Songwriting – ‘at the heart of great music’
Songwriting is a quarterly digital magazine aimed at songwriters and at fans of song-led music – of all genres. We take advice from successful songwriters, producers and industry experts 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 name artists and rising stars, and reviews of new music from pop to hip-hop to soul to rock…
Latest Articles
14/07/2018
How I wrote ‘Breakout’ by Swing Out Sister
Corinne Drewery and Andy Connell explain how the 1986 World Cup and a panic-inducing deadline inspired their sophisti-pop hit single…
13/07/2018
It’s ‘coming home’ for Baddiel, Skinner and The Lightning Seeds
While the national team inspired a nation, ‘Three Lions’ gets 6.8m audio streams, 5.2m video streams and another No 1…
10/07/2018
Songs In The Key Of… Adelaide
Australian sibling pop act Germein take a break from supporting Little Mix to share a playlist inspired by their home-city…
08/07/2018
On The Stereo
Our new music selection serves up CCR, Moon Panda, Odetta Hartman, Tayne, Foreign Poetry, Natalie Holmes, Baeilou and Satellite Stories…
07/07/2018
The sun is shining for Bob Marley And The Wailers anniversary
The band’s classic album ‘Kaya’ gets a 40th birthday makeover, but the message of love and peace remains the same…
06/07/2018
Songwriting Magazine Summer 2018 out now
Our latest edition features Chvrches, Graham Nash, Janis Ian, Travis, Ali Tamposi, Nizlopi, Roger Cook, Jamie Lawson and much more…
04/07/2018
Nile Rodgers becomes chairman of the board
The legendary Chic co-founder becomes chair of the Songwriters Hall Of Fame and announces first new album in 25 years…
04/07/2018
EXCLUSIVE! ‘Never Gonna Fall In Love (feat. Rich G)’ by Amira B
Brought to you a day late because of football World Cup commitments, this exclusive track is a smooth, funk-soul number…
03/07/2018
The First Song
Hear how songwriters like Gene Simmons, Janis Ian, Adam Duritz, Loudon Wainwright III, Roger Cook and BC Jean got started…
01/07/2018
On The Stereo
Our latest choice music collection gives you Catgod, Joshua Burnside, Mountain Lions, Paul Steel, Stella Sommer, Zack Logan and Givers…
29/06/2018
Alice In Chains return with new album
Seattle rockers return with their first album in five years and the lead single is already a social media success…
27/06/2018
‘Counting Pennies In The Afterlife’ by Colour Me Wednesday (Album)
The London four-piece’s sophomore album is one of the most exciting DIY releases in 2018, and unlikely to be bettered…
26/06/2018
EXCLUSIVE! ‘June’ by The Rareflowers
Today we bring you an exclusive track by a power-pop trio that recall one of the genre’s truly great bands…
25/06/2018
Live review: Snail Mail, Louisiana, Bristol (21 May 2018)
Catch what we thought the of rising indie-rock stars, Snail Mail, on the Bristol leg of their maiden UK tour…
24/06/2018
On The Stereo
Our playlist includes Chris Stapleton, Save Face, Mayka, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Apple Of My Eye, Becky And The Birds and Peluché…
23/06/2018
Sparks team up with Edgar Wright for documentary
The Mael brothers and British director Edgar Wright will collaborate on the documentary celebrating the career and music of Sparks…
22/06/2018
Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes’ Songwriting Survival Kit
The LA indie band’s frontman is a sucker for a good pen; find out what else he can’t do without…
20/06/2018
EXCLUSIVE! ‘Strawberry Moon’ by Lyons
This week’s exclusive track is a spiky, post-punk inspired psych-rock number that’ll have you tapping your toes from the start…
17/06/2018
The new loop synth changing the game
Shopping for loops is dull. Arcade delivers playable instruments directly to the plugin. Music production is about to change forever…
12/06/2018
EXCLUSIVE! ‘The Change’ by Austin Coleman
Our latest exclusive song for you is a rolling country number that betrays more than a hint of Fleetwood Mac…
10/06/2018
On The Stereo
This week’s list features Madonna, Lily Allen, Say Lou Lou, Deaf Wish, Mikaela Davis, Colour Me Wednesday, Silverbacks and Koyo…
09/06/2018
Enhancia impresses at music start-up contest
Record number of future tech companies battled it out at Midemlab 2018, attempting to win over judges and attract investment…
06/06/2018
Appreciating the songs of… Bob Dylan
Passionate fan, James Sullivan considers the poetic lyricism and music by one of the most influential songwriters of all time…
05/06/2018
EXCLUSIVE! ‘Bears In Mind’ by The Hollow Ends
Out latest exclusive song is brought to you by a folk-rock group who combine socially conscious lyrics with anthemic choruses…
03/06/2018
On The Stereo
Latest playlist includes: Rebekah Rolland, Tom Grennan, Three Kings High, The Modern Strangers and Father John Misty and James Holt…
02/06/2018
Tickets go on sale for Fuelling The Fire
Line-up and details of this December’s 10-date punk rock showcase are announced, and Fireball’s Hottest Band 2019 competition kicks off…
01/06/2018
Winners of The Ivors 2018 are celebrated
Last night saw BASCA, in association with PRS for Music, announce the winning songwriters of the 63rd Ivor Novello Awards…
30/05/2018
Interview: Lachlan Bryan & The Wildes
The lead singer of this acclaimed alt-country/Americana band from Melbourne, Australia, tells us about his inspiration and approach to songwriting…
27/05/2018
On The Stereo
This week’s selection: Florence + The Machine, DMA’s, Language, Popes Of Chillitown, Passenger, Lice, Uma E. Fernqvist and Places Erupt…
26/05/2018
Chicks With Hits celebrates 20th anniversary
Nashville’s all-female publishing collective reflects upon on two decades in the business, supporting over 150 of Music City’s hit songwriters…
24/05/2018
How I wrote ‘Shelter’ by The Brand New Heavies’ Jan Kincaid
The former drummer and songwriter of the London-based acid jazz-funk group, talks about the making of his dramatic, groove-led single…
22/05/2018
EXCLUSIVE! ‘This Is A Lie’ by Frank Falvo
This week’s exclusive song is brought to you by an Australia-based singer-songwriter who specialises in a catchy style of folk-pop…
21/05/2018
Fender celebrates 60 years of the Jazzmaster
The iconic guitar brand commemorates the anniversary with three new, limited edition models in 2018: the ’58, Triple and Classic…
