Take a dose of relationship anxiety, add a sprinkling of jazz chords and danceability, and you have a band-making hit...
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The New York singer-songwriter on the power of collaboration, and how to combine craft and mysticism to make memorable music...
Returning with her new alt-pop album Sunseeker, Becky Jones reflects on its creation and the insights gained along the way...
The Bath-based musician, festival organiser and founder member of indie-folk band Noah And The Whale, talks about his new album...
Self-reflexive folk artist Jack Francis shares five lessons on what it takes to follow your dreams in the modern world...
Set against a dynamic drum and bass backdrop, the Edinburgh-based artist/producer weaves tales of digital detox, communication breakdowns, and friendship...
The electro producer combines tools from both the analog and digital worlds in order to shape his unique hybrid sound...
Braving the freezing snow, the Icelandic singer-songwriter reveals the dilemma at the heart of ‘Hindsight’ before performing an exclusive rendition...
Uncover a creative arsenal that includes vintage guitars, coastal living and visual inspiration taken from YouTube, movies and TV shows...
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...
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How I wrote 'Iris' by Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik
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How I wrote ''74-'75' by The Connells
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How I wrote 'Hey There Delilah' by Plain White T's' Tom Higgenson
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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Songwriting Magazine Issue 44
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How I wrote 'Mad World' by Tears For Fears' Roland Orzabal
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How we wrote 'Don't Stop Believin'' by Journey's Jonathan Cain
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