This conversation was recorded at Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff, just before Kate played with her band This Is The Kit. Kate talks about how for her the creative process never really begins or ends, she reveals how she writes her extraordinary lyrics, and she makes a plea for more smiles and more play. I’m with you Kate.

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If you’ve not yet heard Kate’s music then you’re not a regular listener of BBC Radio 6. I’d encourage you to rectify that ASAP. For now here’s a video of the band performing a short set from the brilliant Tiny Desk series …