This article is aimed towards musicians looking for new ways to engage with other artists during the pandemic. Included is positive, straight-forward advice on stepping into the virtual world as an artist for the first time. Basic strategies for quality content production and social media engagement are listed and explained. | Read More →

For sites that cover music, technology, or mobile apps, this article runs through five of the many personalized playlists Spotify provides every user. Written by a Spotify user of five years, this piece outlines the differences between the playlists, each of which provides a different personal touch to the app's user. Not only do they allow you to listen to and learn about music and genres you love, but you can reflect on your favorite tunes through them, too. | Read More →

This article gives an extensive look into lyric-writing strategies. It doesn't favor any type of lyric-writing or genre, and instead gives popular examples of lyrics from songs of all different styles to illustrate their pros. The musician and their vision are at center, and this article serves as a guide to express that vision more clearly, not altering it in any way. Lyrics are the window to the artist's soul (besides the music's emotion, of course), and this article just aims to make that window as clean and clear as possible. | Read More →

This article gives a list of skills that you can develop if you learn an instrument. It's geared toward anyone who isn't learning an instrument yet, whether they're interested in learning it or not convinced at all about the importance of the arts. It talks about how it can improve your coordination, how an instrument is a great cost-per-use investment if used and maintained for life, it improves memory and more. | Read More →

Covid-19 has served as a major detriment to everyone's productivity, creativity, and mental health. These activities are presented so that musicians can get their creative juices flowing again and use music as a positive creative outlet. Additionally, some of the activities encourage musicians to connect and collaborate with others, giving them even more motivation, inspiration, and opportunities to keep social and busy during a time when it's easy to ruminate and feel lost. These are just some fun activities that encourage growth, maybe even turning into full songs when done! | Read More →

ZZ Top is one of rock 'n roll's most recognizable acts. Over the course of five decades, they've delivered a host of classic songs including "Cheap Sunglasses", "Sharp Dressed Man" and "Legs". Now, director Sam Dunn has gifted the world his documentary on the band. This review takes a quick look at the picture's content, style, and ultimate worth. | Read More →