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Before face masks became compulsory for many of the world鈥檚 citizens, the Norwegian music producer and DJ Alan Walker was known for wearing a face covering on stage. It lent an air of mystery to his persona but there鈥檚 been no mystery about the popularity of the music he makes. From his first hit Faded, which has been streamed over a billion times, to packed-out stage gigs the world over and recent collaborations with musical giants like film composer Hans Zimmer, Alan 鈥� who鈥檚 still in his early 20s 鈥� has become a global phenomenon.

Recorded during a visit to London, long before Covid-19 devastated live shows, Alan talks to John Wilson about his early upbringing in the UK, how he creates his music, and the crucial importance of 鈥榯he drop鈥� to electronic dance music.