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Don't underestimate boredom, with FINNEAS, Maggie Rogers, Sigrid and Röyksopp's Svein Berge

FINNEAS, Maggie Rogers, Sigrid and Röyksopp's Svein Berge discuss sticking to one musical identity, and how to navigate other people’s expectations of their music.

FINNEAS, Maggie Rogers, Sigrid and Röyksopp's Svein Berge discuss sticking to one musical identity, how making songs is like preparing a meal, and how to navigate other people’s expectations of their music.

Sigrid began playing the piano aged seven. She’s released two studio albums, including 2022’s How To Let Go, and is currently one of the most essential names in pop. Viral folk-pop sensation Maggie Rogers is a multi-instrumentalist from Maryland, USA, whose music combines Folk, RnB, and electronic sounds. FINNEAS is probably best known for his work with his sister Billie Eilish. In a short career he’s already won 8 Grammys, co-written an Oscar winning James Bond theme and released his debut solo album in 2021. Svein Berge is one half of iconic Norwegian Electro-pop duo Röyksopp. They’ve released six studio albums of boundary-pushing music over a 24-year career.

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42 minutes

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Svein Berge (Credit: Stian Andersen), Maggie Rogers (Credit: Kelly Jeffrey), Sigrid (Credit: Lasse Floede) and FINNEAS (Credit: Louis Browne)

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  • Sat 30 Jul 2022 21:06GMT
  • Sun 31 Jul 2022 14:06GMT
  • Sun 31 Jul 2022 15:06GMT

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