Charles Esten, Andy McCluskey, Gabriella Cilmi, Guy Chambers, Philip Frobos and Gordon Haskell reveal the seminal albums that inspired them...
How I wrote ‘Rhythm & Blues Alibi’ by Gomez’s Ben Ottewell
Interview: Jennah Barry
How to overcome writer’s block: 10 top songwriting tips
How I wrote ‘Glad All Over’ by Dave Clark
How I wrote ‘High’ by Lighthouse Family’s Paul Tucker
Interview: John Paul White
The importance of developing a standout brand in the music business
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Meet the hitmaker behind classic rock songs like ‘Since You’ve Been Gone’ and ‘God Gave Rock And Roll To You’...
20 years since its release, Stockport indie band’s singer-songwriter Ben Ottewell reflects on the genesis of their highest charting single...
We chat with a dulcet-toned folk singer soon to return with a second album, almost eight years after her debut...
The acclaimed Devon songstress explains how a simple conversation, about having a right to be wrong, turned into a hit...
Wise words on tackling writer’s block from songwriters Kelly Jones, Ali Tamposi, Sananda Maitreya, Joe Jackson, Helen Reddington and more...
The LA rock band’s frontman and songwriter reflects on one of their biggest hits, which revived their career and became...
The DC5 bandleader, songwriter and producer talks about the song that knocked The Beatles off the top of the charts...
As a co-writer, producer and publishing company head, this talented Canadian knows what it takes to create a hit song...
We hear the story behind a classic pop song of the 90s, one that was a “killer” for its writer...
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