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
08/12/2019
The Album That Changed Everything (Summer 2019)
Some of our favourite past Songwriting interviewees reveal the seminal albums that have inspired them the most over the years…
06/12/2019
Songwriter’s guide to home recording: monitors and layout
Music production aficionado Dave Chrzanowski advises on selecting and positioning your speakers and managing the acoustics of your recording set-up…
05/12/2019
Song Deconstructed: ‘The Multiverse Moat’ by STANLÆY
Bristol-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist takes us on a journey to Iceland in order to reveal all about this new track…
02/12/2019
How I wrote ‘It Must Have Been Love’ by Roxette’s Per Gessle
The Swedish soft-rock duo’s lead singer reveals the ballad that graced the ‘Pretty Woman’ soundtrack was originally a Christmas song…
29/11/2019
Song Deconstructed: ‘All Things Go’ by Mighty Oaks
The multinational indie-folk trio, based in Berlin, talk about the why, how and where behind the making of their new…
29/11/2019
On The Stereo #56
Our writers revel in the latest musical delights emanating from Becca Stevens, Lady Antebellum, Kendama, Andy Clark and Danny McMahon…
26/11/2019
Song Deconstructed: ‘Is This Real’ by Diagrams
Tunng’s Sam Genders takes us inside his new single and simultaneously provides a window into the world of AI-assisted songwriting…
25/11/2019
Lara Eidi’s lessons learned from a writers’ residency
The Lebanese-Canadian songwriter and workshop leader explains how retreating to Southern France helped her to find time and inspiration…
24/11/2019
Interview: Kiefer Sutherland
Jack of all trades: not content with just saving the world, the ’24’ star is now making great music…
22/11/2019
Song-by-Song: ‘Make Shift’ by Beg Friend
Songwriter Joe da Costa takes us inside his debut EP, complete with the otherworldly voice of an old family friend…
21/11/2019
Song Deconstructed: ‘Lightning Mood’ by Laurent Bourque
The Canadian indie-pop singer-songwriter reveals the collaborative process behind his latest single that emerged on a trip to Paris…
19/11/2019
Interview: Andrew Combs
We spoke with the Dallas-born country musician to learn about his new direction and co-writing with friends like Dylan LeBlanc…
18/11/2019
On The Stereo #55
Let’s check out some new music from Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Torgeir Waldemar, Shadow Show, Marcus King and O&O…
17/11/2019
How I wrote ‘Handbags And Gladrags’ by Mike d’Abo
The Manfreds man tells the story of his classic that’s been a hit for Chris Farlowe, Rod Stewart and Stereophonics…
16/11/2019
Songwriter’s guide to home recording: software
Our music production guru Dave Chrzanowski is back to talk about the DAWs and VSTs you need to get started…
14/11/2019
Five minutes with… Alexander Tucker
The experimental songwriter discusses how influences such as H.P Lovecraft’s science fiction writings helped to shape his most recent album…
12/11/2019
Diary Of A Songwriter: Tim Holehouse
Having spent the last 13 years on the road, we join the first week of the hard-working musician’s latest tour…
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…
