Songwriting – ‘at the heart of great music’
Songwriting is a quarterly online magazine aimed at songwriters and at fans of song-led music – of all genres. We take advice from successful artists, producers and musicians to provide you with tips, techniques, ideas and inspiration to keep the music flowing, from writing lyrics and melodies to advice on how to promote yourself and your songs. Plus you’ll find interviews with big names, rising stars, and behind-the-scenes songwriters who will share their wisdom. Download the Songwriting app now…
Latest Articles
11/11/2019
How I wrote ‘If I Were A Boy’ for Beyoncé by BC Jean
How the global smash started life as a Californian girl’s break-up song, inspired by pizza and popcorn in Times Square…
10/11/2019
On The Stereo #54
It’s time to check out some new songs from MALKA, The Saxophones, Frances Luke Accord, Hicktown Breakout and Anil Aydin…
07/11/2019
Song Deconstructed: ‘Rock The Boat’ by Imogen Mahdavi
The rising alt-pop singer-songwriter reveals what went into writing and recording her brand new track about rekindling a fragile relationship…
05/11/2019
Interview: Ashley Monroe
As a songwriter, solo artist and member of country supergroup Pistol Annies, the Southern songbird has found her sweet spot…
04/11/2019
How I wrote ‘Chasing Rainbows’ by Shed Seven’s Rick Witter
The singer with York’s indie guitar heroes looks back on the creation of an anthem from the band’s Britpop heyday…
03/11/2019
Five minutes with… Payton Smith
The teenage rising country sensation talks about his impressive self-titled debut EP, signing to Big Machine and working in Nashville…
31/10/2019
Songwriting Magazine Autumn 2019 issue out now
Our new edition features Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones, Shirley Manson, Rob Thomas, P.P. Arnold, Natasha Bedingfield, Squeeze, OMD, Midland and more…
28/10/2019
Songwriter’s guide to home recording: laptop vs desktop
Our resident music production aficionado Dave Chrzanowski explains the basics of setting up a home studio, starting with computer selection…
23/10/2019
Interview: Chris Difford
We speak with the double Ivor Novello Award-winning lyricist and Squeeze co-founder about his life of creating, collaborating and comedy…
20/10/2019
Song Deconstructed: ‘Don’t Tempt The Shadow’ by Sailing Stones
The indie-pop songwriter, Jenny Lindfors, tells us how her new single started life as a poem inspired by Jungian psychology…
18/10/2019
Five minutes with… Sleeper’s Louise Wener
With the Britpop group rising from their lengthy slumber, we managed to have a quick chat with their iconic singer/guitarist…
17/10/2019
On The Stereo #53
Here’s our choice selection of tracks from Black Stone Cherry, The Catenary Wires, Carly Pearce, Alessandro Ciminata and Vic Allen…
14/10/2019
Interview: Tim Burgess
We got to know the Salford-born singer-songwriter who you’ll recognise as the frontman of British indie rock band The Charlatans…
10/10/2019
Interview: Howard Jones
A defining figure of mid-80s synth-pop, Howard Jones reflects on his venerable career 35 years after his sudden transatlantic success…
06/10/2019
Five minutes with… P.P. Arnold
Five decades after becoming a 60s icon, the first lady of soul talks about returning with an adventurous new album…
04/10/2019
Song Deconstructed: ‘Being’ by Johanna Amelie
The alt-pop Berliner reveals the inspiration, lyrics, music and recording of her brand new release – a song about boundaries…
03/10/2019
On The Stereo #52
Here’s our latest playlist, championing new songs from The Frampton Sisters, Miranda Lambert, The Cigarettes, Little Scream and Kevin McGuire…
01/10/2019
Discover: Topic Records
On its 80-year anniversary, we explore the scene, icon and players associated with the oldest independent label in the world…
29/09/2019
How I wrote One Direction’s ‘Little Things’ by Fiona Bevan
The Suffolk-born singer-songwriter explains how she and Ed Sheeran made the little song that gave 1D another UK No 1…
27/09/2019
Song-by-Song: ‘Come Back’ by Emma Frank
The Brooklyn-based avant-garde folk artist details the creation of each track from her latest album, revealing a rollercoaster of emotions…
25/09/2019
On The Stereo #51
Our team reviews a collection of new releases from Old Dominion, The Darkness, Mariama, Jack And Tim and Sun Bloom…
23/09/2019
Song Deconstructed: ‘The Water’ by Gabriella Cilmi
The Australian singer-songwriter explains how The Doors, Scientology documentaries and two chords went into the making of her latest release…
21/09/2019
Five minutes with… Kelsea Ballerini
The two-time Grammy Award-nominated songstress from Tennessee talks about her new single ‘Homecoming Queen?’, her forthcoming album and UK audiences…
19/09/2019
How I wrote ‘Zombie’ by The Cranberries’ Dolores O’Riordan
Before the Irish band’s singer tragically died in 2018, she told us how this classic 90s rock song was created…
18/09/2019
How I wrote ‘Elusive’ by Scott Matthews
The Wolverhampton singer-songwriter reveals how his debut single earned him a tour with Foo Fighters and an Ivor Novello award…
17/09/2019
Interview: Charles Esten
With a UK tour just around the corner, the country star and actor takes us through a lifetime of songwriting…
15/09/2019
Fender revives its 60s 12-string classic guitar
Arriving in 1965, the Electric XII was aimed at folk-rock musicians and it can be heard on ‘Stairway To Heaven’…
