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Irving Berlin

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… Tags: Billie Martin, Bob Dylan, Gregory Porter, Gwen Stefani, Herb Alpert, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Lady Gaga, Leonard Cohen, Lily Frost, Michael Bublé, Paul McCartney, Rufus Wainwright, Sarah McLachlan

Oscar Dowling 'Free And Easy' album cover

‘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… Tags: Ben Lawson, Free And Easy, Jeff Buckley, Leonard Cohen, Mason Fairey, New Gum Sarn, Oscar Dowling, Sam Hamilton, Steven Huf, Will Wood

Warhaus

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… Tags: Balthazar, Jinte Deprez, Leonard Cohen, Lou Reed, Warhaus

George Michael

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… Tags: Adam Daniel, Andrew Taggart, Ashley Gorley, Aubrey Graham, George Michael, Greg Kurstin, Hillary Lindsey, Irvin Mejia, James McCall, Jermaine Cole, Jonathan Lewis, Katorah Marrero, Leland Wayne, Leonard Cohen, Matthew Norrish Jacobson, Nayvadius Wilburn, Radric Davis, Scott Harris, Shawn Mendes, Shayaa Joseph, Sia Furler, Taylor Swift, Teddy Geiger, Tyler Joseph

José Feliciano

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… Tags: Abel Tesfaye, Adam Daniel, Andrew Taggart, Aubrey Graham, George Michael, Greg Kurstin, Hillary Lindsey, Irvin Mejia, James McCall, Jermaine Cole, Johnny Marks, Jonathan Lewis, José Feliciano, Leland Wayne, Leonard Cohen, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Martin McKinney, Nayvadius Wilburn, Radric Davis, Scott Harris, Sia Furler, Taylor Swift, Tyler Joseph

J. Cole

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… Tags: Abel Tesfaye, Adam Daniel, Andrew Taggart, Aubrey Graham, Garrett Nash, Greg Kurstin, Hillary Lindsey, Irvin Mejia, J. Cole, James McCall, Jermaine Cole, Johnny Marks, Jonathan Lewis, Leland Wayne, Leonard Cohen, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mariah Carey, Martin McKinney, Nayvadius Wilburn, Olivia O’Brien, Scott Harris, Shawn Mendes, Sia Furler, Taylor Swift, Teddy Geiger, Tyler Joseph, Walter Afanasieff

Greg Kurstin

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… Tags: Abel Tesfaye, Adam Daniel, Andrew Taggart, Aubrey Graham, Garrett Nash, Greg Kurstin, Hillary Lindsey, Irvin Mejia, James McCall, Johnny Marks, Jonathan Lewis, Leland Wayne, Leonard Cohen, Mariah Carey, Martin McKinney, Max Martin, Nayvadius Wilburn, Olivia O’Brien, Scott Harris, Shawn Mendes, Sia Furler, Taylor Swift, Teddy Geiger, Tyler Joseph, Walter Afanasieff

The Weeknd

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… Tags: Abel Tesfaye, Adam Daniel, Ahmad Balshe, Andrew Taggart, Aubrey Graham, Benjamin Diehl, Garrett Nash, Greg Kurstin, Henry Russell Walter, Irvin Mejia, James McCall, Jonathan Lewis, Leland Wayne, Leonard Cohen, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Martin McKinney, Max Martin, Nayvadius Wilburn, Olivia O’Brien, Scott Harris, Sia Furler, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Tyler Joseph

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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… Tags: Cleo T., David Gray, Eliot St., Enter Lightly, Hallelujah, Jens Kuross, Leonard Cohen, Michael Kiwanuka, New Portals, One More Night, Quilt, Shine, We Will Run, WinterSkin

Leonard Cohen

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… Tags: Janis Joplin, Jeff Buckley, John Cale, Judy Collins, Leonard Cohen, Lou Reed

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy

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… Tags: Angel Olsen, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Broeder Dieleman, Cat Stevens, Dagmar Krause, Doc’N Roll Film Festival, Emmett Kelly, Kevin Coyne, Leonard Cohen, Matt Kivel, Matt Sweeney, Palace Brothers, Simo Valley, The Cairo Gang, The Royal Dutch Tour, Tonnie Dieleman, Trembling Bells, Will Oldham

Dan Michaelson

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… Tags: Countdown, Dan Michaelson, Dan Michaelson & The Coastguards, Johnny Flynn, Leonard Cohen, Romeo Stodart, Sudden Fiction, The Coastguards, The Magic Numbers, The state51 Conspiracy

Jonathan Jackson

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… Tags: Bob Dylan, Buddy Miller, Colin Linden, Collective Soul, Daniel Sweatt, Dylan Thomas, Elvis, Enation, General Hospital, Greg Archilla, Johnny Cash, Jonathan Jackson, Leonard Cohen, Matchbox 20, Muse, Nashville, Peter Gabriel, R.E.M., Radiohead, Richard Lee Jackson, Roy Orbison, T-Bone Burnett, The Opry, U2

Luke Elliot. Pic: Jorn Veberg

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… Tags: Christa Shaub, Iggy Pop, Indie Recordings, John Agnello, Larry Mullins, Leonard Cohen, Luke Elliot, Nick Cave, Tom Waits

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… Tags: Ane Brun, Beth Rowley, Chris Martin, Don Black, Don Kerr, Leonard Cohen, Marike Jager, Ray Davies, Ron Sexsmith, Shonen Knife

Best of 2014

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… Tags: Alt-J, Band Aid, Bernhoft, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Dan Michaelson, Diane Warren, Dolly Parton, Ed Sheeran, First Aid Kit, FKA Twigs, George Ezra, Glastonbury 2014, iTunes, Jack White, Jim Noir, Joanna Gruesome, Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen, Mark Ronson, Martha, Meghan Trainor, Nick Mulvey, Paloma Faith, Paperwhite, Rhodes, Rival Sons, Roger Daltrey, Royal Blood, Ryan Adams, Sam Smith, Songwriting Magazine, St Vincent, Strand Of Oaks, Taylor Swift, The War On Drugs, The Wytches, Tyrannosaurus Dead, U2, Wild Smiles, Wilko Johnson

Grammy Museum

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… Tags: ABBA, Alice Cooper, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Fats Waller, Four Seasons, GRAMMY Hall Of Fame, Hank Williams, John Prine, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, Ornette Coleman, Otis Redding, Paul Robeson, Sex Pistols, Sly & The Family Stone, Sonny Rollins, The Dominoes, Willie Nelson

Lisa Redford

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…… Tags: Bobby Womack, Carl Perkins, cover versions, covers, Depeche Mode, Dolly Parton, Eva Cassidy, Jeff Buckley, John Cale, Johnny Cash, Jose Gonzalez, Joy Division, Leonard Cohen, Lisa Redford, Little Richard, Neil Diamond, Nine Inch Nails, Nouvelle Vague, Tears For Fears, The Beatles, The Knife, The Rolling Stones, Trent Reznor, UB40, ukelele, White Stripes, XTC

Kate Dimbleby

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… Tags: Alexander Technique, Apple Rabbits, Band In A Box, Billy Bragg, Bobby McFerrin, David Dimbleby, Dory Previn, Emily Phillips, Festival Hall, Garage Band, Jay Fisher, Joni Mitchell, Jonty Fisher, Kate Dimbleby, Kirsty MacColl, Leonard Cohen, Malcolm Edmonstone, Naadia Sheriff, Peggy Lee

David Gray

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… Tags: Bill Callahan, Bob Dylan, Bon Iver, David Gray, John Martyn, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Marius de Vries, Neil Young, Nick Drake, Tom Waits, Van Morrison