Song Writing

Musical musings from journalists, authors and members of the Songfacts community

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  • Shelby EarlShelby EarlThis Seattle singer made the break from corporate life in 2011 with the release of her debut album. We caught up with her again in 2013 to see how that was going.
  • The Musical Impact of The MuppetsThe Musical Impact of The MuppetsMusic that kids and their parents both want to hear - how The Muppets did it.
  • How the Dead Milkmen Came Back to LifeHow the Dead Milkmen Came Back to LifeThe punk purveyors of songs like "Punk Rock Girl" and "Taking Retards to the Zoo" got back together thanks to a fan who sang with them as a 6th grader.
  • Craig WedrenCraig WedrenAfter fronting the Punk band Shudder to Think, Craig turned to movies and TV music, then to his own wildly innovative solo project.
  • Sandy CarrollSandy CarrollWhat it's like to be a Memphis Blueswoman.
  • Where is the Woody Guthrie of Occupy Wall Street?Where is the Woody Guthrie of Occupy Wall Street?Turbulent times and protest movements have influenced great songs in the past. Will this recession do the same?
  • Mister HeavenlyMister HeavenlyMembers of Modest Mouse, The Unicorns and Man Man come together to make something they call "Doom-Wop."
  • The Dirty HeadsThe Dirty HeadsDustin Bushnell and Jared Watson tell us about their wannabe gangsta days and their Avenged Sevenfold connection.
  • Steve Jobs Greatest HitsSteve Jobs Greatest Hits30 seconds at a time, Steve Jobs opened up new musical worlds with his song selections for Apple commercials.
  • Semi Precious WeaponsSemi Precious WeaponsGaga's glamour boys explain their dirty showbiz philosophy.