Rhys Buchanan

1 month ago | prsformusic.com | Rhys Buchanan

As we head into spring, now is a great time to increase those productivity levels and get yourself ahead of the game. Helpfully, there’s a vast array of openings — from insightful education events to free music business courses — for songwriters of all levels and backgrounds to explore over the next two months. Here’s five of the best opportunities for songwriters in March and April. When taking your next big career step, knowing which route to take and how to plan ahead can be crucial.

1 month ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Rhys Buchanan |James Noble |Andrew Cullen |Matt Jones

James Noble The midfield has been one of several pervading positives within Liverpool’s season. Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister goals firing us to a 2-0 win over Newcastle United, and 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League, on Wednesday night represented the latest demonstration. Ryan Gravenberch has rightly received glowing reviews for so smoothly executing his new Number 6 role, but Szoboszlai and Mac Allister have regularly offered excellence of their own.

2 months ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Rhys Buchanan |James Noble |Andrew Cullen

James Noble Unsurprisingly, much of the discussion following Wednesday’s 2-2 draw at Aston Villa has centred around Darwin Núnez’s second-half miss – and, indeed, Núnez in general. There are such a range of outlooks around the No.9. There does, though, also appear to be acknowledgement that he is likely to remain an erratic on-field force. It’s only just over a month since his late double secured that crucial win at Brentford, of course.

Nov 29, 2024 | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Andrew Cullen |James Noble |Rhys Buchanan

It has been some week for Liverpool. And it could be about to get even better. The Reds brushed Real Madrid aside after goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo. The 2-0 triumph was their fifth win in as many matches in the Champions League this season. Attention will quickly turn to the weekend though, when an out-of-sorts Manchester City head to Merseyside. A victory for Liverpool puts them 11 points ahead of the champions.

Nov 26, 2024 | nme.com | Rhys Buchanan

Philadelphia has long been home to a string of artists finding success on their own terms. From the hazy and meandering beauty of Kurt Vile to the scuzzy acoustic brilliance of Alex G, the city has proved the perfect launchpad for great songwriters who seem content to flourish at their own pace. Greg Mendez is the latest underground voice to finally have his breakthrough moment, after operating quietly in the city’s underground scene for the better part of two decades.