For many budding creative types, being tethered to a day job is a sign of not having “made it” in your chosen discipline. But what if the relationship between artists and their day jobs is more complicated than that? On today’s show we explore this dynamic by heading to an unusual exhibition in Texas on the topic and hearing from an array of artists discussing the jobs that they’ve held – or continue to hold – alongside their practice.

Saint Etienne on their 13th and final album, ‘International’
28:49

Summer books special: Fredrik Backman, Christopher Bollen and our recommended reading
29:06

Summer music special: Green Man Festival and the season’s best albums
30:00