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The lesser-heard theory tricks that lay behind the magic of the Beatles' Yesterday
By Roland Schmidt published
We take a deep-dive into a much-beloved classic that still sounds like it was recorded only yesterday…

Did Sabrina Carpenter incorporate a melody from Zelda’s Lullaby into Espresso? We’re not so sure
By Ben Rogerson published
New TikTok video argues that “Sabrina Carpenter is a nerd”

"A huge existential threat for songwriting”: Thinking Out Loud plagiarism case is finally dismissed
By Will Simpson published
“It was incredibly frightening” says Amy Wadge

Haim push back again against people who question their songwriting, production skills and musicianship
By Ben Rogerson published
“It sucks when people think that we don’t play our instruments”

You don't need to be a music theory expert to make electronic music, but it helps - here's our guide to the basics
By MusicRadar published
Understanding the theory behind what makes a song work can be the difference between a flop and a hit

Sabrina Carpenter on her musical heroes, why she decided to release a new album so soon... and Rush
By Ben Rogerson published
“I’m like, ‘When did we stop doing that?’ Writers write, they make music, and they release music,” she says

A music professor breaks down the theory behind Sly & The Family Stone's Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
By Ethan Hein published
Following Sly Stone's passing, we explore how one of the funk icon's most enduring grooves turns minimal harmony into maximum impact

Brandi Carlile reveals the songwriting maxim that Joni Mitchell lives by
By Ben Rogerson published
“Joni has a knack for speaking the unspeakable and for making us all feel seen and uniquely understood,” she says
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