“I like the idea of trying to write a mean love song” On this day in 2006, James Morrison released 'You Give Me Something'. Here, Rugby’s gravel-voiced soul man explains how he wrote the pop gem... songwritingmagazine.co.uk/interviews/jam… #jamesmorrison #yougivemesomething #lovesong #singer

Teenage memories, failed romances and kitchen-sink glamour collide in this fizzing collection of songs full of pathos, humour and glitter, from Emily Breeze... songwritingmagazine.co.uk/songs/rats-in-… #emilybreeze #songbysong #ratsinparadise #songwriting #songwriter

“It was Arizona that said it... We were all like, ‘What is a poodle with no top?’” — Lauren LaRue The multi-platinum songwriter talks about writing Arizona Zervas²⁴' billion-streaming 'ROXANNE', in our latest issue... steady.page/en/songwriting… #laurenlarue #arizonazervas #roxanne

Massachusetts native lilyfitts on her social media rise, first experiences co-writing, and the creative process behind debut album ‘Getting By’... songwritingmagazine.co.uk/interviews/lil… #lilyfitts #gettingby #songwriting #songwriter

“I realised a long time ago that, the artist has to be true to his words, or her words...” — Femi Anikulapo-Kuti The Afrobeat icon tells us about gathering melodies in his sleep, in our latest issue… steady.page/en/songwriting… #femikuti #afrobeat #songwriting #songwriter

Having returned to the UK after living in California, London-based songwriter Henry Grace discusses the transatlantic sound of his latest single... songwritingmagazine.co.uk/songwriters/fi… #henrygrace #5minuteswith #songwriter #songwriting

“The tap doesn't turn off. There are lots of reasons to continue doing it if the music is inspiring.” — Bryan Adams The Canadian superstar is the cover star of our latest issue out now... steady.page/en/songwriting… #bryanadams #songwritingmagazine #songwriter

How actor and writer Tom Basden gave voice to a fictional folk duo – and helped The Ballad of Wallis Island sing... songwritingmagazine.co.uk/interviews/tom… #tombasden #balladofwallisisland #actor #songwriter #songwriting #folkduo

“Because I was only 16, we wanted to write about something that was light and fun.” On this day in 2013, @Birdy released 'Wings'. Learn how the English singer co-wrote one of her best-loved songs with Ryan Tedder... songwritingmagazine.co.uk/how-i-wrote/wi… #birdy #wings #songwriting #songwriter

Montreal songwriter Ada Lea offers a personal guide to songwriting: from notebooks and deadlines to the power of trying things live... songwritingmagazine.co.uk/tips/lessons-l… #adalea #lessonslearned #songwriting #songwriter

In this extract from the book, 'Brilliant Sounding Rubbish', veteran musician and music industry insider Kev Nixon explores why music’s golden future may depend on rediscovering artistry, not algorithms... songwritingmagazine.co.uk/books/brillian… #brilliantsoundingrubbish #kevnixon #musicbook

On this day in 1996, FUN LOVIN' CRIMINALS released 'Scooby Snacks'. The NYC band’s Brian ‘Fast’ Leiser explains how the Quentin Tarantino movie-sampling hit was inspired by a valium-popping security guard... songwritingmagazine.co.uk/interviews/sco… #scoobysnacks #funlovincriminals #90smusic

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“'If I’m in it then I’m in it all the way.’ That became a mantra for the rest of my songwriting career because you have to be brave.” On this day in 1975, Janis ian released 'At Seventeen'. Here's how it was written... songwritingmagazine.co.uk/interviews/at-… #janisian #atseventeen #song

“There’s something that’s so fragile about a song where you can fall out of love with it really quickly” — #TomBasden How the actor and writer gave voice to a fictional folk duo – and helped ‘The Ballad Of Wallis Island’ sing... songwritingmagazine.co.uk/interviews/tom… #theballadofwallisisland

The @PRSFund wants to highlight two initiatives – Summer Family Support and Reset & Rewind wellbeing breaks – that recognise this time of year can be particularly challenging for songwriters and musicians balancing work, family, and creative demands... prsmembersfund.com

From initial sounds to final arrangements and lyrics, the composer Sijya reveals how she transforms fleeting ideas into fully realised songs... songwritingmagazine.co.uk/tips/sijya-six… #sijya #composer #songwritingtips #stagesofsongwriting #songwriter

This summer, if you’re a PRS for Music member in need of support, these opportunities are here for you – whether that means keeping your family afloat, reclaiming your creative energy, or simply taking the space you need to breathe… prsmembersfund.com

“Nobody was interested in the song or in him. They said, ‘No DJ is ever going to play a guy named Garth'" — #KentBlazy On this day in 1989, Garth Brooks released 'If Tomorrow Never Comes'. Read the story behind the first song they wrote together… songwritingmagazine.co.uk/interviews/if-…