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The Zane Lowe Interview Series

James Blake

Sep 25, 2023
James Blake discusses his transition from electronic music to songwriting, his new album and capturing the energy of dance floors. They explore creativity, finding inspiration, and the influence of weed. They discuss the complexities of artistic expression and online controversies. They joke about AI interviews and discuss performing at festivals with low engagement. They explore pressing the button in a song and stealing sounds. They delve into NFTs and the evolution of the album concept, focusing on human-AI collaborations.
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Quick takeaways

  • James Blake combines his electronic music roots with his songwriting skills in his new album 'Playing Robots Into Heaven'.
  • He found inspiration for the album in modular jams he had been making and turned them into listenable pieces of music.

Deep dives

James Blake's evolution as an artist

James Blake started in eccentric dance floor focused electronic music, but evolved into a songwriter focusing on his voice. His new album, 'Playing Robots Into Heaven,' combines his electronic music roots with his songwriting skills.

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