The Album That Changed Everything
September 25, 2018 in Interviews, Music, Songwriting Magazine Summer 2018
A choice selection of our recent interviewees reveal the seminal albums that have inspired them the most over the years…
Paul Simon
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
EXCLUSIVE! ‘Full Of Texas’ by Comrad
Our very first exclusive of August is a melodic and airy folk track from the supremely gifted US songwriter Comrad…
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…
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…
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…
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’…
‘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…
‘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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
