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?...
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I am going to write every day for at least two hours in the morning and finish writing at least 3 songs per week
I don’t want to be a singer (I sing when I write and that’s all). I write for others. I write about life, love, joy, […]
"Music is what feelings sound like" has always been a quote that has often made it clear in my mind why I write songs. The
Songwriting isn't an optional event. It's a part of who I am - and not showing up for ourselves is the surest way to lose […]
It's who I am. Even if I tried I could never quit writing songs. The words and melodies come to me.