
Emotion vs. Explanation: Show Me, Don’t Tell Me
A Song Shouldn’t Just Tell You How Someone Feels. It Should Make You Feel It. “I’m heartbroken.” It’s a clear statement. We immediately understand what

A Song Shouldn’t Just Tell You How Someone Feels. It Should Make You Feel It. “I’m heartbroken.” It’s a clear statement. We immediately understand what

What Happens After the A&R Review? You finally receive the A&R feedback. You open the report. Some comments make you smile. Others make you stop

What Does an A&R Professional Actually Listen For? When an A&R professional listens to a new song, they aren’t listening like a fan. At least,

Why Good Songs Still Get Forgotten A song can be good and still be forgotten. It can have a beautiful melody, thoughtful lyrics, a strong

What Makes a Song Feel Like a Hit? A great song doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes there’s no huge production, no spectacular vocal performance, and

The Difference Between Good Lyrics and Great Lyrics A good lyric can tell you a story. A great lyric can make you feel like you