Inspired by the likes of Van Morrison and Janis Joplin, the Australian singer-songwriter has stripped things back and started afresh...
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The Florida country band’s frontman tells us about the “happy accident” that led to the creation of their biggest hit...
We hear the story behind a classic pop song of the 90s, one that was a “killer” for its writer...
The former Civil Wars man discusses his latest album, solo writing and the thread running through all of his work...
The Welsh guitar band’s frontman and chief songwriter reflects on the creation of one of his rock group’s best-loved songs...
We catch up with a Scottish songwriter and soundscaper who is capturing the essence of the Orkney Islands through music...
On its 80-year anniversary, we explore the scene, icon and players associated with the oldest independent label in the world...
With a UK tour just around the corner, the country star and actor takes us through a lifetime of songwriting...
Returning with a dystopian new album and graphic novel, the anti-folk pioneer gives us an insight into his writing methods...
The frontman of psych-pop veterans Mercury Rev reveals his love for the Mississippi songwriter and why they reimagined her album...
If you’re a vocalist/topliner looking for a collaboration, then the Us3 and YLD producer has some top tips for you...
When this pop-rock classic landed on both sides of the Atlantic it became a self-fulfilling prophecy for its creator A...
How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How to deal with grief through songwriting
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How I wrote ''74-'75' by The Connells
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How I wrote 'Death Of A Clown' by The Kinks' Dave Davies
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How we wrote Michael Jackson's 'Man In The Mirror' by Glen Ballard
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How we wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote 'Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime' by The Korgis' James Warren
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