Parisian-educated, London-based singer-songwriter Franka’s compared to Kate Bush and Patti Smith, but she’s unique and yes, that’s her real name...
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Cigarette lighters aloft for the East Coast balladeer who wants to save the world, one emotionally-charged song at a time...
When it comes to songs, sometimes the old saying ‘keep it simple, stupid’ is good advice, say this UK duo...
Songwriting, in association with musicians’ social network ReverbNation, is delighted to present the first winner of our monthly songwriting contest...
Fans of the piano-driven pop of Keane and Billy Joel should check out this emerging 23-year old singer-songwriter from Brooklyn...
New monthly columnist Lisa Redford is a British singer-songwriter based in NYC. This month, she looks at tackling writer’s block...
We meet a songwriter who’s put his entire life into song, and is releasing it as a 22-track magnum opus...
One of the most successful pop songwriters of the past 30 years explains her work-ethic and no-nonsense approach to songwriting...
Richard Hawley’s support act steps forward with a third album in his hand and a broken heart on his sleeve...
Introducing an artist with songwriting in her blood, who’s stepping back into the limelight after a spell behind the boards...
A singer-songwriter who’s been at the top of the tree and fallen off – but who’s ready to climb back...
Continuing our series on writing songs for the media, we speak to Tom Lown of music production company SE6 Music...
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