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Adele: The Woman, The Myth, The Crisp Connoisseur20211118Greg James chats to Adele for the first time since his first EVER radio interview.
Aimee Lou Wood20220804Sian Eleri chats to Sex Education star Aimee Lou Wood about music that helps her unwind.
Aitch On The Biggest Year Of His Career20201217The Manchester rapper on why 2020 has been so huge for him.
Alicia Keys20201008The legendary Alicia Keys in conversation with Annie Mac.
Anne-marie20200910Anne-Marie chats to Clara Amfo in the Live Lounge.
Arlo Parks20201022Arlo Parks in conversation with Annie Mac.
Ashnikko20230817Ashnikko chats to Sian Eleri about her new album Weedkillers, sci-fi films and Wales.
Avril Lavigne20220203
Becky Hill20230914Becky Hill joins Charlie Tee to talk about her upbringing as a drum & bass raver.
Bicep20240208Andy and Matt from Bicep chat to Danny Howard about their career to date.
Biffy Clyro20200903Clara Amfo speaks to Biffy Clyro at their performance for Live Lounge Month.
Big Zuu On The Joy Of Being Offline20211021Clara Amfo chats to rapper and chef Big Zuu.
Biig Piig20210819
Bring Me The Horizon's Oliver Sykes20230615Oliver Sykes chats to Daniel P Carter at this year's Download Festival.
Burna Boy On Enjoying The Journey20210513The Grammy winning artist talks about his brand new track Kilometre.
Busta Rhymes On His 11 Year Album20201210The Extinction Level Event 2 artist on his 29 year career.
Calvin Harris20230330Calvin Harris joined Greg James for a game of Sit Down Stand Up.
Camila Cabello20210909Camila Cabello joins Charlie Hedges in the Live Lounge.
Christine And The Queens20230518Christine and the Queens chats about making his new album Parano\u00efa, Angels, True Love.
Coldplay On Touring To Save The World20211028Coldplay are in the Live Lounge with Charlie Hedges.
Dave Grohl On The Creative Hyperactivity That's Rocket-powered His Career20210218Dave Grohl gets in deep in conversation with Daniel P Carter: on coping in lockdown as a 'creatively hyperactive' person and finding a community of other musicians who found their musical minds reshaped by the pandemic.

He gets into the making of Medicine at Midnight, the Foo Fighters' 10th record after 25 years together.

Plus Dave has strong words to say about Daniel's lockdown beard!

The Foo Fighters frontman on the making of the band's tenth album Medicine at Midnight.

David Kushner In The Live Lounge20230720David Kushner talks about making people cry with his music and his respect for Eminem.
Deftones20201015Daniel P Carter speaks to Deftones vocalist and lyricist Chino Moreno.
Dermot Kennedy In Radio 1's Live Lounge20221117Dermot Kennedy chats to RMC about touring, people watching and tattoos.
Diplo At Radio 1's Dance Weekend20220811Danny Howard catches up with Diplo at Radio 1's Dance Weekend...
Doja Cat20231102Clara Amfo paid a visit to Doja Cat in the good old US of LA.
Dominic Fike20230907Dominic Fike chats to Jack Saunders about his new album.
Dove Cameron20220428Dove Cameron chats with Melvin Odoom.
Dua Lipa On The Joy Of Doing Nothing20210422The Brits nominated artist talks about her brand new track We're Good.
Easy Life20210603Easy Life chat to Adele Roberts from the Radio 1 Live Lounge.
Easy Life In The Radio 1 Live Lounge20221020Murray from Easy Life gives Rickie and Melvin his three steps to having an easy life.
Ed Sheeran And Ollie Sykes20220224
Ellie Goulding In The Radio 1 Live Lounge20230525Ellie Goulding chats about the new album, Calvin Harris and if her eyeballs are too small.
Emily Eavis20220210Emily Eavis joins Clara Amfo to talk about this year's Glastonbury.
Fka Twigs20220127
Flo, Sound Of 2023 Winners20230112FLO chat about their influences and their special relationshinp with MNEK.
Georgia20230803Georgia reveals her love for dance music and gives some tips for Ibiza.
Glass Animals20211202Melvin Odoom meets Dave from Glass Animals.
Glass Animals On Their Difficult Third Album20201203Glass Animals perform their first ever Live Lounge!
Gorillaz20220623Jack Saunders chats to Damon Albarn about Gorillaz' latest release...
Griff: From Her Bedroom To The Brits20210624Rising Star Griff is in the Live Lounge talking about her creative process.
Harry Styles20220407Greg James chats to Harry Styles.
Holly Humberstone20210617
Holly Humberstone In The Radio 1 Live Lounge20220310
How Bicep Reimagined Dance Music In A Year Without Clubs20210128Bicep join Annie Mac to talk about their brand new 'difficult second album' Isles, and what it's like to release dance music when the club scene is on pause.

The production duo share how the energy of Belfast influenced their work, changing their approach to using instruments to make more 'human centred' dance music and how their tracks are never finished.

Belfast producers Bicep talk about releasing their new album Isles in lockdown.

Idris Elba, Sit Down Stand Up20230316Idris Elba chats about the latest Luther movie and an awkward moment at a Christmas party.
Jack Antonoff20230928Jack Antonoff of Bleachers calls Clara Amfo from the iconic Electric Lady Studios in NYC.
Jacob Collier20231123Jacob Collier chats to Clara Amfo about why he loves collaborating.
Jacob Collier On Collaboration In Isolation20210304Grammy winning multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier joins Rickie, Melvin and Charlie to pick some of his favourite tracks and composes a bespoke jingle for them on the fly!

He also talks about his recent collaboration with Mahalia & Ty Dolla $ign on the track All I Need, and how many years of making videos and creating music by himself at home prepared himself for making music in 2020.

The Grammy winning 'All I Need' artist on the creativity behind his music.

Jacob From Gabriels20230706Jacob Lusk from Gabriels talks about the influences behind the album Angel & Queens.
James Blake20230921James Blake chats with Jack Saunders about the new direction his new album has taken.
Janelle Mon\u00e1e Hottest Record20230223Janelle Mon\u00e1e chats to Clara Amfo on the release of her new track Float.
Jared Leto20230511Jared Leto talks about the making of the new album and his excitement for Big Weekend.
Joel Corry And Raye: Glow-ups, Gigs And The 'dm King'20210401Joel Corry and Raye talk about the making of their track 'Bed'.
Joel Corry, Nathan Dawe And Ella Henderson20230727Joel, Nathan and Ella chat about what is heaven to them and what are their worst habits.
Joesef20230126Joesef joins Clara Amfo for some chat and some live music.
Jordan Rakei Piano Session20220324
Jordan Stephens2022033120220303 (R1)
Jorja Smith20230810Jorja Smith chats to Jack Saunders about what to expect from her new upcoming album.
Jungle On Ripping Up The Rule Book For Their Second Album20210715Josh Lloyd-Watson talks to Jack Saunders about their new album Loving in Stereo.
Lauren Mayberry (chvrches) On Arriving At The Band They Want To Be20210520The lowdown on the making of the new record.
Little Mix20200917Little Mix in conversation with Clara Amfo.
Little Simz20210916
Little Simz And Micheal Ward20220317Little Simz & Micheal Ward chat to Clara Amfo about working on the new series of Top Boy.
Little Simz On The Power Of Being An Introvert20210506The Mercury Prize-nominated musician and actor speaks to Annie Mac about her new album.
Lizzo In The Live Lounge20230216Rickie, Melvin and Charlie chat to Lizzo following her Live Lounge performance.
Lizzo's 3 For 320220421Lizzo gives Clara Amfo three songs that shaped her life.
London Grammar20200924London Grammar are in the hot seat this week.
Lorde On The Four-legged Muse For Her New Album20210701The Solar Power superstar speaks to Annie Mac from her bed in New Zealand.
Mabel20220721Rickie, Melvin and Charlie chat to Mabel about her Live Lounge performance.
Maya Hawke20230323Maya Hawke chats about the magic of Stonehenge, a good bath and Miley Cyrus.
Miguel20220414Clara Amfo chats to the multitalented Miguel.
Mimi Webb20210930Melvin Odoom chats to Mimi around her Live Lounge performance.
Mimi Webb Future Artist Mixtape20221201Mimi Webb chats with Jack Saunders about making her debut album Amelia.
Mimi Webb In The Live Lounge20230309Mimi Webb chats about her new album, attending the BRITs and supporting Tate McRae on tour
Munroe Bergdof20230406Munroe Bergdof joins old school pal Greg James to play a game of What's My Age Again.
Niall Horan In The Radio 1 Live Lounge20230420Niall chats about meeting the President in the White House and his footballing skills.
Nothing But Thieves20230713Nothing But Thieves are in the Radio 1 Live Lounge.
Nova Twins20211104Clara Amfo chats to Nova Twins about their song Antagonist and more.
Oli From Bring Me The Horizon20211007Oli Sykes talks to Charlie Hedges during the band's first ever Live Lounge.
Oliver Sim20221208Oliver Sim chats to Sian Eleri about making his new solo album.
Olivia Rodrigo20230824Olivia Rodrigo is with Jack Saunders and chooses her favourite tunes for a night out.
Olivia Rodrigo20231005Olivia Rodrigo chats to Charlie Hedges following her Live Lounge appearance.
Olly Alexander Meets Ellie From Wolf Alice20210805The Years and Years singer is on the mic at Radio 1! Here he is with Wolf Alice's Ellie.
Olly Alexander: The Life-changing Experience Of It's A Sin20210325The Years & Years singer and actor talks about his starring role in It's A Sin.
One Night With... Florence + The Machine20220609Florence Welch shares the songs that have soundtracked her most memorable nights.
Pale Waves20220630Heather from Pale Waves chats to Clara Amfo.
Pale Waves In The Radio 1 Live Lounge20221124Heather and Ciara of Pale Waves are here following their Live Lounge performance.
Paramore, Hottest Record Of The Year2022121520221216 (R1)It's official - Paramore's This Is Why is Clara's Hottest Record of the Year.
Pinkpantheress20211111The new gen queen of sampling chats to Clara Amfo.
Pusha T20220505Benji B chats to Pusha T.
Rag'n'bone Man20210923Charlie Hedges meets 'Crossfire' singer Rag'n'Bone Man
Ray Blk20210812
Raye, Hottest Record20220707Clara Amfo chats to Raye about her new record Hard Out Here.
Remembering Mf Doom20210114After the recent news that rapper and producer MF DOOM passed away towards the end of 2020, Benji B looks back at his 2012 interview with DOOM, which he describes as 'one of his best days ever'. DOOM very rarely did interviews but spent a whole afternoon talking to Benji.

DOOM wasn't a household name but his influence on hip hop and on so many generations of rappers is unquestioned. Hear him reflect on his mastery of language and of his own art form, and how he considered himself to be a producer first, rapper second.

Benji B presents a rare interview from 2012 with the late, great MF DOOM.

Romy In The Radio 1 Live Lounge20230119Romy chats about her love for Harry Styles, Stormzy and Sugababes.
Royal Blood20210225
Sabrina Carpenter In The Radio 1 Live Lounge20230302Sabrina Carpenter talks about the rise of her career and writing during lockdown.
Sam Ryder20220519Scott Mills and Chris Stark chat to Sam Ryder following his amazing Eurovision appearance.
Sam Smith Live Lounge20220929Rickie chats to Sam Smith ahead of their Live Lounge appearance.
Sam Smith On Their Personal Growth20201029The Love Goes star on their new album and how they've dealt with 2020.
Self Esteem20220908Melvin Odoom chats to Self Esteem after her Live Lounge appearance.
Shawn Mendes On Freeing Himself From The Expectation Trap20201112The Canadian star reflects on how lockdown affected the making of his new album Wonder.
Sigrid20210708
Sir Elton John20230622Elton John chats to Clara Amfo in his record room ahead of his first Glastonbury set.
Sir Paul Mccartney20231109Sir Paul McCartney chats to Clara Amfo about the making of the new Beatles song.

Legendary Beatle, Sir Paul, chats to Clara Amfo about the making of the new Beatles song.

Slowthai20210211Slowthai joins Rickie, Melvin and Charlie to talk about celebrating his brand new album.
Slowthai Hottest Record20230209Clara Amfo chats to Slowthai about his new Hottest Record Feel Good.
Sophie Ellis-bextor20240229Sophie Ellis-Bextor performs in The Radio 1 Live Lounge for the first time since 2001.

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St. Vincent20210311
Supershy20220901Sian Eleri chats with Supershy A.K.A. Tom Misch.
Swedish House Mafia20210729Swedish House Mafia catch up with Charlie Hedges.
Tate Mcrae In The Live Lounge2022111120221110 (R1)Tate McRae chats to Rickie, Melvin and Charlie about her love for Billie Eilish.
Teddy Swims20240125Teddy Swims chats to Rickie, Melvin and Charlie in the Radio Live Lounge.
The 197520220714
The Last Dinner Party20240215Abigail and Georgia from The Last Dinner Party chat to Rickie, Melvin and Charlie.
Tom Grennan Live Lounge20221013Tom Grennan talks about playing Rock Paper Scissors with KSI and being suspended in a box.
Twenty One Pilots20240307Tyler from Twenty One Pilots chats to Clara Amfo.

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Twenty One Pilots: Tyler Joseph On Writing 'shy Away'20210415Tyler talks about the direction on the band's upcoming sixth album Scaled and Icy.
Wet Leg20211209
Why Billie Eilish Feels Hopeful After The Worst Year20201119The 'Therefore I Am' star on optimism in the midst of lockdown, and her new record.
Why Camelphat Refuse To Play Their Biggest Tune At Gigs20201105Danny Howard talks to Liverpool DJ and production duo CamelPhat about their debut album Dark Matter - which features a collaboration with none other than Noel Gallagher.

They talk about the weirdness of releasing dance music during a time when clubbing is banned, and reveal the dramatic event that led them to decide to stop playing their smash hit single Cola during their sets.

The 'Cola' stars on collaborating with Noel Gallagher for their debut album.

Why Michelle Visage Wants To Become An Expert In Uk Geography20201126The Ru Paul's Drag Race superstar judge on why she loves her adopted second home.
Willow20240314Clara Amfo chats to WILLOW about her new song Symptom of Life.

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Willow In The Radio 1 Live Lounge20221006Rickie and Melvin chat to WILLOW in the Radio 1 Live Lounge.
You Me At Six's Josh Franceschi On Making A Uk Number 1 Album20210204You Me At Six vocalist Josh Franceschi joins Jack Saunders to really get into the making of their newly released seventh album Suckapunch, which went to number 1 in the UK.

He talks about how recording in Thailand felt like an out of body experience and shares some of the tracks he's loving right now.

Vocalist Josh Franceschi goes deep on making the band's seventh album Suckapunch.

Yungblud20201001Clara Amfo is in conversation with Yungblud around his Live Lounge performance.