Welcome to the The Art of Longevity podcast, in which we dive deeper into classic artists’ careers.

WELCOME TO the fantasy setlist, in which guests discuss theIR perfect setting for a one night only show.

The Sunday Times: “The questions are informed and the guests are trusting, forthcoming and insightful”.

The Yorkshire Post: “These episodes act as mini-TED Talks for aspiring musicians, but for your casual music fan, they’re just a great listen”.

The Observer: “A long-standing contribution to the “music talk” podcast genre, hosted by music business executive Keith Jopling. He is affable and the musician guests respond accordingly”. 

The Ivor’s Academy: “Keith Jopling, creator and host of The Art of Longevity podcast, explores the role of songcraft over long careers in music”.

The Guardian (Saturday): “Music industry executive Keith Jopling explores how bands have kept the creative flame alive in this incisive series”.

Bowers & Wilkins audio blog: “Spotlights the unsung stories of the music industry with many profound takeaways”.

Variety: “Seeking Longevity in a Streaming World: What Norah Jones, Death Cab for Cutie and Los Lobos Did Right”.

PodPod: “Deep dives into the lives and careers of iconic musical artists - all sides of them - including the glamorous and the rest”.

The Guardian: “This new podcast explores the long game. Each episode speaks to a band whose career has spanned decades and whose success has ebbed and flowed as tastes have shifted around them”.

The Sunday Times: “The questions are informed and the guests are trusting, forthcoming and insightful”.

I spoke to Brett Anderson of Suede on the eve of the release of Autofiction and found him in fine fettle, excited at the prospect of promoting the record and discovering how it would land with both critics and fans (it landed safe and sound). This isn’t just another episode of The Art of Longevity but one in which Brett and I discuss the whole concept of the show, which he inspired. Once we’ve established ‘Brett’s Curve’ as a thing, the honorary PHD will be in the post…

I spoke to Brett Anderson of Suede on the eve of the release of Autofiction and found him in fine fettle, excited at the prospect of promoting the record and discovering how it would land with both critics and fans (it landed safe and sound). This isn’t just another episode of The Art of Longevity but one in which Brett and I discuss the whole concept of the show, which he inspired. Once we’ve established ‘Brett’s Curve’ as a thing, the honorary PHD will be in the post…