The story behind this much-loved new wave hit from 1980 – it’s not actually what popular legend supposes it’s about...
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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Jam’s debut album and its follow-up, USM-Polydor release a five-disc special edition set...
The former Jam bassist returns to the fray (and the charts) with a solo album that far, far outstrips expectations You...
These youthful Midlanders have mastered the indie sound to produce a superb single that is chirpy, danceable and effortlessly infectious...
How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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Childe’s Songwriting Survival Kit
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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16 song starters
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Introducing... Matthew Mole
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How I wrote ‘Save Tonight’ by Eagle-Eye Cherry
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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I'm putting out a new solo song next week, and am writing for my band's new album. On top of that, I want to challenge
Songwriting is truly part of me, and it was there for me during 2020. Now, in 2021, I’m more grateful for songwriting than ever. This
We have to use all our talents to find the songs which are out there in heaven.
I write songs all the time, I have written an album that I am going record and have professionally produced when lockdown ends.
I pledge to be song-full.
In addition to the many things that motivate me as a songwriter, 2020 generated much to write about and also emphasised the role that songwriting
I've been a guitarist/singer/songwriter for 25 years it's what I do. I work part/time in a supermarket so I am able to continue my work.
I have written lots of lyrics and l am pretty sure they are good but l don't belong to the world of music, l have […]