Songwriting News and Articles

CHEVELLE's PETE And SAM LOEFFLER Discuss 'Niratias' Songwriting And Recording Process

CHEVELLE frontman Pete Loeffler and drummer Sam Loeffler spoke to Lou Brutus or HardDrive Radio about their upcoming album, "Niratias" (Nothing Is Real And This Is A Simulation), which is due on March 5. According to Pete, the follow-up to 2016's "The North Corridor" was recorded over a couple of different sessions spread over a 12-month period prior to the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

HOW GWEN STEFANI INSPIRES OLIVIA RODRIGO'S SONGWRITING

How does Gwen Stefani inspire Olivia Rodrigo's songwriting?

Muni Long Built Her Music Career Through Songwriting

When songwriter, Muni Long, goes into the studio for a day or two, she’ll often come out with 10 or 15 songs. Long may, in fact, be one of the most prolific songwriters on earth. And she’s definitely one of the most successful. The artist, who splits time between living with her family in Florida and venturing across the country to Los Angeles for creative sessions, has co-written tracks for Rihanna, Madonna, Carrie Underwood, Ariana Grande and Florida Georgia Line, among others.

A Creative Epiphany Leads Heath Sanders on a Journey to the Heart of Songwriting

Heath Sanders has never been big on small talk. While some may spend their life doing their best to avoid life’s biggest topics, the 37-year-old from Marshall, Arkansas loves a good convo on everything from evolution to religion to politics. The deeper, the better.

Local singer songwriter, 18, wins prestigious national song writing contest

A teenager from the Burnham-On-Sea area is celebrating after winning a prestigious award in a nationwide song writing competition.

Adventures In Songwriting Part II.

On a songwriter’s personal journey, featuring Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, Mrs. Bertagnolli, Steve Goodman, Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen

Adventures In Songwriting, Part One: The Song

My first memory is of a song. A song spinning in infinity. A bright red 45 single of a song about farm animals, replete with their individual sounds. Pretty delightful stuff. Over and over—I couldn’t get enough of it.

What to Know About Music’s Copyright Gold Rush

Neil Young, Lindsey Buckingham, Shakira, and others recently sold their song catalogs to the flashy music publishing upstart Hipgnosis, in deals that have implications for the future of the recording industry.

Phoenix FM host chats with songwriting legend Steve Kipner

We had a great guest on Phoenix FM last week in the shape of Steve Kipner, who may not be a household name but his writing has left a major impact on millions of people all over the world.

Retired Gravesend postman reaches final of the UK Songwriting Contest

A 72-year-old has reached the final of a national songwriting competition.

Bob Dylan Sued By Former Collaborator’s Wife Over Songwriting Catalog Sale

The $7.25 million lawsuit is filed on behalf of the late Jacques Levy, who co-wrote songs from Dylan’s 1976 album Desire

Free online workshops offer anything from songwriting with top musicians to face-painting

The programme, from award-winning arts and culture project The Cultural Spring, which works with communities in Sunderland and South Tyneside, features songwriting, podcasting, crafts and face-painting.

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‘It is the first line that gives the inspiration and then it’s like riding a bull.
Either you just stick with it, or you don’t.’
Bob Dylan
Source: Playboy Interview - Bob Dylan, March 1966