Songwriter.

Hooklines and singers analysed by Jim Betteridge

Ian Waugh examines a package for the PC that should please all who come into contact with musos from the "old school"

You don't know his name but you'll have heard his refrains. Composer Paul Bliss writes hits for the best of 'em using a UMI-2B sequencer package and several synthesizers. Ralph Denyer finds out how.

Pete Hook — Bass Player, Songwriter and Producer

Although well known for his work as bassist with Joy Division and New Order, Pete Hook is a keen producer and owns a studio by the name of Swite 16.

What to do with that gem of a song when it's all finished.

Listen With Mother...

You never knew about Depeche Mode

Loner Peter Hammill has just remixed an album of love songs using the latest instruments technology can provide. Chris Heath reports.

Songwriter/musician Nick Graham gets to grips with the MC500

Songwriters's Special

Lorna Read Explains 'How To Sell Your Songs'

Peter Cunnah of D:REAM fills out our questionnaire

Des Carson at Riverside Studio.

Where to go and what to do if you require multiple cassette copies of your recorded masterpieces.

Robert Calvert on Songwriting tips.

Mark Fishlock investigates the industry's point of view when it comes to evaluating demos.

Copyrighting your songs by Lorna Read (who nicked the idea)

MIDI Files

Computer-controlled axemanship

Robert Marlow

Robert Marlowe makes eight samples for his Stowaway.