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Monthly Archives: November 2020
The multi-platinum songwriter recalls how she wrote Aguilera’s second No 1 single and one of the biggest hits of 2000...
In need of songwriting inspiration? Five lucky winners can get their hands on a deck of these songwriter prompt cards...
One half of the much-loved Cockney duo, Chas Hodges reveals how their song was inspired by a US R&B hit...
Appreciating new sonic delights from Malin Petterson, Luke Concannon, Made Kuti, Kulick, Møme, Kalpee, Slow Pulp, River Hooks and more...
Christopher Salveter reveals all about his new EP, including a longing to return to reckless days of his 20s Chicago-based...
The Welsh rock group’s main man recalls scribbling lyrics on paper bags, dabbling in scriptwriting, and struggling with “life block”...
Inspired by the photos of NHS nurse Hannah Grace Deller, Chris Difford put some of his songwriting pals to work...
It’s time to check out some new music from Richard Fairlie, Julia Jacklin, MOY, Mesadorm, Porij, Butterfly Ali and more...
The prolific songwriter invites us in to discover a new song which combines a heavy subject with wry lyrical humour...
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 […]