Songwriting News--3.29.12

Steinhardt faculty introduces songwriting major NYU Washington Square News by Walinase Mbekeani Phil Galdston, Steinhardt's songwriter-in-residence, recently signed a contract with Imagem Music, an independent music publisher. Under Imagem, his duties will include licensing, accounting and collecting. See all stories on this topic » NYU Washington Square News

Dennett enjoying new approach to songwriting Edmonton Journal It's the first time most of us have had an equal say in a band, and it's been really cool to take part in songwriting choices and arrangements." The band made an almost immediate dent in the regional scene, most impressively picking up a Western ... See all stories on this topic »

ole Signs CMA Triple Play Award-Winning Songwriter Dave Turnbull MarketWatch (press release) TORONTO, ONTARIO, Mar 28, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Editors Note: There is a photo associated with this press release. ole has signed top-tier Nashville hit songwriter Dave Turnbull. ole has also acquired Turnbull's song catalog which includes ... See all stories on this topic »

Dennett wrestling with new approach to songwriting Edmonton Journal The Winnipeg fiddler was simply looking forward to playing with new musicians when she got the call from banjo player Alison De Groot to meet with her, singer-songwriter guitarist Vanessa Kuzina and bassist Marie-Josee Dandeneau for some impromptu ... See all stories on this topic »

Wellington duo hit songwriting paydirt Voxy Amy and Brent McFarlane of Wellington band 'Reckless Mack' have hit the international music arena as finalists in the prestigious International Songwriters Competition, the same competition that helped kick-start the career of fellow New Zealander, ... See all stories on this topic »

Jay Brannan Returns With Rob Me Blind Huffington Post It's been three years since singer-songwriter Jay Brannan released a full-length album of original songs. His latest album, Rob Me Blind, is a labor of love that reflects his growth as an artist, and his desire to take new chances. See all stories on this topic »

Singer-Songwriter Rondi Charleston On NPR's Art Of The Song Radio March Splash Press Release (press release) New York, NY, March 18, 2012 – Singer-songwriter Rondi Charleston – http://www.RondiCharleston.com ), a storyteller and jazz vocalist, will appear as the featured guest on Art of the Song Creativity Radio, March 12-18, 2012. See all stories on this topic »

New Multitudes Interview: Jay Farrar American Songwriter By Evan Schlansky March 28th, 2012 at 12:21 pm In the spirit of Woody Guthrie, four diverse songwriters — Jim James, Jay Farrar, Will Johnson and Anders Parker — banded together create New Multitudes, an album of all new songs using the unpublished ... See all stories on this topic »

Exploring the hemisphere to write illuminating songs San Jose Mercury News At least it did the case of singer-songwriter Kevin Coons. After his travels, he and his band Candle recorded their latest album, "The River Will Drink From Will Drown You." San Luis Obispo resident Coons says, "After our previous release, ... See all stories on this topic »