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Welcome!

I'm Clifford Stumme, and I use literary analysis and research to explain the deeper meanings of pop songs. Feel free to leave a comment or to email me at clifford@popsongprofessor.com with questions or ideas!

Podcast: How a Songwriter Thinks ft. Melissa Bel (AN ACTUAL ARTIST!)

Podcast: How a Songwriter Thinks ft. Melissa Bel (AN ACTUAL ARTIST!)

Today we're talking to Melissa Bel, a longtime artist from Canada who met her partner in Las Vegas and moved to Great Britain. She's been all over the world, and she's been singing and writing songs the whole time, and for this episode of the show, we get deep into who she is as an artist.

Even if you haven't heard of her yet, (you likely will soon--she has high aspirations!) in this episode, I ask deep questions and try to help us all learn a little bit more about how a songwriter thinks. 

"Big Boys Don't Cry" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4_Q7fk_mmo

Melissa's Twitter: https://twitter.com/melissabelmusic

In the Light on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/690gLJaHMSXRrBdKn3fjjv

Melissa's website: http://melissa-bel.com/

What does "Say Amen (Saturday Night)" by Panic! at the Disco mean?"

What does "Say Amen (Saturday Night)" by Panic! at the Disco mean?"

Podcast: How to Write a Country Song ft. Garrett Vandenberg

Podcast: How to Write a Country Song ft. Garrett Vandenberg