Marcus Mumford and Ben Lovett of Mumford & Sons break down Prizefighter, working with Aaron Dessner, and navigating risk, trust, and collaboration.
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Thanks! For some reason we’ve never managed to interview Paul but he’d be a good one.
Many thanks, John!
Haha. Nah, just a minimalist version of Word for writing lyrics with no distractions.
As teenagers, Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford wrote a concept album about a fictional London nightclub called Trixies. More than 50 years later, the Squeeze duo have made the record.
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EPISODE 313 // Cory Wong joins us to discuss his new album Lost In The Wonder, how voice memos help him capture fleeting musical ideas, and why shares the creative process with fans.
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EPISODE 312 // Jill Scott talks about new album To Whom This May Concern, how her relationship with poetry anchors her writing, and why her songs evolve when she performs them live.
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EPISODE 311 // Ryan Tedder, songwriter to the stars and frontman of OneRepublic, talks about tracking cultural shifts, writing at scale, and staying competitive in a saturated market.
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EPISODE 310 // Sleaford Mods talk about their new album The Demise of Planet X, making pop culture references work, and collaborating with Aldous Harding and Gwendoline Christie.
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BONUS EPISODE // Music greats Jamie Cullum and @billybragg.bsky.social join us at Anti Social Camp for two special live conversations about songwriting, collaboration and empathy.
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EPISODE 309 // Dave Bayley of Glass Animals joins us for a live episode at Anti Social Camp to discuss songwriting, the magic of late-night ideas, and why vulnerability still matters.
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EPISODE 308 // The great Adam Buxton talks about his delightful record, Buckle Up, the stories behind his catchy songs, and the unique blend of the trivial and profound that defines his work. Happy holidays all!
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EPISODE 307 // Snarky Puppy’s Michael League talks about the band's dreamy new record, Somni, writing for large ensembles, and his collaborations with artists like David Crosby.
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EPISODE 306 // Madness frontman Suggs talks about their new Hit Parade compilation, balancing joy and pathos in songwriting, and serendipitous creative moments.
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EPISODE 305 // The Last Dinner Party’s Abigail Morris discusses the band’s new record From The Pyre, the evolution of their sound, and their collaborative spirit.
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EPISODE 304 // Aussie legend Paul Kelly talks about his latest record, Seventy, the role of boredom in songwriting, and how he sets poetry to music.
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Thanks for the kind words, Mike!
EPISODE 303 // Baxter Dury talks about the writing of his latest record, Allbarone, the spontaneity of his lyric writing, & the playful approach to language that defines his work.
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EPISODE 302 // The enchanting Sigrid talks about the writing of her latest album There's Always More That I Could Say, crafting memorable hooks, and overcoming writer's block.
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EPISODE 301 // Say She She talk about their new album Cut & Rewind and how they're exploring everything from personal experiences to pressing social themes.
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EPISODE 300!! // Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, reflects on the creative process behind A Complicated Woman, and the
challenges of navigating the music industries.
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EPISODE 299 // Labi Siffre shares the stories behind hits like ‘(Something Inside) So Strong’ and ‘It Must Be Love’, and explains why, after many years away from music, he still has an enduring passion for writing songs.
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EPISODE 298 // The incomparable Mike Viola joins Simon and Brian in Liverpool for an in-depth conversation and live performance showcasing his unique songwriting process.
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EPISODE 297 // The legendary Graham Nash reflects on his illustrious career, sharing insights into his songwriting process and the art of capturing everyday moments in music.
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EPISODE 296 // Mac DeMarco talks about new record, Guitar, how themes of identity and home permeate his work, and why he definitely doesn’t want to guest on your track.
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Thanks Thierry!
EPISODE 295 // John Fogerty talks Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years, the writing of classics like ‘Proud Mary’, and the techniques that shaped his enduring catalogue.
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EPISODE 294 // Finn Wolfhard talks about debut solo album, Happy Birthday, his lo-fi production techniques, and how themes of youthful identity and anxiety permeate his songs.
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EPISODE 293 // Sharon Van Etten talks about her eponymous record with The Attachment Theory and working closely with her bandmates in the writing process for the first time.
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Tyler & Lewis of Black Country, New Road talk about their latest record Forever Howlong, and how, with producer James Ford, they created something fresh after a time of upheaval.
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