Catch up on Episode 1 of The Record Club with Rina Sawayama

The first episode of Official Charts' new live stream series The Record Club has wrapped, featuring special guest Rina Sawayama.

During her chat with host Jess Iszatt, Rina talked about the creation of her debut album SAWAYAMA and the artists who influenced the record - from Destiny's Child and Britney Spears to Evanescence.

The collection - released last month - landed in the Top 10 on the UK's Official Independent Albums Chart.

The British-Japanese star also speaks about her fans' reaction to the album - taking questions live from viewers - and how her modelling career helped fund her career in music. Watch in full below:

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Hosted by Jess Iszatt (BBC Music Introducing / BBC Radio London), The Record Club - launched by  Official Charts, Record Store Day UK and National Album Day - encourages viewers to order the album of the guest act in each episode through their local record shop, give it a listen, then watch the broadcast to find out all about it. Fans can follow along with the broadcast on Facebook and ask questions to the artist.

Many local independent record shops are offering online home delivery during lockdown - find your local one below and click straight through.