Labels fund things and have resources for you to use. But just because you sign doesn't mean you sign yourself away so they can then tell you what to do. You need to have a plan yourself before they do. Gabrielle Aplin fundlabelplan share on social
I feel more comfortable in a place like Brighton - a town, with one centre, one bus station, one train station. And there are so many arty, creative people, and things are less rushed, less stressed. Gabrielle Aplin artybrightonbus Change image and share on social
When I was releasing EPs by myself, I was generating royalties. And when I signed, I thought I'd put those royalties into other artists. And interestingly, streaming is most of the income for those artists. Gabrielle Aplin artistgenerateincome share on social
I still listen to a lot of the classics from Bob Dylan and John Martin, but I love electronic music as well. I'm a big fan of an Australian DJ and producer called Flume, who I think is incredible. He should be more successful in the U.K.! Gabrielle Aplin australianbigbob share on social
I'm really busy, but I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything. Gabrielle Aplin busyfeelmiss Change image and share on social
I just write songs and hope that they do well. I'm sure there is some pressure from someone at the label, but I'd rather keep away from it. Gabrielle Aplin hopelabelpressure Change image and share on social
I love pop music. I love drum and bass, Calvin Harris, all these electronic things, but it's nice to have something organic as well. Gabrielle Aplin bascalvindrum Change image and share on social
I got my first guitar when I was 11. It was an electric, and I can remember just wanting to be Avril Lavigne! But I got annoyed with having to plug it in and play with amps and pedals and stuff. Then I got given a cheap acoustic, a Tanglewood, and I thought it was awesome because I could play it anywhere! Gabrielle Aplin acousticampannoy share on social
I am never without my lyric book. If anything inspirational happens, I have it there so nothing's forgotten. Gabrielle Aplin bookforgetinspirational Change image and share on social
I think it's all about the people who listen to your music, and loving playing and writing. Once you've got those two, and they're your main two priorities, then radio and TV and all the other stuff that comes with it will come. But that's not the be-all end-all. Gabrielle Aplin endhavelisten share on social