Songwriting Magazine Issue 37

Songwriting Magazine Winter 2024: Packed with inspiration to carry you into the new year…

Ryan Tedder, Jake Shears, Nina Nesbitt, Clean Bandit, Doves, The Twang, Infinity Song, Lottery Winners, Emmeline, Songs Of The Year, and more…

As the year winds down, the latest issue of Songwriting Magazine arrives to celebrate the songs, stories, and techniques shaping music today. Whether you’re reflecting on your own creative journey or gearing up for a fresh start, this issue is packed with inspiration to carry you into the new year.

Gracing the cover is none other than Ryan Tedder, the hit-making mastermind behind OneRepublic and some of this century’s biggest pop anthems. Ryan takes us through his journey from working with Timbaland to shaping the sound of contemporary music, offering invaluable insights into his process and philosophy.

We also sit down with Jake Shears, whose infectious creativity powers both Scissor Sisters and his solo career, as he reveals how shower ideas, collaboration, and ‘funny shit’ shape his songwriting. Meanwhile, the Scottish singer and songwriter Nina Nesbitt opens up about her most personal album to date.

For our How We Wrote series, Clean Bandit’s Grace Chatto and Jack Patterson reveal how Symphony became one of their four billion-streaming songs, Michael Tighe shares the story of how Jeff Buckley’s So Real evolved from a bedroom riff into an iconic track, while Andy Williams of Doves looks back on crafting the filmic There Goes the Fear. Plus, The Twang’s Phil Etheridge takes us song-by-song through the making of Jewellery Quarter, and sibling band Infinity Song deconstruct their triumphant anthem Metamorphosis.

We also dive into the sonic depths of Bristol’s trip hop scene, exploring the genre’s albums, artists, and enduring influence. And don’t miss our Song Of The Year 2024! After tallying the votes, we unveil the track that defined the past 12 months. Which song stood above the rest? Discover the winner inside.

In our Technique section, Lottery Winners’ Thom Rylance reflects on how ADHD informs his creative process, Lisa Redford explores the healing power of singing, and Harvey Lee offers six vital lessons for life and business. Ria Rua delves into how writing about yourself can help you connect with others, and James Linderman is back on the helpdesk answering your songwriting dilemmas.

With a roundup of the albums and songs of the season, Ron Sexsmith’s words of wisdom, James Petralli of White Denim’s songwriting survival kit, and a nostalgic look back at the music of 1993, this issue is bursting with stories, tips, and inspiration.

As always, thank you for joining us on this journey. Grab your copy and keep the creativity flowing into 2025. Enjoy!

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