Curious to know more about the singer-songwriter’s process, we asked her to reveal those items she just can’t write without
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The Ed Sheeran-endorsed, Ivor award-winning singer-songwriter has several reasons why he can’t live without his laptop – and tea breaks Sharing...
The double Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriter and founding member of Squeeze provides a fascinating tour around his trusty writing desk...
From her beloved Yamaha acoustic to her kitten Dave, these are things that Jersey’s alternative rock singer-songwriter can’t do without...
The Spanish musician lets us into his songwriting world, one where plants are vital for creating a less sterile ambience...
Crissie Rhodes’ right-hand man shows off the essential instruments and paraphernalia that go into making the duo’s new country sound...
The resurgent country artist provides us with his take on our survival kit, that is as unique as his artistry...
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