So, you’re writing a musical. Congratulations! Now you just need three things: a story, songs, and songs that tell the story. Sound intimidating? Worry not: We’ve got tips, tricks, and a full ...

People write songs about people. And that naturally includes one's own bandmates. In some cases, the purpose of writing a song about a bandmate is to make clear feelings of animosity, whether they're ...

The first line of a song has an important job. It is an invitation to the listener. Lyrically, it’s the first taste of what is to come in the next 3 minutes. The listener is faced with the question of ...

EGOT-winning composer Alan Menken and Tony-nominated lyricist Glenn Slater continue their musical partnership with Netflix's animated gem "Spellbound." Ahead, they walk IndieWire through the magical ...

Songwriting is an especially powerful tool used by music therapists. It opens a path to access, verbalize, and express feelings that are otherwise often difficult to process. It harnesses creativity, ...

Greg Lake was known for his work in the progressive rock bands King Crimson and Emerson, Lake, & Palmer. But one of his ...

Yesterday (April 14), Katy Perry made pop music history when she became the first pop artist to go to space. She, Gayle King, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Kerianne Flynn, and Lauren Sanchez stepped ...

Singer Bill Medley thought "Dirty Dancing" was a "porno movie." — -- When it comes to writing a love song, Diane Warren knows a thing or two about what makes a great one. The songwriter, who ...

In short, another example of their uncanny ability to write great movie musical songs. "A musical is a musical," Menken said during a recent interview with IndieWire. "It is a good song if it moves ...