Music Life Podcast
Where music stars discuss how they make their music.
Episodes to download
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'I modelled my studio on a sauna' with Sylvan Esso, Alexis Taylor, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith and Ed Russell
Sat 11 Dec 2021
A collection of electronic experimenters discuss how they make their music
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The 'look at me' gene with PotΓ©, Pierre Kwenders, TSHA and HelΓ©na Star
Sat 4 Dec 2021
Four rising stars discuss how they make their music
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The writing room with Kirby, Gallant, Baby Rose and Durand Bernarr
Sat 27 Nov 2021
Four of the most exciting names in contemporary R&B discuss the secrets of their craft
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Rey Sapienz, Toya Delazy, Catu Diosis and Hagan
Sat 20 Nov 2021
Why it's important to dance when making music
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Throwing laptops across the room with Lauren Mayberry, Bartees Strange, Ellie Rowsell and Hannah Reid
Sat 13 Nov 2021
Some of today's biggest indie stars discuss the realities of touring
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Vintage v modern with James Petralli, Jeff Parker, Heba Kadry, Eric Pulido and McKenzie Smith
Sat 6 Nov 2021
What difference does vintage equipment make to a musician's sound?
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'My studio is a mess', with Julien Baker, mxmtoon, Thao Nguyen and Quinn Christopherson
Sat 30 Oct 2021
Is there a good side to being selfish?
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The three things you need to write a song, with Zara Larsson, Nina Nesbitt, Brian Higgins, Darin and Jörgen Elofsson
Sat 23 Oct 2021
Five big names from the world of pop discuss the art of making hits
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Chaotic composing with Jabu Morales, Luedji Luna, CΓ©u and Sara Tavares
Sat 16 Oct 2021
Musicians from Brazil and Portugal discuss art, motherhood and tradition
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The beauty of sampling with Anchorsong, Loraine James, Gold Panda and Sandunes
Sat 9 Oct 2021
What song would you make if you knew billions of people were going to listen?
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All my instruments have names with Esperanza Spalding, Marcos Valle, Patrick Paige II and Tom Misch
Sat 2 Oct 2021
What did your first love sound like?
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The cost of being honest with Cola Boyy, Faye Webster, Cherry Glazerr and Juan Wauters
Sat 25 Sep 2021
Do you have to leave a city to appreciate it?
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I'm not hyperpop with Mallrat, Ninajirachi, Daine and Donatachi
Sat 18 Sep 2021
Four young Australian artists pushing the boundaries of pop music
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Limitless technology with Tom Furse, Caroline Shaw, Holly Herndon, Arushi Jain and Mat Dryhurst
Sat 11 Sep 2021
Can computers make music feel more human?
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Singing is cool again with Sinead Harnett, Grades, Jae Stephens and Monro
Sat 4 Sep 2021
Is naming songs easier than writing them?
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Notting Hill Carnival with General Levy, Lady Banton, Mikey Dread and Alicai Harley
Sat 28 Aug 2021
Four Carnival stars share their love of Europe's largest street festival
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The importance of space with Cassandra Jenkins, Arooj Aftab and Charlotte Dos Santos
Sat 21 Aug 2021
Can an artist ever really say a piece of work is complete?
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School first, music second with Vagabon, Vieux Farka TourΓ©, Mary Lattimore and Mereba
Sat 14 Aug 2021
What impact does a musician's family have on their artistic journey?
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An instrument of healing with Jenn Wasner, Helado Negro, Meg Duffy and Joseph Shabason
Sat 7 Aug 2021
Can selfishness benefit the creative process?
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When fans don't like your best song with Ray BLK, Joeboy, 2baba and Ayra Starr
Sat 31 Jul 2021
Four young stars talk about the current Nigerian music scene
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'Good for the ego, bad for the soul' with Manika Kaur, Ali Riaz Baqar, Gurujas Khalsa and Abi Sampa
Sat 24 Jul 2021
Four musicians offering new perspectives on traditional Asian music
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Giving voice to the voiceless with Ian Brennan, Alex Magaga, Van-Anh Vo and Gilbert Uwitonze
Sat 17 Jul 2021
How music helps persecuted people heal and find refuge
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Everybody is a musician with Tshepang, Chelsea Wolfe, Anna von Hausswolff and Colin Greenwood
Sat 10 Jul 2021
What's it like to make a sound that can never be recreated?
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Forgetting the words on stage with Stuart Braithwaite, David Pajo, Rachel Goswell and Du Blonde
Sat 3 Jul 2021
Members of Mogwai, Slowdive and Slint are among the guests discussing how they make music
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100th episode: Best of the guests
Sat 26 Jun 2021
We celebrate Music Life’s 100th episode with some of the highlights from Episodes 50–100.
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The tricky third album with Japanese Breakfast, Julia Stone, Black Belt Eagle Scout and Becca Mancari
Sat 19 Jun 2021
Why do artists often find their third album is the hardest to make?
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'Are you proud of your music?' with Billy Nomates, Simone Marie Butler, Xenia Rubinos and Radie Peat
Sat 12 Jun 2021
What songs do musicians write when they think no-one else will hear them?
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'Songwriting made me who I am' with Ice T, Aurora, Amy Lee and Oli Sykes
Sat 5 Jun 2021
How do musicians work through creative differences with their collaborators?
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Bullied for making music with Will Joseph Cook, dodie, Boys World and Alfie Templeman
Sat 29 May 2021
Young artists discuss building a fanbase on social media
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Getting personal with Lila IkΓ©, Sevana, Jaz Elise and Naomi Cowan
Sat 22 May 2021
Four rising stars celebrate the sounds of Jamaica
Music Life Playlists
Stars from the series give us a fascinating peek into their music collections
