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This week’s Writer Wednesday features TV news anchor and singer-songwriter Evrod Cassimy! When he’s not on TV or writing stories for Local 4, Evrod enjoys writing and recording music. His music is available on all digital outlets (iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music etc) and has been heard on radio across Metro Detroit. In 2018, he started his own record label, Everything Evrod Entertainment, and released his debut album, “Newzic.”

Evrod is a panelist for our virtual Speakers Series ft. Broadcasters on July 21 at 7:30 p.m. EST. Join in to learn how to pitch your story for TV. You'll learn what makes a good pitch for TV and mistakes to avoid.

Read more about Evrod and his songwriting career below!

What is your favorite part of the songwriting process?

My favorite part of the songwriting process is taking my emotions and translating them into song form and making it rhyme. I always amuse myself at ways I can make certain words rhyme in a song that still tells the story I’m trying to convey in my music.

What does your music workspace look like?

HA! It depends on the day. Some days it’s my car at a stop light, and I jot down lyrics in my phone or sing a quick line in a voice note. I recently wrote an entire song on the stairmaster while at the gym. Other times it’s the computer screen and my desk at my home office at 4 a.m. before the kids wake up. Very rarely am I writing music while actually in the recording studio.

Who are some of your musical inspirations?

My goodness, I LOVE Usher and Chris Brown. I also grew up on Brian McKnight and Musiq Soulchild as well as Mariah Carey.

What is your favorite non-music-related hobby?

I’m BIG on TV. I love watching TV (when I can stay up late). I love mystery dramas but also a bit of trashy reality TV.

What is your favorite piece of songwriting or creative advice?

That you can find songwriting inspiration anywhere. It’s true. So I’m always prepared. I keep my phone charged and a songwriting notebook with me. I could hear a word that triggers inspiration for a new song at any time.

What projects are you currently working on?

I’m currently working on my third album to be released in the fall.

Follow Evrod on Instagram at @evrodcassimy, Twitter at @evrodcassimy and check out his albums at evrodcassimy.com.