From the kitchen table to the basement studio, one-half of the sister duo describes the essentials that shape their sound...
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Witnessing the virtues of auto-tune, foraging for melodies and embracing collaboration on this unique day with renowned producer Gethin Pearson...
The East Midlands singer-songwriter takes on societal structures, the challenges of her own music career, and finding the right balance...
Calling all piano-playing songwriters! Casio Sessions competition launches with £2,249 digital piano prize and live finale in London this September...
Want to write songs that connect with a live audience? This blues-rock outfit have all the tips you will need...
With the new POTR album ‘Sticks And Stones’ on the horizon, the country-rock superstar discusses his unbreakable commitment to songwriting...
Bad trips, religious brainwashing, depression and disassociation (not forgetting Chicory Tip) … discover the different influences behind this goth-glam masterpiece...
Mark McCambridge on ‘An Endless Sequence Of Dead Zeros’ and working with Matthew E. White and the Spacebomb House Band...
The Thunder man discusses writing for the legendary hard-rock band, his new solo album and the state of modern music...
The Icelandic singer-songwriter reveals all about the English language version of an album that has topped charts for 73 weeks...
With a new EP out, the soulful Londoner embraces lockdown reminiscing – all in the name of serving the song...
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