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 ...

Which Comes First, Music or Lyrics? When you write songs, the one question you get asked more than any other is “Which comes first, music or lyrics?” Starting here — with words being sounds and music, ...

If you’ve ever written a set of lyrics or a poem, you’ve probably imagined how it might sound as a song. But turning words ...

Double Wish’s eponymous debut is shaping up to be an entrancing listen. Previous singles “Tattooed Heart,” “Papers,” and “Seatbelt (Deeper Ecstasy)” indicate as such, and so does this glimmering new ...

The most widely played Disney song wasn’t written for one of the studio’s animated films — or any film for that matter. It wasn’t written for a Disney Channel show. It was written for a ride: It’s a ...

Even a casual music fan knows exactly when to expect the emotional upswing in Alex Warren’s “Ordinary,” the confident refrain of Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hiss,” and the explosive chorus laid down in ...