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
11/12/2018
Songs In The Key Of… Alternative Blues
Electric bluesman from Birmingham, John J Presley, shares a selection of alt-blues tracks and explains how they have influenced him…
09/12/2018
Interview: Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt
God of extreme prog metal: not just one of the most highly acclaimed songwriters of his genre, a true legend…
08/12/2018
MOBO Help Musicians Fund doubles prize money
Now, in its second year, MOBO Help Musicians Fund will back another 20 artists while increasing the grant to £40,000…
07/12/2018
Interview: Vagabon
Infinite songwriting wisdom: at the end of last year we highlighted the brilliant Laetitia ‘Vagabon’ Tamko as a breakthrough artist…
05/12/2018
Interview: DeVotchKa’s Nick Urata
The Colorado-based quartet’s frontman talks about making their cinematic indie music and scoring award-winning movies ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ and ‘Paddington’…
04/12/2018
Don’t diminish the use of diminished & augmented chords
Songwriting coach James Linderman advises on the best use of these lesser-known chords, and how they can ‘augment’ your song…
03/12/2018
On The Stereo #26
We single out new tunes from Gum Takes Tooth, Dolly Parton, Ariana Grande, Mandarin Orange, Pace and The Burning Hell…
02/12/2018
What to do when the muse goes missing
Nashville songwriter and mentor Mark Cawley shares some tactics for reviving those elusive creative juices when you’ve lost the flow…
01/12/2018
BST Hyde Park festival announces headliners for 2019
Organisers of British Summer Time Hyde Park promise ‘historic night’ as they reveal two music heavyweights will share headline slot…
30/11/2018
Ask The Experts: Paul Gray of the MU
We put some frequently-asked questions on royalty splits and songwriters’ rights to The Damned bassist and Musicians’ Union regional officer…
27/11/2018
How I wrote ‘MMMBop’ by Hanson
Isaac Hanson, the eldest of the sibling trio, tells the story of his group’s chart-topping blockbuster with the super-catchy chorus…
26/11/2018
On The Stereo #25
Me And My Friends, Brad Paisley, Daniel Steinbock, Society Of The Silver Cross, The Yada Yada Yadas and Vic Allen…
25/11/2018
How I wrote ‘Boogie Wonderland’ by Allee Willis
The disco classic from Earth, Wind & Fire might have sounded very different if it wasn’t for Allee Willis’ insistence…
24/11/2018
Taylor Swift Joins Universal Music Group roster
The ‘Shake It Off’ singer leaves Big Machine for Universal Music Group, ending a relationship that spans over 12 years…
23/11/2018
RuthAnne’s 10 tips on transitioning from songwriter to artist
This successful Irish songwriter is making her move for solo stardom. Here are her tips on how to change lane…
23/11/2018
Songs In The Key Of… UK Garage
DJ and producer Shy Cookie takes on a journey through a genre which dominated the charts of the late 90s…
22/11/2018
Frank Turner’s Songwriting Survival Kit
From his beloved Gibson acoustic to his Clive James books, these are things that the folk singer-songwriter can’t do without…
21/11/2018
Interview: Cass Lowe
After working with everyone from Take That to Rudimental, the acclaimed songwriter-producer shares his insight into successful modern pop co-writing…
20/11/2018
On The Stereo #24
Another crop of fresh sonic goodness from Andy Brown, Ciircus Street, Steve Aoki, Jade Helliwell, Deanna Petcoff and Ward Thomas…
19/11/2018
‘Natural Rebel’ by Richard Ashcroft (Album)
Songwriting Magazine Autumn’s album of the issue is the fifth solo long-player from the former Verve frontman, released on RPA/BMG…
17/11/2018
Waves Audio announces music PC
Plugin developer creates a computer designed for studio and stage, in what could be the first move of its kind…
16/11/2018
Diary Of A Songwriter: Laoise
A trip to London provides this Irish artist with a chance to write new music and record her latest video…
15/11/2018
Introducing… Eoin Glackin
This rising Irish alt-country singer and songwriter draws on Johnny Cash and Beck to explore the fleeting nature of life…
14/11/2018
Free ‘Ultimate Seminar’ in London
Music conference takes place at Westminster university on 24 November, with talks and discussions involving leading songwriters, managers and execs…
12/11/2018
On The Stereo #23
Cheryl, Amigo The Devil, Carly Pearce, Chorusgirl, The Desert and Fightmilk make up our selection of songs on heavy rotation…
11/11/2018
How I wrote Bristol
Eight local songwriters, including Roger Cook and Beki Bondage, tell the stories behind some of our home city’s classic songs…
10/11/2018
How songwriters can receive £10,000 to boost their careers
Writer Producer Fund gives financial support to songwriters and composers. Here are the latest writer-producers who will receive career-changing funding…
09/11/2018
The Album That Changed Everything (Autumn 2018)
A choice selection of our recent interviewees reveal the seminal albums that have inspired them the most over the years…
08/11/2018
Interview: Bastian Baker
The Swiss pro hockey player turned country singer-songwriter and coach on Belgium’s ‘The Voice’ talks about touring with Shania Twain…
06/11/2018
Diary Of A Songwriter: Roo Panes
The Dorset singer-songwriter journals a week of writing, mixing and taking a trip to a farm in search of inspiration…
05/11/2018
On The Stereo #22
Here’s our new music collection, spotlighting songs from Karla Kane, Lennon Stella, Jo Marches, Mackenzie Shivers, Kevin McGuire and Rattle…
04/11/2018
How I wrote ‘I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing’ by Roger Greenaway
The acclaimed songwriter explains how the song ended up soundtracking a famous Coca-Cola TV ad and became a million-selling hit…
03/11/2018
Sub Pop revives mail order Singles Club
A decade on from the last instalment of the subscription service, the fourth edition will start shipping in April 2019…
