The Northern Irish band’s chief songwriter and guitarist talks us through one of the most iconic songs of its era...
Tag Archives: John Peel
We hear about a punk song whose protagonist was so heartbroken he cried all the way to the chip shop...
The Manchester post-punk band’s eccentric frontman has died at the age of 60, after suffering from ill health throughout 2017...
In protest of low streaming royalties for songwriters, cult band The Pocket Gods plan to release collection of 30-second tracks...
On ‘In Search Of The Divine’ The Pocket Gods announce themselves as an act that fans of Madchester will enjoy...
Shelf help: 30 of the best books for songwriters [March 2024]
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How I wrote The Wombles' 'Wombling Merry Christmas' by Mike Batt
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How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote 'Dakota' by Stereophonics' Kelly Jones
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How I wrote ''74-'75' by The Connells
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16 song starters
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote 'It Must Have Been Love' by Roxette's Per Gessle
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How I wrote 'MMMBop' by Hanson
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How I wrote 'What A Beautiful Day' by The Levellers
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