Todd Rundgren has a wealth of legendary songs of his own that have powered his career through many decades. But if it hadn’t been for important inspirations like songwriter and producer Burt ...

They set the template for the classic rock band, but it was the Rolling Stones’ knack for songwriting that really underpinned what became some of the 20th century’s most recognisable music. Though ...

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The system developed by Professor Sung-Ju Lee's research team, Amuse, is an AI-based system that converts various forms of inspiration such ... simply put together a song. The paper, in which ...

Ed Sheeran always writes songs with Rihanna in mind. This creative approach has helped shape many of his biggest hits throughout his career. “I think out of any musician, Rihanna has the best ...

After a session with the guitar legend, Mason headed for a Greek island for songwriting inspiration and to clear his head from a recent breakup. He wrote what he calls the “simple” yet “soul ...

Rose's songwriting reflects the influence of 90s country, adult contemporary, and pop-rock, drawing inspiration from artists like Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt. The album's themes resonate ...

The unlikely inspiration for the song? Madonna. 'Has anybody rocked your world recently?' O'Brien and LaBounty were together in LaBounty's studio to write a song. LaBounty remembered they had ...