May 4, 2021
Clay talks with world renowned author John Seabrook about his book on the Swedish Pop and Music Movement and Max Martin called “The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory”. John explores the intersection between creativity and commerce in the fields of technology, design, and music. PLUS Marty answers a question about song starts and if you can and should bring them into an artist co-write.
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SongTown Press Books:
Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
Guest:
John Seabrook : Website
Books :
The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory : BUY NOW
Flash of Genius : And Other True Stories of Invention : BUY NOW
Hosts:
Clay Mills is a multi-Grammy nominated songwriter and co-founder of SongTown. With over 150 major artist cuts, multiple #1 songs, and 16 Billboard hits in genres ranging from country to pop and beyond, he brings real-world, in-the-room experience to every episode.
Marty Dodson is a multi-#1 hit songwriter and co-founder of SongTown. His songs have been recorded by artists from country to pop to K-pop — including Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, George Strait, The Plain White T’s, and Cho Yong Pil — and he’s a master at teaching writers to craft creative, inspiring lyrics.
Featured Song:
“Leaving Home”
Matt Burke : Website
Brian Allison : Website
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