I had just finished a run of shows in the States and went to NY to work with BenZel for a couple weeks, mainly as a different focus to touring. I didn't have any expectations or pressures with what would come out of those two weeks, and think 'Tough Love' sums this up. It was me experimenting with my voice and having fun with it. It just felt right and kind of dictated the route of the next album, much like 'Devotion' did on my first album

I can't eat before I go onstage because I've learnt that burping on stage isn't a good thing. It's all about acid reflux.

I want to be as feminine and classic as possible.

A female vocal can lift a song.

I did my dissertation on Kafka.

I would like to think I am feminist in some sorts.

I have moments, like a guy saying to me on the tube, "You know, you look a lot like Jessie Ware."