The twelfth episode of Emily’s Helpdesk is the 2023 New Year’s Special! Emily and Jamie talk about: - Writing funny songs - Cliches and when they’re useful - Singing in different accents - Interpolation - Sonic symbolism - Writing and singing with conviction - Touching the listener - When preparation meets opportunity - Podcast plans for 2024 - and more. Jamie’s Top 3 Artists for 2023: Rage Against The Machine - Evil Empire Stromae - Multitude Sam Hunt Emily’s Top 3 Artists for 2023: Foo Fighters - But Here We Are Phoebe Bridgers - Stranger in the Alps, Punisher Taylor Swift - Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) Songs reviewed: Stu Neil - Man in Red Stu Neil - Xmas, Don’t Forget Me Birdie Padilla- You Understand --------------- Book a free consultation call with Jamie: ⁠https://calendly.com/jamiekarlcoupe/60min⁠⁠ Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠ Jamie's Website⁠ Book a free call with Emily: calendly.com/emilytallman⁠ 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 If you want to support the show, use our affiliate links to these SONG CHANGING resources. We would all love you even more, and every little helps. • 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