Some of our favourite past Songwriting interviewees reveal the seminal albums that have inspired them the most over the years...
Winter 2018
Articles
We asked the award-winning composer and producer how he approaches creating music for the media, alongside writing songs for himself...
Returning from tour gives this Leeds band a chance to get back to songwriting, fuelled by cheese and bean toasties...
The Nashville rocker collected the Best Roots Gospel Album trophy in 2015. Here he reveals the secrets of his success...
The producer, composer and arranger takes a break from the studio to offer some tips on writing and orchestrating strings...
Nashville musician and songwriting coach Mark Cawley talks from first-hand experience about being both a solo artist and a writer-for-hire...
Having worked with her for well over a decade, the renowned producer is well-positioned to assess the iconic songstress’ talents...
As he releases a new album, the esteemed British singer-songwriter explains why he relies on both low- and high-tech accessories...
The American singer-songwriter recounts the inspiration and creation of her most widely recognised song, which she still sings at 67...
The Australian singer-songwriter and frontman reveals how the single that launched the band’s stellar career was written on the toilet...
We choose to revel in the big-chorused glory of mid-90s British pop music, with some of the era’s defining players...
Black Eyed Dog: The acclaimed producer shares priceless insights on “capturing human performances” and his own fluid approach to songwriting...
How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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How I wrote 'Handbags And Gladrags' by Mike d'Abo
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How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote 'Suddenly I See' by KT Tunstall
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How I wrote 'Iris' by Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik
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How I wrote 'Lil Boo Thang' by Paul Russell
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16 song starters
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote 'I Alone' by Live's Ed Kowalczyk
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How I wrote ''74-'75' by The Connells
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