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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...
On World Book Day, the Songwriting Magazine founders take the opportunity to wax lyrical about their favourite books for songwriters...
The folk singer-songwriter selects the five key ingredients that helped him put together his soothing new album ‘The Summer Isles’...
Be in with a chance of winning all of the products featured in our gift guide with this seasonal competition...
One of the most gifted musicians in Nashville shares with us the essential elements needed when it comes to songwriting...
How I wrote 'Feelin' Alright?' by Traffic's Dave Mason
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How I wrote ''74-'75' by The Connells
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How we wrote Michael Jackson's 'Man In The Mirror' by Glen Ballard
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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How I wrote 'Beautiful Girl' by INXS' Andrew Farriss
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How we wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How we wrote 'Don't Stop Believin'' by Journey's Jonathan Cain
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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