In this episode, Emily and Jamie talk about: - Use of nostalgia - Max Martin’s Melodic Math - Artists commitment to the era's style - Minimalism and dynamic range. - The "magic note" - Conveying vulnerability and hope simultaneously - Writing catchy melodies - and more. Songs reviewed: Amelia Liz - Crashed Georgia Alexandra - Leave This Town Tonight Lala Luna - Good Riddance Gabriel Marchuck - Paradise Gabriel Marchuck’s page for the song ‘Paradise’ https://linktr.ee/gabrielmarchukmusic --------------- Donation link: paypal.me/jamiekarlcoupe Book a free consultation call with Jamie Jamie's Instagram Book a free call with Emily Emily's Instagram Get your song reviewed: send an MP3 or download link to ⁠iwishiknewthatpod@gmail.com⁠ Join the Discord family! ⁠https://discord.gg/v5XRSKAeqX⁠ Use our affiliate links to these SONG CHANGING resources. • Writing Better Lyrics ⁠https://amzn.to/45NxOWy⁠ • Murphy’s Laws of Songwriting ⁠https://amzn.to/44xTWmK⁠ • The War of Art ⁠https://amzn.to/45tHLbW⁠ • The Go-Giver ⁠https://amzn.to/3EigbST⁠ Edited and mixed by Tiki Horea ⁠tikihorea.com