Welcome to Episode 11 of Write Me A Song: A Songwriting Podcast with Edward Randell and Olivia Rafferty!Thanks for sticking with us on this journey as we venture into the next batch of episodes. Take a listen to this week’s songwriting challenge and don’t forget we’d love you to get involved too! Scroll down to read this week’s homework and the submission link.To stay up to date with all episodes and news, subscribe to Write Me A Song:Subscribe now🎵 Episode 11: Write Me A Non-Rhyming SongThis week Edward challenges Olivia to write a song that doesn’t rhyme.Listen to the episode to see how she gets on.🎹 Songwriting Homework #11This week, we want you to write a song with no rhymes!Here’s your homework:Write a song with no rhymes!Try to fit the words and melody together so they fit each other in terms of syllabic stresses.Use repetition and rhythm to create a sense of ‘coming home’ for the listener, instead of rhyme.Often non-rhyming songs can be confessional, or mimic the rhythms of speech. Consider this when writing!Record a demo and send it in!Upload your song to be featured on the podcast or newsletter below.Share Your Work📚 Episode ReferencesMentions from today’s episode:🎟️ Tickets for our LIVE SHOW in London on 13th Nov!America by Simon & GarfunkelHand in my Pocket by Alanis MorrisetteHyperballad by Björk 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 10: Write Me A 2-Chord Song
Welcome to SEASON 2 of Write Me A Song: A Songwriting Podcast with Edward Randell and Olivia Rafferty!Thanks for sticking with us on this journey as we venture into the next batch of episodes. Take a listen to this week’s songwriting challenge and don’t forget we’d love you to get involved too! Scroll down to read this week’s homework and the submission link.To stay up to date with all episodes and news, subscribe to Write Me A Song:Subscribe now🎵 Episode 10: Write Me A 2-Chord SongThis week Olivia challenges Edward to limit himself to just 2 chords.🎹 Songwriting Homework #10This week, we want you to write a song with only two chords!Here’s your homework:This week, choose two chords you want to use to write your song with. Do you choose I & V (C major and G major, for example)? Or maybe IV & V (F major and G major)? Keep yourself to chords which lie within your chosen key, and try not to use a bunch of extensions.Think about creating interest with your melodies, rhythms and ideas instead of relying on your chords.Record a demo and send it in!Upload your song to be featured on the podcast or newsletter below.Share Your Work📚 Episode ReferencesMentions from today’s episode:🎟️ Tickets for our LIVE SHOW in London on 13th Nov!🎸 Find Us Elsewhere…* Listen to Edwards’s music* Sign up to Edwards’s newsletter* Listen to Olivia’s music* Read Olivia’s 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 9: Write Me A Eurovision Song
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 couldn’t help jumping behind the mic (and the keyboard) again to bring you a special bonus episode on the world’s most famous songwriting event: the Eurovision Song Competition.Take a listen to this week’s euro-challenge and see if you’re up to the task as well. Scroll down to read this week’s homework and the submission link.To stay up to date with all episodes and news, subscribe to Write Me A Song.🎵 Episode 9: Write Me A Eurovision SongToday’s 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!🎹 Your Songwriting Homework!1. We want you to write a catchy song as if people don’t 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 Work📚 Episode References💻 MaJiKer’s website🎧 Ireland’s Junior Eurovision Entry for 2022🎧 The UK’s Entry for Eurovision 2025🎧 Sweden’s Entry for Eurovision 2025💿 Boyhood, Ed’s new collaborative EP with Ben See💿 Olivia’s album, Typical Forever🎸 Find Us Elsewhere…* Listen to Edwards’s music* Sign up to Edwards’s newsletter* Listen to Olivia’s music* Read Olivia’s 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 week’s challenge and see if you’re up for the task as well. Scroll down to read this week’s homework and the submission link.To stay up to date with all episodes and season 2 news, subscribe to Write Me A Song.🎵 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 Swift’s dating life.Listen to the episode to see if we survive!🎹 Your Songwriting Homework!1. Ideally, you’re gonna pick a songwriting friend to do this with. Choose a day you’re both free and have ZERO obligations.2. Your time framework is 20 songs in 10 hours. That’s 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 you’ve madeUpload your song to be featured on the podcast or newsletter below:Share Your Work📚 Episode ReferencesImmersion Composition SocietyEd Blunt (Edwards’s partner for his first 20 song challenge)Seriously by Edward Randell Boyhood, Ed’s new collaborative EP with Ben SeeOlivia’s album, Typical ForeverDJ Johnrey - Emergency (budots music)📕 The Frustrated Songwriter’s Handbook🐎 The Black Beauty Theme Song🥪 Where Ed got his song-worthy ham sandwich🎸 Find Us Elsewhere…* Listen to Edwards’s music* Sign up to Edwards’s newsletter* Listen to Olivia’s music* Read Olivia’s 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, it’s almost the end of Season 1! Take a listen to this week’s songwriting challenge and don’t forget we’d love you to get involved too! Scroll down to read this week’s homework and the submission link.🎵 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!🎹 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 Work📚 Episode References💻 Findlay’s Website✉️ Findlay’s Newsletter🎟️ Tickets for Findlay’s Tour🎙️ The Jerry Springer Podcast Episode🧍♂️ Boo Hewerdine🎵 Very Interesting Persons EP🎟️ Tickets for Edward’s String Quartet Show on 3rd April🎸 Find Us Elsewhere…* Listen to Edwards’s music* Sign up to Edwards’s newsletter* Listen to Olivia’s music* Read Olivia’s 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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