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To celebrate World Book Day, we share our favourite songwriting reads that we regularly turn to for insight and inspiration...
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With a debut solo album under his belt, the Working Men’s Club songwriter reveals the essential tools of his trade...
Why music’s golden future may depend on rediscovering artistry, not algorithms – and breaking free from the grip of nostalgia...
The folk singer-songwriter selects the five key ingredients that helped him put together his soothing new album ‘The Summer Isles’...
One of the most gifted musicians in Nashville shares with us the essential elements needed when it comes to songwriting...
How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How we wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote ''74-'75' by The Connells
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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How I wrote 'Iris' by Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik
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How I wrote 'The Living Years' by Mike + The Mechanics' Mike Rutherford
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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How I wrote 'Mad World' by Tears For Fears' Roland Orzabal
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How I wrote 'Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime' by The Korgis' James Warren
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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