Its JayyJayy here.
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Alright then, How to write a song like BSD.
Please note that this is how I write my songs and you may have varied results if you are trying to copy our sound. This is because We are all individuals and have our own ways on going about it.
Step 1: Inspiration to write the song.
I cannot stress to you enough how important it is to have a reason to write a song.
If it wasn't for all the drama I have had since releasing "Controversial" E.P i don't know if the next E.P would be as complete as it currently is.
You must use your life as the statement in the songs. If you do not have an emotional connection to your songs, how can you expect other people to relate?
This is the problem with alot of up and coming Pop Punk bands - especially the last two I played in - B.I.B and Waiting on Arrival (now renamed) is that neither of them really wrote songs about life... all they wrote about was: Girls who wore skinny jeans and fell in love with the mad hatter and then played songs to empty bars.
The reason they play to empty bars is because NO one can make a connection to there music.
People have made connection to my music because they have felt how I felt or are going through something that my music is helping them through.
^ I feel bigheaded by saying that, but I am only repeating what people have told me.
Step 2: Politics.
"Politics" can help you write a song, but only if you smoke politics responsibly and carefully. Use, Do Not Abuse!
Now i'm not going to go into why I think it should be legalised etc simply because thats not what this Blog is about but what I will say is that I think it should be and thats it.
Step 3: Listen to LOTS OF MUSIC.
Personally I like to listen to a lot of obscure music.
In my previous Post, I mentioned my influences... but that.... Like the cake.... WAS A LIE! (Portal joke).
Well it wasn't a full lie... I did use them as influences, but they weren't the only artists I listened to.
One band I listened to a lot was my cousins old band From The Get Go.
Despite not talking to my cousin for quite a while due to issues we had with each other, I still loved his old bands music.
You can listen to them here:
https://soundcloud.com/fromthegetgo
When they broke up, I was distraught, they had such a good stage presence, the vocals were gritty and powerful, the guitars were HOLY FUCK great. I didn't see how other bands were more popular.
Another band I used to listen to a lot that are quite obscure were my old band (who go under a new name).
They inspired me to think: well if that shitty short singer can do it, why can't I?
Its weird what can inspire you isn't it?
Step 4: Get Yourself a Damon Springthorpe (or something close)
Thanks to damon, i was able to get my ideas from head to computer. He knew what I wanted even when my descriptions were shocking of what i wanted.
If you need help, thats fine, but make sure you credit them.
Step 5: USE A DAW.
Logic, Abelton, Anything will work.
Step 6: Rock It Out
Do whatever you feel like doing when it comes to making your music. You are the only one who needs to be happy with it, no one else.
