The frontman explains how their breakthrough hit single was inspired by a decidedly uninspiring period spent living in New York...
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The legendary folk-pop singer-songwriter tells the remarkable story behind her song that tackled the subject of child abuse head on...
First citywide celebration of New York’s songwriters will become an annual event, and NMPA credits Yoko Ono as ‘Imagine’ co-writer...
Coinciding with the opening of a recording studio in NYC, the platform aims to propel growth for musicians and brands...
The 15-time Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter and producer is set to release her sixth studio album ‘HERE’ on 4 Nov...
The NYC frontman and songwriter talks to us about his band’s new album and the collaborators that helped shape it...
A six-piece outfit based in New York, led by two sisters, who blend alt-rock and poppier styles with consummate ease...
Stepping away from the violent pop of their earlier releases, this youthful act offer a record to catch indie-rockers attention...
Inspired by his friend’s roof, from where he watched 9/11 unfold, Craig Finn’s new single somehow manages to remain hopeful...
On The Stereo November 2021
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Shelf help: 10 of the best books for songwriters
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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How I wrote 'Handbags And Gladrags' by Mike d'Abo
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16 song starters
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How I wrote 'Suddenly I See' by KT Tunstall
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How I wrote 'Food For Thought' by UB40's Robin Campbell
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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Comments
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