Category Archives: SONGWRITING

In this special March series, I asked music industry professionals to share their advice on what DIY artists need to know before we go knocking on their door. I’ve got no-frills, straightforward insight on various aspects of the music industry from the people that have spent years in it.

Today we hear from JULIET RUSSELL, a singer, composer and vocal coach including on BBC 1′s The Voice. She has coached Grammy award winners, Brit nominees and X-Factor finalists and is passionate about working with individuals and communities to develop their voices and creativity. As a singer she has performed with Damon Albarn, Paloma Faith, Imogen Heap, Brian Eno, Ringo Starr and Patrick Wolf, and at venues from the Royal Opera House to Glastonbury. Read Juliet’s tips on being your own vocal coach. … Continue Reading

In this special march series, I asked music industry professionals to share their advice on what DIY artists need to know before we go knocking on their door. I’ve got no-frills, straightforward insight on various aspects of the music industry from the people that have spent years in it.

Today we hear from WILL McDONALD – head of A&R at DUALTONE RECORDS. Will scouted and signed the Lumineers, the internationally successful band whose album has just gone platinum and earned two Grammy nominations this year. He has also managed to add Shovels & Rope and Ivan & Alyosha to the Dualtone roster. This is a guy who has his ear to the ground but what exactly is he listening for? … Continue Reading