Music Life

Where music stars discuss how they make their music.

World Service,246 episodes

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'I modelled my studio on a sauna' with Sylvan Esso, Alexis Taylor, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith and Ed Russell
A collection of electronic experimenters discuss how they make their music
11 Dec 2021,30 mins
The 'look at me' gene with Poté, Pierre Kwenders, TSHA and Heléna Star
Four rising stars discuss how they make their music
04 Dec 2021,29 mins
The writing room with Kirby, Gallant, Baby Rose and Durand Bernarr
Four of the most exciting names in contemporary R&B discuss the secrets of their craft
27 Nov 2021,32 mins
Rey Sapienz, Toya Delazy, Catu Diosis and Hagan
Why it's important to dance when making music
20 Nov 2021,29 mins
Throwing laptops across the room with Lauren Mayberry, Bartees Strange, Ellie Rowsell and Hannah Reid
Some of today's biggest indie stars discuss the realities of touring
13 Nov 2021,29 mins
Vintage v modern with James Petralli, Jeff Parker, Heba Kadry, Eric Pulido and McKenzie Smith
What difference does vintage equipment make to a musician's sound?
06 Nov 2021,29 mins
'My studio is a mess', with Julien Baker, mxmtoon, Thao Nguyen and Quinn Christopherson
Is there a good side to being selfish?
30 Oct 2021,31 mins
The three things you need to write a song, with Zara Larsson, Nina Nesbitt, Brian Higgins, Darin and Jörgen Elofsson
Five big names from the world of pop discuss the art of making hits
23 Oct 2021,33 mins
Chaotic composing with Jabu Morales, Luedji Luna, Céu and Sara Tavares
Musicians from Brazil and Portugal discuss art, motherhood and tradition
16 Oct 2021,27 mins
The beauty of sampling with Anchorsong, Loraine James, Gold Panda and Sandunes
What song would you make if you knew billions of people were going to listen?
09 Oct 2021,28 mins
All my instruments have names with Esperanza Spalding, Marcos Valle, Patrick Paige II and Tom Misch
What did your first love sound like?
02 Oct 2021,31 mins
The cost of being honest with Cola Boyy, Faye Webster, Cherry Glazerr and Juan Wauters
Do you have to leave a city to appreciate it?
25 Sep 2021,25 mins
I'm not hyperpop with Mallrat, Ninajirachi, Daine and Donatachi
Four young Australian artists pushing the boundaries of pop music
18 Sep 2021,32 mins
Limitless technology with Tom Furse, Caroline Shaw, Holly Herndon, Arushi Jain and Mat Dryhurst
Can computers make music feel more human?
11 Sep 2021,30 mins
Singing is cool again with Sinead Harnett, Grades, Jae Stephens and Monro
Is naming songs easier than writing them?
04 Sep 2021,31 mins
Notting Hill Carnival with General Levy, Lady Banton, Mikey Dread and Alicai Harley
Four Carnival stars share their love of Europe's largest street festival
28 Aug 2021,31 mins
The importance of space with Cassandra Jenkins, Arooj Aftab and Charlotte Dos Santos
Can an artist ever really say a piece of work is complete?
21 Aug 2021,30 mins
School first, music second with Vagabon, Vieux Farka Touré, Mary Lattimore and Mereba
What impact does a musician's family have on their artistic journey?
14 Aug 2021,28 mins
An instrument of healing with Jenn Wasner, Helado Negro, Meg Duffy and Joseph Shabason
Can selfishness benefit the creative process?
07 Aug 2021,29 mins
When fans don't like your best song with Ray BLK, Joeboy, 2baba and Ayra Starr
Four young stars talk about the current Nigerian music scene
31 Jul 2021,30 mins
'Good for the ego, bad for the soul' with Manika Kaur, Ali Riaz Baqar, Gurujas Khalsa and Abi Sampa
Four musicians offering new perspectives on traditional Asian music
24 Jul 2021,31 mins
Giving voice to the voiceless with Ian Brennan, Alex Magaga, Van-Anh Vo and Gilbert Uwitonze
How music helps persecuted people heal and find refuge
17 Jul 2021,29 mins
Everybody is a musician with Tshepang, Chelsea Wolfe, Anna von Hausswolff and Colin Greenwood
What's it like to make a sound that can never be recreated?
10 Jul 2021,29 mins
Forgetting the words on stage with Stuart Braithwaite, David Pajo, Rachel Goswell and Du Blonde
Members of Mogwai, Slowdive and Slint are among the guests discussing how they make music
03 Jul 2021,26 mins
100th episode: Best of the guests
We celebrate Music Life’s 100th episode with some of the highlights from Episodes 50–100.
26 Jun 2021,89 mins
The tricky third album with Japanese Breakfast, Julia Stone, Black Belt Eagle Scout and Becca Mancari
Why do artists often find their third album is the hardest to make?
19 Jun 2021,28 mins
'Are you proud of your music?' with Billy Nomates, Simone Marie Butler, Xenia Rubinos and Radie Peat
What songs do musicians write when they think no-one else will hear them?
12 Jun 2021,29 mins
'Songwriting made me who I am' with Ice T, Aurora, Amy Lee and Oli Sykes
How do musicians work through creative differences with their collaborators?
05 Jun 2021,30 mins
Bullied for making music with Will Joseph Cook, dodie, Boys World and Alfie Templeman
Young artists discuss building a fanbase on social media
29 May 2021,29 mins
Getting personal with Lila Iké, Sevana, Jaz Elise and Naomi Cowan
Four rising stars celebrate the sounds of Jamaica
22 May 2021,49 mins