by Sachin Shaw | Jun 5, 2026 | Writer's Room
Is there a formula for musical creativity? Sachin Shaw talks with the man who developed Keane, Dido and countless others to understand how to write truly creative music. Self-described ‘vibe-facilitator’ James Sanger has the CV to end all CVs. Keane, Dido, Phil...
by Olivia Arkless | Jun 5, 2026 | Writer's Room
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...
by Richard Wilding | Jun 4, 2026 | Writer's Room
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...
by Sachin Shaw | Jun 3, 2026 | Writer's Room
How many hours of AI-generated music do you listen to per week? If I was to guess, “0 hours” would be your confident answer – maybe aside from the silly songs that accompany memes on Instagram. We’d all like to bet on our skills to detect AI but when it comes...
by Sofia Ali | Jun 1, 2026 | Writer's Room
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. Many would see working on a triple platinum album as a huge achievement, but...
by Sofia Ali | May 25, 2026 | Writer's Room
While streaming is a bargain for consumers, it creates a multitude of problems for songwriters, who struggle to receive a fair wage, and limits access into the industry. Artists Aside takes a look into the flawed system we use to listen to our favourite music. ...
