The former drummer and songwriter of the London-based acid jazz-funk group, talks about the making of his dramatic, groove-led single...
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Celebrating their 30th anniversary, the punk-folk-rock band’s frontman and songwriter talks about his mysterious craft, finding inspiration, and undercover police...
The Newcastle rock band’s frontman Ginger explains how a soundcheck riff and a casual interview comment inspired their unpredictable single...
On the 50th anniversary of the band’s formation, the enigmatic, flute-toting frontman talks about writing one of their best-known songs...
The son of the Beatles guitarist takes a break from his many projects to finally release his debut solo album...
The legendary folk-pop singer-songwriter tells the remarkable story behind her song that tackled the subject of child abuse head on...
In the second half of this special extended interview feature, the respected US producer and songwriter reveals more fascinating insights...
In this first half of a bumper feature, the legendary American producer reveals some fascinating insights into Bowie and Bolan...
We hear both sides of the story behind the emergence of the 80s blue-eyed soul pop brothers from North Lanarkshire...
The guitarist, sitar player and songwriter behind this frequently covered two-chord classic, talks about its willful simplicity and enduring popularity...
LA soul singer of ‘I Need A Dollar’, ‘The Man’ and ‘Wake Me Up’ fame, talks songwriting and social consciousness...
Rugby’s gravel-voiced soul man talks about the merits of commercialism, collaboration, spontaneity and singing in hotel fire escapes When James Morrison...
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