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Interview: The Secret Sisters

January 6, 2018 in Features, Interviews

From bankruptcy to a stunning third album, the story of this sibling duo’s resurrection is one that’s well worth hearing… Tags: Brandi Carlile, Jack White, Laura Rogers, Lydia Rogers, New West Records, Paul Simon, PledgeMusic, T-Bone Burnett, The Secret Sisters, Third Man Records, Transatlantic Sessions

UK & US Songwriting Charts (14 – 29 Jul 2017)

July 20, 2017 in News

The new Jay-Z album makes for a new leader of this week’s top performing songwriters on the Billboard Hot 100… Tags: Adam Wiles, Aubrey Graham, Benjamin Levin, Brittany Hazzard, Bruno Mars, Bryan Simmons, Charlie Puth, Christopher Brody Brown, David Guetta, Demi Lovato, Donald Glover, Ed Sheeran, Erika Ender, Ernest Dion Wilson, French Montana, Giorgio Tuinfort, Ina Wroldsen, Jacob Kasher, Jay-Z, Jordan Carter, Jordan Jenks, Justin Bieber, Justin Tranter, Kendrick Lamar, Kiari Cephus, Leland Wayne, Ludwig Göransson, Luis Fonsi, Luis Rodríguez, Michael Williams II, Mike Will Made It, Miley Cyrus, Momodou Jallow, Noel Gallagher, Orel Yoel, Oren Yoel, Paul Simon, Philip Lawrence, Quavious Marshall, Rakim Allen, Ramón Ayala, Rashawn Bennett, Sam Romans, Sasha Sloan, Sean Myer, Shawn Corey Carter, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Swae Lee, Symere Woods, Zach Crowell

UK & US Songwriting Charts (7 – 27 Jul 2017)

July 12, 2017 in News

This week ‘Despacito’ proves a success for the track’s songwriters: Puerto Rican pop artist Luis Fonsi and rapper Daddy Yankee… Tags: Adam Wiles, Benjamin Levin, Brittany Hazzard, Bryan Simmons, Charlie Puth, Ed Sheeran, Greg Kurstin, Ina Wroldsen, Jacob Kasher, Liam Gallagher, Miley Cyrus, Momodou Jallow, Noel Gallagher, Oren Yoel, Paul Simon, Quavious Marshall, Samantha Harvey, Sasha Sloan, Sean Myer, Steve Mac, Symere Woods

Sodajerker presents… Jack Savoretti

June 27, 2017 in Features, Interviews

Our podcasting duo meet the Anglo-Italian troubadour to hear the story behind that gravelly voice and his breakneck writing-recording process… Tags: Bob Dylan, Jack Savoretti, Jon Green, Kelly Joe Phelps, Paul Simon, Ray LaMontagne

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… Tags: 10cc, AMA-UK, Americana, AmericanaFestUK, Angaleena Presley, Baylen Leonard, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Bob Harris, Clubhouse Records, Common Threads, Glen Phillips, Graham Gouldman, Jess Morgan, Johnny Cash, Lisa Redford, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Mary Gauthier, Paul Simon, Pistol Annies, Roseanne Cash, Ryan Adams, The Official Americana Chart, The Yardbirds, Toad The Wet Sprocket

The Stray Birds 'Magic Fire' album cover

‘Magic Fire’ by The Stray Birds (Album)

August 21, 2016 in Music

The roots trio have brought in a producer, bolstered their sound and come up with another album of serious quality… Tags: Bob Dylan, Cambridge Folk Festival, Charles Muench, Larry Campbell, Magic Fire, Maya de Vitry, Oliver Craven, Paul Simon, The Stray Birds, Willie Nelson, Yep Roc

EXCLUSIVE! ‘Full Of Texas’ by Comrad

August 1, 2016 in Music, News

Our very first exclusive of August is a melodic and airy folk track from the supremely gifted US songwriter Comrad… Tags: 10 Feet Away, Ani Difranco, Arthur Revechkis, Bill Evans, Cat Stevens, Comrad, Dave Matthews, Don McClean, folk, folk-pop, Full Of Texas, Josh Sadlier-Brown, Kansas, Paul Simon, Picking Up The Pieces, Regina Spektor, Tom Petty

Sodajerker presents… Paul Simon

June 23, 2016 in Features, Interviews

The songwriting podcasters are joined by the twelve-time Grammy winner and discusses the experimentation and processes behind his new album… Tags: Art Garfunkel, Brian Eno, Dean Drummond, Graceland, Harry Partch, Mark Stewart, Paul Muldoon, Paul Simon, Simon & Garfunkel, Stranger To Stranger, The Music Inn, Tom & Jerry

Sodajerker presents… Beth Nielsen Chapman

June 9, 2016 in Features, Interviews

Our favourite podcasting duo Sodajerker bring you a real treat, with a songwriter full of tips to aid your writing… Tags: Beth Nielsen Chapman, Faith Hill, Nothing I Can Do About It Now, Paul Simon, Sometimes Goodbye, Strong Enough To Bend, Tanya Tucker, Terri Clark, This Kiss, Willie Nelson

Sodajerker presents… Ben Watt

April 28, 2016 in Features, Interviews

Our podcasters chat with one half of alt-pop duo Everything But The Girl about his new album and eclectic career… Tags: Ben Watt, Bernard Butler, Carole King, Crazy Horse, Everything But The Girl, Neil Young, Paul Simon, Pentangle, Romany Bain, Roy Harper, Tommy Watt, Vic Godard, Vic Godard & Subway Sect

Paul Simon announces new album

April 7, 2016 in News

The singer-songwriter is set to return with his 13th solo record this June and has revealed its first single, ‘Wristband’… Tags: Clap! Clap!, Harry Partch, Montclair State University, Paul Simon, Roy Halee, Virgin EMI

‘Side By Side’ by Natalie Prass (EP)

November 15, 2015 in Music

The Cleveland-born singer-songwriter returns to Spacebomb Studios to rework two songs from her debut album, along with three cover versions… Tags: Anita Baker, Art Garfunkel, Carmen McRae, Caroline, Grimes, Motown, Natalie Prass, Paul Simon, Side By Side, Simon & Garfunkel, Spacebomb, Spacebomb Studios

Iain Sutherland 'Back To The Sea' album cover

‘Back To The Sea’ by Iain Sutherland (Album)

October 25, 2015 in Music

The Sutherland Brothers lead singer and songwriter returns to his roots and looks to the dramatic Scottish coastline for inspiration… Tags: Gavin Sutherland, Gerry Rafferty, Iain Sutherland, Paul Simon, Sutherland Brothers

The Gorgeous Chans – 'Marina And I' single cover

‘Marina & I’ by The Gorgeous Chans (Single)

June 29, 2015 in Music

The debut single from The Gorgeous Chans pulses with tropical rhythms and will have you dancing long into the night… Tags: Bombay Bicycle Club, Brandon Hill, Paul Simon, The Gorgeous Chans, Vampire Weekend

Josh Groban tops the UK album chart

April 26, 2015 in News

Josh Groban has claimed his first UK No 1 album, pushing last week’s chart topper Paul Simon into second place… Tags: All That Echoes, Chaos And The Cal, Ed Sheeran, In The Lonely Hour, James Bay, Josh Groban, Nevermind The Buzzcocks, Paul Simon, Sam Smith, Stages, X

Paul Simon scores first UK No 1 album for 25 years

April 19, 2015 in News

Paul Simon receives high recognition for his greatest hits compilation, with the LP hitting No 1 in the UK charts… Tags: Beth Hart, Better Than Home, Bright Eyes, Chaos And The Calm, Cherry Bomb, Darling Arithmetic, Ed Sheeran. X, Glitterbug, In The Lonely, James Bay, Paul Simon, Sam Smith, Simon & Garfunkel, The Rhythm Of The Saints, The Ultimate Collection, The Wombats, Tyler The Creator, Villagers

Billy Joel receives the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

November 21, 2014 in News

Songwriter Billy Joel has been awarded the noted Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, in recognition of his contribution to songwriting… Tags: Billy Joel, Burt Bacharach, Carole King, Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, Hal David, Kevin Spacey, LeAnn Rimes, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett

Interview: Dean Friedman

May 5, 2014 in Features, Interviews

The US songwriter of 1977 Top 20 hit ‘Ariel’ explains his idiosyncratic approach and his upcoming songwriting course in France… Tags: Bernie Taupin, David Bromberg, Dean Friedman, Denise Marsa, Herman's Hermits, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Bernstein, Oscar Hammerstein II, Paul Simon, Richard Rodgers, Rogers & Hammerstein, songwriting course, songwriting workshop, Teac, The Beatles, The Monkees, The Rolling Stones

Sodajerker presents… Suzanne Vega

December 10, 2013 in Features, Interviews

Our friends at Sodajerker recently hooked up with one of the greatest American songwriters of modern times – here’s what… Tags: Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Suzanne Vega, XTC