The multi-platinum Grammy-nominated songwriter offers up 10 key phrases to help you tap into a deeper level of songwriting creativity...
Autumn 2020
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The feelgood anthem that became a hit in two decades for two different bands was inspired by Cliff Richard Since...
Professional musician and author of ‘The Touring Musician’s Survival Guide’, Ross Craib, shows us the way to a successful life...
The 19-year-old from Brighton has already taken her unique sound from the teenager’s bedroom to the top of the charts...
An inter-species tale of unrequited love provided the surprising inspiration for one of the most memorable songs of the 1990s...
We pick out some wise words from 10 of the fine songwriters who are all featured in our latest issue...
Clapham soul man Andrew Roachford on his 30-plus years in the music business, from ‘Cuddly Toy’ to Mechanic and MBE
The five-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter sprinkles some of his brilliance over the Great American Songbook. Here, he tells us all about it
Packed with tips, news, reviews and interviews with James Taylor, Meghan Trainor, Roachford, Suzi Quatro, Kodaline, David McAlmont and more
16 song starters
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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Shelf help: 25 of the best books for songwriters [March 2023]
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote 'Mad World' by Tears For Fears' Roland Orzabal
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How I wrote Robbie Williams' 'Millennium' by Guy Chambers
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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Interview: Half Moon Run's Devon Portielje
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How I wrote 'All Right Now' by Free's Andy Fraser
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