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
21/01/2019
On The Stereo #29
Brand new tracks from Emmeline, Brandon Lay, Every Kid Knows, Pedro The Lion, Levy And The Oaks and Hannah Paris…
20/01/2019
Casio release new pianos in time for NAMM
Electronics brand uses next week’s music gear conference to launch two ultra-compact digital pianos suited to beginners and seasoned players…
18/01/2019
Song Deconstructed: ‘If I’ by Mozes And The Firstborn
In the first of a new feature, we pick a new track and ask the songwriter to reveal the recipe…
16/01/2019
The Cranberries share single from final album
The 11 new tracks on ‘In The End’ were written before the Irish band’s frontwoman Dolores O’Riordan tragically passed away…
15/01/2019
Interview: Bo Bruce
From runner-up of The Voice UK in 2012 to becoming one-half of Equador with Henry Binns, the singer-songwriter reveals all…
12/01/2019
BBC announces Sound Of 2019 winner
Rapper Octavian is this year’s BBC Sound Of 2019 champion, seeing off a fine selection of the UK’s brightest talents…
08/01/2019
Songs In The Key Of… Copenhagen
Danish-Jamaican songstress Iris Gold plots a journey through a diverse collection of music from Denmark’s capital, including some tribal opera…
05/01/2019
NAMM 2019: Ibanez and Epiphone release new models
The annual music trade show NAMM returns this month. Here are some exciting guitars debuting ahead of this year’s show…
02/01/2019
On The Stereo #28
This time we showcase new sounds from Michael Jablonka, Union J, Sarah Darling, Vanessa Anne Red, Bellhouse and Bilge Pump…
31/12/2018
Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018 out now
Our latest edition features David Crosby, Rosanne Cash, Kristian Bush, Ethan Johns, Ward Thomas, Janis Ian, David Gray and more…
28/12/2018
How I wrote ‘Dreams’ by Gabrielle
Learn about one of the 90s’ biggest pop smashes and the highest charting debut single by a female solo act…
21/12/2018
Christmas single aims to bring communities together
Three Surrey based organisations team up to bring people of all backgrounds, race and religions together in time for Christmas…
17/12/2018
Win! The 2018 Songwriting Christmas Gift List
Be in with a chance of winning all of the products featured in our gift guide with this seasonal competition…
16/12/2018
British artists among 2019 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees
Radiohead, Def Leppard, The Cure, Roxy Music and The Zombies join Janet Jackson and Stevie Nicks in this year’s selection…
14/12/2018
On The Stereo #27
Our latest playlist showcases new music from Gabrielle Aplin & Hannah Grace, Ward Thomas, Omi, Danielle Bradbery and Sam Palladio…
12/12/2018
Interview: Corey Taylor
Our cover star was one of rock and metal’s shining stars – the head honcho of Slipknot and Stone Sour…
09/12/2018
Interview: Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt
God of extreme prog metal: not just one of the most highly acclaimed songwriters of his genre, a true legend…
08/12/2018
MOBO Help Musicians Fund doubles prize money
Now, in its second year, MOBO Help Musicians Fund will back another 20 artists while increasing the grant to £40,000…
07/12/2018
Interview: Vagabon
Infinite songwriting wisdom: at the end of last year we highlighted the brilliant Laetitia ‘Vagabon’ Tamko as a breakthrough artist…
05/12/2018
Interview: DeVotchKa’s Nick Urata
The Colorado-based quartet’s frontman talks about making their cinematic indie music and scoring award-winning movies ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ and ‘Paddington’…
04/12/2018
Don’t diminish the use of diminished & augmented chords
Songwriting coach James Linderman advises on the best use of these lesser-known chords, and how they can ‘augment’ your song…
04/12/2018
Songs In The Key Of… Alternative Blues
Electric bluesman from Birmingham, John J Presley, shares a selection of alt-blues tracks and explains how they have influenced him…
03/12/2018
On The Stereo #26
We single out new tunes from Gum Takes Tooth, Dolly Parton, Ariana Grande, Mandarin Orange, Pace and The Burning Hell…
02/12/2018
What to do when the muse goes missing
Nashville songwriter and mentor Mark Cawley shares some tactics for reviving those elusive creative juices when you’ve lost the flow…
01/12/2018
BST Hyde Park festival announces headliners for 2019
Organisers of British Summer Time Hyde Park promise ‘historic night’ as they reveal two music heavyweights will share headline slot…
30/11/2018
Ask The Experts: Paul Gray of the MU
We put some frequently-asked questions on royalty splits and songwriters’ rights to The Damned bassist and Musicians’ Union regional officer…
27/11/2018
How I wrote ‘MMMBop’ by Hanson
Isaac Hanson, the eldest of the sibling trio, tells the story of his group’s chart-topping blockbuster with the super-catchy chorus…
26/11/2018
On The Stereo #25
Me And My Friends, Brad Paisley, Daniel Steinbock, Society Of The Silver Cross, The Yada Yada Yadas and Vic Allen…
25/11/2018
How I wrote ‘Boogie Wonderland’ by Allee Willis
The disco classic from Earth, Wind & Fire might have sounded very different if it wasn’t for Allee Willis’ insistence…
24/11/2018
Taylor Swift Joins Universal Music Group roster
The ‘Shake It Off’ singer leaves Big Machine for Universal Music Group, ending a relationship that spans over 12 years…
23/11/2018
RuthAnne’s 10 tips on transitioning from songwriter to artist
This successful Irish songwriter is making her move for solo stardom. Here are her tips on how to change lane…
23/11/2018
Songs In The Key Of… UK Garage
DJ and producer Shy Cookie takes on a journey through a genre which dominated the charts of the late 90s…
22/11/2018
Frank Turner’s Songwriting Survival Kit
From his beloved Gibson acoustic to his Clive James books, these are things that the folk singer-songwriter can’t do without…
