Enjoying the chaos and the calm of Florence + The Machine

Life is as hectic as ever for Florence + The Machine, with a new album and a world tour, writes Andy Welch

IT’S A RARE day off from the Machine for Florence Welch. If, of course, you can consider a day of interviews a day off. Compared to recent years though, when an average day might have consisted of travelling, soundchecking and performing, a TV appearance, or writing and recording for a new album, sitting and talking about herself is a walk in the park.

“It’s kind of oppressive, the amount of work I have,” she says.