George Harrison and his bandmates in The Beatles couldn’t read or write music. That might surprise some, considering the group is famous for musical masterpieces like “A Day In The Life” and ...

If you’re a fan of pop music, there’s one response you’re probably used to hearing when asked about your favorite musician: “She doesn’t even write her own music.” It’s a quip usually delivered from ...

In a study by two researchers at University College London, 10- and 11-year-olds were asked to write an “exciting” story. Some wrote while listening to exciting music—"I Spy, The Looking Glass" (a ...

It's like with AI writing. Usually it's very competent and accurate, but supremely dull and lacking imagination. Sure, a good set of prompts can provoke something more imaginative, but even that's ...

Lyrics are the words sang by a singer. Many musicians tend to write and create a format based on music around them, this is not necessarily a bad thing, but this doesn’t work for everyone. Songwriters ...

SHHS junior Adrian on Career Day 2024 Credit: Photo by Jesse Sendejas Jr. Adrian doesn’t look like the harbinger of death. No black cloak or sickle, just a really generous smile and an incredibly ...

Pop-punk, pop rock, indie pop, power pop. All rock styles that clarify right in their name on what genre they're based — pop music. But what happens when a band in one of these traditions tries to ...

During an interview with Rolling Stone, this rapper elaborated on her songwriting process. She mentioned writing down lyrics whenever inspiration strikes — even if she’s using her phone in the shower.