Pop Rock

Licensing. Scoring. Session work. For many music makers, seeking out new opportunities and income streams has become a requirement. We talked to Guy Erez, Judith Owen and Lance Hayes, three ASCAP members who have found success - and creative satisfaction - through diversifying their careers.

It was announced today that SXSW will show a sneak preview of the forthcoming documentary, Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me, a feature-length documentary about legendary Memphis band Big Star, led by ASCAP member Alex Chilton.

One of the many benefits of the ASCAP EXPO is the chance to network with thousands of fellow songwriters and industry pros. Read ASCAP member Noam Weinstein's story about a chance encounter with writer/producer Mike Viola at last year's EXPO.

As the 2012 Sundance Film Festival headed into its second weekend, filmmakers, festival goers and all-around music fans continued to pack the house at the Sundance ASCAP Music Café on Main Street in Park City.

Headed to the Folk Alliance in Memphis this year? We're showcasing six phenomenal acts on February 23: Jonatha Brooke, Liz Longley, Joel Rafael, Megan Burtt, Eddie Berman and Nora Jane Struthers. Don't miss it!

At the Hollywood premiere of The Muppets, ASCAP celebrated with our songwriter members responsible for the film's Critics Choice Award and Oscar-nominated music.

John Forté, Jenny O., Josh Kelley, We Are Augustines, David Nail and more packed the house at the 14th Sundance ASCAP Music Café. Rodriguez, the focus of the documentary sensation, Searching for Sugar Man, was a special guest performer.

In the musical world of Jeremy Current, hooks get twangified and everyday emotions turn into poetic proclamations. See for yourself with these exclusive performance videos of Jeremy, plus a special bonus interview between him and fellow Sundance ASCAP Music Café performer Bailey Cooke.

Bailey Cooke is another brilliant ASCAP member lined up for the 2012 Sundance ASCAP Music Café. Cooke swung by our L.A. offices a few months back to share a couple of her authentic, elemental Americana tunes with us. Check out the video evidence, and catch her in Park City on Tuesday, 1/24 at 2pm.

Adele's "Someone Like You," co-written by ASCAP songwriter Dan Wilson, spent five weeks atop the Billboard charts at the end of 2011. ASCAP recently presented Wilson with a commemorative plaque to celebrate the milestone achievement.

ASCAP is thrilled to announce the lineup for our 14^th annual Sundance ASCAP Music Café. This year's events will present an exciting and dynamic mix of composers, songwriters and artists from across the musical spectrum and around the world.

We're just a little over a week away from the 2012 Sundance ASCAP Music Café. To whet your appetite for our stellar lineup of ASCAP members, here's a brand new video from rock 'n roll poet Garland Jeffreys. You can catch him at the Music Café on 1/22 and 1/23.