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Having been captivated by this electronic-pop artist’s debut EP, we learn all about the essentials needed to make his music...
With the help of his favourite robe and studio “den”, the former Guillemots frontman has returned with a new EP...
Curious to know more about the singer-songwriter’s process, we asked her to reveal those items she just can’t write without
The Sheffield bilingual four-piece divulge the essential items needed to make their cavernous music – just don’t forget the snacks...
Pen, paper, pot and beer are all necessary requirements for a songwriter who’s followed his own path for five decades...
In celebration of World Book Day, we share our favourite songwriting reads and also include several titles that you’ve suggested...
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Comments
I'm going to keep songwriting by reminding myself that overflowing emotions can be relieved when I write them down or sing them out.
I’ve kept writing songs all through lockdown and have just released currently have 4 tunes waiting for me to find the right words. The songs
My best mate and I have been writing songs together for just under a year and we've just released our 1st single! I am so
I have been writing songs now for over 40 years and I am not about to stop.
Notebook writing even day
I wrote 'Start a party' for Freedom day and the nightclub scene. It all started with Gary Barlow's course, I am now on the TSA
I have plenty of ideas and try to get one end product at one time! Focus, making, listen to it until I am satisfied with