Diary Of A Songwriter: Tim Holehouse
November 12, 2019 in Features, Interviews
Having spent the last 13 years on the road, we join the first week of the hard-working musician’s latest tour…
Interviews
How I wrote ‘If I Were A Boy’ for Beyoncé by BC Jean
November 11, 2019 in Features, How I Wrote, Interviews
How the global smash started life as a Californian girl’s break-up song, inspired by pizza and popcorn in Times Square…
Song Deconstructed: ‘Rock The Boat’ by Imogen Mahdavi
November 7, 2019 in Features, Interviews, Music
The rising alt-pop singer-songwriter reveals what went into writing and recording her brand new track about rekindling a fragile relationship…
Interview: Ashley Monroe
November 5, 2019 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Spring 2019
As a songwriter, solo artist and member of country supergroup Pistol Annies, the Southern songbird has found her sweet spot…
How I wrote ‘Chasing Rainbows’ by Shed Seven’s Rick Witter
November 4, 2019 in How I Wrote, Interviews
The singer with York’s indie guitar heroes looks back on the creation of an anthem from the band’s Britpop heyday…
Five minutes with… Payton Smith
November 3, 2019 in Features, Interviews
The teenage rising country sensation talks about his impressive self-titled debut EP, signing to Big Machine and working in Nashville…
Interview: Chris Difford
October 23, 2019 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Spring 2019
We speak with the double Ivor Novello Award-winning lyricist and Squeeze co-founder about his life of creating, collaborating and comedy…
Song Deconstructed: ‘Don’t Tempt The Shadow’ by Sailing Stones
October 20, 2019 in Interviews, Music
The indie-pop songwriter, Jenny Lindfors, tells us how her new single started life as a poem inspired by Jungian psychology…
Five minutes with… Sleeper’s Louise Wener
October 18, 2019 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Spring 2019
With the Britpop group rising from their lengthy slumber, we managed to have a quick chat with their iconic singer/guitarist…
Interview: Tim Burgess
October 14, 2019 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Spring 2019
We got to know the Salford-born singer-songwriter who you’ll recognise as the frontman of British indie rock band The Charlatans…
Interview: Howard Jones
October 10, 2019 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Spring 2019
A defining figure of mid-80s synth-pop, Howard Jones reflects on his venerable career 35 years after his sudden transatlantic success…
Five minutes with… P.P. Arnold
October 6, 2019 in Features, Interviews
Five decades after becoming a 60s icon, the first lady of soul talks about returning with an adventurous new album…
Song Deconstructed: ‘Being’ by Johanna Amelie
October 4, 2019 in Interviews, Music
The alt-pop Berliner reveals the inspiration, lyrics, music and recording of her brand new release – a song about boundaries…
How I wrote One Direction’s ‘Little Things’ by Fiona Bevan
September 29, 2019 in How I Wrote, Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Spring 2019
The Suffolk-born singer-songwriter explains how she and Ed Sheeran made the little song that gave 1D another UK No 1…
Song-by-Song: ‘Come Back’ by Emma Frank
September 27, 2019 in Features, Interviews, Music
The Brooklyn-based avant-garde folk artist details the creation of each track from her latest album, revealing a rollercoaster of emotions…
Song Deconstructed: ‘The Water’ by Gabriella Cilmi
September 23, 2019 in Features, Interviews, Music
The Australian singer-songwriter explains how The Doors, Scientology documentaries and two chords went into the making of her latest release…
Five minutes with… Kelsea Ballerini
September 21, 2019 in Features, Interviews
The two-time Grammy Award-nominated songstress from Tennessee talks about her new single ‘Homecoming Queen?’, her forthcoming album and UK audiences…
How I wrote ‘Zombie’ by The Cranberries’ Dolores O’Riordan
September 19, 2019 in Features, How I Wrote, Interviews
Before the Irish band’s singer tragically died in 2018, she told us how this classic 90s rock song was created…
How I wrote ‘Elusive’ by Scott Matthews
September 18, 2019 in How I Wrote, Interviews
The Wolverhampton singer-songwriter reveals how his debut single earned him a tour with Foo Fighters and an Ivor Novello award…
Interview: Charles Esten
September 17, 2019 in Features, Interviews
With a UK tour just around the corner, the country star and actor takes us through a lifetime of songwriting…
How I wrote ‘Connected’ by Stereo MCs’ Rob Birch
September 14, 2019 in How I Wrote, Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Spring 2015
The frontman explains how their most famous song is a long and winding tale of riots, London buses and underpants…
Leslie Stevens’ Songwriting Survival Kit
September 9, 2019 in Features, Gear, Interviews
Whether it’s her sketchbook, guitar or an open mind, these are the essential items the LA-based singer-songwriter can’t do without…
