writers room
The real stories of the lyricists, songwriters and ghostwriters working across the industry.
How James Sanger Constructs the Creative Firestorm
Is there a formula for musical creativity? Sachin Shaw talks with the man who developed Keane,...
The Unsung Lyricists throughout History
At the heart of a good song is its lyrics. But it’s easy to forget that some of the most iconic song lyrics weren’t even written by the artists who performed them. We take a look at some of the most underrated lyricists throughout music’s history, who’s names aren’t as big as their contributions.
Ghostwriters in Hip-Hop: The Industry’s Worst Kept Secret
From Kendrick Lamar’s hard-line stance on authenticity to Cardi B’s unapologetic defence of collaboration, ghostwriting remains one of rap’s most controversial subjects. This feature explores the hidden writers behind some of hip-hop’s biggest hits, the money and power dynamics shaping the industry, and why attitudes toward ghostwriters may finally be changing.
Are you listening to AI-generated music without even knowing it?
We’d all like to bet on our skills to detect AI but when it comes to music the situation is far more complex. Producer, mixer and As I Lay Dying bassist Chris Clancy seems to believe you may be listening to more of it than you’d think…
Lewis Capaldi’s songwriter on how the key to a good song is connection
Nick Atkinson helped craft the album that made Lewis Capaldi a star but it’s not the platinum plaques he speaks most highly of, it’s the bond that making this music brings.
The truth behind the finances of songwriting- how it rarely pays the bills
While streaming is a bargain for consumers, it creates a multitude of problems for songwriters,...