Pop/Rock

Insomniac’s Electric Daisy Carnival hits Las Vegas this weekend for a full three days of sights and sounds beyond the imagination. We asked some of EDM's top bloggers to give us their choice for the must-see act at EDC. If you’re among the lucky 345,000 heading to Vegas this weekend, read on for tips on who not to miss.

Julian Lennon sat for an entertaining and enlightening discussion with NightBird Studios' Jed Leiber on Friday, June 14th that was broadcast live as a Google+ Hangout. Watch the 20 minute interview in its entirety.

Bonnaroo’s line-up is always hard to beat. Along with this year's massive ASCAP-member headliners like Paul McCartney, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Wilco, make sure to support some of the Nashville natives that are included in the line-up, like JEFF the Brotherhood, Chris Stapleton and more.

Pandora ran an op-ed in The Hill yesterday attacking ASCAP's efforts to protect fair compensation for its members from the online music streaming service. Read ASCAP President and Chairman and songwriter Paul Williams's response here.

Songwriters Hall of Fame President and CEO Linda Moran has announced the 2013 recipients of the Abe Olman Scholarship and Holly Prize, and ASCAP singer-songwriters Kat Edmonson, Tyler Lyle and Ben Howard are among the honorees.

On June 3rd, WhyHunger celebrated its 38th annual awards dinner in Manhattan. ASCAP President Paul Williams presented artist Yoko Ono Lennon with the ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award for her efforts to raise money for the world’s poor.

In his new role, Emert-Hutner will oversee the Pop/Rock staff, and will be responsible for the recruitment of writers, as well as developing and overseeing myriad programs to assist in career development.

Hit ASCAP songwriter David Gamson stopped by the ASCAP offices to pick up his #1 plaque for "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)." The song, the title track from Kelly Clarkson's fifth album, topped the Billboard charts for three weeks in February of 2012.

"Urban funk soul" singer-songwriter Jen Chapin's newest album, Reckoning, is her first release of all original songs in seven years. Primarily inspired by her husband and sons, Reckoning brings Chapin's story-telling style even closer to home.

It's been four years since 30 Seconds to Mars' last album, but their latest, LOVE LUST FAITH + DREAMS, may be the band's greatest recording to date. Read about their progressive sound and the new tools they use to stay connected to their fanbase.

ASCAP member Ray Manzarek, founding keyboardist and songwriter for the Doors, and later a notable solo artist and record producer, died at age of 74 in Germany on May 20th.

French electronica gods Daft Punk hand-picked ASCAP President Paul Williams to collaborate on their new album, Random Access Memories. Watch this incredible video for an intimate window into Paul’s unique relationship with Daft Punk, and details about "Touch," the song they wrote together.