The guitarist recalls creating a song that helped his Newcastle-based band reboot the UK indie-rock scene in the post-Britpop years...
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Our latest issue features Kiefer Sutherland, Ashley Monroe, Chris Difford, Howard Jones, Tim Burgess, Nile Rodgers, Fiona Bevan and more...
Some of our favourite past Songwriting interviewees reveal the seminal albums that have inspired them the most over the years...
We asked the award-winning composer and producer how he approaches creating music for the media, alongside writing songs for himself...
Returning from tour gives this Leeds band a chance to get back to songwriting, fuelled by cheese and bean toasties...
The Nashville rocker collected the Best Roots Gospel Album trophy in 2015. Here he reveals the secrets of his success...
The producer, composer and arranger takes a break from the studio to offer some tips on writing and orchestrating strings...
The songwriter and guitarist behind the 80s pop-folk band’s chart-topping debut single tells the compelling tale of its imperfect inspiration...
Nashville musician and songwriting coach Mark Cawley talks from first-hand experience about being both a solo artist and a writer-for-hire...
Having worked with her for well over a decade, the renowned producer is well-positioned to assess the iconic songstress’ talents...
As he releases a new album, the esteemed British singer-songwriter explains why he relies on both low- and high-tech accessories...
The American singer-songwriter recounts the inspiration and creation of her most widely recognised song, which she still sings at 67...
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How I wrote 'Cuddly Toy' by Roachford
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Interview: Colin Macleod
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Interview: Tom Basden
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