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Tag Archives: Blur
The singer of Bradford rock band Terrorvision tells the story behind the writing of their riff-tastic ode to whales and...
Songwriting meets a neuroscientist who also just happens to craft her own unique, transfixing blend of eastern and western music...
Blur frontman speaks out about UK’s decision to leave the EU following yesterday’s (23 June) referendum, during set at Glastonbury...
We chat to one third of The Magnetic North about how his childhood home of Skelmersdale inspired their new album...
The shortlists have been announced today for the 2016 BRIT Awards, which take place at the 02 Arena in London...
The Blur frontman reveals news which will please fans of both The Good, The Bad & The Queen and Gorillaz...
Blur’s Alex James has revealed there was ill feeling between the band members prior to their reformation and new album...
Blur have shared the song ‘Lonesome Street’ from their forthcoming album ‘Magic Whip’, which is due out on 27 April...
Gorillaz are set to return after co-creator, animator Jamie Hewlett posted new photos of Noodle and Murdoc on his Instagram...
Speedy Ortiz suggest they have what it takes to be at the forefront of modern indie-rock with their excellent debut...
On The Stereo November 2021
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16 song starters
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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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Shelf help: 10 of the best books for songwriters
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How I wrote 'Handbags And Gladrags' by Mike d'Abo
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How I wrote 'Suddenly I See' by KT Tunstall
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How I wrote 'Food For Thought' by UB40's Robin Campbell
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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Comments
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