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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...
Stuck for ideas or craving a creative spark? The Copenhagen alt-rock band share their tips for igniting your next song...
From studio sessions to live performances – the saxophonist on collaborating with the iconic songwriter and witnessing his craft first-hand...
The award-winning songwriter discusses her new album – a reflection on heritage, memory, identity, and the evolving dialogue between traditions...
Hit songs are made by mastering the nuanced art of the writing room – balancing talent, dynamics, mindset, and human...
Eleven years after their first sessions, the late Mac Davis’ handwritten songs and final recordings have been brought to life...
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 I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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How we wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote 'Dakota' by Stereophonics' Kelly Jones
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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How we wrote Little Big Town's 'Girl Crush' by Lori McKenna
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How we wrote 'I Alone' by Live's Ed Kowalczyk
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How we wrote Michael Jackson's 'Man In The Mirror' by Glen Ballard
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