Here's a breakdown of the resources mentioned in the interview, categorized by type:
People
- Dua Lipa - The primary subject of the interview, discussing her new album "Radical Optimism", career journey, and personal growth.
- Kevin Parker - Collaborator on "Radical Optimism", mentioned as being in the room for the first songwriting session and as a desired collaborator by Dua.
- Danny - Collaborator on "Radical Optimism", mentioned as being in the room for the first songwriting session.
- Tobias - Collaborator on "Radical Optimism", described as a "vibesmith" and mentioned as being in the room for the first songwriting session.
- Caroline - Collaborator on "Radical Optimism", mentioned as being in the room for the first songwriting session.
- Troy - Mentioned as a good friend of Dua's.
- Joe Kentish - Mentioned as Dua's A&R and a close friend, with whom she discussed working with Kevin Parker.
- Emily - Mentioned as the person who called Dua about headlining Glastonbury.
- Troy - Mentioned as a good friend of Dua's.
- Your dad - Mentioned as having a quote about working hard for luck and being in a band, impacting Dua's work ethic.
- Your parents - Mentioned as having a strong work ethic, adapting to many situations, and moving from Kosovo to London.
- Tim Cook - Mentioned as someone Dua was nervous to interview for her podcast, but who was easygoing and fun.
- Brian Stevenson - Mentioned as a civil rights lawyer who inspires Dua and as having an unbelievably moving conversation with Dua for her podcast.
- Monica Lewinsky - Mentioned as someone Dua spoke to for her podcast, highlighting her experience as an early target of online criticism.
- Troy - Mentioned as a good friend of Dua's.
- Zane - Implied as the interviewer or a significant figure in Dua's career, as she announces her Glastonbury headlining gig to him.
Organizations
- Fader - Mentioned in the context of a film where Dua said "I'm scared" early in her career.
- CVS - Mentioned humorously in relation to the quality of the notebook used for album ideas.
- Radical 22 - Dua's management company, described as a family business with her dad.
- Service 95 - Dua's platform (likely a newsletter or website), which started as a blog called "Do It Daily" and allows her to share other interests and commission stories.
- Sunny Hill - Mentioned as a festival Dua puts on in her hometown, giving people a reason to celebrate.
- John Peel stage - A stage at Glastonbury where Dua performed in 2017.
Documents
- The book - A notebook where Dua wrote down ideas for her album "Radical Optimism", containing song lyrics, thoughts, and the initial album title.
- The Fader film - A film where Dua is quoted saying "I'm scared" at the beginning of her career.
- Notes and letters - Mentioned as being in Dua's notebook, in addition to song ideas.
- Radical Optimism album title - The title of Dua's latest album, which was the first thing written in her notebook.
Tools
- SM7 microphone - A microphone used for some of the demo vocals, with the energy of the moment being retained.
- Telefunken microphone - A microphone used for the final vocals on "Radical Optimism".
Technologies
- The internet - Mentioned in the context of tracing Dua's early career and in relation to Monica Lewinsky's experience.
- Facebook - Mentioned as a platform where social media was evolving during Dua's younger years.
- Instagram - Mentioned as a platform where social media was evolving during Dua's younger years.
Concepts/Ideas
- Radical Optimism - The central theme of Dua's new album, described as the idea of rolling with the punches, seeing the positive side, and growing regardless of circumstances.
- Therapy - Songwriting is described as a form of therapy for Dua.
- Vulnerability - Writing songs and being a true artist are described as vulnerable acts.
- Collaboration - The interview process and songwriting process are described as a dance or a give and take.
- Emotional Maturity - A key aspect of perspective and growth, linked to Dua's experiences.
- Perspective - A concept that has developed through Dua's life and career experiences.
- Manifestation - Dua believes in manifestation, referencing her past thoughts about working with Tame Impala and headlining Glastonbury.
- Saturn Return - Mentioned as a significant period of growth for Dua, captured in her notebook.
- Self ownership - Dua's desire to own her music and control her career.
- Curiosity - A "curiosity gene" drives Dua to learn and explore new things, leading to projects like Service 95.
- Non-negotiables - Personal principles and boundaries that Dua identifies in relationships.
- Criticism - Dua discusses how she processes criticism, using it as fuel to prove doubters wrong.
- Writer's dilemma - The challenge of being vulnerable in songwriting while also protecting personal boundaries.
- Giving and taking - Described as fundamental to relationships and the interview process.
- Free falling - An act of letting go and embracing the unknown.
- Love-hate relationship - Dua's described relationship with the internet.
- Inner voice - Discussed in the context of writing songs and self-expression.
- Giving cards out on the table - An idiom for being honest and straightforward.