Come Under the Cover with Jack Harlow as he reflects on the books that guide him as an artist, shaping the making of his latest album, Monica.

For Harlow, reading is part of the work. A way to sharpen lyricism, stretch vocabulary, and deepen the instincts that help him navigate his career. He traces a line from his early reading habits as a bookworm, to an evolving creative practice built on language and rhythm, where books and film all find their way into the music. Moving between past and present influences, he shares his favourite photo book by longtime collaborator Urban Wyatt, how Alfred Hitchcock inspired his practice of creating within parameters, alongside the recommendations, gifts, and chance discoveries that have stayed with him. For Harlow, books aren’t just companions, they’re tools with reading acting as a daily ritual that feeds both his pen and his perspective. Watch as Jack Harlow maps the connection between reading and record-making, and subscribe to our Substack for access to an extended cut of the interview featuring a bonus quick-fire Q&A.