The story behind this much-loved new wave hit from 1980 – it’s not actually what popular legend supposes it’s about...
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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...
Songs In The Key Of… South African folk music
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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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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 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote 'Fireflies' by Adam Young (Owl City)
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In Conversation With… Nashvillains
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16 song starters
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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 […]