After making his own distinctive brand of music with Eels for over 20 years, E has come a long way...
Monthly Archives: May 2020
Author of ‘The Art Of Songwriting’ Ed Bell suggests how to decide what to write about and become more prolific...
We learn how the upbeat hit single was written under the stress of constant touring and the War on Terror...
Crissie Rhodes’ right-hand man shows off the essential instruments and paraphernalia that go into making the duo’s new country sound...
The latest tracks to rock our world, coming from Little Kid, Resa, Laura Evans, Tengger, The Frisbys, Zikai and more...
The Welsh piano-playing singer-songwriter explains how learning to perform cover versions can help you discover what really matters to you...
Songwriter Karla Kane reveals how a famous old turkey vulture inspired a brand new song for her Californian indie-pop band...
The acoustic-pop songwriter from London explains how her latest single was inspired by a family rift and a friend’s poem...
The long-standing songwriter contest with a $50,000 top prize is back for 2020 but only accepting entries until 29 May...
The End Of America’s Trevor Leonard and James Downes join us to serve up some of Philly’s finest musical treats...
The resurgent country artist provides us with his take on our survival kit, that is as unique as his artistry...
On rotation over the past two weeks are tracks from Petite Noir, Everything Everything, Roo Panes, Bananagun, Bedd and more...
How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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In Conversation With… Nashvillains
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Appreciating the songs of... Andrew Eldritch
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Time to enter the 26th annual USA Songwriting Competition
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16 song starters
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How I wrote 'Food For Thought' by UB40's Robin Campbell
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Interview: John Waite
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How I wrote 'I Alone' by Live's Ed Kowalczyk
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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 […]