In the first of a new regular feature, we sit down for a chat with a trio of talented writers...
Songs In The Key Of… South African folk music
Diary Of A Songwriter: Ida Mae’s Chris Turpin
Song-by-Song: ‘Honesty’ by Jake Isaac
Introducing… Ola Village
Diary Of A Songwriter: Katie Kuffel
Songs In The Key Of… Elliott Smith
Diary Of A Songwriter: James Vickery
10 components of a Christmas classic
Interview: Goo Goo Dolls’ John Rzeznik
Diary Of A Songwriter: Crawford Mack
Song-by-Song: ‘Old Flowers’ by Courtney Marie Andrews
Chris Difford’s Songwriting Survival Kit
Prinz Grizzley: 5 ways exploring different genres can add something new to your style
Interview: DMA’S
Songs In The Key Of… St. Cloud, Minnesota
Diary Of A Songwriter: Sunny Ozell
Nerina Pallot’s Songwriting Survival Kit
Song-by-Song: ‘Transfiguration Highway’ by Little Kid
Interview: Martin Terefe
Diary Of A Songwriter: London Plane’s David Mosey
How I wrote ‘Yellow River’ by Christie
Diary Of A Songwriter: George Montague
Gizmo Varillas’ Songwriting Survival Kit
Interview: P.P. Arnold
5 Minutes With… Liddy Clark
How I wrote ‘Is It Any Wonder?’ by Keane’s Tim Rice-Oxley
Ben Earle of The Shires’ Songwriting Survival Kit
Song Deconstructed: ‘Lord Richard’ by The Corner Laughers
Song Deconstructed: ‘Shape’ by Hannah Scott
Songs In The Key Of… Philadelphia
Song-by-Song: ‘ANIMA’ by Suzy & The Lifeguard
When ‘Airy Met Fairy on the art of emotions
Song-by-Song: ‘Angel Miners & The Lightning Riders’ by Awolnation
Songs In The Key Of… Colorado
Solomon Grey’s 5 top tips for writing music pre-picture
5 Minutes With… Judy Collins
Diary Of A Songwriter: Katrin Hahner
Songs In The Key Of… New Orleans
How I wrote ‘Dance The Night Away’ by The Mavericks’ Raul Malo
5 top tips on entering songwriting competitions
Interview: Garbage’s Shirley Manson
How I wrote ‘Everybody’s Gone To War’ by Nerina Pallot
How I wrote ‘The Life Of Riley’ by The Lightning Seeds’ Ian Broudie
Introducing… Dan Aura
Interview: Russ Ballard
Diary Of A Songwriter: Serafina Steer
Interview: Jennah Barry
Song Deconstructed: ‘Here We Are’ by O&O
Katherine Blamire of Smoke Fairies’ Songwriting Survival Kit
How I wrote ‘High’ by Lighthouse Family’s Paul Tucker
Interview: John Paul White
The importance of developing a standout brand in the music business
How I wrote ‘Dreams’ by Gabrielle
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Bongeziwe Mabandla takes us inside a genre that uses storytelling to carry its political message and tales of everyday struggle...
One half of British duo Ida Mae reflects upon their new record, reliving moments on the road when inspiration struck...
The multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from south London is back with his second album, here he takes us through each track...
From his Oslo studio, this calm and laid-back artist uses his musical toolbox to write indie-pop songs for the masses...
As someone who shoots from the hip, this Seattle singer-songwriter knew she had to take matters into her own hands...
Part of the team behind ‘Everybody Cares: An Elliott Smith Compilation’, Francis Lung takes us inside the beloved singer-songwriter’s catalogue...
In celebration of World Book Day, we share our favourite songwriting reads and also include several titles that you’ve suggested...
Working on the last two tracks of his debut album, the R&B artist gives advice on how to finish songs...
As we ramp up the festivities, Irish singer-songwriter Michael Gallagher suggests the key ingredients required to build a Christmas song...
From delighting in positive reviews to working on mythology-infused demos, the Nottingham-based rising talent shares a week in her life
Flute-toting frontman of prog-folk group Stackridge, Mutter Slater, recalls a time before the words ‘boundary’ and ‘taste’ had been discovered
How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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Time to enter the 26th annual USA Songwriting Competition
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In Conversation With… Nashvillains
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Shelf help: 10 of the best books for songwriters
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How I wrote 'Lessons In Love' by Level 42's Mark King
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How I wrote ‘Save Tonight’ by Eagle-Eye Cherry
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Appreciating the songs of... Andrew Eldritch
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How I wrote 'Food For Thought' by UB40's Robin Campbell
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Comments
Songwriting is truly part of me, and it was there for me during 2020. Now, in 2021, I’m more grateful for songwriting than ever. This
We have to use all our talents to find the songs which are out there in heaven.
I write songs all the time, I have written an album that I am going record and have professionally produced when lockdown ends.
I pledge to be song-full.
In addition to the many things that motivate me as a songwriter, 2020 generated much to write about and also emphasised the role that songwriting
I've been a guitarist/singer/songwriter for 25 years it's what I do. I work part/time in a supermarket so I am able to continue my work.
I have written lots of lyrics and l am pretty sure they are good but l don't belong to the world of music, l have […]