Interviews, inspiration, songwriting tips and more…
We talk to up-and-coming artists and big names alike to get the inside story on their songwriting techniques and on how they got to where they are today, while our own team of experienced songwriters share some of their ideas to help get your creative juices flowing. To view an archive of all the previous Songwriting features visit our Songwriting Features section.
17/09/2018
The role of mischief in the Beatles’ songwriting
Author of ‘Help! 100 Songwriting, Recording And Career Tips Used By The Beatles’, David Rowley, highlights the Fab Four’s mischievousness…
13/09/2018
Five minutes with… Lawson’s Andy Brown
The disbanded pop group’s frontman talks about going solo and the creation of his infectious blend of homegrown rock-infused country…
06/09/2018
Songs In The Key Of… Finland
Who better than Finland’s most-successful indie band Satellite Stories to introduce some of the musical highlights of their Nordic homeland…
31/08/2018
How I wrote ‘Jilted John’ by Graham Fellows
We hear about a punk song whose protagonist was so heartbroken he cried all the way to the chip shop…
27/08/2018
Interview: Clare Bowen
Having conquered ‘Nashville’, this Australian artist is stepping out from behind her onscreen character and releasing an eponymous debut album…
20/08/2018
Interview: Jet’s Nic Cester
The Australian singer-songwriter and frontman talks about the rock band’s rise, fall and rebirth in 15 years since ‘Get Born’…
13/08/2018
Charlie Worsham’s Songwriting Survival Kit
One of the most gifted musicians in Nashville shares with us the essential elements needed when it comes to songwriting…
04/08/2018
How I wrote ‘Marrakesh Express’ by Crosby, Stills & Nash
Graham Nash takes us on a journey to Morocco in order to explain the origins of a classic. All aboard!…
24/07/2018
Songs In The Key Of… Beijing
Chinese-born Jason Magnus and his band Maven Grace take us through a playlist of Beijing’s most exciting and original artists…
19/07/2018
David Rotheray’s 10 tips for songwriting after an extended break
The former Beautiful South guitarist offers some advice for any songwriters hoping to return to the craft after a break…
17/07/2018
Interview: Ruen Brothers
Henry: “Anything that excites us or makes us feel something out of the ordinary usually leads to us getting the…
14/07/2018
How I wrote ‘Breakout’ by Swing Out Sister
Corinne Drewery and Andy Connell explain how the 1986 World Cup and a panic-inducing deadline inspired their sophisti-pop hit single…
10/07/2018
Songs In The Key Of… Adelaide
Australian sibling pop act Germein take a break from supporting Little Mix to share a playlist inspired by their home-city…
06/07/2018
Songwriting Magazine Summer 2018 out now
Our latest edition features Chvrches, Graham Nash, Janis Ian, Travis, Ali Tamposi, Nizlopi, Roger Cook, Jamie Lawson and much more…
03/07/2018
The First Song
Hear how songwriters like Gene Simmons, Janis Ian, Adam Duritz, Loudon Wainwright III, Roger Cook and BC Jean got started…
22/06/2018
Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes’ Songwriting Survival Kit
The LA indie band’s frontman is a sucker for a good pen; find out what else he can’t do without…
06/06/2018
Appreciating the songs of… Bob Dylan
Passionate fan, James Sullivan considers the poetic lyricism and music by one of the most influential songwriters of all time…
30/05/2018
Interview: Lachlan Bryan & The Wildes
The lead singer of this acclaimed alt-country/Americana band from Melbourne, Australia, tells us about his inspiration and approach to songwriting…
24/05/2018
How I wrote ‘Shelter’ by The Brand New Heavies’ Jan Kincaid
The former drummer and songwriter of the London-based acid jazz-funk group, talks about the making of his dramatic, groove-led single…
16/05/2018
Interview: Josh T. Pearson
The release of his surprisingly straight new album gave us the opportunity to chat with this hero of alternative country…
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