Here’s our recent playlist, featuring Kelvyn Boy, A Certain Ratio, Melissa Erin, Tony Njoku, Falcon Jane, Summer Heart and more...
Monthly Archives: November 2020
The multi-platinum songwriter recalls how she wrote Aguilera’s second No 1 single and one of the biggest hits of 2000...
In need of songwriting inspiration? Five lucky winners can get their hands on a deck of these songwriter prompt cards...
One half of the much-loved Cockney duo, Chas Hodges reveals how their song was inspired by a US R&B hit...
Appreciating new sonic delights from Malin Petterson, Luke Concannon, Made Kuti, Kulick, Møme, Kalpee, Slow Pulp, River Hooks and more...
Christopher Salveter reveals all about his new EP, including a longing to return to reckless days of his 20s Chicago-based...
The Welsh rock group’s main man recalls scribbling lyrics on paper bags, dabbling in scriptwriting, and struggling with “life block”...
Inspired by the photos of NHS nurse Hannah Grace Deller, Chris Difford put some of his songwriting pals to work...
It’s time to check out some new music from Richard Fairlie, Julia Jacklin, MOY, Mesadorm, Porij, Butterfly Ali and more...
The prolific songwriter invites us in to discover a new song which combines a heavy subject with wry lyrical humour...
How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
1
How I wrote 'Girl From Mars' by Ash's Tim Wheeler
2
How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
3
How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
4
16 song starters
5
How I wrote 'Place Your Hands' by Reef's Gary Stringer
6
How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
7
Shelf help: 10 of the best books for songwriters
8
How I wrote 'I Alone' by Live's Ed Kowalczyk
9
How I wrote 'The Life Of Riley' by The Lightning Seeds' Ian Broudie
10
Comments
I have plenty of ideas and try to get one end product at one time! Focus, making, listen to it until I am satisfied with
Continue to build an incredible music catalogue
I have been writing songs privately for the last 5 years, but never recorded any. I almost gave up on recording, and was going to
It's my passion, to be honest.
I'm putting out a new solo song next week, and am writing for my band's new album. On top of that, I want to challenge
Songwriting is truly part of me, and it was there for me during 2020. Now, in 2021, I’m more grateful for songwriting than ever. This
We have to use all our talents to find the songs which are out there in heaven.
I write songs all the time, I have written an album that I am going record and have professionally produced when lockdown ends.
I pledge to be song-full.