Songwriting Magazine | Winter 2015 | Issue 5

John Grant, Joss Stone, Editors' Tom Smith, Erasure's Andy Bell, Owl City, Mike Batt, plus more interviews, tips, gear, news and reviews...

Songwriting is a magazine aimed at songwriters and at fans of song-led music – of all genres. Within these 64 pages, you’ll find music news, artist interviews, advice on songwriting techniques, album reviews, our verdict on the latest gear and more.

WINTER 2015 ISSUE 5 FEATURES

John Grant
Joss Stone
Editors' Tom Smith
Erasure's Andy Bell

How I Wrote 'Fireflies' by Owl City
How I Wrote 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt

Profile: Sodajerker
ReverbNation Songwriting competition winner and runners up
Lisa Redford on the songwriting process
Introducing... Ex Libras, The Van T's and Chris Carmack

Technique: Surprises & Punchlines by Dean Friedman
Technique: How To Write A Hit Song by Mark Cawley
Technique: The Questions Listeners Want Your Songs To Answer by James Linderman