To celebrate the 80th birthday of an undeniable songwriting genius, we take our pick of a dozen of his finest…...
Tag Archives: John Lennon
After making his own distinctive brand of music with Eels for over 20 years, E has come a long way...
Peace activist, artist provocateur, Beatle wife… Songwriter? In our latest edition, we enjoy a quick chat with this iconic figure...
Author of ‘Help! 100 Songwriting, Recording And Career Tips Used By The Beatles’, David Rowley, highlights the Fab Four’s mischievousness...
This week Sheeran’s on top again, LANco’s Brandon Lancaster returns with his ‘Greatest Love Story’ and even Lennon-McCartney get back...
If you’re a Beatles fan with money to burn you could be the owner of an unreleased demo by them...
Songwriter and producer Max Martin will be given the prestigious Clive Davis Legend In Songwriting Award at next month’s ceremony...
NAMM 2017 hosts rock duo Richie Sambora & Orianthi, plus Ronnie Spector & The Ronettes celebrate Lennon Bus’ 20th anniversary...
Global Music Rights founder Irving Azoff alleges thousands of US radio stations wrongfully colluded to underpay songwriters to play songs...
McCartney describes the relationship with his former Beatles bandmate as “irreplaceable” and says that he and Yoko Ono are “mates”...
Australia’s National Film and Sound Archive have released previously unseen footage of The Fab Four preparing for a TV performance...
The podcasting duo speak with one of our previous interviewees, the Glaswegian singer-songwriter who fronted Del Amitri for 20 years...
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 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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Time to enter the 26th annual USA Songwriting Competition
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In Conversation With… Nashvillains
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Shelf help: 10 of the best books for songwriters
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How I wrote 'Lessons In Love' by Level 42's Mark King
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Appreciating the songs of... Andrew Eldritch
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How I wrote ‘Save Tonight’ by Eagle-Eye Cherry
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How I wrote 'Food For Thought' by UB40's Robin Campbell
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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.
In addition to the many things that motivate me as a songwriter, 2020 generated much to write about and also emphasised the role that songwriting
I've been a guitarist/singer/songwriter for 25 years it's what I do. I work part/time in a supermarket so I am able to continue my work.
I have written lots of lyrics and l am pretty sure they are good but l don't belong to the world of music, l have […]