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Touring fuels songwriting for Christian band Leeland


With the 2006 release of “Sound of Melodies,” Texas-based rock band Leeland became the critical darling of the Christian music community. Its debut disc earned the group a Grammy Award nomination for best pop/contemporary gospel album as well as four Dove Award nominations. Now Leeland is hoping to deliver big with its sophomore album, “Opposite Way,” released February 26 via Essential. The first single, “Count Me In,” is No. 28 this week on Hot Christian Songs. In addition, the songwriting prowess of the band’s 19-year-old frontman, Leeland Mooring, caught the attention of Christian music titan Michael W. Smith, and the… Read more »

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2004 Winners Announced, 10th USA Songwriting Competition Begins


Patrice Pike, a true woman in rock behind the Rock/Alternative group Sister Seven (from Austin, TX, USA) has won the overall top prize of the 2004 Songwriting Competition. “My Three Wishes” was the winning song written by Patrice Pike, Wayne Sutton, Sean Phillips and Darrell Phillips. Winners came from United Kingdom, United States, Czech Republic, Australia, The Bahamas, Germany, Canada and Denmark. David Francey (of Ontario, CANADA) was a finalist in 2003, won first prize in the Folk category of the 2004 USA Songwriting Competition. Canadians have won the prize in this category three years in a row. In 2002… Read more »

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Evanescence's Ben Moody Turns Up On Avril's Songwriting Team


Since Ben Moody’s departure from Evanescence in October, many have wondered about the guitarist’s whereabouts. Three months after he quit the band without so much as a “Dear John” letter, Moody has resurfaced as a part of Avril Lavigne’s Moody, who co-wrote all of Evanescence’s Fallen, including the hits “Bring Me to Life” and “Going Under,” is among the songwriters working with the 19-year-old pop star on her second album, the follow-up to her 2002 debut,Let Go. The collaboration was hatched when Moody contacted Lavigne’s A&R rep and volunteered his talents, according to Lavigne’s spokesperson. Lavigne’s guitarist Evan Taubenfeld and… Read more »

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10 Times Rock Ruled At The Eurovision Song Contest 


It’s the most wonderful time of year once more. Eurovision is back, and it continues to get bigger and more prominent worldwide. Though it is known as the institution that turned ABBA into superstars and showcases the wildest and weirdest creations that Europe has to offer, there is still room for some rock ‘n’ roll in the ranks.  Over the years, pop has been the predominant genre in which countries project their entries. Though guitars have been making their way slowly but surely, they sometimes take the whole competition by storm. From masked monsters and nu-metal stalwarts to glam-rock superstars,… Read more »

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Kaleena Zanders – DJ, Vocalist, Songwriter


This week we chat with AMAZING vocalist and DJ Kaleena Zanders! She chats about how she got into music, songwriting, writing the Superbowl commercial, singing live whilst djing and her live set up performing at EDC Vegas, getting signed to Helix Records and Wasserman, and so much more! A seriously good chat!!!

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6 Female Artists That Inspired Nia and Rena Lovelis of Hey Violet


Hey Violet are celebrating the end of International Women’s Month by channeling an unapologetic appreciation and love for female-identifying artists. Fresh off the release of their latest single, “Uncomplicated,” via Hopeless Records earlier this year, Hey Violet’s leading duo, sisters Nia and Rena Lovelis are poised to close out the month by spotlighting six influential female artists who have left a lasting mark on their journey as women and musicians. Drawing inspiration from a diverse spectrum of musical talent, the band pays homage to the raw emotion of alt-rock icon Alanis Morissette while honoring the poetic rebellion of Patti Smith.… Read more »

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The Home Team Drops Animated Odyssey For New Single, “Hell”


The Home Team has issued their irresistibly catchy new single, “Hell,” along with an exhilarating animated music video. The latest track from the four-piece exudes their trademark prowess, charisma, and tenacity, consistent with their previous releases, “Brag” and “Loud.” “‘Hell’ is a big ‘ol’ whopping leap into songwriting territory that we’re very familiar with, but in a completely new package,” vocalist Brian Butcher explains of the band’s new release. “This is one of those songs that we didn’t really set out to make but just came together in a great way. We had plenty of ‘Aha!’ moments during the process,… Read more »

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jxdn Announces Sophomore Album ‘WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS,’ Drops Lead Single


Following the release of the titular track on his birthday in February, jxdn has launched the lead single, “WHAT THE HELL,” pulled from his forthcoming album, WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS. The new record will be his sophomore release and arrive on June 28 via Travis Barker’s DTA Records. “WHAT THE HELL” is a dreamy pop-punk anthem that hears jxdn questioning himself in a relationship, wondering “What the hell did I do now?” across the chorus. Written by Aldae (Justin Bieber, Carlie Hanson), Andrew Goldstein (blink-182, The Maine), jxdn, and Barker, the track is a departure from his debut album and… Read more »

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