Audio interview with John Braheny, author of the great book The Craft and Business of Music. Great industry insight in this interview. (Link)

Associated Content talks songwriting processes:

As I look at the work of others, I can definately tell it’s their piece. There is a hint of the songwriter in every song, just because of their specific ideas or process. One person in particular uses a large, considerable amount of synthesizing, with a large amount of running melodies (constant up-and-down runs of eighth notes). Sometimes one has to step back and look at his or her own piece without bias. This will prove a great help in the long run, as without some change in perspective, it is difficult to critique and improve a piece. Borrow ideas and quirks from other pieces of music. Look at the chord progressions and rhythym. All these factors will improve the songwriting process, and mature tunes into fully matured masterpieces. (Link)

Rolling Stone Magazine reviews Ryan Adams new album Easy Tiger. (More reviews at Amazon.com) (Link)

My new favorite “hard rock band of the moment” is Earl Greyhound. Check out the MP3s at Earl Greyhound’s MySpace.