One half of British duo Ida Mae reflects upon their new record, reliving moments on the road when inspiration struck...
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The alt-pop Berliner reveals the inspiration, lyrics, music and recording of her brand new release – a song about boundaries...
We shine a light on a London-based singer-songwriter who teamed up with producer Jake Gosling to make his new EP...
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...
It’s Sunday, which means that we’re back to bring you our weekly round-up, Classic Of The Week and SongsOfTheWeek playlist...
The latest solo offering from one half of Lamb is less experimental than you might imagine but no less beguiling...
Feeder’s Grant Nicholas discusses his solo career, the freedom it affords his songwriting and what it means for his band...
The debut solo record from Martin Callingham is a wonderfully intriguing and elegant opening statement – hopefully, a lengthy career...
Songwriter Vincent Colbert has written a debut EP which perfectly captures the loneliness associated with moving somewhere new and unknown....
The White Ladder man explains his new approach to songwriting, taking inspiration from poetry, boredom and a child’s toy harp...
SixToes’ atmospheric second album mixes beautiful string arrangements with brooding and powerful vocals to showcase a band at their peak...
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Songwriting is truly part of me, and it was there for me during 2020. Now, in 2021, I’m more grateful for songwriting than ever. This
We have to use all our talents to find the songs which are out there in heaven.
I write songs all the time, I have written an album that I am going record and have professionally produced when lockdown ends.
I pledge to be song-full.
In addition to the many things that motivate me as a songwriter, 2020 generated much to write about and also emphasised the role that songwriting
I've been a guitarist/singer/songwriter for 25 years it's what I do. I work part/time in a supermarket so I am able to continue my work.
I have written lots of lyrics and l am pretty sure they are good but l don't belong to the world of music, l have […]