Inspired by the likes of Van Morrison and Janis Joplin, the Australian singer-songwriter has stripped things back and started afresh...
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This week’s exclusive song is brought to you by an Australia-based singer-songwriter who specialises in a catchy style of folk-pop...
Podcast kings Simon and Brian chat with an Irish rockabilly star whose new album is her most reflective to date...
Legendary American musician, whose songs were covered by The Who, Yardbirds, Van Morrison and Elvis Costello, passes away aged 89...
Four new anniversary editions of the historic final concert, including collector’s edition boxed set featuring never-before-seen Martin Scorsese shooting script...
Various London venues will host a diverse selection of music documentaries, some shortlisted for the Best Music Doc 2016 prize...
Tonight’s superb exclusive is from a delicate songwriter who’s taken a near death experience and poured it into his music...
We meet the genre-blending rock band’s main songwriters, singer Kelvin Swaby and guitarist Dan Taylor, from our neighbouring city, Bath...
Sony Music has acquired the rights to Van Morrison’s vast back catalogue, and plans digital releases plus Deluxe Edition reissues egacy...
‘Too’ is the second release by the indie-folk act Good Luck Mountain and it’s a record of delicacy and poise...
The White Ladder man explains his new approach to songwriting, taking inspiration from poetry, boredom and a child’s toy harp...
Five school friends who create emotive, cinematic music that pulls at the heart-strings and has already graced a BAFTA-nominated soundtrack...
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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Interview: John Waite
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16 song starters
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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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How I wrote 'Food For Thought' by UB40's Robin Campbell
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Introducing... Matthew Mole
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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 […]