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Syria: One voice less
I’ve often deplored the death of the protest song. So it was stunning to see how big a role music and chanting […]
Three Gigs, One Night, and a Monkey Mask: The Curious Case of Kid Noize
When Being in Three Places at Once Isn’t Just a DJ Fantasy What happens when the summer festival circuit collides with a […]
Read ArticleIs it disrespectful to sing the US anthem in Spanish?
I’ll be very upfront from the outset: I don’t understand this. Is it disrespectful to sing the US anthem in Spanish before […]
Read ArticleEurovision: that time a Palestinian almost sang
It’s 2025, and people are again asking why Israel is allowed to take part in the Eurovision – and why Palestine isn’t. […]
Read ArticleHas Iranian singer Tataloo been sentenced to death?
In a shocking turn of events, Iranian star Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, popularly known as Amir Tataloo, has reportedly been sentenced to death […]
Read ArticleThe Eurovision 2025: the pillow fight starts here
Slovenia has officially requested that Israel be banned It’s December 2024, and Eurovision 2025 starts will be held in May 2025. Yet […]
Read ArticleLick this! Ireland celebrates “iconic” Irish voices with stamps
The Irish postal service, An Post, has just released four new stamps called Iconic Irish Voices to celebrate singers and musicians that […]
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Songwriting: know the business
The recent broadcast of the BBC’s “Secrets of the Pop Song” featuring Guy Chambers has brought attention back to Ray Heffernan. At […]
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Secrets of the Pop Song on BBC
Unfortunately, I only came across this programme after the first 15 minutes. But it must be said: “Secrets of the Pop Song” […]
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Carosel: keep it simple, stupid
Carosel – I’m Sorry (Official Video) from carosel on Vimeo. A friend tipped me off about this band, actually from […]
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Confessions of an occasional A&R
Although I spend a lot of time sending out music demos and tracks to people, I also occasionally have to sit at […]
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How clean is your music metadata?
As a lyric writer, I’m not usually terribly interested in legal affairs. They are important, I can recognise that. But it’s not […]