Technique, reviews, news and interviews featuring Gary Barlow, Wayne Coyne, Bróna McVittie, KT Tunstall, Tom Walker, Elles Bailey and more
Winter 2020
Articles
The acclaimed Take That star and Britain’s greatest songwriter reveals some valuable insights into his incredible career and new album
The psychedelic warrior on how 70s teenage angst influenced their latest album ‘American Head’ and his partnership with Steven Drozd
Not content with just reinterpreting the past, the County Down artist is adding her own folk tales to the genre
The Scottish singer-songwriter looks back upon the enduring success of his debut album and the most brilliant of smash singles
Through easing the lockdown blues with a series of cover shows, a new album was born for the award-winning songwriter
Nashville-based songwriting coach Mark Cawley looks at the core music-making element and how to open up new possibilities for melody...
Our regular contributor, performing songwriter and singing coach Lisa Redford takes a look at the influence of place on songwriting...
Writer and musician Ellie Mckinsey explores one of the most common chord sequences and explains how to harness its power...
The man behind the music of The Wombles and Katie Melua shares his tips for digging deeper with your songwriting
It sometimes helps to go back to basics. So here’s a useful cheatsheet taken from writer Ed Bell’s latest book...
The talented Scot shares some valuable lessons learned from an illustrious career, “a lot of heartache” and the Skywalker Ranch
How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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16 song starters
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How I wrote 'Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime' by The Korgis' James Warren
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Shelf help: 10 of the best books for songwriters
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How I wrote 'I Alone' by Live's Ed Kowalczyk
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How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote ‘Save Tonight’ by Eagle-Eye Cherry
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Comments
I'm putting out a new solo song next week, and am writing for my band's new album. On top of that, I want to challenge
Songwriting is truly part of me, and it was there for me during 2020. Now, in 2021, I’m more grateful for songwriting than ever. This
We have to use all our talents to find the songs which are out there in heaven.
I write songs all the time, I have written an album that I am going record and have professionally produced when lockdown ends.
I pledge to be song-full.
In addition to the many things that motivate me as a songwriter, 2020 generated much to write about and also emphasised the role that songwriting
I've been a guitarist/singer/songwriter for 25 years it's what I do. I work part/time in a supermarket so I am able to continue my work.
I have written lots of lyrics and l am pretty sure they are good but l don't belong to the world of music, l have […]