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
15/11/2018
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…
02/11/2018
How I wrote ‘I Believe In A Thing Called Love’ by The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins
Inspired by his dad’s love of cars, The Darkness frontman hit the overdrive button to launch his rock band’s career…
01/11/2018
David Gray confirms new album and tour
‘Gold In A Brass Age’ will be the singer-songwriter’s first LP in four years, with the release set for March…
31/10/2018
Interview: Brickwork Lizards
With influences stretching back to the Ottoman Empire, we just had to learn a little more about this Oxford group…
30/10/2018
Five tips for effective writing in character
Drawing on his experience of writing and directing a full staged musical, Steve Kopandy shares his advice on crafting songs…
29/10/2018
On The Stereo #21
Wonderful new music from Jimmie Allen, Jason Ewald, I’m No Chessman, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, Ward Thomas and The Shires…
28/10/2018
Lamont Dozier on the ideal writing session
One-third of Motown hitmaking trio Holland-Dozier-Holland explains how to create the perfect collaborative environment and write songs as a team…
27/10/2018
Famous ‘Dreyfus Jazz’ collection reissued
The collection was originally put together by legendary French record producer Francis Dreyfus and is being reissued by Sony BMG…
25/10/2018
10 vocal warm up exercises
Our regular contributor, performing songwriter and singing coach, Lisa Redford, shares her favourite vocal warm-up techniques to get you going…
24/10/2018
Five minutes with… Nuela Charles
As she shares her new EP ‘Distant Danger’ we catch up with the alt-soul, Canadian star to discuss the record…
23/10/2018
Paul Smith’s Songwriting Survival Kit
The singer from British indie rock group Maxïmo Park talks us through the items that he can’t possibly live without…
22/10/2018
On The Stereo #20
Carefully selected songs from Jonas Blue and friends, Oh Pep!, Shawn Mendes, Maven Grace, Ferris & Sylvester and James Holt…
21/10/2018
Zucchero: My Songwriting Hero
The ‘father of Italian blues’ waxes lyrical about his great friend and frequent collaborator; the lead singer of U2, Bono…
20/10/2018
An introduction to the Doc‘n Roll Festival 2018
Music and film combine to shine a torch on creativity and diversity over 18 days of short movies and documentaries…
19/10/2018
Interview: Courtney Marie Andrews
The award-winning Arizonan singer-songwriter talks about her folk heroes, her life on the road and of “living in a record”…
18/10/2018
McGoozer’s Songwriting Survival Kit
When this Scottish songwriter can’t find inspiration in his books and gear, he seeks it out on the open road…
17/10/2018
Interview: The Brummies
We talk to Brummy singer-songwriter and musician Jacob Bryant about Birmingham and Nashville, and writing ‘Done’ with The Band Perry…
16/10/2018
Five Minutes With… Yoko Ono
Peace activist, artist provocateur, Beatle wife… Songwriter? In our latest edition, we enjoy a quick chat with this iconic figure…
15/10/2018
Interview: Boz Scaggs
The legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist talks about the challenges of collaborating, selecting tracks, and making a song your own…
14/10/2018
On The Stereo #19
This time we hear wonderful things from Sigrid, Frankie Davies, Dusty Stray, Micah P. Hinson, Larkin Poe and Morgan Evans…
13/10/2018
Interview: Gabrielle
Returning with her first new album in over a decade, she’s ready to reclaim her place at pop’s top table…
12/10/2018
This weekend marks the first National Album Day
In its inaugural year, NAD is prompting music fans all over the UK to enjoy an album of their choice…
11/10/2018
Diary Of A Songwriter: Gretta Ray
The young, rising talent from Australia shares a personal account of her approach to songwriting, planned creativity and breakfast routine…
