The latest goings-on in the world of songwriting and music
Here’s a round-up of the latest songwriting news stories from the past month. To view an archive of all the previous articles visit our Songwriting News Archive.
23/08/2017
EXCLUSIVE! Soothsayer by Nick Ferrio
Today’s exclusive song is a punchy slice of indie-rock and roll that comes courtesy of a sublime songwriter from Ontario…
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22/08/2017
Slash and Gibson officially join forces
The legendary Guns ‘n’ Roses axeman has fittingly become the first ever Global Brand Ambassador for the iconic guitar brand…
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20/08/2017
The Week In Review (14 – 20 August)
After a week away, we’re back with your Sunday treat and this edition features a truly stunning nu metal track…
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19/08/2017
UK & US Songwriting Charts (11 – 26 Aug 2017)
Rae Sremmurd’s new track ‘Perplexing Pegasus’ puts producer Mike Williams II atop the list of the weeks top US songwriters…
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18/08/2017
Warner grows roster of songwriters
The world-famous publisher signs another big name to its impressive list of songwriters, as they dominate the UK music scene…
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17/08/2017
‘What A Wonderful World’ celebrates 50
An exhibit at the Louis Armstrong House Museum marks a half-century since the optimistic jazz standard was recorded and released…
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16/08/2017
Manchester Arena to reopen with benefit gig
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Courteeners and Blossoms are among the acts welcoming back live entertainment fans to the venue…
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15/08/2017
iPhone-integrated Fusion Guitar goes on sale
More than 20 years in the making, “the world’s most advanced electric guitar” becomes available to musicians in the US…
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12/08/2017
UK & US Songwriting Charts (4 – 19 Aug 2017)
Find out who are top of the pop songwriters, based on last week’s UK Singles Chart and Billboard Hot 100…
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11/08/2017
Alice Glass announces new music and tour
Ex-Crystal Castles singer shares the video to her latest single and reveals she will tour with goth icon Marilyn Manson…
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10/08/2017
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame reveals new inductees
The class of 2017: Walt Aldridge and Tim Nichols, veteran songwriter Jim McBride and the late Vern Gosdin as songwriter/artist…
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09/08/2017
RIP Glen Campbell
Legendary country music songwriter Glen Campbell died this Tuesday (8 August) aged 81, following a six year battle with Alzheimer’s…
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07/08/2017
The ISC unveils 2017 judges
International Songwriting Competition kicks off with another stellar judging panel comprising Lorde, Tom Waits, Perry Farrell, Ziggy Marley and more…
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06/08/2017
The Week In Review (31 July – 6 August)
Our latest weekly round-up sees us finally get round to featuring a track by the most influential band of all-time…
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05/08/2017
Introducing a new kind of songwriting book
The Song Foundry’s ‘The Art Of Songwriting’ by Ed Bell covers the creative and life skills songwriters need to succeed…
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04/08/2017
Burt Bacharach calls for clarity over plagiarism laws
Veteran songwriter says artists are getting a rough deal when it comes to lawsuits, as there are not enough notes…
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02/08/2017
International Acoustic Music Awards opens
The 14th annual IAMA – a competition promoting acoustic music performance and artistry, which discovered Meghan Trainor – is open…
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01/08/2017
EXCLUSIVE! ‘Gallop’ by Cyphered Threads
This week’s exclusive track is a seven minute epic from a musical ensemble who’ve drawn comparison with Nine Inch Nails…
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31/07/2017
Jack White is recording his next solo album
White’s label, Third Man Records, have shared images of the songwriter recording his upcoming third solo album in New York…
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30/07/2017
The Week In Review (24 – 30 July)
Today’s weekly round-up is brushed with an American tinge, as we cover a landmark moment and feature an alt-country classic…
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