Off The Record with Dave and Kelly
Join Dave and Kelly as they go behind the scenes of the music world and beyond! This co-hosted podcast dives into candid conversations with musicians, songwriters, and producers, exploring the magic of song creation, life on and off the stage, and the stories that shape the people behind the music.
From breaking down pop culture moments to sharing personal life experiences and tackling challenges, Dave and Kelly keep it real, relatable, and entertaining. Whether you're a music lover, an aspiring artist, or just here for the great stories, you’ll feel right at home.
Tune in for a mix of humor, heart, and inspiring perspectives—because sometimes the best moments happen off the record
Off The Record with Dave and Kelly
S1E10: Icons, Influencers & Inspiration - The Journey of Songwriting from McCartney to Max Martin & Aspiring Artists
We are deep into our summer songwriting challenge and thought it would be timely to dive into songwriting. Who did it well? What influenced them? We talk about Lennon/McCartney, Max Martin & Taylor Swift, Elton John & Bernie Taupin, among others. Songwriter spotlight on new & upcoming singer/songwriter Ty Blacke - tyblacke.com
Info on our songwriting challenge competition that ends on September 15th - https://bentbeat.blogspot.com/2025/06/bentbeat-productions-announces-2025.html
Send entries to songwriting@bentbeat.com
Ty Blacke’s song, Commit To You, available here: https://song.link/committoyou