Celine Dion’s songwriter, Avril Lavigne’s vocal coach, organiser of NYC Songwriters’ Circle for 23 years… Tina Shafer’s a busy woman!...
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Our series continues with the story of a song that’s been a hit somewhere in every decade since the 60s...
Wednesday 30 October 2013: The pristine St George’s concert hall in Bristol hosts ‘An Acoustic Evening’ of fine American songwriting...
Rhodes’ debut EP ‘Raise Your Love’ reveals a haunting vocal talent reminiscent of one of music’s great vocalists and romantics...
On their self-titled debut, Indianapolis sisters Lily & Madeleine write songs that bring to mind Cat Power and Beth Orton...
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Time to relive those 80s memories with this four-disc anniversary edition of the thinking man’s synth-pop duo’s 1983 debut album...
After nearly 20 years as Paul Heaton’s songwriting partner, the Beautiful South guitarist discusses his solo career and concept album...
Mission: record a selection of Christmas songs and make it fly. Impossible? Lowe ditches the sleigh bells and finds out...
Cheatahs set themselves up perfectly for playing SWN Festival & Wichita’s 13th Birthday Party with this excellent indie-rock double A-side...
An oft-overlooked album from Ray Davies and co gets the Deluxe Edition treatment, a full 42 years after its original...
On her second solo release, ‘More Human Than God’, Italian-French songwriter Luna Achiary recalls one of alt-rock’s all-time great bands...
A new series featuring songwriters you won’t have heard of yet – but that you’ll be hearing more of soon...
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How I wrote 'Glad All Over' by Dave Clark
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USA Songwriting Competition deadline nears for 2026 entries
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How we wrote 'Don't Stop Believin'' by Journey's Jonathan Cain
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Interview: Lily Fitts
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Songs In The Key Of... The Korg MS-20
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