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Autumn 2020
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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
How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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Holly Macve’s Songwriting Survival Kit
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16 song starters
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How I wrote 'Food For Thought' by UB40's Robin Campbell
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How I wrote 'I Alone' by Live's Ed Kowalczyk
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How I wrote 'Suddenly I See' by KT Tunstall
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How I wrote 'Girl From Mars' by Ash's Tim Wheeler
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Continue to build an incredible music catalogue
I have been writing songs privately for the last 5 years, but never recorded any. I almost gave up on recording, and was going to
It's my passion, to be honest.
I'm putting out a new solo song next week, and am writing for my band's new album. On top of that, I want to challenge
Songwriting is truly part of me, and it was there for me during 2020. Now, in 2021, I’m more grateful for songwriting than ever. This
We have to use all our talents to find the songs which are out there in heaven.
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I pledge to be song-full.