David Gray’s Songwriting Survival Kit
March 17, 2019 in Gear, Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
David Gray’s Songwriting Survival Kit in our Winter 2018 edition
Long-standing USA songwriting contest opens for 2019
March 16, 2019 in Competitions, News
Last year’s winner David Wilcox is currently touring his latest album
Songwriters can now submit their entries for the 24th Annual USA Songwriting Competition for a chance to further their careers
How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
March 15, 2019 in Features, Interviews
Alphaville in 1984. “It’s a fictitious story about a pair of lovers that are trying to get away from the drugs…” Pic: Thomas Reutter
A synth-rock anthem inspired by Berlin’s heroin scene, we learn all about a classic 80s track with a surprising origin
On The Stereo #35
March 14, 2019 in Music
Riley Roth: will delight fans of the likes of Kelsea Ballerini and Cassadee Pope
We’re delighting in new music by Riley Roth, Idlewild, Jonas Brothers, The Strange, Film Jacket 35 and Second Hand Poet
How I wrote ‘At Seventeen’ by Janis Ian
March 13, 2019 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
How I wrote ‘At Seventeen’ by Janis Ian in Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018: “If I’m in it then I’m in it all the way”
The American singer-songwriter recounts the inspiration and creation of her most widely recognised song, which she still sings at 67
Interview: Gum Takes Tooth
March 12, 2019 in Features, Interviews
Jussi (right): “I had never sung a single note in my life till just before GTT formed and I hated my voice.” Photo: Al Overdrive
The masters of pyrotechnic electro noise break down their unique way of working and the benefits of being a duo
How I wrote ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl’ by Jet’s Nic Cester
March 11, 2019 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
How I wrote ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl’ in Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018: “I’m not going to pretend to cough!”
The Australian singer-songwriter and frontman reveals how the single that launched the band’s stellar career was written on the toilet
Midem and Universal Music offer mentoring opportunity
March 10, 2019 in Competitions, Events, News
Are you a songwriter or producer? Then register for this year’s Midem event by 1 April
Are you an aspiring songwriter or producer struggling to get the right attention among the throng of peers and competitors?
Five minutes with… Sonny
March 8, 2019 in Features, Interviews
Sonny: “I write my songs from personal experience so there are always emotions attached.”
The rising pop artist from South Shields discusses his new single ‘Sweet Dreams’ and his forthcoming acoustic EP ‘Beech Road’
Discover: Britpop
March 7, 2019 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
Britpop: This was a time of optimism, the sunshine after the thunder.
We choose to revel in the big-chorused glory of mid-90s British pop music, with some of the era’s defining players
On The Stereo #34
March 6, 2019 in Music
Abby Anderson (left) and Jimmy Allen: sound like they were born to sing together
Enjoy the sonic delights of Jimmie Allen & Abby Anderson, Rod Melancon, Pastis, Trunky Juno, Daniel Norgren and Summer Heart
Interview: Ethan Johns
March 5, 2019 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
The Black Eyed Dog: Ethan Johns is a featured artist of Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
Black Eyed Dog: The acclaimed producer shares priceless insights on “capturing human performances” and his own fluid approach to songwriting
Song Deconstructed: ‘Anything But Easy’ by Lisa Redford
March 3, 2019 in Features, Interviews, Music
Lisa Redford in the music video for Anything But Easy
The award-winning singer-songwriter, music columnist and tutor returns with a new Americana-tinged single, and here she breaks down the composition
Interview: Ward Thomas
March 2, 2019 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
Ward up!: Ward Thomas are a featured artist of Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
In our latest issue, record-breaking British country musicians Catherine and Lizzy discuss their musical growth on new album ‘Restless Minds’
New report finds listening to music damages creativity
March 1, 2019 in News
Does music help or hinder creativity, or is it personal preference? Photo: pxhere
It is a popular belief that listening to music will increase the brain’s working ability and help us retain information
Interview: Sugarland’s Kristian Bush
February 28, 2019 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
Sugardaddy: Kristian Bush is a featured artist of Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
One half of the American country music duo reveals how he has transformed himself into a songwriter of prolific capacity
On The Stereo #33
February 27, 2019 in Music
Kawala: vocals bounce along with gusto, marrying nicely with the rhythmic guitar melody. Pic: Sarah Louise Bennett
The team are listening to these superb new songs from Kawala, Maren Morris, Rainbrother, Morganway, Jenny Lewis and Cross Atlantic
Introducing… Fergus
February 26, 2019 in Features, Interviews
Fergus: “Sometimes a song can take no time at all to write or…years!”
We shine a light on a London-based singer-songwriter who teamed up with producer Jake Gosling to make his new EP
Interview: Rosanne Cash
February 24, 2019 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
The thread of time: Rosanne Cash is a featured artist of Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
The preeminent lyricist and musician is back with a collection of songs enriched by her life experience and unique voice
Brits 2019: a round-up of this year’s event
February 22, 2019 in Events, News
The 1975 picked up two awards at this year’s Brits, while singer Matt Healy gave an inspiring speech. Pic: Begoña/Creative Commons
London’s O2 Arena played host to another eventful Brit Awards ceremony as the annual spectacle returns for its 39th year
Diary Of A Songwriter: Rosie Tee
February 21, 2019 in Features, Interviews
Rosie Tee with her bandmates Tom, Kai and Dan. Pic: Jess Ingram
In this exclusive journal extract, we get to see what it’s like to record at the fabled Abbey Road Studios
Interview: David Crosby
February 20, 2019 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
In Perfect Harmony: David Crosby stars as the cover featured artist of Songwriting Magazine Winter 2018
