Songwriting – ‘at the heart of great music’
Songwriting is a quarterly digital magazine aimed at songwriters and at fans of song-led music – of all genres. We take advice from successful songwriters, producers and industry experts 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 name artists, rising stars, and behind-the-scenes songwriters who will share their wisdom…
Latest Articles
14/08/2018
On The Stereo
The best new songs to grace our players from the likes of Ward Thomas, Lennon Stella, Marie Dahlstrøm and Marsicans…
13/08/2018
Charlie Worsham’s Songwriting Survival Kit
One of the most gifted musicians in Nashville shares with us the essential elements needed when it comes to songwriting…
11/08/2018
One week left to apply for Anna Meredith residency
Generator’s Tipping Point: WeCreate and Brighter Sounds have teamed up with composer Anna Meredith to create a unique residency opportunity…
04/08/2018
How I wrote ‘Marrakesh Express’ by Crosby, Stills & Nash
Graham Nash takes us on a journey to Morocco in order to explain the origins of a classic. All aboard!…
03/08/2018
On The Stereo
Our favourite recent releases, including new songs from Clare Bowen, St. Martiins, Gorgeous Bully, Emma Zander, Cha:dy and Ziggy Alberts…
02/08/2018
CMA Songwriters Series returns for second UK tour
The annual country music tour brings a mixture of established songwriters and ‘rising stars’ to five UK venues this autumn…
30/07/2018
Live review: Maverick Festival (6-8 July 2018)
Lisa Redford took in the sun, sights and sounds of the UK’s first Americana festival, now in its 10th year…
27/07/2018
2018 Mercury Prize finalists announced
Lily Allen, Everything Everything and Wolf Alice are among this year’s award nominees, joined by debutants Novelist and Jorga Smith…
24/07/2018
EXCLUSIVE! ‘Abandoned House’ by Kristy Chmura
Today’s exclusive is an atmospheric folk number whose writer is possessed of a voice as strong and beautiful as oak…
24/07/2018
Songs In The Key Of… Beijing
Chinese-born Jason Magnus and his band Maven Grace take us through a playlist of Beijing’s most exciting and original artists…
21/07/2018
Three products to get the creative juices flowing
Here are a few products that can help improve your songwriting skills, aid the creative process and keep costs low…
19/07/2018
David Rotheray’s 10 tips for songwriting after an extended break
The former Beautiful South guitarist offers some advice for any songwriters hoping to return to the craft after a break…
17/07/2018
Interview: Ruen Brothers
Henry: “Anything that excites us or makes us feel something out of the ordinary usually leads to us getting the…
16/07/2018
On The Stereo
Superb songs from Seafret, Childish Gambino, John Grant, Christine And The Queens, Ariana Grande, Xixa, Tom Baxter and Club Drive…
14/07/2018
How I wrote ‘Breakout’ by Swing Out Sister
Corinne Drewery and Andy Connell explain how the 1986 World Cup and a panic-inducing deadline inspired their sophisti-pop hit single…
13/07/2018
It’s ‘coming home’ for Baddiel, Skinner and The Lightning Seeds
While the national team inspired a nation, ‘Three Lions’ gets 6.8m audio streams, 5.2m video streams and another No 1…
10/07/2018
Songs In The Key Of… Adelaide
Australian sibling pop act Germein take a break from supporting Little Mix to share a playlist inspired by their home-city…
08/07/2018
On The Stereo
Our new music selection serves up CCR, Moon Panda, Odetta Hartman, Tayne, Foreign Poetry, Natalie Holmes, Baeilou and Satellite Stories…
07/07/2018
The sun is shining for Bob Marley And The Wailers anniversary
The band’s classic album ‘Kaya’ gets a 40th birthday makeover, but the message of love and peace remains the same…
06/07/2018
Songwriting Magazine Summer 2018 out now
Our latest edition features Chvrches, Graham Nash, Janis Ian, Travis, Ali Tamposi, Nizlopi, Roger Cook, Jamie Lawson and much more…
04/07/2018
Nile Rodgers becomes chairman of the board
The legendary Chic co-founder becomes chair of the Songwriters Hall Of Fame and announces first new album in 25 years…
04/07/2018
EXCLUSIVE! ‘Never Gonna Fall In Love (feat. Rich G)’ by Amira B
Brought to you a day late because of football World Cup commitments, this exclusive track is a smooth, funk-soul number…
03/07/2018
The First Song
Hear how songwriters like Gene Simmons, Janis Ian, Adam Duritz, Loudon Wainwright III, Roger Cook and BC Jean got started…
01/07/2018
On The Stereo
Our latest choice music collection gives you Catgod, Joshua Burnside, Mountain Lions, Paul Steel, Stella Sommer, Zack Logan and Givers…
29/06/2018
Alice In Chains return with new album
Seattle rockers return with their first album in five years and the lead single is already a social media success…
27/06/2018
‘Counting Pennies In The Afterlife’ by Colour Me Wednesday (Album)
The London four-piece’s sophomore album is one of the most exciting DIY releases in 2018, and unlikely to be bettered…
26/06/2018
EXCLUSIVE! ‘June’ by The Rareflowers
Today we bring you an exclusive track by a power-pop trio that recall one of the genre’s truly great bands…
25/06/2018
Live review: Snail Mail, Louisiana, Bristol (21 May 2018)
Catch what we thought the of rising indie-rock stars, Snail Mail, on the Bristol leg of their maiden UK tour…
24/06/2018
On The Stereo
Our playlist includes Chris Stapleton, Save Face, Mayka, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Apple Of My Eye, Becky And The Birds and Peluché…
23/06/2018
Sparks team up with Edgar Wright for documentary
The Mael brothers and British director Edgar Wright will collaborate on the documentary celebrating the career and music of Sparks…
22/06/2018
Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes’ Songwriting Survival Kit
The LA indie band’s frontman is a sucker for a good pen; find out what else he can’t do without…
20/06/2018
EXCLUSIVE! ‘Strawberry Moon’ by Lyons
This week’s exclusive track is a spiky, post-punk inspired psych-rock number that’ll have you tapping your toes from the start…
17/06/2018
The new loop synth changing the game
Shopping for loops is dull. Arcade delivers playable instruments directly to the plugin. Music production is about to change forever…
