Dan Smith is the lead singer of the band Bastille. He sits down with Guy to discuss the meaning behind the band's breakout hit "Pompeii," why his best songwriting isn't about his own life, losing iPhones filled with lyrics that weren't backed up, and a critical review that damaged his confidence even as Bastille took the music world by storm.Links from the show:Pompeii music video (700M views)Laura Palmer music video (debut single)Overjoyed music videoEdit by Regina SpektorIgnoring Messages by DanHappier music video (1B views!)Joe Strummer FoundationThe Guardian's harsh review of Bastille's debut album "Bad Blood"From Devil's Breath: Leonardo DiCaprio climate documentarySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.