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How George Harrison Developed a Songwriting Style Distinct From Lennon and McCartney

How George Harrison Developed a Songwriting Style Distinct From Lennon and McCartney

George Harrison's unique approach to songwriting, influenced by Eastern music and complex chords, often baffled his more conventional bandmates.
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The Case for Opening an iHeartRadio Festival Set With a Ballad

The Case for Opening an iHeartRadio Festival Set With a Ballad

Starting a high-energy festival set with a ballad seems counterintuitive, but it might be the most powerful move an artist can make.
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Solo Star vs. Full Band: Two Very Different Ways to Command a Festival Stage

Solo Star vs. Full Band: Two Very Different Ways to Command a Festival Stage

From a band's raw power to a solo artist's focused charisma, we explore the two different paths to owning a massive festival stage.
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Why a Familiar Cover Can Become a Festival Set’s Best Surprise

Why a Familiar Cover Can Become a Festival Set’s Best Surprise

At a music festival, playing a cover song is a high-stakes gamble that can either unite the crowd or fall flat. Here’s why the safe choice is often the riskiest.
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How One Live Performance Can Send You Back Into an Artist’s Entire Catalog

How One Live Performance Can Send You Back Into an Artist’s Entire Catalog

A single great concert or viral live clip can create a powerful halo effect, driving fans deep into an artist's back catalog. Here's how it works.
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How Songwriters Can Study Festival Singalongs to Understand Powerful Hooks

How Songwriters Can Study Festival Singalongs to Understand Powerful Hooks

Learn how to write more powerful and memorable hooks by studying the science and structure of iconic festival singalong anthems.
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The Live-Music Trick of Letting the Crowd Sing the Final Chorus

The Live-Music Trick of Letting the Crowd Sing the Final Chorus

A look at the performance trick of the final-chorus singalong, exploring why artists do it and what makes it so powerful for audiences.
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How Buddy Holly Got Around a Record-Label Restriction to Re-Record “That’ll Be the Day”

How Buddy Holly Got Around a Record-Label Restriction to Re-Record “That’ll Be the Day”

Buddy Holly's signature song, 'That'll Be the Day,' was famously rejected by his label before a defiant act of creative will turned it into a No. 1 hit.
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Why Carl Perkins Never Recreated His Sun Records Chemistry With Sam Phillips

Why Carl Perkins Never Recreated His Sun Records Chemistry With Sam Phillips

Explore the story of how rockabilly pioneer Carl Perkins risked his career by defending his producer, Sam Phillips, against major record labels.
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Why a Flawless Vocal Isn’t the Only Measure of a Great Festival Set

Why a Flawless Vocal Isn’t the Only Measure of a Great Festival Set

A perfect vocal is impressive, but a truly great festival set is about much more, from stage presence and raw emotion to creating a shared memory.
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How Veteran Performers Keep Festival Crowds Engaged From Start to Finish

How Veteran Performers Keep Festival Crowds Engaged From Start to Finish

Veteran artists use specific, hard-won techniques to command massive festival crowds. Here’s how they master the stage without wasting a second.
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Why Ballads Can Be Risky—and Powerful—During a Festival Set

Why Ballads Can Be Risky—and Powerful—During a Festival Set

Dropping a slow ballad into a high-energy festival set is a huge gamble. Here’s why the risk can lead to the most unforgettable moments.