Want to know what the Boston alt-rocker couldn’t write without, then look no further as he reveals their 10 essentials...
Tag Archives: alt-rock
Today’s exclusive track comes courtesy of a sublime, sibling led New Brunswick, NJ group whose roots are in classic alt-rock...
Kevin Lehner’s band take the listener on a sonic journey as his new album of alt-rock weaves an experimental path...
This hotly tipped new Scottish trio display an eclectic mix of alternative and electronic influences on their superb new single...
A six-piece outfit based in New York, led by two sisters, who blend alt-rock and poppier styles with consummate ease...
With their new live album in stores now, we catch up with Ed Robertson of Canadian college rock veterans Barenaked Ladies Formed...
British alt-rock quintet have confirmed that they will play their biggest ever show this coming July at Newcastle’s Times Square...
The band features members of Slowdive, Mogwai and Editors, who all work entirely remotely. Their album’s out on 3 June...
Indie-folk trio take a slightly different route from the fraught tones of their first album on their eagerly awaited return...
This week’s Monday exclusive is the brand new EP from NYC five-piece Marlowe Grey, which will be out on Friday...
Strap yourself in for a collection of soaring rock that’ll have post-rock kids cooing as much as their post-hardcore buddies...
A rockier edge to this week’s Thursday exclusive, as Songwriting proudly debuts the new single from LA alt-rock trio Lemmo...
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I'm going to keep songwriting by reminding myself that overflowing emotions can be relieved when I write them down or sing them out.
I’ve kept writing songs all through lockdown and have just released currently have 4 tunes waiting for me to find the right words. The songs
My best mate and I have been writing songs together for just under a year and we've just released our 1st single! I am so
I have been writing songs now for over 40 years and I am not about to stop.
Notebook writing even day
I wrote 'Start a party' for Freedom day and the nightclub scene. It all started with Gary Barlow's course, I am now on the TSA
I have plenty of ideas and try to get one end product at one time! Focus, making, listen to it until I am satisfied with