A second-hand Spanish guitar, a drum machine and ugly surroundings help this singer-songwriter to write her captivating modern folk music...
Tag Archives: Songwriting Survival Kit
Curious to know more about the singer-songwriter’s process, we asked her to reveal those items she just can’t write without
Pen, paper, pot and beer are all necessary requirements for a songwriter who’s followed his own path for five decades...
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...
How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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Song Deconstructed: 'Repeat' by Sapphire
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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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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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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Shelf help: 10 of the best books for songwriters
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How I wrote 'Fireflies' by Adam Young (Owl City)
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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How I wrote 'I Alone' by Live's Ed Kowalczyk
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Comments
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