Vocalist and songwriter Aux explains how writing, producing and recording at home gives this London DIY-soul act their unique sound...
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We learn how the singer-songwriter’s Ivor Award-winning hit single was inspired by Patti Smith and written in just 30 minutes...
The Swedish soft-rock duo’s lead singer reveals the ballad that graced the ‘Pretty Woman’ soundtrack was originally a Christmas song...
The alt-rock frontman from Buffalo discusses the band’s new Christmas album including one of the meanest festive songs ever written...
Shelly Peiken on writing What A Girl Wants: “One day I wrote something down about it on a receipt. Songwriters...
One half of the much-loved Cockney duo, Chas Hodges reveals how their song was inspired by a US R&B hit...
The Welsh rock group’s main man recalls scribbling lyrics on paper bags, dabbling in scriptwriting, and struggling with “life block”...
The Australian rock band’s keyboardist and songwriter reveals all about his solo EP and new chapter as a country artist...
The Northern Irish band’s chief songwriter and guitarist talks us through one of the most iconic songs of its era...
We pick out some wise words from 10 of the fine songwriters who are all featured in our latest issue...
Clapham soul man Andrew Roachford on his 30-plus years in the music business, from ‘Cuddly Toy’ to Mechanic and MBE
The Doors’ guitarist explains how the classic song emerged because he felt sorry for the obscure chords that rock’n’roll forgot...
Interview: Rob Thomas
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Interview: Wolf Alice
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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 'Hey There Delilah' by Plain White T's' Tom Higgenson
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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 'Mad World' by Tears For Fears' Roland Orzabal
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How I wrote 'One Week' by Barenaked Ladies' Ed Robertson
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How we wrote 'Don't Stop Believin'' by Journey's Jonathan Cain
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