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Mike Scott of The Waterboys: ‘Taylor Swift made me cry’
The music that made me

Mike Scott of The Waterboys: ‘Taylor Swift made me cry’

On The Music That Made Me, The Waterboys’ Mike Scott reveals his surprise pick for the best songwriter in the world today.

Skunk Anansie’s Skin: ‘Rage Against the Machine gave me permission to be political’
The Music That Made Me

Skunk Anansie’s Skin: ‘Rage Against the Machine gave me permission to be political’

Skunk Anansie have broken boundaries and expanded the definition of UK rock. Frontwoman Skin explains her musical and political influences.

Tobias Forge explains the surprise influence of Eurovision on metal band Ghost
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Tobias Forge explains the surprise influence of Eurovision on metal band Ghost

As the mastermind behind the band Ghost, Tobias Forge delivers theatrical imagery, shredding guitars and profane lyrics. But what inspired him?

‘A lot of Disney soundtrack vibe’: Neil Hannon reveals the music that made The Divine Comedy
The Music That Made Me

‘A lot of Disney soundtrack vibe’: Neil Hannon reveals the music that made The Divine Comedy

Glen Matlock: ‘I heard The Beatles and immediately wanted to start the Sex Pistols’
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Glen Matlock: ‘I heard The Beatles and immediately wanted to start the Sex Pistols’

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Isata and Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Our home was rich with music
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Isata and Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Our home was rich with music

Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds reveals the music that saved his life
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Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds reveals the music that saved his life

Nathan Evans: Wellerman star says Ed Sheeran made him want to sing
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Nathan Evans: Wellerman star says Ed Sheeran made him want to sing

Tom Odell: ‘Billie Eilish is phenomenal and formidable and fearless’
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Tom Odell: ‘Billie Eilish is phenomenal and formidable and fearless’

Kat Von D: People know me for tattoos and makeup but music is my love
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Kat Von D: People know me for tattoos and makeup but music is my love

What led Eddy Grant down to Electric Avenue?
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What led Eddy Grant down to Electric Avenue?

Fran Healy: ‘Blondie is connected with really traumatic memories’
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Fran Healy: ‘Blondie is connected with really traumatic memories’

Aloe Blacc: ‘Working with Avicii was huge’
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Aloe Blacc: ‘Working with Avicii was huge’