The Welsh rock group’s main man recalls scribbling lyrics on paper bags, dabbling in scriptwriting, and struggling with “life block”...
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The Manfreds man tells the story of his classic that’s been a hit for Chris Farlowe, Rod Stewart and Stereophonics...
Our new edition features Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones, Shirley Manson, Rob Thomas, P.P. Arnold, Natasha Bedingfield, Squeeze, OMD, Midland and more...
BRITROCK WEEK: We pick 17 songs that represent the eccentricity, ferocity and glory of British rock in the mid-to-late 90s...
We simply cannot believe that it’s been 21 years since this absolute belter was released. We hope you enjoy it...
Ex-Verve man Richard Ashcroft will be their ‘special guest’ at the festival, which this year takes place on 9-12 June This...
The competition will see British unsigned acts vie to perform on the festival’s main stage alongside Queen, Stereophonics and Faithless...
A forthcoming battle of the bands competition will put one lucky act on the line-up of the major UK festival...
Ten great lyrical couplets that have inspired, stimulated and entertained us over the years… and ten that sadly have not!...
How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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How I wrote 'Food For Thought' by UB40's Robin Campbell
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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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Interview: John Waite
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How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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16 song starters
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How I wrote ‘Save Tonight’ by Eagle-Eye Cherry
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5 Minutes With… Jack Conman
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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 […]