Pen, paper, pot and beer are all necessary requirements for a songwriter who’s followed his own path for five decades...
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We discover that a hangover, a view and voice memos are among the items that fuel singer-songwriter Mike Rosenberg’s creativity
The Ed Sheeran-endorsed, Ivor award-winning singer-songwriter has several reasons why he can’t live without his laptop – and tea breaks Sharing...
The double Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriter and founding member of Squeeze provides a fascinating tour around his trusty writing desk...
From her beloved Yamaha acoustic to her kitten Dave, these are things that Jersey’s alternative rock singer-songwriter can’t do without...
The Spanish musician lets us into his songwriting world, one where plants are vital for creating a less sterile ambience...
The resurgent country artist provides us with his take on our survival kit, that is as unique as his artistry...
The Boston-based artist shares some of her indispensable items with us, including her guitar collection and own community of songwriters...
New York indie-pop singer-songwriter Greta Kline – aka Frankie Cosmos – talks through the items that she can’t do without...
The Pineapple Thief frontman reveals what he sees as the critical gear required for crafting their progressive brand of rock...
One-half of the West Sussex bluesy alt-rock duo shares her songwriting essentials, including Stanley the cat and his weird meow...
The Sunderland post-punk band’s guitarist and vocalist, and self-professed muso, lifts the lid on the ingredients of his songwriting world...
How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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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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In Conversation With… Nashvillains
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Appreciating the songs of... Andrew Eldritch
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Time to enter the 26th annual USA Songwriting Competition
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16 song starters
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How I wrote 'Food For Thought' by UB40's Robin Campbell
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Interview: John Waite
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How I wrote 'I Alone' by Live's Ed Kowalczyk
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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 […]