Songwriting interviews, inspirational stories, new artist showcases 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 experienced hired songwriters share some of their ideas to help get your creative juices flowing.
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…
20/04/2019
The Album That Changed Everything (Winter 2018)
Some of our favourite past Songwriting interviewees reveal the seminal albums that have inspired them the most over the years…
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…
14/04/2019
Peter Raeburn on writing to a brief for film and television
We asked the award-winning composer and producer how he approaches creating music for the media, alongside writing songs for himself…
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…
09/04/2019
Diary Of A Songwriter: Marsicans
Returning from tour gives this Leeds band a chance to get back to songwriting, fuelled by cheese and bean toasties…
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…
02/04/2019
10 writing tips from Grammy Award winner Mike Farris
The Nashville rocker collected the Best Roots Gospel Album trophy in 2015. Here he reveals the secrets of his success…
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…
28/03/2019
How I wrote ‘Perfect’ by Fairground Attraction’s Mark Nevin
The songwriter and guitarist behind the 80s pop-folk band’s chart-topping debut single tells the compelling tale of its imperfect inspiration…
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…
25/03/2019
Rob Ellis: My Songwriting Hero, Marianne Faithfull
Having worked with her for well over a decade, the renowned producer is well-positioned to assess the iconic songstress’ talents…
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!…
17/03/2019
David Gray’s Songwriting Survival Kit
As he releases a new album, the esteemed British singer-songwriter explains why he relies on both low- and high-tech accessories…
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…
13/03/2019
How I wrote ‘At Seventeen’ by Janis Ian
The American singer-songwriter recounts the inspiration and creation of her most widely recognised song, which she still sings at 67…
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…
11/03/2019
How I wrote ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl’ by Jet’s Nic Cester
The Australian singer-songwriter and frontman reveals how the single that launched the band’s stellar career was written on the toilet…
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’…
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