The Mechanics main man and co-founding member of Genesis tells the tragic and compelling story behind the award-winning 80s ballad...
Tag Archives: Burt Bacharach
Including his work in Be-Bop Deluxe, this uncompromising English songwriter has remained true to his vision throughout his long career...
We recently caught up with a songwriter whose resume includes Tears For Fears, John Hughes and a successful solo career...
Songwriter and producer Max Martin will be given the prestigious Clive Davis Legend In Songwriting Award at next month’s ceremony...
Veteran songwriter says artists are getting a rough deal when it comes to lawsuits, as there are not enough notes...
We chat to The Doors guitarist and songwriter about his time in one of the most influential bands on earth...
The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance will welcome the experienced singer Mary Carewe to run a series of interactive classes...
The annual Polar Music Prize ceremony on 15 June in Stockholm will honour the iconic singer-songwriter and the renowned saxophonist...
The Brit Award nominated singer Rumer will release an album of Burt Bacharach and Hal David covers this coming October...
Songwriting is proud to announce the news your mobile’s been waiting for: issue 2 of our app is out now! ast October we brought...
Cover feature: Rumer has it. The singer-songwriter many compare to a latter-day Karen Carpenter reflects on her career to date…
Songwriter Billy Joel has been awarded the noted Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, in recognition of his contribution to songwriting...
Win! KT Tunstall lyric contest in association with MusicGurus
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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.
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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