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.
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…
18/01/2019
Song Deconstructed: ‘If I’ by Mozes And The Firstborn
In the first of a new feature, we pick a new track and ask the songwriter to reveal the recipe…
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…
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…
12/12/2018
Interview: Corey Taylor
Our cover star was one of rock and metal’s shining stars – the head honcho of Slipknot and Stone Sour…
09/12/2018
Interview: Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt
God of extreme prog metal: not just one of the most highly acclaimed songwriters of his genre, a true legend…
07/12/2018
Interview: Vagabon
Infinite songwriting wisdom: at the end of last year we highlighted the brilliant Laetitia ‘Vagabon’ Tamko as a breakthrough artist…
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…
30/11/2018
Ask The Experts: Paul Gray of the MU
We put some frequently-asked questions on royalty splits and songwriters’ rights to The Damned bassist and Musicians’ Union regional officer…
27/11/2018
How I wrote ‘MMMBop’ by Hanson
Isaac Hanson, the eldest of the sibling trio, tells the story of his group’s chart-topping blockbuster with the super-catchy chorus…
25/11/2018
How I wrote ‘Boogie Wonderland’ by Allee Willis
The disco classic from Earth, Wind & Fire might have sounded very different if it wasn’t for Allee Willis’ insistence…
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…
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