Florence Robot / Isa Machine

“Which non-fictional character - alive or dead - do you think has had the most profound effect on you personally and, in turn, your work?” 

“Gosh, so many people, I don’t know?! I do think Patti Smith is sort of a creative North Star for me, as is Nick [Cave]. I am always drawn to people who seem to retain an innate sense of who they are within the ever-changing world of music, especially Patti Smith, who writes so beautifully about the importance of the small things, a favourite cafe or TV show, strong coffee. Really that’s the stuff. The big shows and number one records are incredible obviously, but I think people like Patti really affirm to me the importance of having a reverence for the joys of life and the simple pleasure of living and making art.”