Vanessa Van Deusen’s releases her new mid-tempo rock ballad, ” I Loved You Then Lost You.” The song captures the essence of early 90s radio pop, reminiscent of the chart-topping hits by Kelly Clarkson and Avril Lavigne. When was the last time you heard a powerful ballad that resonated with you? It’s quite difficult to recall one, isn’t it? Lewis Capaldi had a massive success with “Someone You Loved,” which quickly became the fastest-streamed song on Spotify. One would expect more songs like that to be released, but nevertheless, I suggest giving “I Loved You Then Lost You” a try.  Van Deusen, who hails from Pennsylvania, cites Queen, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift as her influences, and this is evident in the catchy and pop-infused debut song Hey! (Are you a lot like me?).

Anti Social Camp, the largest songwriting camp in the world, kicked off on Monday in New York City in spectacular fashion. At the Anti Social Camp Opening Ceremony Monday morning at The New School College of Performing Arts presented by Sound Royalties, special guests Moby, Andy Grammer, and Sam Harris of X Ambassadors spoke eloquently to inspire the hundreds of professional songwriters and artists in attendance. There was a live recording of the hit Vulture podcast Switched On Pop, where host Charlie Harding inquired about all things songwriting with special guests Nicholas Petricca of WALK THE MOON, Grace VanderWaal, Wolftyla and producer Alex Tumay.

And there was an historic conversation, Anti Social Women Running Music, with some of the most important women in the industry. The powerhouse panel included star artist Kimbra, smash songwriter Kara DioGuardi, Prince collaborator Susan Rogers, hip-hop star TT The Artist, country hitmaker Alex Kline, Joji songwriter Alexis Kesselman, Michelle Arkuski of She Is The Music and moderator Michelle Fantus of Spotify. They discussed the many inequities that female-identifying creators face in the music industry and in songwriting specifically, whether it’s power imbalance or the fight for better pay.

On Monday evening, the camp headed to Brooklyn’s Baby’s All Right for the Industry Showcase supported by Spotify. Hundreds of fans lined up at capacity for the 20+ artists who headlined the stage including Two Feet, Kota the Friend, Zach Hood, Tenille Arts, Grace VanderWaal, Wolftyla, Lloyiso, Ant Saunders, Nicholas of WALK THE MOON, Emei, Chandler Leighton and Sofia D’Angelo of MICHELLE. Both events were hosted by hitmaker Will Wells.

“Anti Social Camp celebrates the age of collaboration in pop music,” said Danny Ross, Founder of Anti Social Camp and BerkleeNYC professor. “We started as a group of music producers Zooming during the pandemic and transformed into a global movement with the aim of building community, creating hit records and reinvigorating the New York City music scene in a way that’s inclusive and completely free. When New Yorkers — and songwriters — are united, we can do anything.”

Anti Social Camp 2023 official partners showed their presence at both events, including Title Partner, Amuse; Presenting Partners The New York City Mayor’s Office of Media + Entertainment, YouTube Music, SESAC and Cloud Microphones; and Contributing Sponsors Sound Royalties, The Orchard Publishing, Amazon Music, Oeksound, BMI, Spotify, Topo Chico, HIFI, Hipgnosis Songs Fund, ABKCO Music & Records and The Recording Academy New York Chapter.

Andy Louis has released a new song called “Change Of Weather,” which exudes a blend of fun, uniqueness, chill vibes, and happy. With its progressive arrangements, this track is truly a treat for sophisticated ears that can still appreciate real talent that puts effort into the songwriting craft.

Based in New York City, Andy Louis is not just a soul singer, but also an accomplished composer and producer. Originally from France and born to Malagasy parents, he made his way to the United States by attending Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he spent several semesters before eventually settling in New York. Throughout his journey, Andy has collaborated with numerous artists, which eventually led him to embark on his own independent project.

Notably, Andy had the opportunity to work alongside the esteemed Grammy Award winner Meshell Ndegeocello, who is featured on his track titled “Shoulda, coulda, will ya?” Furthermore, he has also caught the ears of producer Ian Kirpatrick, known for his work with artists such as Dua Lipa, Selena Gomez, and Justin Bieber, with his song “Geese stay together forever.”

Andy’s music is a fusion of his diverse musical influences, resulting in a unique combination of sounds and colors.

Simón has just dropped his new song titled “For The Best,” and it’s an absolute earworm that will have you hearing it on repeat in your head after just one listen. This track blends elements of pop, hip hop, and rock, with the added bonus of a guitar solo that sets it apart and gives it a refreshing twist.

Simón, also known as Simon Villamizar, is a 17-year-old singer-songwriter who was born and raised in Miami’s diverse community. He comes from a musical family of Colombian heritage, with his mother LinaLuna winning a Latin Grammy® and his uncle Jorge Villamizar, a member of the Grammy®-winning band Bacilos. Growing up in Miami exposed Simón to both English and Spanish music. At the age of 15, while traveling with his Ukulele, Simón unexpectedly discovered his talent for songwriting. As he continued to study music at school and receive private lessons from some of Miami’s top musicians, he also realized his ability to recognize musical notes without a reference, known as perfect pitch. Simón draws inspiration from various artists, making it difficult to categorize his music. While some of his songs have a relaxed and light feel, others delve deeper and incorporate elements of trap music. Alongside his musical endeavors,

Ryan Ritual, the singer of the Kings favorite act Mating Ritual, has recently debuted an impressive track titled “Where Did Love Go.” This  song possesses the potential to  blend into Spotify’s renowned playlists like Alternative Mix and Alternative Indie. It is  refreshing to come across a tune that is crafted for a car ride rather than being confined to a ten-second TikTok clip. CONTINUE READING