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All posts by Duncan Haskell
With both songs and love, something that has the capacity to be difficult and frustrating occasionally unfolds effortlessly and naturally...
Ahead of the band’s UK tour, 10cc’s only remaining original member discusses writing songs that stand the test of time...
The Cornish songwriter opens up on his journey from his theatre education to ‘Nashville’ stardom and his upcoming debut album...
A songwriter willing to mine the deeply personal, join the alt-folk artist at home as she roars ‘Like A Lion’...
Born during lockdown, Graham Coxon, Liela Moss, Mereki and others helped the songwriter bring his second solo album to life...
Join Hope’s singer and songwriter as she sits on her piano stool facing a wall – it’s where the magic...
The frontman and chief songwriter discusses his Illinois pop-punk band’s new self-titled album, his writing process and songs as stories...
From Windrush’s legacy to Bristol’s rebellion, this EP is a reggae celebration of Black British experiences, blending history and family...
An answer on University Challenge and a romantic scene near Tottenham Court Road provided inspiration for this enchanting alt-folk offering...
The winners of the inaugural Casio Sessions competition discuss their successful entries and the secret to writing songs on piano...
The singer-songwriter heads to Austin, Texas, his former home where he worked on his writing chops and honed his talent...
How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How we wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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How I wrote 'Mad World' by Tears For Fears' Roland Orzabal
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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How I wrote 'Dakota' by Stereophonics' Kelly Jones
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How we wrote Little Big Town's 'Girl Crush' by Lori McKenna
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How we wrote Michael Jackson's 'Man In The Mirror' by Glen Ballard
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