An answer on University Challenge and a romantic scene near Tottenham Court Road provided inspiration for this enchanting alt-folk offering...
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The singer-songwriter’s deeply personal 18th solo album brings together an assorted cast of characters that have made a lasting impact...
The East Midlands singer-songwriter takes on societal structures, the challenges of her own music career, and finding the right balance...
Bad trips, religious brainwashing, depression and disassociation (not forgetting Chicory Tip) … discover the different influences behind this goth-glam masterpiece...
The Icelandic singer-songwriter reveals all about the English language version of an album that has topped charts for 73 weeks...
With a new EP out, the soulful Londoner embraces lockdown reminiscing – all in the name of serving the song...
Singer, lyricist and musician Callum Lury goes deep inside the process behind the title track of his band’s latest album...
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