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The talented Scot shares some valuable lessons learned from an illustrious career, “a lot of heartache” and the Skywalker Ranch
We learn how the singer-songwriter’s Ivor Award-winning hit single was inspired by Patti Smith and written in just 30 minutes...
The award-winning Swedish producer, songwriter and musician talks about his 25-year career and decision to finally release a solo album...
The world-record-breaking beatboxer shares advice on creativity and mental health from Björk, Damon Albarn, Ed Sheeran, Jason Mraz and more...
Tonight’s exclusive is from a superb songwriter from Switzerland, whose melodies will find favour among fans of folk and pop...
Billy Bragg, KT Tunstall, Corinne Bailey Rae and Jack Savoretti are among the stars backing the Busk In London Festival...
With autumn rolling in, Sodajerker sit down and talk songwriting with one of the most recognisable songwriters of the noughties...
Mike Batt and son help Ketevan Melua continue her dominance of the adult contemporary pop market with ‘self-titled’ sixth album...
Bellowhead, The Mavericks, KT Tunstall and Levellers headline an eclectic Friday and Saturday line-up at this year’s Cambridge Folk Festival...
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I have been writing songs now for over 40 years and I am not about to stop.
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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
Continue to build an incredible music catalogue
I have been writing songs privately for the last 5 years, but never recorded any. I almost gave up on recording, and was going to
It's my passion, to be honest.