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.
12/10/2018
This weekend marks the first National Album Day
In its inaugural year, NAD is prompting music fans all over the UK to enjoy an album of their choice…
05/10/2018
Bucks launches BASCA funding initiative
The deal means Bucks Music Group will pay for all new signings to join the British music creators trade association…
28/09/2018
Beyoncé tops ‘Power List 2018’
Taylor Swift came second in the BBC’s Woman’s Hour annual list, with Adele and Sia also making the top 20…
15/09/2018
Semisonic celebrates 20th anniversary
The Dan Wilson-fronted Minnesota band are set to release a deluxe reissue of their breakthrough 1998 album ‘Feeling Strangely Fine’…
08/09/2018
The ISC 2018 deadline is approaching
International Songwriting Competition is open for entries, offering a chance to win a share of $150,000 in cash and prizes…
02/09/2018
Statement Festival 2018 launches
World’s first major festival exclusively for women, non-binary and transgender persons took place this week in the city of Gothenburg…
25/08/2018
Metallica and While She Sleeps among Heavy Music Awards winners
HMA is in its infancy, but they’ve taken big strides to recognise artists and charities that celebrate heavy music subcultures…
17/08/2018
2018’s Nashville Songwriter Awards line-up additions revealed
Announcement of additional artists being added to the bill likely to draw criticism due to the lack of female performers…
11/08/2018
One week left to apply for Anna Meredith residency
Generator’s Tipping Point: WeCreate and Brighter Sounds have teamed up with composer Anna Meredith to create a unique residency opportunity…
02/08/2018
CMA Songwriters Series returns for second UK tour
The annual country music tour brings a mixture of established songwriters and ‘rising stars’ to five UK venues this autumn…
27/07/2018
2018 Mercury Prize finalists announced
Lily Allen, Everything Everything and Wolf Alice are among this year’s award nominees, joined by debutants Novelist and Jorga Smith…
21/07/2018
Three products to get the creative juices flowing
Here are a few products that can help improve your songwriting skills, aid the creative process and keep costs low…
13/07/2018
It’s ‘coming home’ for Baddiel, Skinner and The Lightning Seeds
While the national team inspired a nation, ‘Three Lions’ gets 6.8m audio streams, 5.2m video streams and another No 1…
07/07/2018
The sun is shining for Bob Marley And The Wailers anniversary
The band’s classic album ‘Kaya’ gets a 40th birthday makeover, but the message of love and peace remains the same…
06/07/2018
Songwriting Magazine Summer 2018 out now
Our latest edition features Chvrches, Graham Nash, Janis Ian, Travis, Ali Tamposi, Nizlopi, Roger Cook, Jamie Lawson and much more…
04/07/2018
Nile Rodgers becomes chairman of the board
The legendary Chic co-founder becomes chair of the Songwriters Hall Of Fame and announces first new album in 25 years…
29/06/2018
Alice In Chains return with new album
Seattle rockers return with their first album in five years and the lead single is already a social media success…
23/06/2018
Sparks team up with Edgar Wright for documentary
The Mael brothers and British director Edgar Wright will collaborate on the documentary celebrating the career and music of Sparks…
17/06/2018
The new loop synth changing the game
Shopping for loops is dull. Arcade delivers playable instruments directly to the plugin. Music production is about to change forever…
09/06/2018
Enhancia impresses at music start-up contest
Record number of future tech companies battled it out at Midemlab 2018, attempting to win over judges and attract investment…
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