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5 Minutes With… Jack Conman
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On The Stereo: April 2021
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How I wrote ‘Munich’ by Editors’ Tom Smith
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Diary Of A Songwriter: Ida Mae’s Chris Turpin
One half of British duo Ida Mae reflects upon their new record, reliving mo... Read More+
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Comments
Songwriting is truly part of me, and it was there for me during 2020. Now, in 2021, I’m more grateful for songwriting than ever. This
We have to use all our talents to find the songs which are out there in heaven.
I write songs all the time, I have written an album that I am going record and have professionally produced when lockdown ends.
I pledge to be song-full.
In addition to the many things that motivate me as a songwriter, 2020 generated much to write about and also emphasised the role that songwriting
I've been a guitarist/singer/songwriter for 25 years it's what I do. I work part/time in a supermarket so I am able to continue my work.
I have written lots of lyrics and l am pretty sure they are good but l don't belong to the world of music, l have […]