Billy Bragg

British musician Billy Bragg joins Adam to discuss their meeting at Glastonbury, the importance of manners on social media, being a progressive patriot, old-fashioned ways of listening to music, encounters with Neil Young and Stanley Kubrick, and their shared love for a particular brand of pudding.

Billy Bragg, the influential English singer-songwriter known for his politically charged folk-punk style, dives into the power of music as a tool for change. He reminisces about his 1984 U.S. tour opening for Echo & the Bunnymen and discusses his collaboration with Wilco to revive Woody Guthrie's unpublished works. Bragg reflects on the evolution of political music and the role of personal experiences in songwriting, while commenting on the healing power of music amidst loss.

Jamie Cullum, an award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist, shares insights on writing for the Royal Shakespeare Company and the importance of collaboration in songwriting. He emphasizes the role of the piano in his creative process and discusses his journey through music theory. Billy Bragg, a political activist and folk-punk musician, reflects on songwriting as a means of connection, arguing for empathy and honest perspectives in his work. Both artists explore how music can inspire change and foster community, showcasing the art of songwriting from their unique perspectives.