The Surinamese / Dutch folk-pop songwriter on letting go, self-observation, clarity, and embracing the merits of critics and haters alike...
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Written as a gift for his brother, this noughties classic track by James T. Slater still resonates with parents everywhere...
The five-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter sprinkled some of his brilliance over the Great American Songbook. Here, he told us all about it...
The singer-songwriter on her EP shaped by travels through Latin America, cinematic grooves, and the beauty of everyday emotional honesty...
British/Irish singer-songwriter on melody before words, the art of creative distance, and why the best songs emerge after the moment...
The story of a small-town girl and city boy who headed to Hollywood becomes the “Biggest Song of All Time”...
On National Album Day, a selection of artists and songwriters reveal their favourite records and why they mean so much...
The Icelandic indie-folk icons return with their first album in six years and here Nanna reveals how it was made...
Maddy Myers takes us through an album packed with love in all forms, terrifying flights, and an abundance of cats...
The Welsh songwriter shares five essential lessons drawn from over a decade of DIY recording, live performance, and creative experimentation...
How first lines, seaside scenes, and minimalist arrangements shaped a song and set the tone for a vintage-tinged debut album...
With a debut solo album under his belt, the Working Men’s Club songwriter reveals the essential tools of his trade...
How I wrote 'In My Daughter’s Eyes' for Martina McBride
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How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How I wrote 'Death Of A Clown' by The Kinks' Dave Davies
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How I wrote ''74-'75' by The Connells
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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Interview: James Taylor
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How we wrote Michael Jackson's 'Man In The Mirror' by Glen Ballard
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How we wrote 'If I Were A Boy' for Beyoncé by BC Jean
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