Songwriting For Songwriters

Hailing from a small Devonshire village that is tricky to pronounce, Cole Stacey is a visceral and lyrical songwriter, singer and musician who has roamed the highest echelons of British folk, 80s pop, spoken word and ambient electronics. From The Royal Albert Hall to The Westfalenhalle Arena, 700-year-old castles in Gdansk to Glastonbury Festival.“Soft, pop-aware voice describing a life alive with motion” – The IndependentAs one half of alt-folk duo India Electric Company alongside Joseph O’Keefe, Cole has recently been found on prime-time live sessions for BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music live sessions, at Glastonbury Festival and they’ve enjoyed BBC Introducing’s backing with KLOF declaring them “one of the truly pioneering acts in folk music”.

“A magnificent sound” – Patrick Kielty, BBC Radio 5 LiveSince 2015 Cole has been accompanying legendary pop icon Midge Ure on everything from mandolin to bass guitar, analogue synthesizers to vocals, across sold-out tours of Australia, New Zealand, UK, Scandinavia and Germany. Shows with Human League at Hammersmith Apollo and headline concerts at The Royal Albert Hall have been plentiful in recent years.“Cole’s soaring vocals were a highlight of an electrifying performance, nothing short of mesmerizing” – Scottish Music NetworkWith explorations into traditional songwriting in his blood, Cole released his extraordinarily honest debut album Postcards From Lost Places in early 2025 to audiences far beyond his Dartmoorian horizons. At its heart is a symbiosis of ‘lost’ places and forgotten words, stretching as far back as the 13th century, paired with Cole’s distinctive lyrical songwriting and remarkable soundscapes. For someone so well traveled of late, this album finally brings Cole Stacey home.“Cole’s voice and songwriting are something else — rich, haunting, and full of heart. It’s a real pleasure sharing stages with him” – Midge UreLinks: https://colestacey.nethttps://indiaelectricco.com/

George Earwicker is a writer-director based in Dorset, England. He is drawn to reimagining genres and making films that explore the complexity of morality, power structures and interpersonal relationships.He taught himself the practicals of filmmaking by making one feature length home movie a year with no budget and a crew of family and friends since he was 15. George and Elijah speak about George's new film 'It's Always The End Of The World', his production team 'The Sandbagos', the use of music in film, Tarantino, sound design for film and more.Find George's work and help fund the film by following these links:The Sandbagos: https://thesandbagos.com/about/Help Fund: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/it-s-always-the-end-of-the-world-post-production

Andy Platts (Young Gun Silver Fox/Mama's Gun)Andy Platts is a British songwriter and vocalist known primarily through his work with bands Mamas Gun and Young Gun Silver Fox, but also through his songwriting for solo artists, most notably in South East Asia. Platts’ sound draws heavily from the musical melting pot of the 1970s, encompassing classic melodic songwriting, soulful vocals and sophisticated chord harmony.https://www.andyplatts.co.uk/https://www.younggunsilverfox.com/https://www.mamasgun.co.uk/

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Ryan HalseyRyan Halsey is a drummer, recording engineer, drum teacher and videographer. He was handpicked by BBC Radio 1's Huw Stephens to be the drummer for the O2 Think Big band and toured O2 arena's playing alongside Rita Ora and Tinchy Strider.Ryan has been the drummer in The Gravity Drive since 2012 as well as engineering some of their recording work and taking musical director role for their live shows. His fantastic drum work on their records has been played on BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music and the band a glowing 4 star review in MOJO Magazine for their second album The Wildlight mixed by Chris Potter (Urban Hymns The Verve).Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/album/22rHNY81a8wQbpzEJj33Xw?si=I6mlBw3AT3-mYHEQLMmCbgRyan also teaches drums and has his own YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCKqQjLCGxY-vz_JyW3HEQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanhalseyThe Gravity Drive: http://www.thegravitydrive.com

The Gaslight Troubadours & The MirorimSeason 3 - Episode 2 - The Gaslight Troubadours & The MirorimWith a brand new single, 'Hallelujah (Let Yourself Be Mine) featuring The Mirorim, The Gaslight Troubadours are back with the track already receiving plays on national radio. Podcast host Elijah (The Mirorim) talks with Phil commander in chief of The Gaslight Troubadours about their collaboration for this new single, how it came to be, what it's all about, the musical and lyrical influences and the collaborative process which is followed by an album called 'Children Of The Sun' later in the year.'Hallelujah (Let Yourself Be Mine) is available now on all streaming/downlaod platforms. Follow these link:https://gaslighttroubadours.com/

To start the new season of the Songwriting For Songwriters Podcast Elijah speaks with producer Phil Meadley, commander in chief of The Gaslight Troubadours. After a 3 year hiatus The Gaslight Troubadours are back with a new single 'Hallelujah (Let Yourself Be Mine) featuring The Mirorim the first single taken frOm their upcoming album 'Children Of The Sun'.WEBSITE: https://gaslighttroubadours.com/

Dom Martin was brought up in the often tough, but community driven streets of Belfast Northern Ireland and has certainly paid his life and musical dues.  He has made a fairly 'meteoric' rise in terms of today's industry with his jaw dropping, entirely natural sounding and unforced/unschooled skill on acoustic guitar, matched with an authentic 'Belfast Blues' voice, bringing to mind comparisons with many from (Glasgow born) John Martyn to Rory Gallagher, with nods to many in-between, not least perhaps the likes of Van Morrison and Foy Vance. Dom has won multiple awards for his acoustic work with a 2019 European award, UK awards in 2020/2021/2022 and as a result is now an inductee in the UK Blues Hall of Fame. In late 2018 Dom was invited by Cerys Matthews to play a live session on the BBC Radio 2 Blues Show and she described his work as “absolutely wonderful stuff”.  At the end of 2019 Dom released his debut album, “Spain to Italy” which attracted a lot of attention and promised a successful career ahead for the Irishman. ​A second and highly reviewed studio album "A Savage Life" was released in April 2022 which cemented Dom's place in the UK and European Blues/Rock scene. ​In August 2023 Dom and his band gained many new fans whilst aboard Joe Bonamassa's KTBA Mediterranean Cruise III and he was certainly the talk of the ship!   In September 2023 he released his latest album "Buried In The Hail" on Forty Below Records scoring many top marks with reviewers and gaining Classic Rock Magazine's "Blues Album of The Month" above many top industry names.  ​At the UK Blues Awards 2024 "Buried In The Hail" was voted by the IBBA DJ's/Presenters as "Blues Album of The Year" ​​ Dom Martin Website: https://www.dommart.in/

Alice Armstrong is an award-winning singer-songwriter and entertainer from Surrey, UK, known for her impressive vocal range, dynamic songwriting and unmatched stage presence. In 2024 so far, Armstrong has been voted Contemporary Blues Artist of the Year at the UK Blues Awards, played sold out shows across the UK, been a guest on BBC Radio 2 with Cerys Matthews and is a common addition to Joe Bonamassa’s personal Spotify playlists.

Robbie McIntosh has legendary status among his fellow musicians. As a long-term member of The Pretenders, Robbie played at Live Aid in 1985 and on their top-10 UK hit, Don’t Get Me Wrong. His career to date includes spells as guitarist with Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Tom Jones, John Mayer, and Norah Jones. Robbie has played many of the world’s top festivals and venues. Among his numerous TV and radio appearances, Robbie was with Sir Tom Jones on Jools Holland’s Hootenanny BBC TV show on New Years Eve 2015, and with Zucchero in 2016. Robbie takes his own special blend of music on the road with The Robbie McIntosh Band, and in trio and duo formats.

Matt Long - (Catfish) Matt is frontman/guitarist/songwriter in mulit-award nominated blues band Catfish one of the UK's most exciting blues-rock powerhouses on the circuit today. Matt and host Elijah speak about Matt's career so far, finding his own voice as a songwriter within the blues genre, influence and friend Joe Bonamassa, inspiring and lifting young talent, advice and tips within songwriting and Matt speaks candidly and openly about his battle with cancer.

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Heather Little is a songwriter whose music has won two BMI awards and through original writing and co-writing her songs have been recorded by many artists including Miranda Lambert and Sunny Sweeney and Kacey Musgraves. Originally from Princeton, Texas, the Lindale mother/singer songwriter has been writing songs since she was a little girl. Her early inspirations came from her mother singing classic rock songs to her, and sneaking in to listen to her dad’s album collection that included some of the legends of country music: Dolly Parton, Hank Jr., and many others. Heather writes songs that reflect what she considers to be real life, which covers the entire gamut of human emotion: joy, frustration, fulfillment, disappointment, and everything in between. With deceptively complex songs and hauntingly beautiful vocals, she sings about life from a place of genuine experience and authenticity that pulls you in tight and is reluctant to let you go until the story is told. Heather has recently released her second solo album 'By Now'.

Jamie Catto - Episode 5 Jamie is a British musician, video director, photographer, author and creativity coach. He was a founding member of Faithless and co-created some of their most loved material including No.2 global smash 'Insomnia'. He then went onto form 1 Giant Leap collaborating with a diverse range of artists from Robbie Williams, Michael Stipe, Brian Eno, Ram Dass, Dennis Hopper, Kurt Vonnegut, Babba Maal, Eddie Reader, Neneh Cherry, and many many more. Host Elijah and Jamie discuss Jamie's creativity, his songwriting process, his advice on collaborations, his journey as an artist, his musical and literary influences and he shares his unique insights into working with artists like Michael Stipe, Brian Eno Robbie Williams and Ram Dass

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Neale Donald WalschThis week Elijah speaks with one of his influences best selling author Neale Donald Walsch who wrote the ‘Conversations With God’ series of books. Neale spent the majority of his life thriving professionally, yet searching for spiritual meaning before experiencing his now famous conversation with God. The Conversations with God series of books that emerged from those encounters has been translated into 37 languages, touching millions and inspiring important changes in their day-to-day lives.Neale has written 40 books on spirituality and its practical application in everyday life. Titles in the With God series include: Conversations with God, Books 1-3; Friendship with God; Communion with God; The New Revelations; Tomorrow’s God; What God Wants; and Home with God. Seven of the books in that series reached the New York Times Bestseller List, CWG-Book 1 occupying that list for over two-and-a-half years. His most recent books are When Everything Changes Change Everything (2010), The Storm Before the Calm (2011), The Only Thing That Matters (2012), What God Said (2013), GOD'S MESSAGE TO THE WORLD: You've Got Me All Wrong (2014), Conversations with God: Awaken the Species (Book 4) (2017), and The God Solution (2020).His newest book is GodTalk, published in 2023 by Sacred Stories Publishing.http://www.nealedonaldwalsch.com/Abou...

Dorothea Forrester is a 20 year old independent filmmaker, writer, photographer and actor currently based in the South West. She studied Film and TV Production and won 'Best Young Filmmaker' at Cannes World Film Festival for her film 'Blue' which has also received praise from figures such as Laura Albert. She has often collaborated with band Die Twice, as heard on Radio 1, creating a black and white music video which she produced, directed and shot in Paris. She now aims to move towards working on long form projects and ensures every project she approaches is approached from a very personal and honest space. She is also the daughter of podcast host =ELIJAH= and this conversation is a unique one of a kind chat between Daughter and Dad about Dorothea's upcoming film, music, creativity and more. Help Dorothea create 'Pomegranate Seeds' by crowdfunding here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/pomegranate-seeds-film Follow Dorothea on Instagram @dorotheaforrester Track featured on this episode is 'The Wildlight' by The Gravity Drive. Pick up a copy of =ELIJAH='s book 'The Songwriters Handbook' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CGTMDNQY

Do You Want To Take Your Music To The Next Level? Songwriting For Songwriters Host =ELIJAH= as you know is a songwriter and artist with over 20 years experience in the music industry as an independent artist but also as a signed artist to a record and management deal. His records have been played all over the world and championed by BBC Radio 2 and in MOJO Magazine. As well as being a songwriter and artost he has also promoted and plugged his own music, run record labels and events, has worked with many music industry legends and has knowledge to help you get your songs and music to the next level via one 2 one sessions. So if you are interested. GET IN TOUCH: songwritingforsongwriters@gmail.com

Episode 12 - Jamie O'Neal Jamie O’Neal is a Platinum-selling country singer and hit songwriter that became a household name in 2001 with her back-to-back # 1 singles, “There Is No Arizona” and “When I Think About Angels.” With multiple hits that followed, including “Shiver,” “Trying To Find Atlantis” and “Somebody’s Hero,” Jamie caught fire. She earned numerous career accolades (including multiple Grammy nominations), she’s an ACM and Billboard Awards winner and has appeared on The Tonight Show, Dave Letterman and numerous other national tv shows. While she has penned most of her own songs, Jamie has also written hits for such notable artists as Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Leann Rimes, Cece Winans, Idina Menzel and others. Her voice can be heard internationally in major motion pictures including All by Myself for Bridget Jones’s Diary. She was also picked to perform with Carrie Underwood when she needed the perfect duet partner for CMT’s 100 greatest duets with Does He Love You Jamie's Website: https://www.jamieoneal.com/

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Brave Rival - Episode 4 - Season 2Elijah is joined today by Chloe and Lindsey from Brave Rival a multi-award nominated fast-rising, rip-roaring, classic rock juggernaut ready to take their place in the upper echelons of British Rock hierarchy."They’re a great band. I love the music. I love what they are doing...one of my favourite new discoveries this year" Joe Bonamassa.With comparisons to the Wilson sisters from Heart, as well as legends like Zeppelin and Fleetwood Mac, the DNA of the aforementioned bands flows through Brave Rivals veins.https://braverival.com/band/

Elles Bailey - Episode 3 - Season 2Elijah speaks to Elles about her upcoming new record, life as a songwriter, her career and journey so far, her influences, her Planet Rock radio show and more. Elles Bailey is an English blues roots, rock singer, songwriter, and pianist. She has recorded three studio albums including her debut album Wildfire in 2017, Road I Call Home in 2019 and the chart topping Shining In The Half Light in 2022 winning several awards for her work. Her 2022 studio album Shining in the Half Light produced by Dan Weller reached 42 in the UK Albums Chart, reached number 1 in the Official Jazz and Blues Albums Chart and number 2 in the Official Americana Albums Chart. In January 2023, The Official Charts Company announced that Shining in the Half Light had reached number 39 out of the top 40 best selling albums in the Official Americana Albums Chart in 2022.On tour, apart from her own headline appearances, Bailey has provided the opening act for Jools Holland, Don McLean, Van Morrison, Eric Gales, Mike Farris, the Kris Barras Band and King King. She is a presenter on Planet Rock Radio.