icons including… Read more...
BMI Composer Carlos Rafael Rivera Talks Living, Breathing and Teaching Music
Award-winning BMI composer Carlos Rafael Rivera has a lot to show for his hard work. Between writing critically acclaimed scores for Universal Pictures’ A Walk Among the Tombstones and the highly anticipated new Netflix mini-series Godless, as well as his devout dedication to spreading his love of music to the students… Read more...
BMI Mourns the Loss of Renowned Jazz and Bluesman Mose Allison
BMI is saddened by the news that pianist, singer and songwriter Mose Allison passed away Tuesday at the age of 89. Born in 1927, Allison wrote his first song as a young teenager, “The 14-Day Palmolive Plan,” starting his career off early in the dryly satirical vein that became a hallmark… Read more...
Labor of Love: A Conversation With GRAMMY-Winning Hitmaker Linda Perry And Her Wife, Sara Gilbert
Two decades ago, Linda Perry’s voice permeated the airwaves with 4 Non Blondes’ massive hit, “What’s Going On?” But penning one of Gen X’s anthems was just the tip of the iceberg for Perry, who went on to compose and produce hits for Christina Aguilera (“Beautiful”), Gwen Stefani (“What You Waiting… Read more...
BMI Mourns the Loss of Allen Toussaint
BMI mourns the loss of longtime BMI affiliate Allen Toussaint, who passed away yesterday at the age of 77. Hailed as a gifted, prolific and versatile producer, songwriter, pianist and singer who was a fixture of New Orleans R&B, Toussaint also had his music covered widely by many other musicians. Al… Read more...
BMI Writer Astrella Launches Musical Ts
BMI songwriter and fashion designer Astrella has come up with a unique way to sell fashion and music to fans. Astrella, daughter of BMI Icon and Songwriters Hall of Famer Donovan, has developed a unique line of Musical Ts. Each features iconic album artwork that allows the buyer to download the… Read more...
Band on the Run: Sometimes the Best Studio is the One in Your Pocket
Solutions for capturing song ideas or live band tracks, on the fly or in multitrack, using your handheld device Read more...
12-12-12 Concert Unites the World for Hurricane Sandy Relief
As a proud leader in the music industry with headquarters in downtown NY, the Company dedicated a section on its homepage for the historic show’s live stream to pay homage to the Sandy victims and lend support to this worthy cause. Comprised of an all-star lineup, including BMI songwriters Roger Waters,… Read more...