Ian Von sits down with Denmark-born, London-based artist Marie Dahlstrøm to explore her journey from a small town with no R&B scene to becoming a standout voice in UK modern soul. They discuss her independent approach, move to London, and how motherhood has reshaped her creativity and vulnerability.
Marie breaks down her albums Like Sand and Good Life, plus her latest single “Frostbite.” The conversation also touches on gospel’s influence on R&B, the value of real musicianship, and making honest, emotionally grounded music while balancing art, family, and mental health.
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Chapters
0:00 Intro & Welcome
0:55 Moving from Denmark to London
3:08 Discovering R&B & Gospel
4:29 Going Pro & Staying Independent
6:27 Defining Her Sound
7:48 Influences & “American” Sound
9:20 Musiq Soulchild Influence
10:20 Writing from Real Life
11:19 Music as Therapy
12:40 Like Sand Creation Story
14:06 “Home With You” Breakdown
15:01 Good Life & Motherhood
16:21 Balancing Family & Music
17:26 Touring with Kids
18:18 Album Growth & Process
19:26 Staying True in the Studio
21:03 Motherhood & Focus
22:09 New Vulnerability
22:35 Songwriting Process
23:25 Feeling Exposed in Music
24:20 Authenticity in R&B
26:21 Collaboration Style
27:00 Health, Routine & Balance
28:03 Working with Daniel
29:01 R&B Around the World
30:21 Gospel Roots of R&B
32:00 Musicianship vs Programming
33:24 Artists She Loves
34:47 Quick Fire Questions
36:32 Meaning Behind Good Life
37:28 “Frostbite” Story
39:00 Closing & Outro
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