Nominations announced for The Ivors 2017
April 20, 2017 in Competitions, Events, News
Coldplay, Michael Kiwanuka, Nick Cave and Skepta are among the songwriters in the running for this year’s Ivor Novello Awards…
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How I wrote ‘Stay Another Day’ by East 17’s Tony Mortimer
December 15, 2016 in Features, How I Wrote, Interviews
The songwriter and former East 17 member recalls the deeply personal tragedy behind his band’s unlikely and enduring Christmas smash…
Ed Sheeran commissioned by X Factor?
November 15, 2016 in News
Multi-platinum ‘Thinking Out Loud’ songwriter has been tipped for task of writing the song for this year’s X Factor winner…
2016 Ivor Novello Awards nominees announced
April 19, 2016 in News
Ed Sheeran, Roots Manuva, Years & Years and Jamie Lawson among those with a chance of winning an Ivor Novello…
David Stark: Pitching your songs effectively
September 26, 2014 in Features, Interviews, Tips & Techniques
The founder of long-running songwriters’ tip-sheet SongLink demystifies the process of pitching songs to A&Rs and imparts some invaluable advice…
Sodajerker presents… Eg White
June 23, 2014 in Features, Interviews
The podcasting-songwriting duo speak with the “quintessential professional songwriter” whose list of collaborators include Adele, Tom Odell, Kylie and Duffy…
Introducing… Dancing Years
February 4, 2014 in Features, Interviews
Five school friends who create emotive, cinematic music that pulls at the heart-strings and has already graced a BAFTA-nominated soundtrack…
