Soundtrack of my life
Musicians chart the key records that changed their lives
Raury: soundtrack of my life
The young US rapper on the power of hard rock, Guitar Hero and making meaningful rhymes
Mac DeMarco's favourite tracks
The laid-back Canadian on the power of weird music, dad rock and the joy of finding old Neil Young albums in the bargain bin
Roberta Flack: soundtrack of my life
The award-winning jazz singer on wanting to be Chopin, the purity of the Beatles, and why she loves the Fugees’ take on her signature tune
Danny Goffey: soundtrack of my life
The Supergrass co-founder – now leading Vangoffey – on Dexys Midnight Runners, Inspiral Carpets and Pink Floyd
Sharon Van Etten: soundtrack of my life
The Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter on the beauty of Unchained Melody, her teenage music crush, and the slow-burn appeal of Nick Cave
Ghostpoet: soundtrack of my life
The Mercury-nominated rapper on dancing to UB40 as a child and his Muddy Waters obsession
Tracey Emin: soundtrack of my life
The artist on meeting David Bowie, why Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep makes her sad and rediscovering the genius of the Beatles
Tim Burgess: soundtrack of my life
The Charlatans singer on the wonder of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, the desperate beauty of Arthur Russell – and getting his nan to buy him a punk album from WH Smith
Soundtrack of my life: James Dean Bradfield
The Manics frontman tells Phil Mongredien about the power of music writing, the depth of Badfinger’s back catalogue – and how Guns N’ Roses shaped his first experience of London
Soundtrack of my life: Robert Wyatt
The prog-rock pioneer talks to Jude Rodgers about his love of jazz, the thrill of meeting Bulgarian folk singers and why Pharrell Williams is as good as any of the 60s soul greats
Jenny Lewis: soundtrack of my life
The singer-songwriter on her mum’s amazing vinyl collection, her days as an LA raver, and why jazz helps clear her palate. Interview by Laura Barnett
Karen O: soundtrack of my life
Yeah Yeah Yeahs' lead singer turned solo artist Karen O tells how she found ecstasy with the Dead, thrilled to her dad's Connie Francis and fell in love to the Teenagers
Black Francis: soundtrack of my life
The Pixies frontman on listening to Elvis Costello until his head hurt, relaxing to Bill Evans – and why Elton John is more than Candle in the Wind. Interview by Killian Fox
Bob Mould: soundtrack of my life
The solo artist and Hüsker Dü founder finds inspiration in sublime 60s pop – and tells us about a Scrabble challenge with Richard Thompson. Interview by Killian Fox
Yukimi Nagano: soundtrack of my life
The Little Dragon singer tells Killian Fox why D'Angelo's Voodoo made her cry, Joni Mitchell reminds her of her mum – and Brian Eno helps her nod off
Debbie Harry: soundtrack of my life
The Blondie singer on the outrageous example of Screamin' Jay Hawkins, the folk happenings of the hippy era and unwinding with a bit of Bizet. Interview by Jude Rogers
Joseph Mount: soundtrack of my life
The Metronomy singer tells Laura Barnett about his early obsession with drums, the soundtrack to his sexual awakening, and the influence of Joni Mitchell's The Jungle Line
Boy George: soundtrack of my life
The former Culture Club frontman on using Joni Mitchell as a marker of excellence and listening to Nico during his first sexual experience. Interview by Corinne Jones
Stephen Malkmus: soundtrack of my life
The former Pavement frontman talks to Corinne Jones about the brilliance of Hendrix, the Beethoven of 80s hardcore and why Lou Reed was better than David Bowie
Roy Harper: soundtrack of my life
The singer, songwriter and guitarist on how Miles Davis and skiffle shaped his sound – and the first time he met Jimmy Page. Interview by Leah Harper
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