Do it yourself?

In Episode 35 of Sounding Bored, Rob and guest Amy take the return of Robyn as the springboard for a discussion of the auteur in pop music. Their conversation ranges over rockist notions of authenticity, the collaborative nature of pop, the myth and reality of creative control or direction, and the institutionalised sexism that often means female stars are denied the credit they deserve as artists with their own agency.

Robyn herself is hailed as an inspirational figure who has refused to compromise or pander to others or to play by the pop rulebook but has nevertheless managed to retain mainstream appeal, credibility and relevance. The songs on the Swede's comeback LP Honey are identified as marking a significant departure from her signature "sad bangers" - their introspective, organic qualities winning over self-confessed "hardened indie kid" Rob to such an extent that he ends by exhorting fellow guitar aficionados to give it a try. I just might.