The acclaimed songwriter explains how the song ended up soundtracking a famous Coca-Cola TV ad and became a million-selling hit...
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The legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist talks about the challenges of collaborating, selecting tracks, and making a song your own...
The lead singer of this acclaimed alt-country/Americana band from Melbourne, Australia, tells us about his inspiration and approach to songwriting...
The annual Polar Music Prize ceremony on 15 June in Stockholm will honour the iconic singer-songwriter and the renowned saxophonist...
Tonight’s exclusive’s a first for you lucky readers, as a sublime new soul artist tells you about his debut single...
Having left Augustana behind, this alt-country star has rekindled his love of songwriting and is ready to own his name...
The Swiss jazz-pop singer-songwriter reveals a talent for palatial flat-hunting, songwriting on the move and an alternative career in waitressing...
In 14 months, Paul Carrack releases one good album, tirelessly gigs and records another! Take note all you young pretenders…...
A remastering of all the material that led to the classic live album which cemented their reputation as a ‘supergroup’...
How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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16 song starters
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How I wrote ‘Save Tonight’ by Eagle-Eye Cherry
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How I wrote 'I Alone' by Live's Ed Kowalczyk
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How I wrote 'The Life Of Riley' by The Lightning Seeds' Ian Broudie
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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How I wrote 'Stay' by Shakespears Sister
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How I wrote 'Food For Thought' by UB40's Robin Campbell
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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
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.