Join music director Lindsay Johnson as she discusses tricks on how to write songs and create music, taking advice from some of the most popular songwriters out there, like Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift. In this episode, Johnson covers how artists build off of their ideas to carry out a vision for a new project, what it means to write a pop song and how the mundane moments in … [Read more...] about Tips and tricks on songwriting: Inspiration from the ordinary
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Local Music: David Miner’s new album ‘Silver Valley’
In this local music segment, Maddy Erskine talks to local country singer David Miner about his new album "Silver Valley." Performances include his songs "Dreaming of Montana" and "Time of the Year." Miner discusses his inspiration and how he developed his style and songwriting process. He describes what it is like to move from producing music solo to collaborating for "Silver … [Read more...] about Local Music: David Miner’s new album ‘Silver Valley’
A dive into music festivals: Past, present, future
Music director Sam Bonafe gives a brief history of music festivals and talks about how they have gained enormous amounts of popularity in the 21st century. … [Read more...] about A dive into music festivals: Past, present, future
Your mind on music
Assistant music director Lindsay Johnson provides a short insight into why humans evolved to love music, how it affects your brain and why some people just don't like jazz. … [Read more...] about Your mind on music
The best of the Bluegrass State, by WRFL in Lexington, Ky.
Welcome to the fifth episode of the International Local Music Exchange, brought to you by World Radio Day, KCSU, KBVR, and WLOY. This week, WRFL in Lexington, Kentucky breaks down the best new music from the bluegrass state, playing bands and artists like: Champs of the Sun, Sunmates, Johnny Conqueroo and many more. Stay tuned every Friday for a new episode from another … [Read more...] about The best of the Bluegrass State, by WRFL in Lexington, Ky.