Do you know the Miss Me podcast? Jordan Stephens is one of the co-hosts (he took over from Lily Allen), and in the latest episode he and Miquita Oliver discuss Aperture. Jordan also shares some memories of Harry and talks about the influence Nick Grimshaw has had on his artistry. I think you will find it interesting.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/20BcZJBDk0DPHuMeq4i0Rh
Thanks for the rec - I listened to this today and loved it - really interesting perspective.
I only know Jordan Stephens a little bit as Jade's partner. This definitely confirmed all the vague warm feelings I had towards him because of that.
I loved everything he said about connecting with Harry over the last years - and both him and Miquita talking about knocking around in the same scene over ten years ago.
I'm not sure I entirely agree with the cause and effect Miquita was suggesting. I think the interaction between Harry's social circle, his aristry, how he saw himself and what he wanted, how he was seen, and his experiences up till then was all quite complex. But it was so interesting hearing other people's views of him.