When did songwriting teams take over the world?

05/15/21 • 14 min

How many people does it take to write a hit single? Just one...right? Well maybe. Or perhaps there is more going on behind the scenes in the music industry than we realise? On this episode, learn more about how the technology we use to record music changed the way songs are written and how more people are involved in the song writing process than ever before.

Join music producer Luke Jones, as he takes a look at the current trend of 'songwriting teams', tries his hand at writing a hit single with other songwriters and discusses the impact that Spotify playlisting has had on the music industry.

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Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also available for hire.

If you want bespoke music production, jingles, idents or podcast production you can visit the South Girl Production Music Website for details.

You can also Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on the Where is MY hit single podcast.

Enjoy the show!

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Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also available for hire.

If you want bespoke music production, jingles, idents or podcast production you can visit the South Girl Production Music Website for details.

You can also Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on the Where is MY hit single podcast.

Enjoy the show!

Previous Episode

The problem with writing a hit single is....

How do you write a hit single in the current music industry? Surely it can't be that hard? In an attempt to understand the realities facing songwriters in the current music industry, music producer Luke Jones enters the recording studio to try and create a hit single from scratch.

With his hit single recorded and ready to hit the airwaves, he realises, he actually has no idea what comes next?

After contacting music industry friends and many late nights researching online, he starts to realise the real problem facing songwriters, is actually getting people to even agree to listen to their songs.

How do you convince people to listen to your song when nobody knows who you are and frankly doesn't care? Tune in to find out music fans!

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Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also available for hire.

If you want bespoke music production, jingles, idents or podcast production you can visit the South Girl Production Music Website for details.

You can also Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on the Where is MY hit single podcast.

Enjoy the show!

Next Episode

How important is your choice of instruments in songwriting and can I trust my own judgment?

What sounds should you use in your song, if you want it to be a hit single? How do the sounds used on a record affect the way it's marketed?

Join music producer Luke Jones, as he discusses the importance of instrumentation in songwriting. He takes a look at classic 1980's drum machine the Roland 808 and the ever popular Korg M1 organ sound. Whilst using these sounds to try and write a hit, he finds himself contemplating the things that motivate songwriters, the issue of quality control and the importance of a good A&R team.

Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also available for hire.

If you want bespoke music production, jingles, idents or podcast production you can visit the South Girl Production Music Website for details.

You can also Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on the Where is MY hit single podcast.

Enjoy the show!