The story behind this much-loved new wave hit from 1980 – it’s not actually what popular legend supposes it’s about...
Tag Archives: The Jam
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Jam’s debut album and its follow-up, USM-Polydor release a five-disc special edition set...
Some of the finest musicians have been involved in writing the James Bond theme. Now, is it ‘The Modfather’s’ turn?...
For our second exclusive of the week, we’re giving you a whole darn album by a gifted English pop-rock band...
A look at the late 70s/early 80s mod revival, as experienced by one man who lived through it in Bristol...
The former Jam bassist returns to the fray (and the charts) with a solo album that far, far outstrips expectations You...
These youthful Midlanders have mastered the indie sound to produce a superb single that is chirpy, danceable and effortlessly infectious...
Album number four from Weller & Co gets the deluxe reissue treatment, with a choice of two- and three-disc editions...
How rock band A’s singer became a hit songwriter-producer for chart-busting popsters like McFly, despite never playing an instrument ason Perry is...
All six studio albums by Weller, Foxton and Buckler reissued in a lavish vinyl boxset, complete with two bonus discs e...
All six studio albums by Weller’s post-Jam outfit get reissued in boxset form – and what a package it is...
Song-by-Song: 'The Empire Windrush' by Dubwiser
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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Shelf help: 25 of the best books for songwriters [March 2023]
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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16 song starters
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How I wrote 'Light My Fire' by The Doors' Robby Krieger
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Songs In The Key Of... The Korg MS-20
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Enter the 8th Annual Christmas Songwriting Competition
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How I wrote 'Handbags And Gladrags' by Mike d'Abo
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