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Rob Ellis: My Songwriting Hero, Marianne Faithfull

Having worked with her for well over a decade, the renowned producer is well-positioned to assess the iconic songstress’ talents…

This rising Irish alt-country singer and songwriter draws on Johnny Cash and Beck to explore the fleeting nature of life…

August 24, 2017 in News

Much-loved songwriter has announced that he will release his next album this autumn, three years on from his last LP…

May 11, 2017 in Music

The Irishman’s first album in five years adds electronic tinges to his folk songwriting and sees him reaping the rewards…

September 25, 2016 in News

We round-up the last week in music, including news you might’ve missed, our #SongOfTheDay playlist and Classic Of The Week…

February 27, 2016 in News

New York garage rock quintet are to unveil new music during their headline slot at The Governors Music Ball Festival…

December 2, 2015 in Features, Interviews

The driving force behind progressive rock outfit The Pineapple Thief talks about going solo and finding inspiration in a supermarket…

November 26, 2015 in Music

The beautifully contemplative debut solo album from The Pineapple Thief frontman is bound to surprise and delight in equal measure…

August 28, 2015 in Gear, News

St. Vincent debuts her new Ernie Ball Music Man electric guitar onstage with Taylor Swift and Beck in Los Angeles…

May 2, 2015 in Features, Interviews

The creative force behind Diagrams, and former Tunng frontman, discusses the many ways he makes a living as a songwriter…

February 9, 2015 in News

UK singer-songwriter Sam Smith cleans up the Grammys, winning four awards including Song of the Year and Record of the…

December 20, 2014 in News

Philadelphia indie-rockers take the No 1 slot on a list of 2014 albums selected by BBC digital radio station presenters…

October 9, 2014 in Features

James Warren tells the story behind the 80s hit single that’s been covered by everyone from Beck to Baby D…