The post-Britpop, indie frontman talks about how he writes songs for the band, for pop stars and for music libraries...
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Songwriting takes a trip to the Derbyshire countryside to enjoy a weekend of ‘heritage’ alt-rock and a lot more besides… an...
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James are finally back with an album that sounds triumphant and empowered in the wake of Tim Booth’s personal tragedy....
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Interview: Ocean Colour Scene's Simon Fowler
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Interview: Tom Basden
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How I wrote 'Handbags And Gladrags' by Mike d'Abo
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How I wrote ''74-'75' by The Connells
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Interview: Ocean Colour Scene's Simon Fowler
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How I wrote 'Dakota' by Stereophonics' Kelly Jones
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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Song Deconstructed: 'Bird On A Swing' by Cory Hanson
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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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How I wrote 'Food For Thought' by UB40's Robin Campbell
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16 song starters
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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How we wrote 'Stay Another Day' by East 17's Tony Mortimer
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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