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
15/06/2019
Relax: New survey settles music’s best year debate
1984 voted as the best year for music according to an independent study carried out by a British radio station…
14/06/2019
River Nelson’s tips on staying resilient as a lyricist
The New Yorker draws on three decades as a hip-hop artist to offer some invaluable advice to any would-be wordsmiths…
13/06/2019
How I wrote ‘Labour Of Love’ by Hue & Cry’s Greg and Pat Kane
From a Latin disco drumbeat to a politically charged lyric, here’s the story behind the 80s pop duo’s biggest hit…
12/06/2019
Song Deconstructed: ‘Better As One’ by The Heavy
The West Country alternative punk band’s singer Kelvin Swaby reveals some surprising sociological and political observations behind their latest single…
10/06/2019
On The Stereo #42
We single out some new songs from Emma Stevens, Von Spar, Liv Austen, Emma White, Michael Ray and Jordan Mackampa…
08/06/2019
Carrie Underwood breaks record at CMT Music Awards
There was plenty to celebrate at this year’s Country Music Television Awards with record-breaking artists and audiences drawing high praise…
07/06/2019
How I wrote Robbie Williams’ ‘Millennium’ by Guy Chambers
Robbie’s writing partner talks us through the pair’s creative process and how it spawned their first No 1 single together…
04/06/2019
How I wrote ‘Ho Hey’ by The Lumineers’ Wesley Schultz
The frontman explains how their breakthrough hit single was inspired by a decidedly uninspiring period spent living in New York…
04/06/2019
Discounted tickets for SongFest 2019 in Wareham and Crewe
Songwriting Magazine is proud to be sponsoring ‘a micro-music-festival that celebrates really good songs and the folks who write them’…
03/06/2019
On The Stereo #41
Here we select some superb new tracks from Lady Antebellum, Iiola, The Adelaides, James Rose, The Rising and HD Hausmann…
01/06/2019
HMV announces Vinyl Week details
As HMV prepares to celebrate Vinyl Week, the company’s focus towards the platform is positively affecting profit margins in 2019…
31/05/2019
Diary Of A Songwriter: Scott Lavene
Our latest diarist overcomes his existential angst in order to have a hugely productive week, complete with mass muesli consumption…
28/05/2019
Introducing… Kawala
We get to know an alt-indie duo from London who skilfully capture their energetic live shows in their studio recordings…
25/05/2019
Ivor Novello Awards 2019: Richard Ashcroft settles dispute and winners in full
Bitter Sweet Symphony song royalties will be paid to The Verve’s frontman as long battle finally comes to an end…
23/05/2019
Barry Blue’s tips on surviving for 50 years as a songwriter
The legendary British songwriter and producer offers some wise words for anyone wanting a lasting career in the music-making business…
21/05/2019
On The Stereo #40
Our updated playlist now includes songs from Jess Clinton, Tegan Marie, The Black Keys, Hunter Phelps, Meursault and Tom Hannay…
20/05/2019
How I wrote ‘Save Tonight’ by Eagle-Eye Cherry
When this pop-rock classic landed on both sides of the Atlantic it became a self-fulfilling prophecy for its creator…
18/05/2019
Orange Amps and Black Deer Festival competition
There’s still time to enter for the chance to win a £1,000 guitar amplifier and play at the Kent-based festival…
16/05/2019
Diary Of A Songwriter: Alex Toth
Things get increasingly meta when this diary entry from the Tōth man form the basis of a brand new song…
13/05/2019
On The Stereo #39
We appreciate brand new tracks from Binky, Roo Panes, Joan As Police Woman, Riley Smith, Eleri Angharad and Molly Sarlé…
11/05/2019
Interview: Lighthouse Family’s Paul Tucker
Finally returning with a new album, we catch up with the pop-soul duo’s songwriter still searching for his Holy Grail…
10/05/2019
Reissues to celebrate 50 years of Stax and Black Music Month
Craft Recordings’ campaign to honour Memphis soul music will include three Record Store Day exclusives, vinyl releases and digital reissues.…
07/05/2019
Songs In The Key Of… Tucson, Arizona
Gabriel Sullivan and Brian Lopez of XIXA assume the role of tour guides as we head into the Arizonan desert…
05/05/2019
How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
Detailing the plight of Australia’s First Nations people, this rock anthem found an international audience upon its release in 1987…
04/05/2019
Songwriters see a rise in royalty payments
Songwriters and composers are making more money from their music as the PRS starts collecting royalties from social media platforms…
03/05/2019
On The Stereo #38
Releases we’re enjoying from Husky Loops, Danielle Bradbery, Man With A Mission, Lawrence Taylor, The Catenary Wires and Eleni Drake…
02/05/2019
How I wrote ‘Graffiti’ by Maxïmo Park’s Duncan Lloyd
The guitarist recalls creating a song that helped his Newcastle-based band reboot the UK indie-rock scene in the post-Britpop years…
30/04/2019
Songwriting Magazine Spring 2019 edition out now
Our latest issue features Kiefer Sutherland, Ashley Monroe, Chris Difford, Howard Jones, Tim Burgess, Nile Rodgers, Fiona Bevan and more…
28/04/2019
The nominees for the Ivor Novello Awards 2019 are…
The annual songwriting awards are one of the most coveted and prestigious prizes in the British and Irish music industry…
23/04/2019
A new songwriting festival is coming to Shetland
A new educational songwriting event will debut on the Scottish island with the aim of attracting the best UK songwriters…
21/04/2019
Bailey Bryan’s Songwriting Survival Kit
The rising Nashville singer-songwriter reveals her must-have items which include an old classical guitar, some spicy snacks and hot drinks…
20/04/2019
The Album That Changed Everything (Winter 2018)
Some of our favourite past Songwriting interviewees reveal the seminal albums that have inspired them the most over the years…
19/04/2019
Madonna announces details of her new album
After much speculation and rumour, Madonna confirms the details of her latest album Madame X to be released in June…
