ISC reveals its 2019 judging panel and, as usual, it includes some of music’s most talented artists and industry executives...
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Elton John, Ed Sheeran and Paul Weller are among songwriters sharing their musical memories online, for children suffering in orphanages...
The new album will see a return to the singer’s roots of simple story telling with a UK R&B soundtrack...
International Songwriting Competition kicks off with another stellar judging panel comprising Lorde, Tom Waits, Perry Farrell, Ziggy Marley and more...
Sofar Sounds want music fans to host and attend gigs in unusual places like living rooms, offices and roof tops...
The International Songwriting Competition is accepting submissions for 2016 with a discounted entry fee as part of a holiday promotion...
We round-up the last week in music, including news you might’ve missed, our #SongOfTheDay playlist and Classic Of The Week...
This year’s International Songwriting Competition judges include recording artists Chris Cornell, Tom Waits, American Authors, Lorde, Ziggy Marley and Donovan...
London electro infused indie-rockers will head out on a ten date arena tour in support of their upcoming second album...
Band release a minute and twenty second clip via their website featuring the first new music from their new album...
We listened as the pop singer shared her songwriting tips with the Guardian Literary Institute at this summer’s Camp Bestival...
The Kiwi singer-songwriter will judge this year’s International Songwriting Competition, joining the likes of Tom Waits, Bill Withers and Bastille...
Appreciating the songs of... Andrew Eldritch
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How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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16 song starters
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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Interview: John Waite
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Shelf help: 10 of the best books for songwriters
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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 […]