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COMBO’s Featured Songs for January 2023 – Last Chance to Hear This List!

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Photo: Devin James Fry | Each month, COMBO Board Member T-Loop makes up a new Spotify playlist honoring... Read More → COMBO’s Featured Songs for January 2023 – Last Chance to Hear This List!

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Behind U2’s Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute, “Pride (In the Name of Love)”

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By Alli Patton, American Songwriter | One man come in the name of love /One man come and go / One man come he... Read More → Behind U2’s Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute, “Pride (In the Name of Love)”

Next Denver Chapter NSAI Meeting – Monday, January 9, 2023

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Photo: Allen Krehbiel | Hey fellow songcrafters, it’s that time again – looking forward to seeing... Read More → Next Denver Chapter NSAI Meeting – Monday, January 9, 2023

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Next Meeting of Colorado Springs’ Front Range Songwriters Group – Wednesday, January 4th

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Front Range Songwriter’s Workshop is a monthly get-together (typically the 1st Wednesday of the month)... Read More → Next Meeting of Colorado Springs’ Front Range Songwriters Group – Wednesday, January 4th

What’s a Priority Record? Do I Need One?

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COMBO receives a “newsletter” from a group identifying itself as “Smashes” which advertises that it... Read More → What’s a Priority Record? Do I Need One?

SAG-AFTRA: Do We Have Royalties For You?

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The AFM & SAG-AFTRA Fund has paid out over $550 million in royalties to both union and non-union session... Read More → SAG-AFTRA: Do We Have Royalties For You?

Sounding Off on the Battle Over Music Royalties

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ABC News Videos | This is a video article. Turn up your sound. ABC News’ Steve Osunsami sat down with... Read More → Sounding Off on the Battle Over Music Royalties

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Front Range Songwriter’s Workshop in Colorado Springs, Wednesday, December 7th

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Greetings Range Writers! Hope everyone had a sumptuous Thanksgiving – now on to finishing the year... Read More → Front Range Songwriter’s Workshop in Colorado Springs, Wednesday, December 7th

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Meghan Trainor Says Relearning Body Positivity After Giving Birth Was ‘the hardest thing I ever had to do’

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By Kerry Justich, Yahoo | Meghan Trainor was just 19 years old when she found mainstream success with her hit... Read More → Meghan Trainor Says Relearning Body Positivity After Giving Birth Was ‘the hardest thing I ever had to do’

COMBO Member Kevin Danzig Drops New Video for “Fishbowl”

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Kevin Danzig, one of COMBO’s newest members from Vail, Colorado, writes: “Here is the NEW video of my... Read More → COMBO Member Kevin Danzig Drops New Video for “Fishbowl”

Denver Chapter NSAI Meeting This Coming Monday, November 14th

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Photo: Allen Krehbiel | Let the holiday season begin, fellow songcrafters. – looking forward to seeing... Read More → Denver Chapter NSAI Meeting This Coming Monday, November 14th

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Beyoncé Slams Right Said Fred’s ‘Incredibly Disparaging’ Claim She Didn’t Ask for Permission for ‘I’m Too Sexy’ Sample

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By Tomas Mier, Rolling Stone | “Permission was not only granted for its use, but they publicly spoke of... Read More → Beyoncé Slams Right Said Fred’s ‘Incredibly Disparaging’ Claim She Didn’t Ask for Permission for ‘I’m Too Sexy’ Sample

How to Write a Bond Theme Song, According to 007 Songwriters

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Photo: Daniel Craig (from the Official 007 Facebook page) By Elle Hunt, GQ Magazine | It could not have been... Read More → How to Write a Bond Theme Song, According to 007 Songwriters

COMBO’s Songwriting Contest Winner Michael Hossler Reports on His Durango Songwriters Expo Trip

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Michael Hossler writes: What a great time I had during the past three days Sept. 29, 30 & Oct. 1st ... Read More → COMBO’s Songwriting Contest Winner Michael Hossler Reports on His Durango Songwriters Expo Trip

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Frightened of This Thing That It’s Become? Toto’s Steve Porcaro Talks Unexpected ‘Africa’ Phenomenon

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By Lyndsey Parker, Yahoo Entertainment | “I think it was kind of sinking in just how big it was becoming.... Read More → Frightened of This Thing That It’s Become? Toto’s Steve Porcaro Talks Unexpected ‘Africa’ Phenomenon

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