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
19/09/2019
How I wrote ‘Zombie’ by The Cranberries’ Dolores O’Riordan
Before the Irish band’s singer tragically died in 2018, she told us how this classic 90s rock song was created…
18/09/2019
How I wrote ‘Elusive’ by Scott Matthews
The Wolverhampton singer-songwriter reveals how his debut single earned him a tour with Foo Fighters and an Ivor Novello award…
17/09/2019
Interview: Charles Esten
With a UK tour just around the corner, the country star and actor takes us through a lifetime of songwriting…
15/09/2019
Fender revives its 60s 12-string classic guitar
Arriving in 1965, the Electric XII was aimed at folk-rock musicians and it can be heard on ‘Stairway To Heaven’…
14/09/2019
How I wrote ‘Connected’ by Stereo MCs’ Rob Birch
The frontman explains how their most famous song is a long and winding tale of riots, London buses and underpants…
12/09/2019
On The Stereo #50
We’ve been getting excited by new music from James McArthur, Jason Tyler Burton, Andy Brown, Forty Elephant Gang and Chase…
09/09/2019
Leslie Stevens’ Songwriting Survival Kit
Whether it’s her sketchbook, guitar or an open mind, these are the essential items the LA-based singer-songwriter can’t do without…
08/09/2019
Unsigned Only announces winners of annual contest
Anna Wolf has been crowned the winner of 2019’s Unsigned Only music competition, becoming the first South African to win…
06/09/2019
Songs In The Key Of… Wilco
With a comprehensive new book about Jeff Tweedy’s band on the horizon, its author walks us through 12 essential tracks…
04/09/2019
Introducing… Gethen Jenkins
The former marine has embraced outlaw country and his debut album is one of the year’s most exciting new offerings…
03/09/2019
On The Stereo #49
The team’s track selection process unearths some absolute gems from Maybe April, Crash Adams, Serafina Steer, Marc Bianco and Molly-Anne…
01/09/2019
How I wrote ‘Silence Is Easy’ by Starsailor’s James Walsh
The indie band’s frontman on creating their two-chord, Phil Spector-produced hit single, and how easy it is to sing drunk!…
31/08/2019
Oasis podcast offers eye-witness accounts of seminal album
Contributions from friends, fans, musicians and the band’s inner circle shine a light on the chaotic genius of ‘Definitely Maybe’…
30/08/2019
Song Deconstructed: ‘Die To Be With You’ by Eli Musser
A true student of popular music, this New York songwriter invites us to learn a thing or two about love…
27/08/2019
How I wrote ‘She’s So Lovely’ by Scouting For Girls’ Roy Stride
The pop-rock band’s frontman explains how their debut hit took two years of tweaking and “dicking around on the piano”…
26/08/2019
Dear songwriter (are you done waiting?)
In her latest letter, regular columnist Francesca de Valence encourages you to get writing, every day, and keep on writing…
25/08/2019
Classic Gary Numan albums re-released
Beggars Arkive will release two special collections of rarities to mark the 40th anniversary of ‘Replicas’ and ‘The Pleasure Principle’…
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’…
17/08/2019
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…
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…
