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
22/08/2019
Song Deconstructed: ‘The Death Of Dora Hand’ by Frank Turner
The punk and folk singer-songwriter reveals the inspiration and craft that went into a track about an 1800s vaudeville star…
20/08/2019
On The Stereo #48
This time we celebrate some top releases from Feeder, Ward Thomas, Nickel & Rose, Rayne Johnson, Lunch Lady and Twinnie…
18/08/2019
KLARA’s Songwriting Survival Kit
The Justin Vernon-approved Swedish singer-songwriter talks us through her essential gear, which includes an Omnichord and a good mic setting…
17/08/2019
The Clash’s ‘London Calling’ exhibition comes to the capital
Joe Strummer’s writer’s block, a change in musical direction and Paul Simonon’s famous photograph. It’s 40 years of ‘London Calling’…
15/08/2019
How I wrote ‘Why Does It Always Rain On Me?’ by Travis’ Fran Healy
The Glaswegian frontman talks about piecing together their precipitative breakthrough hit single in the arid climes of Israel and Spain…
14/08/2019
Five minutes with… Adam Green
Returning with a dystopian new album and graphic novel, the anti-folk pioneer gives us an insight into his writing methods…
13/08/2019
On The Stereo #47
We’ve been enjoying this new music from Purple Pilgrims, Clara Bond, Daniel O’Sullivan, Abby Inez, Ty Segall and Sarah Darling…
12/08/2019
Songwriting Magazine Summer 2019 issue out now
Our new edition features Black Francis, Jamie Cullum, Gabriella Cilmi, Guy Chambers, Grant Nicholas, Jenna Andrews, Gretchen Peters and more…
11/08/2019
Still time to enter Women In Music Awards 2019
It’s not too late for submissions and to have a say on who should be recognised at this year’s event…
04/08/2019
Organisers pull the plug on Woodstock 50
The verdict many fans had been anticipating has finally been confirmed, the festival has been cancelled with various reasons given…
31/07/2019
How I wrote ‘Girl From Mars’ by Ash’s Tim Wheeler
The Northern Irish frontman recalls how a song he wrote as a 16-year-old schoolboy became the rock band’s breakthrough hit…
30/07/2019
How I wrote ‘Forever Lost’ by The Magic Numbers’ Romeo Stodart
The English pop-rockers’ songwriter tells us how their debut single managed to blend an uplifting melody with a darker lyric…
28/07/2019
On The Stereo #46
Our latest playlist comes from Headie One, Sean C Kennedy, Julia Meijer, Abby Anderson, Albi & The Wolves and DVNO…
27/07/2019
Guitars and rap dominate 2019 Mercury Prize shortlist
Twelve highly emotive albums have been selected from 200 to make up the shortlist of the 2019 Mercury Prize final…
26/07/2019
Song-by-Song: ‘The Sun And The Blues’ by Emma King
British songwriter Emma King takes us through her new mini-album which was inspired by her surroundings in Memphis and Nashville…
25/07/2019
Timothy Showalter’s Songwriting Survival Kit
The Indiana-based singer-songwriter behind acclaimed alt-rock outfit Strand Of Oaks takes us into his world and reveals his essential gear…
23/07/2019
Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan
The Americana troubadour talks us through his influences, the making of his latest album, and the voices in his head…
20/07/2019
The Kinks are back in the studio
Dave Davies lifts the lid and teases details of what the band is working on, now they are back together…
19/07/2019
Song Deconstructed: ‘Monsters’ by The End Of America
Brendon Thomas takes apart his band’s new song which was inspired by the plight of children in his US homeland…
18/07/2019
Jonathan Donahue: My Songwriting Hero, Bobbie Gentry
The frontman of psych-pop veterans Mercury Rev reveals his love for the Mississippi songwriter and why they reimagined her album…
16/07/2019
On The Stereo #45
The new songs on heavy rotation from Getaway Dogs, Okaywill, Emma White, Saweetie, Eilen Jewell and Lucy & La Mer…
14/07/2019
How I wrote ‘Fireflies’ by Adam Young (Owl City)
The singer-songwriter-producer explains how insomnia, a new synth and Blink-182 inspired a multi-platinum single that topped charts across the globe…
13/07/2019
Music startup Endlesss takes investment to next stage
Award winning app receives more funding in its bid to develop the next generation music-creation workflow for songwriters and producers…
12/07/2019
The 10 things I learned about songwriting from writing for theatre
Multi-lingual songwriter, composer, actress and performer Anoushka Lucas shares some invaluable lessons learned from her time spent treading the boards…
10/07/2019
Four strategies for improving your lyrics
Nashville songwriting coach Mark Cawley gives us an extract from his book ‘Song Journey’, offering some helpful advice for lyricists…
09/07/2019
Dear songwriter (who struggles to write good songs)
In the first of a new regular column, the I Heart Songwriting Club founder encourages you to write, write, write…
08/07/2019
Geoff Wilkinson: how to win friends and collaborate
If you’re a vocalist/topliner looking for a collaboration, then the Us3 and YLD producer has some top tips for you…
07/07/2019
How I wrote ‘Death Of A Clown’ by The Kinks’ Dave Davies
The lead guitarist, songwriter and singer of the influential English 60s rock band tells of his classic track’s haunting origins…
06/07/2019
International Songwriting Competition judges announced
ISC reveals its 2019 judging panel and, as usual, it includes some of music’s most talented artists and industry executives…
05/07/2019
On The Stereo #44
We can’t stop playing these new songs from Kokoko!, Rupert Stroud, Jon Pardi, Kirby Forest, Earth Tongue and Joe Tofts…
03/07/2019
Dean Friedman on the art of the performing songwriter
In this extract from ‘The Songwriter’s Handbook’, the chart-topping recording artist expounds the importance of producing an authentic live performance…
30/06/2019
How I wrote ‘I Alone’ by Live’s Ed Kowalczyk
25 years after ‘Throwing Copper’ went global, we learn the story of the song that helped it on its way…
29/06/2019
Iron Maiden release more reissues
Parlophone Records have announced they will be reissuing special editions of the English heavy metal band’s 1992-2000 back catalogue…
