Interviews with some of the best new U.K. artists, songwriters, producers and music creators about their journey so far writing, creating and releasing music and how they navigate the challenges of being a songwriter, producer or artist in the U.K. in the 2020s. Many are fully independent or at the start of their careers in music yet are still achieving some great successes. We aim, through the podcast, to introduce you to music from some really incredible new songwriters and artists currently building their careers in music - and also hope it inspires and gives some useful insights to those of you out there, who may be wanting to create and release music of your own, but not sure how to get started. These are real stories from people creating and releasing their own music right now.
Carolyn Oakley interviews New Zealand Singer-Songwriter Dan Sharp.
Currently on a 6 month tour around Europe, we caught up with Dan in Leeds, UK in the Summer of 2023. Dan is in the process of releasing a new album of songs and we spoke to him about his approach to songwriting and the influences that have inspired his new music.
Dan has been releasing music for the past 6 years refining his sound and building...
Carolyn Oakley interviews UK Indie Artist Harry Lloyd who is the creative force behind Waiting For Smith. Original from London, Harry is currently living in Amsterdam when we spoke to him about his latest single, Tidal Wave, from his forthcoming EP titled - Trying Not To Try.
It's the start of November 2022 and Waiting for Smith is in the rounds promoting his latest single and rehearsing with a full band, for the ...
Carolyn Oakley interviews UK Indie-Pop Artist Natalie Shay. Natalie is an independent Artist, Musician and Songwriter. Based in London, Natalie started music from a young age, learning classical music through school before embarking on a pop career early by creating and performing songs live . Influenced by female songwriters such as Taylor Swift and Kate Nash and indie bands like The Vaccines and Little Comets, Natalie has wri...
Carolyn Oakley interviews UK ambient-folk artist Ollie Dixon. Ollie is an independent artist and songwriter based in Devon and is currently in the process of releasing a brand new EP of songs, including the already released singles 'Islands', 'St Anges' and 'Drifting' when I met with him to talk about his songwriting and music journey so far.
Ollie started out after leaving college early to p...
Carolyn Oakley interviews UK Singer-Songwriter Beth Keeping. Beth is an independent Artist and co-founder of Write Like a Girl, that champions female songwriters through live shows across the UK.
Based in London, Beth started her career as an artist and songwriter after leaving university. Initially exploring her love of Country music and establishing herself in the UK Country Music Scene. Through the recent UK lockdow...
Carolyn Oakley interviews UK Singer-Songwriter BLANID. BLANID is an independent Artist and a new voice on the UK 2021 music scene.
Originally from Ireland, BLANID has relocated to London and written and released a stunning debut single 'Fools Gold' which has seen her music played and championed on BBC Introducing and support from Sian Eleri on BBC Radio 1 Chillest Show and the Power Down Playlist. Branching...
Carolyn Oakley interviews Stoke-on-Trent/UK Singer-Songwriter Darla Jade. Darla is an independent Artist that has been really impressing the LNPL Team, releasing and promoting her brilliant debut EP 'Disconnect' throughout the UK lockdowns of 2021, which has seen her music played on BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 1 Chillest Show and selected for Spotifys New Music Friday and New UK Pop playlists.
Darla is current...
Carolyn Oakley interviews London Singer-Songwriter Maddie Bowe. Discussing the creative process behind Maddie's impressive debut EP ‘Thoughts and Feelings’ in this pilot episode of the Live Now Play Later Podcast.
You can find links to Maddie's music and Social Media Channels below
Maddie - Instagram
Maddie - Music and Social Links
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My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
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Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about the weekly slate of games and share their INSIDE perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. They also endlessly rag on each other as brothers do, chat the latest in pop culture and welcome some very popular and well-known friends to chat with them. Check out new episodes every Wednesday. Follow New Heights on the Wondery App, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free, and get exclusive content on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And join our new membership for a unique fan experience by going to the New Heights YouTube channel now!