Pop Rock

Malaysian singer/songwriter Yuna dropped by the ASCAP offices in L.A. to share her story and a few tunes. Yuna is set to charm the U.S. when she releases her self-titled new album later this year.

These songwriting legends will become the newest members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the organization's 43rd Annual Induction and Awards Dinner. The star-studded event is slated for Thursday, June 14th in New York City.

The venerable Quiet on the Set showcase returned from hiatus with an intimate show at BETA Records TV in Los Angeles, featuring ASCAP acts Tyler Lyle, Rachel Rabin, the Ruby Friedman Orchestra and The Tall Boys.

In this video interview, Bret McKenzie speaks with us about his Oscar-nominated music from The Muppets, his lifelong affection for the music of ASCAP president Paul Williams, and how his toughest critic - his daughter - reacted to his work.

Terence Etc. gives insight on the making of his debut film of which he took the lead role, directed, and produced. He also scored the film and gave us a preview of his work at the Sundance ASCAP Music Café.

In honor of Valentine's Day, we asked the ASCAP writers behind love songs "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life," "We Danced" and "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" why they think listeners continue to fall in love to their music.

On February 11, 2011, the music industry lost one of its greatest and most powerful voices. We look back on the legacy of Whitney Houston, an ASCAP member and extraordinary force in music.

ASCAP hosted a star-studded Grammy Brunch, honoring the ASCAP members nominated for 2012 Grammys. Multiple Grammy winner Paul Epworth and nominees DJ White Shadow and Deana Carter mixed and mingled with celebs and industry elite at the third annual soiree.

When ASCAP members Daniel McMahon and Miles Nielsen were asked to score the football documentary Undefeated, they had no idea it would be picked up by a major distributor, nominated for an Oscar and get backed by P. Diddy. McMahon tells us how he and Nielsen grappled with this career-changing opportunity.

Nine ASCAP members and international affiliates won top prizes at the 16th Annual USA Songwriting Competition. Singer/songwriter Alex Cardinale's song "Traffic Lights" took second prize overall, and top honors in the Pop category. Entries for the 17th annual Competition are now open!