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.
21/04/2019
Bailey Bryan’s Songwriting Survival Kit
The rising Nashville singer-songwriter reveals her must-have items which include an old classical guitar, some spicy snacks and hot drinks…
17/04/2019
Interview: Stats’ Ed Seed
Having made one of the albums of the year so far, the Stats frontman talks us through its unusual genesis…
15/04/2019
Introducing… Tal Wilkenfeld
The go-to bass player for Prince, Mick Jagger and Jeff Beck is now going it alone as a solo artist…
12/04/2019
Roddy Woomble of Idlewild’s Songwriting Survival Kit
The indie frontman takes us into his world of wine, libraries and Scottish isles; all in the name of songwriting…
08/04/2019
Song Deconstructed: ‘Lonesome Rider’ by The Strange
The Croatian and American supergroup’s Dalibor Pavičić and Chris Eckman give us an access-all-areas tour of their latest cinematic track…
01/04/2019
Interview: Jesse Colin Young
Emerging with his first new record in over a decade, the ex-Youngbloods frontman has rediscovered all of his songwriting magic…
27/03/2019
Diary Of A Songwriter: Emily Breeze
With a single to launch and songs to write, it’s a very busy week for this Bristol-based gothic pop artist…
22/03/2019
Song Deconstructed: ‘Your Server Had A Bad Day’ by Haunted Continents
James A.M. Downes provides the inside scoop on a recent instalment of his single-a-month project, and it’s a cheeky one!…
15/03/2019
How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
A synth-rock anthem inspired by Berlin’s heroin scene, we learn all about a classic 80s track with a surprising origin…
12/03/2019
Interview: Gum Takes Tooth
The masters of pyrotechnic electro noise break down their unique way of working and the benefits of being a duo…
08/03/2019
Five minutes with… Sonny
The rising pop artist from South Shields discusses his new single ‘Sweet Dreams’ and his forthcoming acoustic EP ‘Beech Road’…
03/03/2019
Song Deconstructed: ‘Anything But Easy’ by Lisa Redford
The award-winning singer-songwriter, music columnist and tutor returns with a new Americana-tinged single, and here she breaks down the composition…
26/02/2019
Introducing… Fergus
We shine a light on a London-based singer-songwriter who teamed up with producer Jake Gosling to make his new EP…
21/02/2019
Diary Of A Songwriter: Rosie Tee
In this exclusive journal extract, we get to see what it’s like to record at the fabled Abbey Road Studios…
15/02/2019
Song Deconstructed: ‘Untie The Ropes’ by Komraus
The London-based cinematic electronic outfit’s singer and songwriter, Sara Rioja, explains how their debut album’s title track came to be…
13/02/2019
Introducing… Marlene Oak
The Swedish folk-blues singer-songwriter looks set to impress everyone with her luscious vocals and standout productions on her new EP…
08/02/2019
SK Shlomo’s 10 lessons learnt from a decade of collaboration
The world-record-breaking beatboxer shares advice on creativity and mental health from Björk, Damon Albarn, Ed Sheeran, Jason Mraz and more…
05/02/2019
Interview: Henry Binns
We get to know the English producer, remixer, engineer, songwriter and musician behind ambient electronic duos Zero 7 and Equador…
01/02/2019
Interview: Cassadee Pope
Former lead singer of rock band Hey Monday and 2012 ‘The Voice’ winner talks about her revealing new country album…
24/01/2019
Songs In The Key Of… Oslo
Norwegian super producers Fredfades & Jawn Rice take us on an electronica and electro-infused musical journey through their capital city…
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