The Welsh piano-playing singer-songwriter explains how learning to perform cover versions can help you discover what really matters to you...
Tag Archives: Joni Mitchell
The iconic folk artist pays us a quick visit to talk about her new album and her love for Joni...
The alt-pop Berliner reveals the inspiration, lyrics, music and recording of her brand new release – a song about boundaries...
Some of our favourite past Songwriting interviewees reveal the seminal albums that have inspired them the most over the years...
The founding member of both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash reveals all about his new album and group...
The award-winning Arizonan singer-songwriter talks about her folk heroes, her life on the road and of “living in a record”...
A choice selection of our recent interviewees reveal the seminal albums that have inspired them the most over the years...
Including his work in Be-Bop Deluxe, this uncompromising English songwriter has remained true to his vision throughout his long career...
The teenage internet sensation who burst onto the scene with her hit-laden 2012 debut album, returns with a new EP...
How a ‘superstar DJ’ from the world of drum & bass is now embracing the art and craft of songwriting...
The annual Polar Music Prize ceremony on 15 June in Stockholm will honour the iconic singer-songwriter and the renowned saxophonist...
We get to know an Irish duo that have the talent and tunes needed to a make a big impression...
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Introducing... Matthew Mole
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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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16 song starters
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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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