In the first of a new feature, we pick a new track and ask the songwriter to reveal the recipe...
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From runner-up of The Voice UK in 2012 to becoming one-half of Equador with Henry Binns, the singer-songwriter reveals all...
Danish-Jamaican songstress Iris Gold plots a journey through a diverse collection of music from Denmark’s capital, including some tribal opera...
This time we showcase new sounds from Michael Jablonka, Union J, Sarah Darling, Vanessa Anne Red, Bellhouse and Bilge Pump...
Our latest edition features David Crosby, Rosanne Cash, Kristian Bush, Ethan Johns, Ward Thomas, Janis Ian, David Gray and more...
Our latest playlist showcases new music from Gabrielle Aplin & Hannah Grace, Ward Thomas, Omi, Danielle Bradbery and Sam Palladio...
God of extreme prog metal: not just one of the most highly acclaimed songwriters of his genre, a true legend...
The Colorado-based quartet’s frontman talks about making their cinematic indie music and scoring award-winning movies ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ and ‘Paddington’...
Songwriting coach James Linderman advises on the best use of these lesser-known chords, and how they can ‘augment’ your song...
Electric bluesman from Birmingham, John J Presley, shares a selection of alt-blues tracks and explains how they have influenced him...
We single out new tunes from Gum Takes Tooth, Dolly Parton, Ariana Grande, Mandarin Orange, Pace and The Burning Hell...
Nashville songwriter and mentor Mark Cawley shares some tactics for reviving those elusive creative juices when you’ve lost the flow...
How I wrote 'Hey There Delilah' by Plain White T's' Tom Higgenson
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How we wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How we wrote Michael Jackson's 'Man In The Mirror' by Glen Ballard
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How I wrote 'Iris' by Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik
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16 song starters
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How I wrote 'Handbags And Gladrags' by Mike d'Abo
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How we wrote 'Place Your Hands' by Reef's Gary Stringer
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How I wrote 'The Living Years' by Mike + The Mechanics' Mike Rutherford
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How I wrote 'In My Daughter’s Eyes' for Martina McBride
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