Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join James Blake for an exclusive deep dive into the making of his new album, Trying Times, and the title track of his album Assume Form.
From the legendary Maida Vale Studios, the 6 Music Artist in Residence is joined by producer and Mount Kimbie co-founder Dom Maker to unpack the beats, riffs and lyrics behind the record. With unprecedented access to their creative process, James and Dom discuss the art of sampling and curation, explore the layered meanings hidden in the lyrics, and explain how they unexpectedly helped fund a church’s new sound system.
This is BBC Radio 6 Music's Artist in Residence – Access All Areas – With James Blake (@jamesblake)
He also curated his own playlists for Artist in Residence on BBC Sounds - UK audiences can listen here: bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m002yvc6
**Warning: Contains very strong language**
#JamesBlake #TryingTimes #ArtistInResidence
00:00 Intro
00:40 Trying Times
16:30 Death of Love
28:52 Assume Form
Listen to 6 Music live from anywhere: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live/bbc_6music
BBC Radio 6 Music
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▶️ Listen live and rewind 30 days on @bbcsounds.
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Join James Blake for an exclusive deep dive into the making of his new album, Trying Times, and the title track of his album Assume Form.
From the legendary Maida Vale Studios, the 6 Music Artist in Residence is joined by producer and Mount Kimbie co-founder Dom Maker to unpack the beats, riffs and lyrics behind the record. With unprecedented access to their creative process, James and Dom discuss the art of sampling and curation, explore the layered meanings hidden in the lyrics, and explain how they unexpectedly helped fund a church’s new sound system.
This is BBC Radio 6 Music's Artist in Residence – Access All Areas – With James Blake (@jamesblake)
He also curated his own playlists for Artist in Residence on BBC Sounds - UK audiences can listen here: bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m002yvc6
**Warning: Contains very strong language**
#JamesBlake #TryingTimes #ArtistInResidence
00:00 Intro
00:40 Trying Times
16:30 Death of Love
28:52 Assume Form
Listen to 6 Music live from anywhere: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live/bbc_6music
BBC Radio 6 Music
💚 Music beyond the mainstream.
▶️ Listen live and rewind 30 days on @bbcsounds.
💬 Ask your smartspeaker to "Play 6 Music"
