Songwriter News--4.18.12

After break-up and dark tunes, singer-songwriter Jason Mraz brings the 'Love ... Washington Post The singer-songwriter, known for feel-good hits like "I'm Yours" and "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)," says he's recorded a ton of heavier tunes that remain on his laptop. He chooses not to share them with fans, partly because he doesn't want to tour of ... See all stories on this topic »

Singer/Songwriter Aoede Releases New Full-Length Album: Skeletons of the Muse ... San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Singer/Songwriter Aoede Releases New Full-Length Album: Skeletons of the Muse - Artist Garners Accolades, Awards, Success & Devout Fans While Battling a Rare and Debilitating Disease - Inspires Others Through Creative Process, ... See all stories on this topic »

BOOK BOUND: Singer-songwriter Mike Doughty shares rock star life in memoir Bucks Local News By Nicolette Milholin Mike Doughty, former front man for the rock band Soul Coughing, returns to the stage as a singer-songwriter and memoirist. He will perform at ST94 and talk about his book on Sunday, May 6. The '90s rock scene was the last hurrah ... See all stories on this topic »

Kevin Cossom Speaks About The Perks & Downside To Songwriting For Other Artists Global Grind R&B singer/songwriter Kevin Cossom has written songs for the music industry's elite, but he's stepping out of the shadows of songwriting and into the limelight of a star. With his the release of his new EP Hook Vs. Bridge II, Kevin's creating his own ... See all stories on this topic » Global Grind

Enter The July/August 2012 Lyric Contest American Songwriter By American Songwriter April 18th, 2012 at 9:49 am For 27 years, the American Songwriter Amateur Lyric Contest has been spotlighting the talents of unpublished songwriters across all genres. American Songwriter magazine sponsors six contests per year, ... See all stories on this topic »

Coachella 2012: Gotye hits it big in the desert Los Angeles Times The Australian singer-songwriter knew what the crowd wanted Sunday night, and he obliged with The Hit: 'Somebody That I Used to Know.' Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Gotye had two big concerns ahead of his debut at the Coachella ... See all stories on this topic »

Songwriters fight for final Bury Free Press THE best of local songwriting talent will hit the stage at the final of the Bury Songwriter's Competition as part of this year's Festival. The final, being held on May 18 at the Unitarian Meeting Hal in Bury, will see eight acts battle for the coveted ... See all stories on this topic »

Lana Del Rey songwriter Justin Parker: Everyone hated Video Games Metro Justin Parker, who worked with Lana Del Rey to write her hit track Video Games, has revealed 'no-one liked it' from the record company when they first heard it. Video Games has just been nominated for Best Contemporary Song at the Ivor Novello Awards, ... See all stories on this topic » Metro

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