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A constantly changing treasure trove of free article archives from over a decade of interviews, features and guest columnists. These complimentary offerings are presented in PDF format to preserve their original design. Check back regularly to see what's new!

Interviews
Exclusive interviews with artists about their art and craft, all in conversational and in-depth Q&A format that is Performing Songwriter's trademark.

Guest Columnists
Some of our favorite songwriters including Rosanne Cash, Carly Simon, Glen Phillips and Richard Julian contribute essays on whatever is on their mind.

Special Features
Each issue of Performing Songwriter has special features ranging from the history of payola to notorious rock managers to industry roundtables … you never know what you'll find here!

Reviews
Six months worth of reviews from the past six issues are archived here, covering every genre of music, from major labels, indie labels and DIY artists.

Destination Anywhere
An insider's guide to hometown music scenes past and present.

Behind the Songs
A fun look at hit songs and the stories behind them.

Legends of Songwriting
Stories of and interviews with writers who have contributed timeless songs that shape our history.

Notes From the Editor
Past letters from editor and magazine founder Lydia Hutchinson on topics ranging from independence, inspiration and possibilities to, sadly, her hair…

 
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