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Kae Tempest and Dan Smith on creativity and connection
A specially extended tenth episode, with six groundbreaking new tracks and conversations with three performers who are making their own rules. Join Edith Bowman as she talks to the magnificent, multi-talented Kae Tempest, Dan Smith from Bastille, and… -
Masters of teamwork Disclosure on what makes a successful collaboration
In this week’s episode, Edith talks to kings of collaboration Disclosure and music-looping visionary Merrill Garbus from Tune-Yards. But rest assured, she’s bringing you a whole load of the freshest new tracks to boot. -
Felix White on breaking into the music industry
Breaking through new acts isn’t easy, but if anyone knows how it’s musician turned record label boss Felix White. In this episode, Edith speaks to Felix about his role promoting new artists and catches up with PLGRMS — a music-making duo taking Austr… -
Fay Milton on sustainability and music
In this latest instalment of Play Next, Edith plays her top pick of breakthrough acts, chats to multi-instrumentalist Elliot Moss as well as Music Declares Emergency cofounder Fay Milton about why music and sustainability need each other. -
Fraser T Smith on the secret life of a music producer
In this episode, Edith Bowman talks to inspiring singer-songwriter Dewey and music producer extraordinaire, Fraser T Smith, about his staggering array of hit records and what goes on behind the scenes to make them. -
Skin on music and social change
Music has a unique ability to bring about social change, and give voice to people who might otherwise go unheard. In this episode, Edith Bowman talks to Natty Wylah and Skin about music’s power to change hearts and minds. -
Jamz Supernova on music discovery and what it really means to be a taste maker
This week Edith Bowman presents three of her favourite brand new tracks out now, chats to frontwoman turned solo artist Juanita Stein and explores what it really means to be a taste maker with Jamz Supernova. -
Rapper Not3s on why gaming and music go hand in hand
This week Edith Bowman presents the best new tracks from breakthrough acts, chats to rising star Dylan Cartlidge and explores the mutually beneficial relationship between music and gaming with FIFA-loving rapper Not3s. -
Hans Zimmer on music and technology
Edith Bowman talks to legendary film score composer and producer Hans Zimmer about creativity, innovation, technology and inspiration. Plus the best new music and an interview with Barbadian singer-songwriter RoRo. -
Gilles Peterson on the future of festivals
Edith Bowman presents new music from some of the best breakthrough acts, talks with singer-songwriter Willie J Healey and explores the future of festivals with DJ, broadcaster and festival owner Gilles Peterson.
Play Next
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Play Next is a music discovery podcast that uncovers pioneering, innovative and groundbreaking new music. Presented by Edith Bowman, and created in partnership with BMW, it features full tracks from some of the best breakthrough acts, artist interviews and conversations with people shaping the music industry.