How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
March 15, 2019 in Features, How I Wrote, Interviews
A synth-rock anthem inspired by Berlin’s heroin scene, we learn all about a classic 80s track with a surprising origin…
Interviews
How I wrote ‘At Seventeen’ by Janis Ian
March 13, 2019 in How I Wrote, Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
The American singer-songwriter recounts the inspiration and creation of her most widely recognised song, which she still sings at 67…
Interview: Gum Takes Tooth
March 12, 2019 in Features, Interviews
The masters of pyrotechnic electro noise break down their unique way of working and the benefits of being a duo…
How I wrote ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl’ by Jet’s Nic Cester
March 11, 2019 in How I Wrote, Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
The Australian singer-songwriter and frontman reveals how the single that launched the band’s stellar career was written on the toilet…
Five minutes with… Sonny
March 8, 2019 in Features, Interviews
The rising pop artist from South Shields discusses his new single ‘Sweet Dreams’ and his forthcoming acoustic EP ‘Beech Road’…
Discover: Britpop
March 7, 2019 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
We choose to revel in the big-chorused glory of mid-90s British pop music, with some of the era’s defining players…
Interview: Ethan Johns
March 5, 2019 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
Black Eyed Dog: The acclaimed producer shares priceless insights on “capturing human performances” and his own fluid approach to songwriting…
Song Deconstructed: ‘Anything But Easy’ by Lisa Redford
March 3, 2019 in Features, Interviews, Music
The award-winning singer-songwriter, music columnist and tutor returns with a new Americana-tinged single, and here she breaks down the composition…
Interview: Ward Thomas
March 2, 2019 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
In our latest issue, record-breaking British country musicians Catherine and Lizzy discuss their musical growth on new album ‘Restless Minds’…
Interview: Sugarland’s Kristian Bush
February 28, 2019 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
One half of the American country music duo reveals how he has transformed himself into a songwriter of prolific capacity…
Introducing… Fergus
February 26, 2019 in Features, Interviews
We shine a light on a London-based singer-songwriter who teamed up with producer Jake Gosling to make his new EP…
Interview: Rosanne Cash
February 24, 2019 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
The preeminent lyricist and musician is back with a collection of songs enriched by her life experience and unique voice…
Diary Of A Songwriter: Rosie Tee
February 21, 2019 in Features, Interviews
In this exclusive journal extract, we get to see what it’s like to record at the fabled Abbey Road Studios…
Interview: David Crosby
February 20, 2019 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
The founding member of both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash reveals all about his new album and group…
Song Deconstructed: ‘Untie The Ropes’ by Komraus
February 15, 2019 in Features, Interviews, Music
The London-based cinematic electronic outfit’s singer and songwriter, Sara Rioja, explains how their debut album’s title track came to be…
Introducing… Marlene Oak
February 13, 2019 in Features, Interviews
The Swedish folk-blues singer-songwriter looks set to impress everyone with her luscious vocals and standout productions on her new EP…
SK Shlomo’s 10 lessons learnt from a decade of collaboration
February 8, 2019 in Features, Interviews, Tips & Techniques
The world-record-breaking beatboxer shares advice on creativity and mental health from Björk, Damon Albarn, Ed Sheeran, Jason Mraz and more…
Interview: Henry Binns
February 5, 2019 in Features, Interviews
We get to know the English producer, remixer, engineer, songwriter and musician behind ambient electronic duos Zero 7 and Equador…
Interview: Cassadee Pope
February 1, 2019 in Features, Interviews
Former lead singer of rock band Hey Monday and 2012 ‘The Voice’ winner talks about her revealing new country album…
Songs In The Key Of… Oslo
January 24, 2019 in Features, Interviews, Music
Norwegian super producers Fredfades & Jawn Rice take us on an electronica and electro-infused musical journey through their capital city…
Song Deconstructed: ‘If I’ by Mozes And The Firstborn
January 18, 2019 in Features, Interviews, Music
In the first of a new feature, we pick a new track and ask the songwriter to reveal the recipe…
Interview: Bo Bruce
January 15, 2019 in Features, Interviews
From runner-up of The Voice UK in 2012 to becoming one-half of Equador with Henry Binns, the singer-songwriter reveals all…
