The Killers, Arcade Fire and the Get Carter soundtrack are just some of the influences behind this late 00s classic...
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Some of our favourite past Songwriting interviewees reveal the seminal albums that have inspired them the most over the years...
Our latest exclusive comes courtesy of the daughter of two-time Latin Grammy-winner Ilan Chester; she’s the brilliant Venezuelan songwriter, Dhanya...
The son of the Beatles guitarist takes a break from his many projects to finally release his debut solo album...
We return with our latest round-up, which includes yet another truly sublime Classic of the Week for your lucky selves...
The first offering from this Danish three-piece manages to bristle with intrigue whilst sounding like the offspring of its influences...
Songwriting meets a neuroscientist who also just happens to craft her own unique, transfixing blend of eastern and western music...
Adele is once again named Songwriter Of The Year, with Damon Albarn, Jamie Lawson and Villagers also among the winners...
We meet the genre-blending rock band’s main songwriters, singer Kelvin Swaby and guitarist Dan Taylor, from our neighbouring city, Bath...
A warped and demented joyride, ‘Hammer And A Nail’ proves that Vienna Ditto really are ones to watch this year...
An eccentric English singer-songwriter who successfully channels Thom Yorke and Kate Bush with a unique brand of quirky cinematic folk...
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Ivor Novello Awards 2017 winners revealed
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Song-by-Song: 'Shadows' by Talia Rae
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How I wrote ''74-'75' by The Connells
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote 'Suddenly I See' by KT Tunstall
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How we wrote 'Naïve' by The Kooks’ Luke Pritchard
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How I wrote 'What A Beautiful Day' by The Levellers
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How I wrote 'Mad World' by Tears For Fears' Roland Orzabal
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