The artist formerly known as Terence Trent D’Arby recalls how his 1987 hit single was inspired by a dream…about Sade...
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Get to know the winner of our latest songwriting competition: a New Jersey-based, Maryland-born songwriter with an alternative soul-rock sound...
The duo reveal the evolution of their 90s chart-topper from a Stonesy guitar riff to euphoric piano and brass-driven dance-pop...
James Di Salvio and Steve “Liquid” Hawley of the Montreal collective recall the genesis of their genre-defying 90s hit single...
From Berklee to Nashville and beyond, Michael Conrad reflects on the journey and creative process behind his new musical project...
The Clapham soul man reveals how his breakthrough pop hit was inspired by the seductive charms of a Garfield plushy...
The Canadian trio’s main man on their creative process and 13-year journey from debut single to brand new album ‘Salt’...
American pop-songwriting duo, George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, reveal how their signature track was meant to be for Whitney Houston...
The American musician’s love for music has never faded, even after 60 years of playing, producing and everything in between...
The Welsh rock group’s main man recalls how their summery chart-topping single actually emerged on a snowy day in Paris,...
The award-winning songwriter had to be convinced by his co-writer to write one more ballad for the King of Pop...
Learn about the 50s rock ‘n’ roll icon’s collaboration with his son Ricky that launched his daughter’s own pop career...
How I wrote 'Iris' by Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How we wrote 'MMMBop' by Hanson
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote 'Feelin' Alright?' by Traffic's Dave Mason
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How we wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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Interview: BC Jean
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How I wrote 'At Seventeen' by Janis Ian
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Interview: Tom Odell
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How I wrote ‘Save Tonight’ by Eagle-Eye Cherry
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