Introducing… Eoin Glackin
November 15, 2018 in Interviews, Songwriting Magazine Autumn 2018
This rising Irish alt-country singer and songwriter draws on Johnny Cash and Beck to explore the fleeting nature of life…
Johnny Cash
Interview: John Carter Cash
April 12, 2018 in Features, Interviews
Johnny Cash’s son talks to us about bringing his legendary father’s unpublished words to life on a star-studded new album…
‘At The House Of Cash’ by Chris Gantry (Album)
November 16, 2017 in Music
Recorded back in 1973, this album still sounds fresher than any other country release you’re likely to hear this year…
EXCLUSIVE! ‘Ones You Love The Most’ by Kate Ellis
Today’s exclusive comes courtesy of a Louisiana born, New York raised and London based Americana singer-songwriter with a crisp style…
Special report: AmericanaFest UK
March 10, 2017 in Events
Lisa Redford reports on what else, apart from the UK Americana Awards, was going on at AmericanaFest UK this year…
‘Till’ The Day Comes’ by Country Lips (Album)
January 17, 2017 in Music
The eight members of this country band know all about having a good time and have the tunes to match…
The Black Keys’ frontman to release new album
December 30, 2016 in News
Singer and guitarist Dan Auerbach has announced that he will be releasing a long-awaited new solo album in Spring 2017…
Introducing… Saint Sister
December 24, 2016 in Features, Interviews
We get to know an Irish duo that have the talent and tunes needed to a make a big impression…
‘My Gospel’ by Paul Cauthen (Album)
November 21, 2016 in Music
The first album by the former Sons Of Fathers man is more than just a vehicle for his powerful vocals…
Introducing… Rich Mayor
November 13, 2016 in Features, Interviews
Leaving his twenties behind, inspired this talented Portsmouth songwriter to record a debut album and focus on the next chapter…
Interview: Spain’s Josh Haden
July 7, 2016 in Features, Interviews
Having made one of our favourite albums of the year so far, we caught up with Spain’s exceptional songwriting frontman…
Legendary producer-songwriter Chips Moman dies
June 14, 2016 in News
Producer known for recording Elvis, and writing hits at Stax and American Sound, dies the day after his 79th birthday…
Interview: Jonathan Jackson
April 29, 2016 in Features, Interviews
Ahead of the release of his band’s new EP, we talk all things music with the actor and Enation frontman…
Songwriting goes to Nashville
July 7, 2015 in Features, Interviews
On a recent trip to the US, Songwriting got to spend some time in the home of c0untry music, Nashville…
New York In Spring by Jeremy Bass (Album)
June 10, 2015 in Music
A companion record to ‘Winter Bare’ which suggests that with the changing of the seasons comes hope, and Bossa nova…
Interview: Grant Nicholas
March 24, 2015 in Features, Interviews
Feeder’s Grant Nicholas discusses his solo career, the freedom it affords his songwriting and what it means for his band…
Johnny Cash’s ‘American Recordings’ out on vinyl next week
March 18, 2015 in News
Country music legend Johnny Cash is to have his ‘American Recordings I-VI’ released next week as a vinyl box set…
Lisa Redford: Cover versions
November 19, 2014 in Features, Interviews, Tips & Techniques
Need a break from writing? Our regular columnist looks at the fine art of making a familiar song your own……
Interview: Cast’s John Power
March 30, 2014 in Features, Interviews
The Scouse singer-songwriter talks about playing in The La’s, the tale of Britpop heroes Cast, and “writing that eternal song”…
Quality Street by Nick Lowe (Album)
October 24, 2013 in Music
Mission: record a selection of Christmas songs and make it fly. Impossible? Lowe ditches the sleigh bells and finds out…
