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On the 50th anniversary of Jethro Tull’s formation, the band’s pioneering, enigmatic, flute-toting frontman talks about their evolution and eclecticism
A crowdfunding campaign to raise money for redundant staff passes its target, as fans and industry figures rally the troops...
The Yes frontman and serial collaborator talks about long-distance co-writing, the changing interpretation of prog rock and singing about politics...
US prog-rockers will make the trip to the other side of the pond for a trio of shows this August...
On ‘Searching For The Supertruth’, The Dream Spires display a range of influences that marks them out from their contemporaries he...
On The Stereo November 2021
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16 song starters
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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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Shelf help: 10 of the best books for songwriters
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How I wrote 'Handbags And Gladrags' by Mike d'Abo
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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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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