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One half of the American country music duo reveals how he has transformed himself into a songwriter of prolific capacity...
The ‘father of Italian blues’ waxes lyrical about his great friend and frequent collaborator; the lead singer of U2, Bono...
The returning podcasters Simon and Brian interview a truly legendary Canadian songwriter, whose music with The Band helped create Americana…...
With Steve Albini on production duty, this debut from the Chicago-based trio is a high-powered introduction to their rock sound...
Ahead of the release of his band’s new EP, we talk all things music with the actor and Enation frontman...
The Edge reveals the band are in great shape as they work on the follow-up to 2014’s Songs Of Innocence...
Ahead of their debut album Many Things release an energetic anthem with strong hints of both U2 and The Stranglers...
As the sun sets on another eventful year in music, we consider the songwriters, songs and moments that made 2014...
The iconic instrument brand and the U2 frontman join forces on new signature model, supporting the charity which fights AIDS...
Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason accuses U2 of devaluing music by giving their album ‘Songs Of Innocence’ away on iTunes...
As the Scottish rock band embarks on a reunion tour, the chef-turned-frontman talks about being compelled to keep writing songs...
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I have been writing songs now for over 40 years and I am not about to stop.
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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.