In celebration of World Book Day, we share our favourite songwriting reads and also include several titles that you’ve suggested...
Tag Archives: Chris Gantry
The resurgent country artist provides us with his take on our survival kit, that is as unique as his artistry...
Our new edition features Miranda Lambert, Gordon Haskell, Shakespears Sister, Isobel Campbell, Kelvin Jones, Judy Collins, Keane, Editors and more...
Recorded back in 1973, this album still sounds fresher than any other country release you’re likely to hear this year...
How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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Holly Macve’s Songwriting Survival Kit
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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How I wrote 'Place Your Hands' by Reef's Gary Stringer
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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How I wrote 'I Alone' by Live's Ed Kowalczyk
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16 song starters
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How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote 'Food For Thought' by UB40's Robin Campbell
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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
Continue to build an incredible music catalogue
I have been writing songs privately for the last 5 years, but never recorded any. I almost gave up on recording, and was going to
It's my passion, to be honest.
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.