The band’s classic album ‘Kaya’ gets a 40th birthday makeover, but the message of love and peace remains the same...
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In a recent episode Simon and Brian chat with a true musical icon… the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens...
Signed to Island Records during the 90s as a reggae artist, this London cabbie returns with a new soul album...
We meet an aspiring British blues and soul singer who has a not-so-secret past as a 90s reggae artist Setting...
The Irish rock band’s frontwoman speaks candidly about coping with bi-polar disorder and how they wrote their first hit ‘Linger’...
The guitarist, sitar-player and songwriter behind this frequently covered two-chord classic, talks about the song’s willful simplicity and enduring popularity...
Fans are invited to recreate classic ‘Back To Black’ songs in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the album’s release...
More on the highs and lows of his post-Mott career, and his relationship with three Micks: Ronson, Ralphs and Jones...
In this first half of a bumper Q&A feature, the Mott The Hoople frontman and glam rock legend reveals all It...
His unique brand of northern soul may be instantly recognisable, but how is he feeling ahead of album number two?...
Minnesotan singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Adam Young explains his approach when creating Owl City’s nature-inspired brand of melodic electronica...
How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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Song Deconstructed: 'Repeat' by Sapphire
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16 song starters
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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Shelf help: 10 of the best books for songwriters
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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How I wrote 'Food For Thought' by UB40's Robin Campbell
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How I wrote 'I Alone' by Live's Ed Kowalczyk
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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How I wrote 'Fireflies' by Adam Young (Owl City)
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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.
Notebook writing even day
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