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.
15/01/2019
Interview: Bo Bruce
From runner-up of The Voice UK in 2012 to becoming one-half of Equador with Henry Binns, the singer-songwriter reveals all…
08/01/2019
Songs In The Key Of… Copenhagen
Danish-Jamaican songstress Iris Gold plots a journey through a diverse collection of music from Denmark’s capital, including some tribal opera…
31/12/2018
Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018 out now
Our latest edition features David Crosby, Rosanne Cash, Kristian Bush, Ethan Johns, Ward Thomas, Janis Ian, David Gray and more…
28/12/2018
How I wrote ‘Dreams’ by Gabrielle
Learn about one of the 90s’ biggest pop smashes and the highest charting debut single by a female solo act…
05/12/2018
Interview: DeVotchKa’s Nick Urata
The Colorado-based quartet’s frontman talks about making their cinematic indie music and scoring award-winning movies ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ and ‘Paddington’…
04/12/2018
Songs In The Key Of… Alternative Blues
Electric bluesman from Birmingham, John J Presley, shares a selection of alt-blues tracks and explains how they have influenced him…
23/11/2018
RuthAnne’s 10 tips on transitioning from songwriter to artist
This successful Irish songwriter is making her move for solo stardom. Here are her tips on how to change lane…
23/11/2018
Songs In The Key Of… UK Garage
DJ and producer Shy Cookie takes on a journey through a genre which dominated the charts of the late 90s…
21/11/2018
Interview: Cass Lowe
After working with everyone from Take That to Rudimental, the acclaimed songwriter-producer shares his insight into successful modern pop co-writing…
16/11/2018
Diary Of A Songwriter: Laoise
A trip to London provides this Irish artist with a chance to write new music and record her latest video…
08/11/2018
Interview: Bastian Baker
The Swiss pro hockey player turned country singer-songwriter and coach on Belgium’s ‘The Voice’ talks about touring with Shania Twain…
31/10/2018
Interview: Brickwork Lizards
With influences stretching back to the Ottoman Empire, we just had to learn a little more about this Oxford group…
24/10/2018
Five minutes with… Nuela Charles
As she shares her new EP ‘Distant Danger’ we catch up with the alt-soul, Canadian star to discuss the record…
18/10/2018
McGoozer’s Songwriting Survival Kit
When this Scottish songwriter can’t find inspiration in his books and gear, he seeks it out on the open road…
17/10/2018
Interview: The Brummies
We talk to Brummy singer-songwriter and musician Jacob Bryant about Birmingham and Nashville, and writing ‘Done’ with The Band Perry…
11/10/2018
Diary Of A Songwriter: Gretta Ray
The young, rising talent from Australia shares a personal account of her approach to songwriting, planned creativity and breakfast routine…
07/10/2018
Songwriting Magazine Autumn 2018 out now
Our latest edition features Macy Gray, Yoko Ono, Gabrielle, Boz Scaggs, Courtney Marie Andrews, Lamont Dozier, The Darkness and more…
03/10/2018
Five minutes with… Ruston Kelly
We briefly catch up with a country artist and renowned Nashville songwriter whose new album is his most honest yet…
24/09/2018
J R Harbidge’s songwriting tips
The rocker from the Black Country shares some techniques to help make your melodic ideas and song structures more palatable…
22/09/2018
Emma King’s Songwriting Survival Kit
When it comes to her essential writing gear, this soulful artist from Hull has a secret weapon up her sleeves…
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