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Behind the Music: Interview with James Arlington

‘Although I might be screaming with nerves on the inside, I’m bursting with excitement for everyone to hear it!’

‘You’ll get to hear me vulnerable, cheeky, self-assured, loud, quiet, and super opinionated. ‘the table’ covers a lot!’

‘I always tend to write from a personal perspective. It’s the only time I get to be vulnerable.’

‘For me, ‘Flesh and Bones’ is a true insight into my current place as a musician and composer.’

‘Music isn’t just about a banging chorus and catchy lyrics; it’s about balance and giving each other space to perform.’

‘I knew when I wrote the opening track that ‘Lifeline’ would be a very personal album.’

‘Knowing what you’re going to do with a song isn’t important, it’s all about writing things that make sense to you at the time.’

‘If you start making music with the goal of getting positive industry feedback, you’re in danger of diluting the writing.’

‘Music has always been a therapeutic tool for me – a vehicle for expressing a really powerful journey of transformation.’

‘We know that music exists to connect with people – they consume it because they can relate to it.’

‘It’s so easy for the inner critic to pipe up when you are working alone.’

‘Whenever I have been faced with adversity, thinking about my next project has always helped me.’