The double Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriter and founding member of Squeeze provides a fascinating tour around his trusty writing desk...
Songwriting Survival Kit
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From her beloved Yamaha acoustic to her kitten Dave, these are things that Jersey’s alternative rock singer-songwriter can’t do without...
The Spanish musician lets us into his songwriting world, one where plants are vital for creating a less sterile ambience...
Crissie Rhodes’ right-hand man shows off the essential instruments and paraphernalia that go into making the duo’s new country sound...
The resurgent country artist provides us with his take on our survival kit, that is as unique as his artistry...
The Boston-based artist shares some of her indispensable items with us, including her guitar collection and own community of songwriters...
New York indie-pop singer-songwriter Greta Kline – aka Frankie Cosmos – talks through the items that she can’t do without...
The Pineapple Thief frontman reveals what he sees as the critical gear required for crafting their progressive brand of rock...
One-half of the West Sussex bluesy alt-rock duo shares her songwriting essentials, including Stanley the cat and his weird meow...
The Sunderland post-punk band’s guitarist and vocalist, and self-professed muso, lifts the lid on the ingredients of his songwriting world...
Whether it’s her sketchbook, guitar or an open mind, these are the essential items the LA-based singer-songwriter can’t do without...
The Justin Vernon-approved Swedish singer-songwriter talks us through her essential gear, which includes an Omnichord and a good mic setting...
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