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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.
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…
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…
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…
10/05/2018
Interview: Chas Hodges
With a new Chas & Dave album out now, it’s time we caught up with one of the rockney gods…
03/05/2018
Gretchen Peters’ Songwriting Survival Kit
We find out the Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame inductee’s indispensable tools of her trade include coffee, naps and solitude…
03/05/2018
Interview: The Levellers’ Mark Chadwick
Celebrating their 30th anniversary, the punk-folk-rock band’s frontman and songwriter talks about his mysterious craft, finding inspiration, and undercover police…
28/04/2018
How I wrote ‘Place Your Hands’ by Reef’s Gary Stringer
BRITROCK WEEK: The West Country rock band’s frontman tells us how their energetic, singalong single took shape and took off…
26/04/2018
How I wrote ‘Good Enough’ by Dodgy’s Nigel Clark
BRITROCK WEEK: The fun-loving indie trio’s lead singer and bassist recalls the Bob Marley-inspired conception of their biggest hit single…
25/04/2018
How I wrote ‘I Wanna Go Where The People Go’ by The Wildhearts
BRITROCK WEEK: The band’s frontman Ginger explains how a soundcheck riff and a casual interview comment inspired their unpredictable single…
24/04/2018
How I wrote ‘Perseverance’ by Terrorvision’s Tony Wright
BRITROCK WEEK: The Bradford band’s singer tells the story behind the writing of their riff-tastic ode to whales and dolphins…
23/04/2018
Britrock Must Be Destroyed
BRITROCK WEEK: Before their playful UK tour celebrating mid-90s British rock, we hear from Reef, The Wildhearts, Terrorvision and Dodgy…
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