Referenced Resources

Here is a list of all resources mentioned in the interview, categorized by type:

People

• Harry - The interviewee, discussed in the context of the interview and his new album.
• Dua Lipa - Mentioned as someone the interviewer spoke with previously and told about not going to clubs.
• James - Mentioned in the context of watching him on stage with LCD Soundsystem and his immersion in his performance.
• Paul Simon - Mentioned in relation to the song “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” and as an artist the interviewee grew up listening to.
• Garfunkel - Mentioned in the context of a live debut of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” at Carnegie Hall.
• John Lennon - Referenced in a comparison to the Pope, to emphasize the difference in their roles.

Organizations

• LCD Soundsystem - Mentioned as a band whose performances the interviewee has attended and been inspired by.
• Jamie Ex-Ax - Mentioned as an artist opening for the interviewee and as someone whose music contributes to communal experiences.
• Simon and Garfunkel - Mentioned as artists the interviewee grew up listening to, influencing their love of harmony.
• The Vatican - Mentioned as the location where the interviewee went to see the Pope.

Documents

• Album Sleeve - Contains a message from the artist thanking people for helping them know when to say no and when to say yes.
• Lyrics - Referenced multiple times, specifically from the song “Are You Listening Yet?” and “Paint by Numbers.”

Tools

• Twitter - Mentioned as a platform the band used to share a lot of themselves with the public.
• Instagram - Mentioned as a platform where people often look at others living their lives.
• Phones - Mentioned in the context of people using them to film in clubs, affecting the interviewee’s ability to let loose.
• Cameras - Mentioned in the context of people using them in clubs, affecting the interviewee’s ability to let loose.

Technologies

• Social Media - Discussed in the context of how it reflects a version of oneself back to the artist and influences their thoughts about themselves.

Places

• Italy - Mentioned as a place where the interviewee spent quiet time after touring.
• Berlin - Mentioned as a city the interviewee visited and experienced its club culture.
• St. Peter’s Square - Mentioned as the location the interviewee ran into to see the Pope.
• Carnegie Hall - Mentioned as the venue where a live version of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” was debuted.
• Sheffield - Mentioned as a city in the north of England where the interviewer attended a singing session.
• North of England - Mentioned as the general region where Sheffield is located.
• Cheshire - Mentioned as the interviewee’s location in relation to Sheffield.
• North of London - Mentioned as the general area where Sheffield is located.

Concepts/Themes

• The Band - Referenced in the context of the interviewee’s early career and the experience of being in a group.
• Solo Artist - Referenced in the context of the interviewee’s current career path.
• Touring - Discussed as an isolating experience, especially during the pandemic.
• Pandemic - Mentioned as the context for touring in 2021.
• Public Domain - Discussed in relation to the interviewee’s experience of being in the public eye.
• Private Life - Discussed in relation to the interviewee’s desire for more privacy.
• Boundaries - A key theme, discussed in terms of setting them and knowing when not to.
• Recharge Time - Mentioned as a reason for saying no to social events.
• Hermit - A metaphorical description of someone who shuts themselves off from the world.
• Collective Transcendence - A phrase used to describe the experience of losing oneself in music, art, or shared experiences.
• Communal Experience - Discussed in relation to the work of DJs and the atmosphere of clubs.
• Ego - Contrasted with the service of communal experience in music.
• Audience - Discussed in terms of their generosity and what they deserve from performers.
• Record - The central topic of the interview, referring to the interviewee’s new album.
• Radio - Mentioned in relation to what is currently popular and what the artist is distanced from.
• Songs - Mentioned as specific examples from the album and as influential pieces of music.
• The Pope - The subject of a story and discussion about shared human experiences.
• Spirituality - Discussed in relation to the interviewee’s background and the experience of witnessing devotion.
• Belief in the Eternal - Discussed in the context of waning religious belief and the search for something greater.
• Ritual - Discussed as something that has been lost with the decline of traditional religion.
• Isolation - A theme that runs through the discussion of touring and personal well-being.
• Division - Mentioned as a characteristic of current times, contrasted with moments of gathering.
• Songwriting - Discussed as a process where the artist can learn about themselves.
• Harmony - Mentioned as an element the interviewee loves due to growing up with Simon and Garfunkel.
• Melody - Discussed in relation to harmony and its influence.
• Reward System - Discussed in relation to external validation and its impact on self-worth.
• Self-Compassion - Highlighted as important for making mistakes and learning.
• Self-Perception - Discussed in relation to how others see the artist and how that influences their own view of themselves.
• Vulnerability - Discussed in the context of people gathering for something greater than themselves.
• Meditation - Mentioned as an aspect of electronic music that the interviewee enjoys.
• Trance State - Describes the feeling experienced in a dance club in Berlin.
• Afterglow - The lasting positive feeling after a profound experience.
• Diary Entry Anecdotes - Described as a style of previous records, where the artist leads the audience through their experience.
• The Listener - The intended recipient of the experience on the new album, placed in the “front seat.”
• Investments - Used metaphorically to describe the long-term impact of creating music.
• Liberation - The potential outcome of realizing that the art is not solely about the artist.