Arianna O’Dell

Arianna O’Dell

Arianna O’Dell is a songwriter and journalist based in New York City. She lives and breathes music and loves interviewing artists about their creative process. Her project, Outsourced Feelings, connects musicians around the world to create beautiful music across borders. She’s been a moderator and panelist at global conferences, speaking on digital trends, AI and tech innovation. Her work has been featured in Fast Company, Inc., Buzzfeed, and more.

Arianna's Articles

The Future Of Music Tech: 6 Lessons From GRAMMY House NYC’s Sonic Shift Panel

The Future Of Music Tech: 6 Lessons From GRAMMY House NYC’s Sonic Shift Panel

What is the future of music and technology? It's a question at the heart of today's music industry conversations. The Recording Academy brought the conversation to life at the first-ever GRAMMY House NYC, a two-day event in the heart of Manhattan featuring artists, community events and discussions about the future of sound. One standout session was Sonic Shift: Music, Tech…

Get To Know Declan McKenna, The British Rocker Shaking Up The Indie Scene

Get To Know Declan McKenna, The British Rocker Shaking Up The Indie Scene

Since his debut in 2015, Declan McKenna has been a voice for his generation. The British singer/songwriter first gained attention at just 16, winning the Glastonbury Festival's Emerging Talent Competition with "Brazil," a track that cut through with its sharp critique of FIFA's actions around the 2014 World Cup. This early success signaled McKenna's commitment to addressing social issues head-on,…

Music History From Coast To Coast: 10 Hall Of Fames To Visit This Spring

Music History From Coast To Coast: 10 Hall Of Fames To Visit This Spring

Across the United States, from the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to the esteemed Jazz Hall of Fame, music halls of fame dot the landscape, paying tribute to the pinnacle talents of the music industry throughout the years. Whether you're a Billy Joel fan who wants to catch a glimpse of the piano he played on "Vienna," or…

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11 Pop-Punk Artists To Watch: Taylor Acorn, American Teeth & More

Pop-punk is almost irresistible. Whether you're an ardent fan or revisiting the genre as a guilty pleasure from your teen years, its fast-paced infectious hooks and relatable choruses are undeniable.  More than 20 years in, demand for pop-punk remains and its influence heard in a variety of genres. Established pop-punk bands such as Green Day and blink-182 continue to sell…

7 Organizations Supporting Women In Audio Production & Engineering: Women’s Audio Mission, She Is The Music & More

7 Organizations Supporting Women In Audio Production & Engineering: Women’s Audio Mission, She Is The Music & More

From pay gaps to the relative dearth of women in senior management roles, there is significant inequality in today’s workforce. The music industry is no different and the stats are even more harrowing: According to the Recording Academy's Women In The Mix study, women represent only 21 percent of artists, 12.6 percent of songwriters, and 2.6 percent of producers. Despite…

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The Evolution of Video Game Music: From 8-Bit To The Metaverse And The GRAMMYs

From the introduction of the 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1985, video games have proliferated global markets — from massive, online interactive worlds to free smartphone apps. Like music, video games have become an integral part of daily lives, while sound and music are an increasingly important aspect of gaming. According to a Deloitte survey, 83 percent of Millennials…

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Are NFT Record Labels The Future Of Music?

NFTs have taken the internet by storm and becoming increasingly mainstream: A recent report found that there were over $86 million worth of NFT sales made in 2021, and trading skyrocketed to over $17 billion the same year. As the market for and creation of NFTs continue to boom, both independent and signed artists are flocking to the medium. NFTs…

Meet ThankYouX, The Digital Artist Blurring The Lines Between Fine Art And Digital Art

Meet ThankYouX, The Digital Artist Blurring The Lines Between Fine Art And Digital Art

ThankYouX, a renowned physical and digital artist, has shifted career paths many times throughout his life, but one thing has remained constant: He’s drawn to passion. This year, his passion manifested in a collaboration with the GRAMMYs x OneOf NFT partnership, where ThankYouX created a commemorative NFT that audiences can collect during the 2022 GRAMMYs season. As with technology, the…

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