Welcome to a Eurovision Bonus Episode of Write Me A Song: A Songwriting Podcast with Edward Randell and Olivia Rafferty!We recently wrapped up our first season of the podcast, but we couldnāt help jumping behind the mic (and the keyboard) again to bring you a special bonus episode on the worldās most famous songwriting event: the Eurovision Song Competition.Take a listen to this weekās euro-challenge and see if youāre up to the task as well. Scroll down to read this weekās homework and the submission link.To stay up to date with all episodes and news, subscribe to Write Me A Song.šµ Episode 9: Write Me A Eurovision SongTodayās guest is Matthew Ker, better known as MaJiKer, is a songwriter, vocal producer, creative coach, and most importantly⦠the biggest Eurovision buff we know! He tells us what it takes to make a winning Eurovision song, and we have our own mini competition to see what we come up with.Listen to the episode to see if we survive!š¹ Your Songwriting Homework!1. We want you to write a catchy song as if people donāt understand English: build your hook around easy-to-understand English words.2. You could use the name of something famous, or repeat a phrase.3. It has to be 3 minutes, and no longer!4. Something interesting has to happen as we move into the final minute of the song. Key-changes are not necessary, but encouraged ;)5. Be sincere!6. Record it and share it with us.Upload your song to be featured on the podcast or newsletter below:Share Your Workš Episode Referencesš» MaJiKerās websiteš§ Irelandās Junior Eurovision Entry for 2022š§ The UKās Entry for Eurovision 2025š§ Swedenās Entry for Eurovision 2025šæ Boyhood, Edās new collaborative EP with Ben Seešæ Oliviaās album, Typical Foreveršø Find Us Elsewhereā¦* Listen to Edwardsās music* Sign up to Edwardsās newsletter* Listen to Oliviaās music* Read Oliviaās Newsletter* Write Me A Song Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit writemeasong.substack.com
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Episode 8: Write Me... 20 Songs?!
Welcome to the SEASON 1 FINALE of Write Me A Song: A Songwriting Podcast with Edward Randell and Olivia Rafferty!Thanks to all our listeners who have joined us on this new podcast adventure! We are already planning for Season 2. But for now⦠take a listen to this weekās challenge and see if youāre up for the task as well. Scroll down to read this weekās homework and the submission link.To stay up to date with all episodes and season 2 news, subscribe to Write Me A Song.šµ Episode 8: Write Me⦠20 Songs?!This week we are taking it to the LIMIT. Edward and Olivia attempt to each write 20 songs in a day. This was perhaps the most fun and most brain-melting challenge yet. Be prepared for songs about ham sandwiches, pyramid schemes, tennis, and Taylor Swiftās dating life.Listen to the episode to see if we survive!š¹ Your Songwriting Homework!1. Ideally, youāre gonna pick a songwriting friend to do this with. Choose a day youāre both free and have ZERO obligations.2. Your time framework is 20 songs in 10 hours. Thatās 1 song every half hour.3. Set up a space where you have everything you need in one place.4. WRITE WRITE WRITE!5. Meet up with your songwriting partner at the end of the day and share what youāve madeUpload your song to be featured on the podcast or newsletter below:Share Your Workš Episode ReferencesImmersion Composition SocietyEd Blunt (Edwardsās partner for his first 20 song challenge)Seriously by Edward Randell Boyhood, Edās new collaborative EP with Ben SeeOliviaās album, Typical ForeverDJ Johnrey - Emergency (budots music)š The Frustrated Songwriterās Handbookš The Black Beauty Theme Songš„Ŗ Where Ed got his song-worthy ham sandwichšø Find Us Elsewhereā¦* Listen to Edwardsās music* Sign up to Edwardsās newsletter* Listen to Oliviaās music* Read Oliviaās Newsletter* Write Me A Song Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit writemeasong.substack.com
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Episode 7: Write Me A Real Person
Welcome to the seventh episode of Write Me A Song: A Songwriting Podcast with Edward Randell and Olivia Rafferty! Thanks for joining us on this journey so far, itās almost the end of Season 1! Take a listen to this weekās songwriting challenge and donāt forget weād love you to get involved too! Scroll down to read this weekās homework and the submission link.šµ Episode 7: Write Me A Real PersonThis week we have someone who we consider the unofficial godfather of this podcast: Findlay Napier. Edward and Olivia met at a Findlay Napier show back in 2023. We chat to Findlay about co-writing, being an engaging performer, and finding subject matter outside your own life.Listen to the episode to see what challenge he assigns us!š¹ Your Songwriting Homework!1. Choose a well-known person (preferably dead!) with a Wikipedia page2. Distil the information you find about their life into a song3. Pick out details you find compelling, and craft a story from one angle4. Try to keep things lyrically simple, especially the chorus5. Record a demo and send it in!Upload your song to be featured on the podcast or newsletter below:Share Your Workš Episode Referencesš» Findlayās Websiteāļø Findlayās Newsletteršļø Tickets for Findlayās Touršļø The Jerry Springer Podcast Episodeš§āāļø Boo Hewerdinešµ Very Interesting Persons EPšļø Tickets for Edwardās String Quartet Show on 3rd Aprilšø Find Us Elsewhereā¦* Listen to Edwardsās music* Sign up to Edwardsās newsletter* Listen to Oliviaās music* Read Oliviaās Newsletter* Write Me A Song Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit writemeasong.substack.com
Welcome to the fifth episode of Write Me A Song: A Songwriting Podcast with Edward Randell and Olivia Rafferty! Thanks for joining us on this journey so far. Take a listen to this weekās songwriting challenge and donāt forget weād love you to get involved too! Scroll down to read this weekās homework and the submission link.šµ Episode 5: Write Me A DreamThis week Olivia challenges Edward to consider his subconscious as a source of inspiration.Listen to the episode to see how he gets on.š¹ Your Songwriting Homework!1. This week, write down or even voice memo what happens in your dreams. This is best done as soon as you wake up ā before you check social media or emails! It will be difficult the first couple of days if youāre not used to recalling dreams. But the more you do it, the more information youāll remember.2. When a week has passed, go over your dream diary and take note of interesting images. Use these images to start coming up with lyrics.3. Keep your songwriting free of external influence by making the process just you and a voice recording app or a microphone. Sometimes we fall into the same choices when we write with an instrument.4. When you feel like you have your initial idea, you can take it to the piano/guitar/DAW and finish your song.5. Record a demo and send it in!Upload your song to be featured on the podcast or newsletter below:Share Your Workš Episode Referencesš The Artistās Way by Julia Cameronš» How To Start (And Keep) A Dream Journalšæ Stream/buy Oliviaās new albumšļø Tickets for Edwardās String Quartet Show on 3rd Aprilšø Find Us Elsewhereā¦* Listen to Edwardsās music* Sign up to Edwardsās newsletter* Listen to Oliviaās music* Read Oliviaās Newsletter* Write Me A Song Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit writemeasong.substack.com
About Write Me A Song | A Songwriting Podcast with Edward Randell and Olivia Rafferty
Write Me A Song is a podcast about songwriting, hosted by songwriters Olivia Rafferty and Edward Randell. Every episode, we explore a different way to write a song, and you can join in too! writemeasong.substack.com
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