The Welsh rock group’s main man recalls scribbling lyrics on paper bags, dabbling in scriptwriting, and struggling with “life block”...
Tag Archives: Stereophonics
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 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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16 song starters
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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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Interview: Tori Amos
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How I wrote Earth, Wind & Fire's 'Boogie Wonderland' by Allee Willis
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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.