"When I'm writing a song, things are always popping into my head, it's not so direct. It feels more like I'm in a room and there's this whole big jumble of clothes on the floor and it's like choosing what to wear. There are a lot of different things in there and you kind of pull something out and think, "No, that's not right," or you're like, "Yes I'll put this on with this.""

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Source: Angus and Julia Stone Synch Up. Interview with Olivia Fleming, www.interviewmagazine.com. July 31, 2014.

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Julia Stone

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Julia Stone is an Australian singer-songwriter known for her emotive music that explores themes of love and identity, particularly in her collaborations and solo work.

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