An indie-folk song inspired by a tumultuous relationship and written on the shore of Lake Atitlán, up a nearby volcano...
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Believe that Earth is flat, Elvis is alive, and Apollo 11 was a Hollywood hoax? This song is for you!...
By following where the music wanted to go, the Bath band conjured up the title track for their new album...
Traversing through misunderstandings and internalised feelings, the Midlands singer-songwriter arrives at a place of resilience on this upbeat indie-folk number...
George Brandon on how he put together this classic folk ballad about a doomed young man lost to the sea...
Stepping out from behind the metaphors and suppressed feelings, the folk singer-songwriter finds his true self within this autobiographical offering...
The Finnish electronic-pop outfit invite use to learn all about a song born from a fear of losing someone dear...
With both songs and love, something that has the capacity to be difficult and frustrating occasionally unfolds effortlessly and naturally...
An answer on University Challenge and a romantic scene near Tottenham Court Road provided inspiration for this enchanting alt-folk offering...
Built from cherished childhood memories, the closing track from new album Left Hand is a tribute to the natural world...
Inspired by the writing of his hero Ernest Hemingway, the Dutch singer-songwriter set about reflecting this work through his music...
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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How we wrote 'Wings' by Birdy
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How I wrote 'Connected' by Stereo MCs' Rob Birch
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How we wrote: 'Eyes On Fire' by Blue Foundation's Tobias Wilner
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How I wrote 'Walking In Memphis' by Marc Cohn
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Interview: Tom Odell
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How I wrote ''74-'75' by The Connells
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