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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Holly Macve’s Songwriting Survival Kit
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