Music Life

Where music stars discuss how they make their music.

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Singing in the dark with Niariu, Dyo, Lady Donli and Marla Brown
Is it easier to sing in the dark?
20 Mar 2020,25 mins
Musical identity with Sinkane, Emel Mathlouthi, Laima Leyton, and Shirley Tetteh
How do you turn an idea into a song?
13 Mar 2020,33 mins
Delving into the subconscious with Jon Hopkins, Anna Meredith, Holly Herndon and Max Cooper
Four of today's most exciting electronic musicians discuss composing and creativity
06 Mar 2020,33 mins
Playing to people who don't look like you with Sarathy Korwar, Damien Escobar, Fehdah and Osman Gerein
What kind of relationship do musicians have with their instruments?
28 Feb 2020,27 mins
'Playing live is scary' with Marika Hackman, Eliza Shaddad, Dino D'Santiago and Ayo Odia
How big is the difference between playing in the studio and on the stage?
21 Feb 2020,30 mins
'Write about what you know' with Yuna, mxmtoon, Shakka and Alex.tbh
A journey all over the musical dial with rising stars Yuna, mxmtoon, Shakka and Alex.tbh
14 Feb 2020,23 mins
Soul v technology with Raphael Saadiq, Moses Boyd, Denai Moore and Samm Henshaw
How can you use technology to make music with soul?
07 Feb 2020,32 mins
Strange fan encounters with Nabihah Iqbal, Nilüfer Yanya, Laura Lee and Gaye Su Akyol
What's dating like for musicians?
31 Jan 2020,26 mins
Drumming for legends with Tony Allen, Billy Cobham, Femi Koleoso and Dele Sosimi
Discussing the art of jazz with two of the greatest drummers of all time
24 Jan 2020,24 mins
Composing naked with Christophe Chassol, Sudan Archives, Emmanuel Jal and Ala.Ni
Four musicians discuss unusual ways to get their creativity flowing
17 Jan 2020,31 mins
Clichés with Gabriella Cilmi, Natacha Atlas, Carmen Souza and Soud Massi
How do you stay true to your artistic vision?
10 Jan 2020,35 mins
Cultural exchange with Sinkane, Cautious Clay, Lea Lea and Elenna Canlas
What can you gain from collaborating with other artists?
03 Jan 2020,29 mins
'Don't move your hair so much' with Self Esteem, Maisie Peters, Rakel Mjoll and Alex Cameron
Rebecca Lucy Taylor - AKA Self Esteem - meets Alex Cameron, Maisie Peters and Rakel Mjoll
27 Dec 2019,31 mins
Waking up in a good mood with Seun Kuti, Sheila Maurice Grey and Eno Williams
Singer and saxophonist Seun Kuti meets vocalists Sheila Maurice Grey and Eno Williams
20 Dec 2019,23 mins
Fed up of the plain old form with Iggy Pop, Anna Calvi, Jason Williamson and Leron Thomas
Leron Thomas is joined by Iggy Pop, Anna Calvi and Jason Williamson
13 Dec 2019,29 mins
The art of the wedding DJ with John Grant, Jarvis Cocker, Gruff Rhys and Simon Raymonde
John Grant, Jarvis Cocker, Gruff Rhys and Simon Raymonde discuss life on tour
06 Dec 2019,23 mins
Dismantling preconceptions with Stephanie Phillips, Blick Bassy, Gabriela Quintero and Daymé Arocena
Musicians from three continents discuss how influences manifest themselves in their music
29 Nov 2019,26 mins
Advice to your younger self with Quantic, Tamar Osborn, Pete Wareham and Orphy Robinson
Musician and engineer Quantic is joined by Tamar Osborn, Pete Wareham and Orphy Robinson.
22 Nov 2019,25 mins
Inequalities in the music industry with Raye, Jacob Banks, Tenesha the Wordsmith and Melle Brown
Raye is back presenting, with guests Jacob Banks, Melle Brown and Tenesha the Wordsmith
15 Nov 2019,27 mins
Video game inspirations with James Lavelle, Elsa Hewitt, Skinny Pelembe and Rahel Debebe Dessalegne
Skinny Pelembe is joined by James Lavelle, Elsa Hewitt and Rahel Debebe Dessalegne
08 Nov 2019,25 mins
Mental health and music with Stephen Malkmus, Peter Hook, Jesca Hoop and BC Camplight
BC Camplight is joined by guests Peter Hook, Stephen Malkmus, and Jesca Hoop
01 Nov 2019,34 mins
Why gigs feel like football matches with Kojey Radical, Shabaka Hutchings, Nubya Garcia and Ashley Henry
Kojey Radical and guests discuss how to write about something you’ve not experienced
25 Oct 2019,26 mins
Divine inspiration with Rhiannon Giddens, Josh Turner, Cam and Justin Osborne
Rhiannon Giddens talks about life making music with Josh Turner, Justin Osborne and Cam
18 Oct 2019,39 mins
Missing your friends' birthdays with Arlo Parks, RAYE, Kabaka Pyramid and JMSN
RAYE discusses life making music with Kabaka Pyramid, Arlo Parks and JMSN
11 Oct 2019,25 mins
Does your heritage affect your sound? With OSHUN, Uche and Carla Marie Williams
Carla Marie Williams talks life making music with OSHUN and Uche from Da Beatfreakz
04 Oct 2019,29 mins
Reggae today with Don Letts, Hollie Cook, Josh Rudge and Eva Lazarus
Don Letts discusses life making music with Hollie Cook, Josh Rudge and Eva Lazarus.
27 Sep 2019,29 mins
Is there a place for politics in music? With Benjamin Zephaniah, Novelist, Sophia Thakur and Hussain Manawer
Benjamin Zephaniah with guests Novelist, Sophia Thakur and Hussain Manawer.
20 Sep 2019,37 mins
How has the music industry changed over time? With Lee Fields, Nina Nesbitt, Pixie Lott and Barns Courtney
Pixie Lott with guests Nina Nesbitt, Barns Courtney and Lee Fields.
13 Sep 2019,25 mins
How hard is it to be original? With Sally Beamish, Rob Lewis, Jo Quail and Robin Haigh
Rob Lewis, with guests Sally Beamish, Jo Quail and Robin Haigh
06 Sep 2019,35 mins
Would you make music for no money? With Swindle, Joel Culpepper, Ahnanse and Lioness
Joel Culpepper, Ahnanse and Lioness join Swindle to talk influences and weird spaces
30 Aug 2019,24 mins