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Clean Bandit have revealed that they were pushed to remove strings from their songs and “told to stop making pop music”.The trio – comprised of Jack Patterson, Luke Patterson and Grace Chatto – opened up about their time in the industry during a new interview with the BBC, and revealed how they were pressured by their record label to drastically alter their sound.The English electronic music group formed in 2008 and have gone on to top the charts multiple times for their collaborations with the likes of Demi Lovato, Jess Glynne, Zara Larsson, Sean Paul and more.While securing four Number One singles, 10 Top 10 hits, two Ivor Novello songwriting awards and a Grammy, the three-piece have revealed that they were urged by their record label to remove strings from their music and turn their sights solely towards the dance genre.“There was a push for us to stop having strings in our music,” Chatto told the outlet, while Patterson added: “We were told to stop making pop music, as well. We were sent dance music playlists on Spotify and told ‘Your music has to sit on here – only Harry Styles can make pop music’.”Part of the push they recalled was due to their presence as “shy and unassuming people” rather than as immediately distinctive pop stars.

When it comes to selecting their collaborators, Clean Bandit have always been one step ahead. Knowing exactly who'll complement their unique brand of EDM-classical crossover, members Grace Chatto, Jack and Luke Patterson certainly boast one of the UK dance scene's most successful CVs.

Love Island after being blown away by former contestant Wes Nelson’s efforts in the music studio.The Tick Tock singer praised Wes for having ‘the best recording voice’ and said she would be a reality star snob if she had denied him the chance to collaborate on their new track Drive, with German DJ Topic.Grace, 35, was more than happy to work with Wes after hearing his single Nice To Meet Ya, and had no idea of his other life among the reality stars frolicking in Love Island’s villa the Casa Amor. ‘I have never actually seen Love Island before,’ she told Guilty Pleasures. ‘I am dancing to Nice To Meet Ya all the time.

Clean Bandit star Grace Chatto has blasted ministers for their “devastating” lack of care for the arts during the pandemic.

Clean Bandit have announced details of their new single, titled Tick Tock.