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Monthly Archives: March 2021
The multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from south London is back with his second album, here he takes us through each track...
From his Oslo studio, this calm and laid-back artist uses his musical toolbox to write indie-pop songs for the masses...
As someone who shoots from the hip, this Seattle singer-songwriter knew she had to take matters into her own hands...
Pen, paper, pot and beer are all necessary requirements for a songwriter who’s followed his own path for five decades...
Who better than guitarist and founding member Jerry Horton to take us through the nu-metal band’s latest compilation of hits...
We get to know George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, the American pop-songwriting duo behind two of Whitney Houston’s biggest hits...
We speak with double Ivor Novello Award-winning lyricist and founding member of Squeeze about one of their most famous songs...
Part of the team behind ‘Everybody Cares: An Elliott Smith Compilation’, Francis Lung takes us inside the beloved singer-songwriter’s catalogue...
In celebration of World Book Day, we share our favourite songwriting reads and also include several titles that you’ve suggested...
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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16 song starters
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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How I wrote ‘Save Tonight’ by Eagle-Eye Cherry
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How I wrote 'I Alone' by Live's Ed Kowalczyk
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Interview: Garbage's Shirley Manson
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How I wrote 'Food For Thought' by UB40's Robin Campbell
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Childe’s Songwriting Survival Kit
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Comments
I'm putting out a new solo song next week, and am writing for my band's new album. On top of that, I want to challenge
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 […]