Bob Dylan is no stranger to stretching out his songs as long as they need to be, but he realised when that could be a detriment to some acts.

To mark Dylan's birthday this weekend, a decade by decade guide to the songs showing the master storyteller's narrative strengths ...

Last night saw xcx (aka Charlotte Emma Aitchison) win the award for Songwriter of the Year at the highly prestigious Ivor Novello awards – a category that has no nominations but features just one ...

Charli XCX on the secret to global stardom while accepting Ivor Novello award: "I am hardly Bob Dylan, but I commit to the bit" ...

Charli XCX, Robbie Williams, rapper Berwyn and U2 triumphed at the Ivors, Britain's annual awards for songwriters and screen ...

Stereolab returns. Ganavya comes in peace. Marc Ribot sings. Robert Moore of 90.9 The Bridge joins Stephen Thompson to share the best albums out this week.

A self-deprecating Charli XCX downplayed her talents as a songwriter, as she was named songwriter of the year at the Ivor ...