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
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…
26/06/2019
Lists & Opposites
Founder of The Song Foundry, Ed Bell presents us with two powerful lyric-writing techniques: creating list lyrics and using contrast…
25/06/2019
Songs In The Key Of… The Korg MS-20
DJ and producer Attaque (aka Dominic Gentry) picks out a selection of tracks which were built using the classic synth…
23/06/2019
Diary Of A Songwriter: Ruarri Joseph
The William The Conqueror frontman delves back into his family history to chronicle the evolution of a deeply personal song…
22/06/2019
UK Songwriting Contest 2019 opens for entries
Songwriters worldwide can enter the competition to have the chance of winning writing sessions with Stuart Epps and Mark Cawley…
20/06/2019
The Album That Changed Everything (Spring 2019)
Some of our favourite past Songwriting interviewees reveal the seminal albums that have inspired them the most over the years…
19/06/2019
On The Stereo #43
Here we revel in the sonic delights of Kaina, Square Halo, Carrie Underwood, Hein Cooper, Sarah Darling and Tom Hannay…
15/06/2019
Relax: New survey settles music’s best year debate
1984 voted as the best year for music according to an independent study carried out by a British radio station…
14/06/2019
River Nelson’s tips on staying resilient as a lyricist
The New Yorker draws on three decades as a hip-hop artist to offer some invaluable advice to any would-be wordsmiths…
13/06/2019
How I wrote ‘Labour Of Love’ by Hue & Cry’s Greg and Pat Kane
From a Latin disco drumbeat to a politically charged lyric, here’s the story behind the 80s pop duo’s biggest hit…
12/06/2019
Song Deconstructed: ‘Better As One’ by The Heavy
The West Country alternative punk band’s singer Kelvin Swaby reveals some surprising sociological and political observations behind their latest single…
10/06/2019
On The Stereo #42
We single out some new songs from Emma Stevens, Von Spar, Liv Austen, Emma White, Michael Ray and Jordan Mackampa…
08/06/2019
Carrie Underwood breaks record at CMT Music Awards
There was plenty to celebrate at this year’s Country Music Television Awards with record-breaking artists and audiences drawing high praise…
07/06/2019
How I wrote Robbie Williams’ ‘Millennium’ by Guy Chambers
Robbie’s writing partner talks us through the pair’s creative process and how it spawned their first No 1 single together…
04/06/2019
How I wrote ‘Ho Hey’ by The Lumineers’ Wesley Schultz
The frontman explains how their breakthrough hit single was inspired by a decidedly uninspiring period spent living in New York…
04/06/2019
Discounted tickets for SongFest 2019 in Wareham and Crewe
Songwriting Magazine is proud to be sponsoring ‘a micro-music-festival that celebrates really good songs and the folks who write them’…
03/06/2019
On The Stereo #41
Here we select some superb new tracks from Lady Antebellum, Iiola, The Adelaides, James Rose, The Rising and HD Hausmann…
