Pop/Rock

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler will join ASCAP for a Google+ Hangout, during which he will be interviewed by entertainment journalist Roger Friedman. Tyler will also answer select questions Tweeted to @ASCAPEXPO, using the hashtag #AskSteven.

The five-man vibe collective Caveman evolves on its self-titled sophomore album, a dreamy and thoroughly modern indie rock record. These alumni of ASCAP's CMJ Showcase give us an overview of the writing and recording process of Caveman.

ASCAP Day is designed to provide both Film Scoring and Songwriting students with information on current trends in their fields. Larkin will discuss her own career in classes with Songwriting students, and ASCAP staff will meet with students in the Film Scoring classes.

There’s great intimacy in the music of ASCAP folk duo The Milk Carton Kids. Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan duet in close harmony like they’re bonded at the atomic level, with acoustic guitars swirling around each other and taking flight. But there’s also great strength in that intimacy. We asked the Kids about their new record, The Ash & Clay.

From high-profile performances from ASCAP members Prince, Green Day and Justin Timberlake to a panoply of sponsored showcases, panel appearances and everything in-between, ASCAP music, reps and messages were out in full force at SXSW this year.

The ASCAP Presents… showcase took over the Red Eyed Fly in Austin, TX at SXSW on Wednesday, March 13th for an incredible night of performances from some of the world’s hottest new songwriters and artists.

On March 2nd, ASCAP headed to San Francisco for an ASCAP Presents... showcase at the 2013 Noise Pop festival. The lineup was top-to-bottom phenomenal: Thao & the Get Down Stay Down, Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside, Before the Brave and Kacey Johnasing. Click through for photo coverage.

The industry mag released its Top 10 Songwriters Airplay Chart for Q4 2012 and, for the second quarter in a row, ASCAP writer members and international affiliates have claimed eight of the ten spots. Max Martin, Shellback and Miguel lead the pack by taking the top three places, respectively. Congrats, songwriters!

The 2013 installment of ASCAP’s Quiet on the Set showcase at the International Folk Alliance Conference was one of the best ever, with a broad range of talent and musical diversity from across the country. Check out our photo gallery with folk stars Dar WIlliams, the Milk Carton Kids, Amy Speace and more.

You don't just listen to Shannon Whitworth’s new album – you experience it. While her folk roots haven't disappeared, her songwriting is more nuanced than ever, her dreamy production more textured. This is music for travel and late night reflection. As suggested by the album title, High Tide is an album to sink into.

All ASCAP members are invited to attend ASCAP's General Annual Membership Meeting at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles. The meeting is free to attend and will update members on the "state of the union" of ASCAP.

Imagine hearing your music performed at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Nearly 100 teen girls experienced just that at WriteGirl’s 12th Annual Songwriting Workshop, supported by ASCAP and The ASCAP Foundation. The event brought together teens with pro songwriting mentors, including over a dozen prominent ASCAP members.