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21 September 2015

Episode 206

28 minutes

When’s the right time to ditch your band and go it alone? How does the creative process differ and do you miss your fellow musicians? We speak to music journalist Andrew Mueller about the artists who have launched successful solo careers and those who should stick with the group. Plus: we speak to two musicians about how they went solo: Nicolas Godin from Air and Razorlight frontman Johnny Borrell.

21 September 2015

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Chapter 1

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Chapter 1

Nicolas Godin from French-duo Air on going solo

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Nicolas Godin sits down with our Paris correspondent Tom Burges Watson to discuss his new solo album ‘Contrepoint’ and the different processes behind making a record on his own rather than with Air.

6 minutes

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Nicolas Godin from French-duo Air on going solo

Chapter 2

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Interview: Andrew Mueller, music journalist

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Andrew Mueller talks to Robert Bound about the solo artists who have hit the high notes since departing their bands, and those who haven’t.

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Interview: Andrew Mueller, music journalist

Chapter 3

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Johnny Borrell from British indie group Razorlight on his solo projects

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Johnny Borrell explains why, for him, the creativity behind a record remains the same whether he is in a band or on his own.

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Johnny Borrell from British indie group Razorlight on his solo projects

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