The Australian singer-songwriter and frontman reveals how the single that launched the band’s stellar career was written on the toilet...
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We choose to revel in the big-chorused glory of mid-90s British pop music, with some of the era’s defining players...
Black Eyed Dog: The acclaimed producer shares priceless insights on “capturing human performances” and his own fluid approach to songwriting...
In our latest issue, record-breaking British country musicians Catherine and Lizzy discuss their musical growth on new album ‘Restless Minds’...
One half of the American country music duo reveals how he has transformed himself into a songwriter of prolific capacity...
The preeminent lyricist and musician is back with a collection of songs enriched by her life experience and unique voice...
The founding member of both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash reveals all about his new album and group...
Our latest edition features David Crosby, Rosanne Cash, Kristian Bush, Ethan Johns, Ward Thomas, Janis Ian, David Gray and more...
Our cover star was one of rock and metal’s shining stars – the head honcho of Slipknot and Stone Sour...
God of extreme prog metal: not just one of the most highly acclaimed songwriters of his genre, a true legend...
Infinite songwriting wisdom: at the end of 2017 we highlighted the brilliant Laetitia Tamko AKA Vagabon as a breakthrough artist...
Songwriting coach James Linderman advises on the best use of these lesser-known chords, and how they can ‘augment’ your song...
5 minutes with... Lawson's Andy Brown
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How we wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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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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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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Interview: Colin Macleod
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Interview: Tom Basden
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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How I wrote 'Clementine' by Mark Owen
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Shelf help: 33 of the best books for songwriters [March 2025]
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