Interview: Travis’ Fran Healy
September 9, 2018 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Summer 2018
The Scottish group’s frontman and talismanic songwriter talks about telling the truth, being “the shittest” and making ‘The Man Who’…
Interviews
Interview: Graham Nash
September 7, 2018 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Summer 2018
Having spent much of his life in two of the world’s biggest bands, he’s enjoying some time on his own…
Songs In The Key Of… Finland
September 6, 2018 in Features, Interviews
Who better than Finland’s most-successful indie band Satellite Stories to introduce some of the musical highlights of their Nordic homeland…
Interview: Janis Ian
September 3, 2018 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Summer 2018
Between the songs: the iconic NYC-born songwriter reflects on a five-album run which is up there with the very best…
How I wrote ‘Jilted John’ by Graham Fellows
August 31, 2018 in Features, Interviews
We hear about a punk song whose protagonist was so heartbroken he cried all the way to the chip shop…
Interview: Chvrches
August 29, 2018 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Summer 2018
Scotland’s synth-pop gods, Lauren Mayberry, Martin Doherty and Iain Cook, are on the cusp of becoming the UK’s biggest band…
Interview: Clare Bowen
August 27, 2018 in Features, Interviews
Having conquered ‘Nashville’, this Australian artist is stepping out from behind her onscreen character and releasing an eponymous debut album…
Interview: Jet’s Nic Cester
August 20, 2018 in Features, Interviews
The Australian singer-songwriter and frontman talks about the rock band’s rise, fall and rebirth in 15 years since ‘Get Born’…
Charlie Worsham’s Songwriting Survival Kit
August 13, 2018 in Features, Interviews
One of the most gifted musicians in Nashville shares with us the essential elements needed when it comes to songwriting…
How I wrote ‘Marrakesh Express’ by Crosby, Stills & Nash
August 4, 2018 in Features, Interviews
Graham Nash takes us on a journey to Morocco in order to explain the origins of a classic. All aboard!…
Songs In The Key Of… Beijing
July 24, 2018 in Features, Interviews
Chinese-born Jason Magnus and his band Maven Grace take us through a playlist of Beijing’s most exciting and original artists…
David Rotheray’s 10 tips for songwriting after an extended break
July 19, 2018 in Features, Interviews, Tips & Techniques
The former Beautiful South guitarist offers some advice for any songwriters hoping to return to the craft after a break…
Interview: Ruen Brothers
July 17, 2018 in Features, Interviews
Henry: “Anything that excites us or makes us feel something out of the ordinary usually leads to us getting the…
How I wrote ‘Breakout’ by Swing Out Sister
July 14, 2018 in Features, Interviews
Corinne Drewery and Andy Connell explain how the 1986 World Cup and a panic-inducing deadline inspired their sophisti-pop hit single…
Songs In The Key Of… Adelaide
July 10, 2018 in Features, Interviews, Music
Australian sibling pop act Germein take a break from supporting Little Mix to share a playlist inspired by their home-city…
The First Song
July 3, 2018 in Features, Interviews
Hear how songwriters like Gene Simmons, Janis Ian, Adam Duritz, Loudon Wainwright III, Roger Cook and BC Jean got started…
Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes’ Songwriting Survival Kit
June 22, 2018 in Features, Interviews
The LA indie band’s frontman is a sucker for a good pen; find out what else he can’t do without…
Interview: Lachlan Bryan & The Wildes
May 30, 2018 in Features, Interviews
The lead singer of this acclaimed alt-country/Americana band from Melbourne, Australia, tells us about his inspiration and approach to songwriting…
How I wrote ‘Shelter’ by The Brand New Heavies’ Jan Kincaid
May 24, 2018 in Features, Interviews
The former drummer and songwriter of the London-based acid jazz-funk group, talks about the making of his dramatic, groove-led single…
Interview: Josh T. Pearson
May 16, 2018 in Features, Interviews
The release of his surprisingly straight new album gave us the opportunity to chat with this hero of alternative country…
Interview: Chas Hodges
May 10, 2018 in Features, Interviews
With a new Chas & Dave album out now, it’s time we caught up with one of the rockney gods…
Gretchen Peters’ Songwriting Survival Kit
May 3, 2018 in Features, Gear, Interviews
We find out the Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame inductee’s indispensable tools of her trade include coffee, naps and solitude…
