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The Canadian ‘songwriter’s songwriter’ started learning hundreds of covers, has a ‘no co-writing’ rule and hasn’t got a mobile phone...
The classically trained singer found her voice performing in clubs around New York and also found her husband, Patrick Stewart...
The post-hardcore singer turned folk troubadour explains his approach to songwriting and evolution from cult status to an arena filler...
Ahead of the release of his latest album, Maximo Park’s singer talks about his new songs and career to date...
The Deslondes are a five-piece who blend styles from folk to blues to create a sound all of their own...
Minnesotan singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Adam Young explains his approach when creating Owl City’s nature-inspired brand of melodic electronica...
After a few months’ break, our regular columnist Lisa is back, and sharing some thoughts on crowdfunding your next release...
The man behind The Wombles’ chart success, the writing of Art Garfunkel’s ‘Bright Eyes’ and the discovery of Katie Melua...
The frontman of La Ley, and successful solo artist, discusses his career in music and writing songs in his car...
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