New website honours legacy of Irving Berlin
January 24, 2018 in News
First dedicated digital resource for the acclaimed composer and lyricist celebrates his life and work in his 130th anniversary year…
Leonard Cohen
‘Free And Easy’ by Oscar Dowling (Album)
June 23, 2017 in Music
Auckland-based Oscar Dowling, formerly of the noted indie-pop group New Gum Sarn, bares all on his melancholic debut solo album…
Interview: Warhaus
March 29, 2017 in Features, Interviews
We speak with Maarten Devoldere about his solo recording project Warhaus and his time spent fronting Belgian rock band Balthazar…
US Songwriting Chart – 14 January 2017
January 11, 2017 in News
George Michael’s songwriting legacy tops this week’s chart recognising the songwriters behind the biggest hits on the Billboard Hot 100…
US Songwriting Chart – 7 January 2017
January 4, 2017 in News
Our Hot Hitmakers partnership with Royalty Exchange recognises the top songwriters behind the biggest hits on this week’s Hot 100…
US Songwriting Chart – 12 December 2016
December 21, 2016 in News
Our Hot Hitmakers partnership with Royalty Exchange recognises the top songwriters behind the biggest hits on last week’s Hot 100…
US Songwriting Chart – 5 December 2016
December 14, 2016 in News
Our Hot Hitmakers partnership with Royalty Exchange recognises the top songwriters behind the biggest hits on last week’s Hot 100…
US Songwriting Chart – 28 November 2016
December 7, 2016 in News
Our Hot Hitmakers partnership with Royalty Exchange recognises the top songwriters behind the biggest hits on last week’s Hot 100…
The Week In Review (7-13 Nov)
November 13, 2016 in News
We round-up the last week in music, including news you might’ve missed, our #SongOfTheDay playlist and Classic Of The Week…
RIP Leonard Cohen
November 11, 2016 in News
Music world is in mourning after one of the greatest songwriters of his generation dies at the age of 82…
Interview: Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy
October 30, 2016 in Features, Interviews
Ahead of the release of a new documentary about him, we catch up with the legendary alt-country songwriter Will Oldham…
Interview: Dan Michaelson
May 13, 2016 in Features, Interviews
With a new album out, we chat with the songwriter about its creation and the problems he has with memory…
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…
Introducing… Luke Elliot
March 31, 2016 in Features, Interviews
We get to know a singer-songwriter from New Jersey who looked to gritty, cinematic Americana and found success in Norway…
Interview: Ron Sexsmith
September 1, 2015 in Features, Interviews
The Canadian ‘songwriter’s songwriter’ started learning hundreds of covers, has a ‘no co-writing’ rule and hasn’t got a mobile phone…
Best Of 2014
December 31, 2014 in Features
As the sun sets on another eventful year in music, we consider the songwriters, songs and moments that made 2014…
27 records added to Grammy Hall of Fame
December 17, 2014 in News
This year’s additions to the archive include records by Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, Otis Redding, Bob Dylan and many more…
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: Kate Dimbleby
November 17, 2014 in Features, Interviews
‘One of the most versatile singers on the jazz/blues circuit’ – daughter of broadcaster David Dimbleby discusses inspiration, improvisation and…
Interview: David Gray
July 17, 2014 in Features, Interviews
The White Ladder man explains his new approach to songwriting, taking inspiration from poetry, boredom and a child’s toy harp…
Sodajerker presents… Rufus Wainwright
March 24, 2014 in Features, Interviews
The excellent Sodajerker team strike gold once again, with an interview with the ineffable baroque pop songwriting megastar Rufus Wainwright…
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…
