FALL 2010 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features
Latin Music's Leading Lady
Five Steps to a Successful Album Pre-Sale
We Create Music Blog
Kids on Kids Music: Cathy Heller - Turn the Sunshine On
Adeline reviews ASCAP member Cathy Heller's joyous 2010 album Turn the Sunshine On.
A Good Hair Day: ASCAP lyricist Glenn Slater disentangles his work on Tangled
ASCAP lyricist Glenn Slater talks about working on the movie Tangled and other projects in the works
The Process: In the Studio with Da Internz
Class is in session! 'Twas a glorious day outside when I visited with Tuo and Kosine, the production/writing team known collectively as Da Internz.
A Hand-Illustrated (But Serious) Report on the State of CMJ
ASCAP's Lavinia Jones Wright defends the relevance of the CMJ Music Marathon and hand-drawn illustrations.
Music for a Friday Morning Drive to Work
A playlist for your Friday morning drive into work, by ASCAP's Sean O'Malley
Another Side of Gabriel Flores
ASCAP's Jonathan Reyes discovers another side of Latin songwriter Gabriel Flores
The Only Exception: Paramore's Firebrand Frontwoman Hayley Williams Checks In
I can still recall the first time I heard Paramore. Back in the summer of 2007 the band’s single “Misery Business” owned rock radio, and every time it blasted out of my stereo, it owned my ears, too.
Kids on Kids Music: Disney Villains - Simply Sinister Songs
Abby and Graham review the Disney compilation Disney Villains: Simply Sinister Songs
North Park Music Thing Memories
The 2010 NPMT was a wide-ranging conference but small enough to feel like a gathering of peers.
Behind The Song: Brett James & Kenny Chesney's “Out Last Night”
ASCAP's Ryan Beuschel details the story behind Brett James and Kenny Chesney's hit
Heavy Rotation: Andrew Bolooki and the Making of Selena Gomez's "Round & Round"
We interview ASCAP writer/producer Andrew Balooki about the creation of the hit single
Sara Bareilles Reveals Her Kaleidoscope Heart
ASCAP's EVP Randy Grimmett narrates his continued admiration of Sara Bareilles
Live at ASCAP: Watch Kat Perform Two Original Songs
New ASCAP member Kat performs two songs live at the ASCAP offices in Los Angeles
How I Fell In Love With Hip Hop
How I Fell In Love With Hip Hop
ASCAP Composers Wendy & Lisa Talk About Their Emmy-Winning Music for Nurse Jackie
ASCAP composers Wendy & Lisa talk about their Emmy-winning theme to Nurse Jackie, and a whole lot more besides!
A Blog Is Born
A Blog Is Born
Faces and Places
Armenia Meets America in Indie Flick My Uncle Rafael
ASCAP Member Ellie Lawson Demonstrates New 3D Holographic Technology
Misty Miller, Gareth Dunlop and Pearl and The Puppets in Sync With ASCAP London
Welcome Home Matt Savage
Matt Shipp Appointed 2011 Master Artists-in-Residence at Atlantic Center for the Arts
Composer/Percussionist Lukas Ligeti Receives Alpert Award
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Project 440 Commissions
Jammin' with Joey
David & Victor Vanacore are Featured Guests at ASMAC Luncheon
ASCAP Composers Par for the Course at SCL Golf Outing
ASCAP's Night School Demystifies Management and Explains Royalties
Field Recording
Green Room
Uniting Musicians, Industry and Fans
Green Music Group brings all parties to the table in the push for environmental awareness
Legacy
New Members
CYMIA
Bieber's World
Notebook
Presidents Letter
Radar Report
In the Doghouse
Still on the Line
Who's Got the Magic?
Dylan LeBlanc: Young Heart, Old Soul
The xx Bring Their Nocturnal Dance Music Out of the Shadows
Former Teen Spokesperson for ASCAP Educational Campaign Sonya Bender Emerges as Exciting Singer-Songwriter to Watch
Bright Ideas
Sparks
Stepping Out
The ASCAP Foundation
Barbara and John LoFrumento Establish A Program to Assist Autistic Students
The ASCAP Foundation Joe Raposo Children's Music Award is Established
To honor his legacy, the family of Joe Raposo has established The ASCAP Foundation Joe Raposo Children's Music Award, which will support emerging talent in the area of children's music.
The Creators Tool Box
Action
Senate Judiciary Committee passes anti-piracy legislation
On November 18, the United States Senate Judiciary Committee voted on important anti-piracy legislation, the "Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeit Act of 2010" (S. 3804).
Sirius XM Airs Prime Cuts of Country
The 2010 Lester Sill Songwriters Workshop
Bye, Bye Birdie Celebrates 50 Years!
Songwriter Carmen Key unlocks the secrets to her success with "On the Come Up."
Brad Paisley, Sugarland Among Top ASCAP Honorees at 2010 CMA Awards
"On the Come Up" talks to songwriter Darius Paulk about why he's the greatest.
Mad About Mad Men and More!
Pop Quiz – Good Old War
Pop Quiz - Grouplove
Pop Quiz – The Non-Commissioned Officers
2011 ASCAP Board Election Timetable and Process Announced
Pop Quiz – the Xcerts
Pop Quiz – Reptar
ASCAP, Chaka Zulu and Ludacris Celebrate the BET Hip Hop Honors
Pop Quiz - Hacienda
ASCAP's Frances Richard Named 2010 MATA Benefit Honoree
ASCAP affiliate Stephen Warbeck to Present Seminar at 37th Ghent Film Festival
Pop Quiz – Delta Rae
Pop Quiz – Lost in the Trees
Bon Jovi, Beastie Boys, Tom Waits, LL Cool J Among 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
ASCAP Composer Nick Glennie-Smith Interviewed at Secretariat Screening in Washington, DC
Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Important New Legislation to Help Protect Music Creators
ASCAP is encouraged by the news that on September 20th a bipartisan group of Senators introduced legislation to address the growing problem of online piracy and counterfeiting.
Ese Vatos
ASCAP Songwriter Don Schlitz Honored with the Academy of Country Music Poet's Award
Rep. Louis B. Gohmert, Jr. (R-TX) Wished ASCAP President Paul Williams a Happy Birthday and Paid Him Tribute On the House Floor in Washington This Week. Watch the Video on C-Span:
Playback Field Recording - Buried Beds
After Long Battle with Leukemia, LFO Frontman Rich Cronin Passes Away
John Mellencamp, Buddy Miller Receive Honors at Americana Music Awards
Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Muse, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys Take Home MTV VMAs
ASCAP Legend Marvin Hamlisch Named Conductor of Pasadena POPS
Gospel Songwriters Light Up Atlanta at ASCAP's Writing Inspiration Across the Charts Event
Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley Lead Long List of ASCAP's 2010 CMA Awards Nominees
Watch The Sparrow and the Workshop: Live at ASCAP
ASCAP Composer & Lyricist George David Weiss Dies at 89
Songwriter and artist, Miguel, shows “On the Come Up” why he’s the one to want.
Producer, S1, talks to “On the Come Up” about his powerful collaboration with Kanye West.
“On the Come Up” chats with songwriter, producer, and artist, Stan Jones about divine inspiration.
Playback Field Recording - Englishman
Song Camp Visits Music City for Three Days of Cross-Genre Collaboration
Imagine There's No Hunger
ASCAP Composers Celebrate 10th Anniversary of the World Soundtrack Awards at Ghent Film Festival
Kelly Rowland, Melanie Fiona and Sheila E. Headline 2nd Annual ASCAP Presents… Women Behind the Music Series
ASCAP Members Michael Giacchino and Reggie Andrews are Shining Stars at ETM-LA Benefit
Songwriters Hall of Fame Gallery is Launched in Grammy Museum
ASCAP ROCKS CMJ
Fringe Magazine Relaunch Party at ASCAP Music Row Offices
ASCAP Presents at Next BIG Nashville + Leadership Music Digital Summit
ASCAP Jazz Shines at the 26th Annual Jazz Issue Forum and Concert
Beverly Hills Bash Heats Up VMA Weekend
Foxy Shazam Rocked Late Night Chicago at ASCAP's Lollapalooza Afterparty
Daily Brief
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Press Release
In Memoriam