Articles and Interviews

Over 500 articles and interviews that have appeared in past issues of Performing Songwriter—complete with gorgeous photos and graphic design—in hi-res pdf format are now available. Perfect for your computer, iPad or any other reading device and available for immediate download.

Special Features

Each issue of Performing Songwriter included a special feature that was always a highlight: funny, informative and entertaining. They were all researched extensively and provided in-depth looks into a variety of subjects that delighted music lovers of every generation.

Salutes to Independents

Performing Songwriter has been a fierce and loyal supporter of independent artists and music since our very first issue, with a special section of reviews devoted to their music in every edition. We also dedicated two issues each year as a “Salute to Independents,” and they quickly became our most popular offerings. These are some of the special features we produced that examined the life and career of indie artists, researched trends to help them reach a wider audience, and saluted all of the trailblazers that paved the way for others.

Cover Artist Interviews

Each cover feature offered an in-depth and revealing conversation with some of music’s most revered icons as well as up-and-coming artists. Below are a list of exclusive interviews with artists who graced our cover over the last few years.

Legends of Songwriting

Over the past decade and a half, Performing Songwriter has honored the legends of songwriting; those who cleared the way and inspired countless others following in their footsteps.

Producers and Engineers

Over 50 in-depth interviews with legendary and up-and-coming music producers and engineers.

Songwriter Interviews

Over 30 more interviews with songwriters of all musical genres.

Musician Interviews

Three dozen interviews with musicians and their approach to their instruments

“5 Minutes With” Interviews

Included in every issue of Performing Songwriter were shorter interviews that got right to the heart of the matter. We called these “5 Minutes With,” and here are over 60 of those.

In Their Own Words

One of the favorite parts of the magazine over the years were the essay contributions by songwriters and artists of all genres, sharing their thoughts, stories, heartbreaks and passions while providing more building blocks in the community of Performing Songwriter.

Music Cities

Performing Songwriter gave insider’s tours of hometown music scenes—past and present—and celebrated the diversity and contributions of each. Included here are Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis and New Orleans.