Rapper Octavian is this year’s BBC Sound Of 2019 champion, seeing off a fine selection of the UK’s brightest talents...
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Last night saw BASCA, in association with PRS for Music, announce the winning songwriters of the 63rd Ivor Novello Awards...
The 2018 Brit Awards was eventful and inspiring for many reasons, but some media outlets’ coverage causes outrage among fans...
British music sales overseas at a new high, proving that music fans are still looking towards our shores for talent...
The dozen albums in the running for this year’s accolade are announced ahead of the winner being awarded in September...
The UK grime artist’s eagerly-awaited debut album finally sees the light of day, receiving support from peers and critics alike...
Much-loved UK grime star confirms that he will be heading out on a 16 date arena tour starting this March...
The results of the BBC’S Sound Of 2017 poll have been announced… and the winner is soul singer Ray BLK...
Christine and The Queens, Adele, Roisin Murphy, Stormzy and Slade among those celebrated at the independent music association’s annual bash...
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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16 song starters
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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Shelf help: 10 of the best books for songwriters
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Interview: John Waite
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Interview: Dominick Martin AKA Calibre
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How I wrote ‘Save Tonight’ by Eagle-Eye Cherry
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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 […]