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4 months ago 26th Aug 14:20

What musicians do you look up to?

Most impressive and brilliant when a friend writes a beautiful song so friends because they’re closest.

Where does the inspiration for your songs come from?

All over. I flip from one mood to the other quickly, either all upbeat or mournful soulful – which is why in the middle of the album there’s suddenly a very reflective track called ‘missus’ after spikey pop.

If you could work with any band or singer, alive or dead, who would it be?

David Bowie in the 70’s. Hunky Dory/Ziggy Stardust just amazing alums – the songs!! His production – you know its his sound! Even though Eno was producing it – you can hear it through Lou Reed and he produced that. So to be produced by him then would have been amazing.

What has been the highlight of your career so far?

Playing at Glastonbury as the sun came up was amazing. Biggest crowd I’ve ever played to and we weren’t even on a stage, just chucked it together and people flocked in the hundreds. We were pretty mashed and it was amazing.

Where would you like to be in 10 years?

Writing with as many incredible people as possible

We ask everyone we interview to come up with a question for the next person we interview....and the Shapeshifters want to know whether you prefer cats or dogs?

Cats, dogs too needy.

And what would you like to ask the next celebrity we interview?

Whats the best way to make money?

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