White Iverson, Rockstar, Psycho, Congratulations—finding some common technical things, lyrical themes and saying and then ...

So, you’re writing a musical. Congratulations! Now you just need three things: a story, songs, and songs that tell the story. Sound intimidating? Worry not: We’ve got tips, tricks, and a full ...

EGOT-winning composer Alan Menken and Tony-nominated lyricist Glenn Slater continue their musical partnership with Netflix's animated gem "Spellbound." Ahead, they walk IndieWire through the magical ...

Songwriting is an especially powerful tool used by music therapists. It opens a path to access, verbalize, and express feelings that are otherwise often difficult to process. It harnesses creativity, ...

Just because a song is a novelty song doesn't mean it's easier to write, as Whisperin' Bill Anderson can attest.

Last October, when I started making a list of Louisiana adventures I could do for my Tuesday column (in its 30th iteration this week), "help write a song" was on the list. Jodi James jumped to the top ...

When Sky Ferreira was first approached to write a song for “Babygirl,” A24’s new erotic thriller starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson, she was taken by surprise. “I was like, ‘Is this actually ...

In short, another example of their uncanny ability to write great movie musical songs. "A musical is a musical," Menken said during a recent interview with IndieWire. "It is a good song if it moves ...