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The science behind the perfect hit with Becky Hill, MNEK, Ella Eyre and Frances

Is there a formula for writing the perfect hit?

• 33 mins

Trapped in an idea with David Byrne, St Vincent, Sinkane and Vagabon

Do artists make music to make people think or move their feet?

• 30 mins

'Swans ruined our recording' with 脫lafur Arnalds, Agnes Obel, Dustin O'Halloran and Hania Rani

Are composers happiest working alone?

• 26 mins

Chaos vs perfection with Ami Dang, Elisita Punto, Nazar and Tuna Pase

Does it matter if songwriters don't know where their songs will end?

• 25 mins

Writing under blankets in planes with Aloe Blacc, Gregory Porter, Kadhja Bonet and Chelsea Jade

What happens to the creative process after losing those closest to you?

• 29 mins

Dancing in the kitchen with Eris Drew, Octo Octa, Kate Pierson and Jayda G

How 1950s rock'n'roll influences today's dance music

• 30 mins

'Educate yourself quickly' with Sarathy Korwar, Nadine Shah, James Holden and Nubya Garcia

Is there something inherently dysfunctional about being a performer?

• 32 mins

The courage to be disliked with B弄JIN, Desire Marea, Lynn Daphne Rudolph and Jackie Queens

B弄JIN welcomes three eclectic artists based in South Africa

• 30 mins

History in the making with Mickey Guyton, Jimmie Allen, Abby Anderson and Twinnie

Four country stars discuss how they tell stories in songs

• 29 mins

Comparison is the thief of joy with Liz Lubega, R-Kay, Intalekt and TINYMAN

Does self-doubt get in the way of creating?

• 31 mins

Toys in the studio with Hannah Peel, Tunng's Mike Lindsay, Falle Nioke and JFDR

Four innovative musicians discuss the power of the concept album

• 32 mins

A million ways to make a song with Eliza Shaddad, This Is the Kit, Oddisee and Gaidaa

How do politics and heritage feed into the creative system?

• 31 mins

Don't run away from pressure with Caroline Polachek, Perfume Genius, Jlin and Oneohtrix Point Never

Four experimental musicians discuss their links to poetry.

• 32 mins

'My feet felt like a metronome' with Rostam, Santigold, Dijon and Samantha Urbani

What comes first - melody or lyrics?

• 33 mins

You are what you make with Ibeyi, Kindness, Hiatus Kaiyote and Charlotte Day Wilson

A global gathering as part of the 鲍鱼tv World Service Festival

• 35 mins

The disappearing album with Eyedress, D芒m-Funk, Jessica Pratt and Low Leaf

Four Los Angeles artists discuss how they make their music

• 27 mins

Muted musicians with Liraz, Bedouine, Daniel Smienk and Tolga Boyuk

Four musicians with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean roots discuss music and heritage

• 30 mins

'I was told I was too much' with will.i.am, Static & Ben El, Lioness and Lady Leshurr

What's the best way of writing a song?

• 31 mins

Give it some space with Alex Isley, Tiffany Gouch茅, India Shawn and Gwen Bunn

How do you know if a song is actually good?

• 35 mins

Creative catharsis with Gazelle Twin, Lucrecia Dalt, Cosey Fanni Tutti and Keeley Forsyth

Four artists working beyond the mainstream discuss how they make their music

• 31 mins

Influences and identity with Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Brandee Younger and Alissia

How do artists use their music to show respect for what's come before?

• 32 mins

Music as a tool for self-expression with Biig Piig, Nayana IZ, Puma Blue and Louis Culture

What's it like to make music as an introvert?

• 24 mins

Eurovision! With Conchita Wurst, Duncan Laurence, Da冒i Freyr and Emmelie de Forest

Four of Eurovision's biggest stars discuss the international music extravaganza

• 35 mins

Getting personal with Lila Ik茅, Sevana, Jaz Elise and Naomi Cowan

Four rising stars celebrate the sounds of Jamaica

• 49 mins

Bullied for making music with Will Joseph Cook, dodie, Boys World and Alfie Templeman

Young artists discuss building a fanbase on social media

• 29 mins

'Songwriting made me who I am' with Ice T, Aurora, Amy Lee and Oli Sykes

How do musicians work through creative differences with their collaborators?

• 30 mins

'Are you proud of your music?' with Billy Nomates, Simone Marie Butler, Xenia Rubinos and Radie Peat

What songs do musicians write when they think no-one else will hear them?

• 29 mins

The tricky third album with Japanese Breakfast, Julia Stone, Black Belt Eagle Scout and Becca Mancari

Why do artists often find their third album is the hardest to make?

• 28 mins

100th episode: Best of the guests

We celebrate Music Life鈥檚 100th episode with some of the highlights from Episodes 50鈥�100.

• 89 mins

Forgetting the words on stage with Stuart Braithwaite, David Pajo, Rachel Goswell and Du Blonde

Members of Mogwai, Slowdive and Slint are among the guests discussing how they make music

• 26 mins