Laura Veirs: “Most of the songs I write are not good. I have to write a lot to get the quality up” By Thea de Gallier published 20 June 18 The Portland songwriter talks silencing her inner critic and how you don’t have to shout to make a difference
Scott Matthews: “You go crazy, paranoia kicks in, but something gets you over the line and suddenly you’ve made a record” By Thea de Gallier published 14 June 18 How the songwriter found inspiration in isolation and created an entire album on his own
The playlist: Black Foxxes' Mark Holley By Thea de Gallier published 4 June 18 The alt-rocker on his guitar faves, from Bowie to Deep Blue Something
Turin Brakes: “It surprises people when we say, ‘We’re going crazy about this new Justin Bieber track!’” By Thea de Gallier published 10 April 18 The laid-back indie rockers on identity, inspiration and making the political personal
The White Buffalo: “You’re just trying to hit people in the heart with songs” By Thea de Gallier published 8 February 18 Jake Smith on the songwriting lessons learned over six albums
Newton Faulkner: “Being able to trust my voice has made my guitar playing better” By Thea de Gallier published 9 January 18 Acoustic ace talks songwriting and gear behind Hit The Ground Running
Shawn Mendes talks heroes, acoustic roots and lessons learned from megastars By Thea de Gallier published 26 September 16 The Stitches singer-songwriter on his rapid rise
Boyce Avenue's 10 tips for YouTube success By Thea de Gallier published 8 August 16 How to take online impact into the real world
In the studio: Letlive By Thea de Gallier published 20 May 16 Expect the unexpected on Letlive's latest, says guitarist Jeff Sahyoun
