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21/04/2019
Bailey Bryan’s Songwriting Survival Kit
The rising Nashville singer-songwriter reveals her must-have items which include an old classical guitar, some spicy snacks and hot drinks…
12/04/2019
Roddy Woomble of Idlewild’s Songwriting Survival Kit
The indie frontman takes us into his world of wine, libraries and Scottish isles; all in the name of songwriting…
17/03/2019
David Gray’s Songwriting Survival Kit
As he releases a new album, the esteemed British singer-songwriter explains why he relies on both low- and high-tech accessories…
25/01/2019
Casio release new digital pianos at NAMM
The electronics brand uses this week’s music gear conference to launch compact instruments suited to beginners and seasoned keyboard players…
05/01/2019
NAMM 2019: Ibanez and Epiphone release new models
The annual music trade show NAMM returns this month. Here are some exciting guitars debuting ahead of this year’s show…
22/11/2018
Frank Turner’s Songwriting Survival Kit
From his beloved Gibson acoustic to his Clive James books, these are things that the folk singer-songwriter can’t do without…
17/11/2018
Waves Audio announces music PC
Plugin developer creates a computer designed for studio and stage, in what could be the first move of its kind…
23/10/2018
Paul Smith’s Songwriting Survival Kit
The singer from British indie rock group Maxïmo Park talks us through the items that he can’t possibly live without…
18/10/2018
McGoozer’s Songwriting Survival Kit
When this Scottish songwriter can’t find inspiration in his books and gear, he seeks it out on the open road…
22/09/2018
Emma King’s Songwriting Survival Kit
When it comes to her essential writing gear, this soulful artist from Hull has a secret weapon up her sleeves…
09/06/2018
Enhancia impresses at music start-up contest
Record number of future tech companies battled it out at Midemlab 2018, attempting to win over judges and attract investment…
21/05/2018
Fender celebrates 60 years of the Jazzmaster
The iconic guitar brand commemorates the anniversary with three new, limited edition models in 2018: the ’58, Triple and Classic…
11/05/2018
Orange Amplification invents the Teleport
Rather than the futuristic way to travel, it’s the vintage OMEC brand’s new audio interface for studio recording and gigging…
05/05/2018
IK Multimedia unleashes first analog synth
The Italian mobile music production specialists work with boutique manufacturer Soundmachines to create the UNO, their first hardware synthesizer keyboard…
03/05/2018
Gretchen Peters’ Songwriting Survival Kit
We find out the Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame inductee’s indispensable tools of her trade include coffee, naps and solitude…
05/04/2018
The Importance Of The Physical In The Digital Age
We invited the crowdfunding platform Qrates to explain how they are helping to power the future of music on vinyl…
30/03/2018
Frankie Cosmos’ Songwriting Survival Kit
New York indie-pop singer-songwriter, Greta Kline – aka Frankie Cosmos – talks through the items that she can’t do without…
26/03/2018
Harris Paseltiner of Darlingside’s Songwriting Survival Kit
Want to know what the Boston alt-rocker couldn’t write without, then look no further as he reveals their 10 essentials…
01/03/2018
Shelf help: 10 of the best books for songwriters
In celebration of World Book Day, we share our favourite songwriting reads and also include several titles that you’ve suggested…
17/02/2018
Will ear training apps make you a better songwriter?
It seems some songwriters have forgotten their craft. But will this app improve your skills? The evidence might surprise you…
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