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Songs shaped by grief, queer identity, poverty and hope – told with tenderness, humour and clarity from a life survived...
The alt-pop artist dissects the Madonna-inspired track that shaped her debut album – where denial meets defiance on the dancefloor...
The Norwegian songwriter reveals all about her new album, crafted alone on a baby grand piano in her Oslo apartment...
Written in memory of his sister, frontman Jacko turns personal loss into a powerful, communal anthem, as we discover here...
We learn how an unplanned spark at the piano turned studio fatigue into a haunting, spontaneous song about inevitable heartbreak...
The Nashville-based singer-songwriter breaks down a song that required the honest truth, even if it went against her mother’s wishes...
From local heroes to those whose music has travelled far and wide, Michigander selects the songs that have shaped him...
The Take That superstar shares the story behind his solo song, inspired by a local tragedy and instinctive creative process...
Goodbyes and new beginnings – the iconic Australian singer and songwriter returns with her first studio album in six years...
An indie-folk song inspired by a tumultuous relationship and written on the shore of Lake Atitlán, up a nearby volcano...
We get the lowdown on an eclectic collection of songs that both captures moments in life and celebrates all creativity...
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