Though taking its inspiration from a character in Westworld, this honest piece of writing both asks questions and takes accountability...
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Songs shaped by grief, queer identity, poverty and hope – told with tenderness, humour and clarity from a life survived...
With an interesting title, a bossa nova rhythm and some studio magic, the seeds of a chart-topping hit were sewn...
From raw demo to viral video, this track’s journey is a testament to creative spontaneity, visual flair, and punk spirit...
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 fast-rising topliner on writing a song that started as an indie demo before setting charts ablaze across the world...
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...