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Music Life 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

  2. The 'look at me' gene with Pot茅, Pierre Kwenders, TSHA and Hel茅na Star

    Four rising stars discuss how they make their music

  3. 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

  4. Rey Sapienz, Toya Delazy, Catu Diosis and Hagan

    Why it's important to dance when making music

  5. 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

  6. 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?

  7. 'My studio is a mess', with Julien Baker, mxmtoon, Thao Nguyen and Quinn Christopherson

    Is there a good side to being selfish?

  8. The three things you need to write a song, with Zara Larsson, Nina Nesbitt, Brian Higgins, Darin and J枚rgen Elofsson

    Five big names from the world of pop discuss the art of making hits

  9. Chaotic composing with Jabu Morales, Luedji Luna, C茅u and Sara Tavares

    Musicians from Brazil and Portugal discuss art, motherhood and tradition

  10. 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?

  11. All my instruments have names with Esperanza Spalding, Marcos Valle, Patrick Paige II and Tom Misch

    What did your first love sound like?

  12. 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?

  13. I'm not hyperpop with Mallrat, Ninajirachi, Daine and Donatachi

    Four young Australian artists pushing the boundaries of pop music

  14. Limitless technology with Tom Furse, Caroline Shaw, Holly Herndon, Arushi Jain and Mat Dryhurst

    Can computers make music feel more human?

  15. Singing is cool again with Sinead Harnett, Grades, Jae Stephens and Monro

    Is naming songs easier than writing them?

  16. 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

  17. 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?

  18. School first, music second with Vagabon, Vieux Farka Tour茅, Mary Lattimore and Mereba

    What impact does a musician's family have on their artistic journey?

  19. An instrument of healing with Jenn Wasner, Helado Negro, Meg Duffy and Joseph Shabason

    Can selfishness benefit the creative process?

  20. 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

  21. '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

  22. 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

  23. 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?

  24. 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

  25. 100th episode: Best of the guests

    We celebrate Music Life鈥檚 100th episode with some of the highlights from Episodes 50鈥�100.

  26. 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?

  27. '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?

  28. '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?

  29. Bullied for making music with Will Joseph Cook, dodie, Boys World and Alfie Templeman

    Young artists discuss building a fanbase on social media

  30. Getting personal with Lila Ik茅, Sevana, Jaz Elise and Naomi Cowan

    Four rising stars celebrate the sounds of Jamaica

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