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Songwriter Q&A: Jaime Hartman & Annette Barrett on Ben’s Brother, Then & Now

Reservoir writer Jamie Hartman surprised and delighted fans when he announced via social media that he was returning to the musical project that first put him on the map, Ben’s Brother. Originally a quintent based out of London, Ben’s Brother became known for its emotive brand of acoustic pop rock, […]

Danja: First Cuts

Reservoir writer-producer Danja, a two-time Grammy Award winner, four-time nominee, and SESAC Songwriter Of The Year in 2007, 2008, and 2010, has contributed to twelve #1 Billboard singles performed by pop music royalty. Over the last few weeks, Danja has been treating his Instagram followers to an inside look at how his hit–making career […]

Six Spots to Hear Rag’n’Bone Man’s ‘Human’ This Fall

When Reservoir songwriter Jamie Hartman first teamed up with rising blues artist Rag’N’Bone Man on the soulful single “Healed”, it perked up the ears of the industry. However, when their second collaboration, the blistering and powerful “Human”, dropped earlier this Summer, heads really began to turn for the British-born Rag’N’Bone […]

Where in the World is Terri B?

With two #1 records under her belt in the U.S., and songs charting in countries from Luxembourg to Russia, Terri B!’s songwriting abilities and vocal prowess transcend borders. Traverse the map with Terri and her music, as we highlight five places to see and hear the queen of the dance music scene […]

Faith Newman on the Rise of Mainstream Hip-Hop

Earlier this month, Reservoir SVP of A&R and Catalog Development Faith Newman participated in the Newark International Film Festival’s panel, The Women In The Room: How Hip-Hop Became Mainstream, where she discussed the evolution of the genre from niche and obscure to a tentpole of popular music with six other music, TV, and media […]

#ReservoirLately: Sept. 6, 2016

Don’t miss a beat! Here’s what the Reservoir roster has been getting into between hits:   – DJ-producer Statik Selektah starred in an episode of Fuse/FM’s “DJ introspective” series, Crate Diggers. – FM TV – Writer/producer/multi-instrumentalist Beatchild and wife Kendra welcomed a son. – Instagram – Dua Lipa, the singer of the Lauren Christy collaboration […]

Songwriter Q&A: Ida Corr

Reservoir caught up with Danish singer, songwriter, and music producer Ida Corr, whose songwriting chops are currently being celebrated on Denmark’s new season of the television show Toppen af Poppen, to talk about her upcoming album, describing her sound, and future plans. Read more from Ida below: In this industry, where we […]

#ReservoirLately: Aug 16, 16

Don’t miss a beat! Here’s what’s happening with the Reservoir roster: – Bon Iver samples Reservoir title “Abacus” by Fionn Regan in new song “00000 Million”, premieres it at Eaux Claires Festival – Consequence Of Sound – Ina Wroldsen covers Stella Magazine – Instagram – Lil Jon track inspires Aussie swimmers to gold medal […]

The 10 Most 2 Chainz Things About ‘Daniel Son; Necklace Don’

Reservoir writer 2 Chainz dropped his latest mixtape, Daniel Son; Necklace Don, late last week. In true Chainz fashion, the album delivers some real bangers. While Chainz is renowned for his versatility and diverse list of collaborators, this tape proves that the rapper is still TRU to himself. Below are 10 quintessential […]

10 Ways to Vaca Like a Hitmaker

All work and no play makes for some very sad songwriters. Luckily, the Reservoir roster takes their vacation planning just as seriously as their hit making. For some serious travel inspo, take a page from our writers and artists and plan the vacation of your dreams. 1. If you’re looking to get off the grid, follow […]