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On this episode, Lauren is joined by the brilliant English singer songwriter, Jamie Lawson.
After the release of his 2003 debut album 'Last Night Stars', Jamie has gone on to have five other records, including his 2015 self-titled record which scored him a number 1 album in the UK and features the international hit Wasn’t Expecting That, which has been streamed over 300 million times.
In 2023, Jamie released his 6th album 'Little Weaknesses'. Chronicling the earliest years of fatherhood and a newfound creative energy, Little Weaknesses is a 14 track record that embraces brightness and brims with optimism for the future. It’s a record that sees Jamie wholeheartedly embrace collaboration, working alongside a close-knit group of artists and friends. The entire album was crafted in Jamie’s music room in Manchester and recorded by producer-collaborator Tim Ross in Twickenham.
This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. I pay my respects to the traditional custodians of this country and elders past, present.
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On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful Olivia Chaney. Born in Florence to a writer and painter-turned-academic, Olivia grew up listening to everything from Prince to Henry Purcell.
In 2015, she released her first solo album 'The Longest River', receiving rave reviews. Three years later, she recorded her second album 'Shelter' in NYC with genius producer-pianist Thomas Bartlett.
These records established Olivia’s reputation as the author of an unmistakable brand of luscious, sophisticated music that explores inherited trauma, the clash of tradition and modernity, and the paradoxes of love.'Circus of Desire', released in March this year, is the highly anticipated third studio album from Olivia. Worked up over five eventful years, this collection of songs was recorded in NYC with long-time collaborator, producer and musician Thomas Bartlett. Featuring an all-star line-up of friends old and new, 'Circus of Desire' is Olivia set free.
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On this episode, Lauren is joined by the brilliant Jack Watts and Oliver Spalding, better known as the band Memorial.
In 2022, they released their highly-anticipated self-titled debut album and since have toured with and played alongside the likes of Courtney Marie Andrews, Flyte and The Staves.
In May this year, they released their second album, via Real Kind Records, Redsetter. It is a remarkable, intimate and vulnerable, powerful yet delicate record that was a joy to discuss with Jack and Olly.
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On this episode, Lauren is joined by the brilliant Eaglemont, the jangle rock project of Melbourne’s Bridg Jessop.
After launching the project in 2018, Eaglemont has quickly made a name for herself in the Australian music scene, demonstrating an impressive ability to combine clever wit and genuine heart within her lyrics, encased within a perfectly cool, distortion-heavy sound.
In August this year, she released her brilliant debut album 'Party Boy'. Produced by Jonathon Tooke (Cry Club) and mixed by Oscar Dawson (Holy Holy), Eaglemont lays themselves bare across all twelve tracks on the record.
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In this episode, Lauren chats with the incredibly talented Pat Pierce from the Pierce Brothers. For years, the twin duo of Jack and Pat has been electrifying the Australian indie-folk and blues & roots scene with their high-energy performances. They made waves globally in 2014, starting out as buskers on Melbourne’s Bourke Street before their breakout EP, The Night Tree.
Since then, they’ve been on a non-stop journey, charming audiences and selling out shows worldwide, all while supporting wonderful musicians such as The Cat Empire, Tones and I, and Tash Sultana.
This March, Jack and Pat dropped their latest album, Everything Is Bigger Than Me, recorded in Jack’s home studio. The album brims with infectious choruses, warm harmonies, and rhythms that’ll have you tapping your feet.
Pat delves deep into the album, track by track.
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On this episode, Lauren is joined by American singer, songwriter John Rossiter, aka Young Jesus (a project helmed by John, formed in the late 2010s in Chicago).
In May this year, John released his 7th record; 'The Fool' a collection of songs about shame, grief, love, and redemption.
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On this episode, Lauren is joined by Brooklyn based singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Darryl Rahn.
Darryl's unique sense of story telling and signature guitar style have earned him spots on the same stage as Dawes, Guster, S.G. Goodman and more.
In 2018 Darryl released his debut album ‘Making Strangers’. 6 years and 4 albums later, in February this year, he released his wonderful 5th studio album 'Dusk'.
Darryl discusses the writing and recording process behind the record, chatting through track by track.
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On this episode, Lauren is joined by the supertalented Norwegian singer-songwriter Sverre Breivik aka Metteson.
Born and raised in Moss, a small coastal town 30 miles south of Oslo, Metteson studied acting at Oslo National Academy of the Arts before realising his true gift for songwriting.
Known for his electrifying live shows, a blend of pop star dynamism and theatrical grandeur, he has already sold out multiple venues around the world, touring alongside many wonderful artists including Aurora and Sigrid.In February this year Metteson released his debut album- ‘Look To A Star’- a beautifully expressive and dynamic 13 track record.
Together they discuss each song off the album, having such an open, honest and inspiring chat along the way.
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On this episode, Lauren is joined by the lovely Nashville-based singer-songwriter Caroline Glaser aka Brother Bird.
In March this year she released her 2nd album, another year via Easy Does It Records. The album follows her 2018 self-titled EP and the debut of her 2021 full-length album, gardens, both produced by her close friends, Andy Hull and Robert McDowell of Manchester Orchestra.
another year is Brother Bird's most soul-stirring collection yet. The album, co-produced and written by Caroline, while working with producer Owen Lewis, floats through challenging times, struggling with the big questions that face humanity and how we navigate our most intimate relationships.
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On this episode, Lauren is joined by the pioneering Norwegian jazz musician and composer, Kristoffer Lo.
As a trailblazer, Kristoffer has shaped the Norwegian music landscape with his unique fusion of cultural roots and avant-garde exploration, earning recognition both locally and internationally. He is affiliated with several notable bands, including Sunswitch and Highasakite.
Kristoffer joins Lauren to chat about his new band ‘Slowshift’ and their debut album ‘world going one way’. The band consists of Kristoffer Lo, Brynjar Leifsson (Of Monsters and Men), Tomas Järmyr, and Trondheimsoloists (16 piece string orchestra).
In January this year, the band released their debut album ‘world going one way’ via Amuse Records. The album is testament to their dexterity to take risks while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in music.
A celebration of some of Norway and Iceland’s finest musicians, Slowshift have crafted a sound that’s mesmerising and atmospheric, yet intimate and evocative..
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On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful singer-songwriter, poet and fashion designer, Chase Cohl aka Dear Dear.
Chase was introduced to music from a young age, spending much of her youth on the road with the Rolling Stones themselves.
In 2018 she released her debut record 'Far Away and Gone'. After the release of her 2021 Dear Dear: Volume I EP. it became clear that this project was taking on a life of its own. This led to Chase shifting the entire project into the enigma of Dear Dear.
As a result, in October last year, she released her debut Dear Dear album 'Death of a Fairytale'. The wonderful 8 track record is co-produced by Loren Humphrey and co-written by Barry Goldberg (Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Gladys Knight).
The record plays with a neo-soul, motown sound, heavily influenced by the girl groups of the 1960s, yet is approached with a modern sensibility.
Chase chats through the album track by track giving an insight intro the writing and recording process..
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On this episode, Lauren is joined by the super talented English singer, songwriters Will Taylor and Nick Hill, who, together are the band Flyte.
The pair met at secondary school, eventually settling in Hackney, London.
In 2017 they released their debut album 'The Loved Ones' followed in 2021 by their second album 'This Is Really Going To Hurt'. After the release of two critically acclaimed albums, they have established themselves as an influential mainstay.
After extensive touring across Europe and North America, Flyte teamed back up with Andrew Sarlo (who they worked with on their 2nd record), this time at London's famous Konk Studios, to record their most confident and collaborative work to date.
In October 2023, they released their third, self-titled album, a beautiful record exploring love in all its early forms.
Will and Nick chat through the record track by track, discussing the recording process as well as the host of friends and collaborators involved including Laura Marling, Billie Marten and Jessica Staveley-Taylor.
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On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful singer, songwriter Abraham Alexander. Born in Greece to parents of Nigerian descent, Abraham moved to Texas with his family at age 11 to escape the racial tensions they faced in his birthplace.
His path to music came years later after a friend handed him a guitar and he unexpectedly found songs pouring out. A series of increasingly incredible chance meetings—including a life-changing encounter with Leon Bridges—led Abraham to nurture this newfound musical voraciousness.
Since then, he has shared the stage with many wonderful artists including The Teskey Brothers, Lucius and The Lumineers.
In April 2023, Abraham released his highly anticipated debut album 'SEA/SONS' via Dualtone Records. The album is a culmination of his own stories of loss, anguish and redemption alongside an undeniable sense of hope and healing.
Together, Abraham and Lauren have such an open, honest conversation as he discusses the many personal stories behind the writing of the album..
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On this episode, Lauren is joined by the brilliant Canadian singer-songwriter Hannah Georgas.
After her debut EP in 2009, Hannah has released 4 full-length albums, touring all across the world to many sold-out shows.
In August this year, she released her 5th studio album; 'I’d Be Lying If I Said I Didn't Care' via Real Kind Records. This was her first time self-producing her own record with the help of her partner Sean Sroka (Ten Kills the Pack), together creating the vision and balance between organic and synthetic production.
Hannah has a wonderful ability to craft textured songs with thought provoking lyrics coupled with incredibly catchy hooks.
Hannah discusses the process of writing her 5th record; a journey of catharsis and self-confrontation.
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On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful Australian singer, songwriter Kim Churchill.
Landing on the scene in 2009, Kim has toured extensively around the world, playing renowned festivals including Glastonbury. His laidback folk style continues to strike a chord with industry and fans alike.
In January this year, Kim released his 7th studio album; ‘Dawn Sounds’, an earnest ode to the joyous peaks and liberating pits of life’s journey, celebrating sentimentality and new beginnings.
The album is layered with acoustic guitar beds and earthy elements alongside Kim’s trademark compelling vocals and storytelling.
Having followed Kim’s music for a long time, it was amazing to hear him chat through the many influences behind each song off the captivating record....
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On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful English singer, songwriter Tom Speight.
Since graduating from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, where he won the prize for best songwriter of the year and even performed in front of Sir Paul McCartney himself, Tom has supported the likes of James Bay, Stereophonics and Maisie Peters.
In 2019, he released his debut album ‘Collide’, followed two years later by his 2nd album ‘Everything’s Waiting for You’, achieving well deserved recognition and even topping the charts in Brazil.
In August this year, Tom released his amazing 3rd studio album ‘Love & Light’. The album has already gathered lots of attention, featuring on many TV shows and being the BBC Radio 2 Album of the week.
Tom chats through the recording process behind the record as well as the many personal and cultural influences behind each song.
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On this episode, Lauren is joined by the talented Australian singer-songwriter Tay Oskee. Since he first started releasing music in 2016, Tay has toured around the world alongside lots of wonderful artists including Xavier Rudd, Ziggy Alberts, The Cat Empire and Mike Love.
In April this year, Tay released his debut solo album 'Keepers Of The Morning'- a self-written and entirely self-produced work of art, by undoubtedly one of Australia’s most talented emerging writers and performers.
Lauren caught up with Tay whilst he is over on tour in the UK to discuss the new album in which they chat about his deep connection to the natural world and heartfelt lyrics.
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On this episode, Lauren is joined by Paris-based, UK born singer-songwriter and musician Kate Stables aka This Is The Kit. This Is The Kit is the musical project of Kate Stables, who alongside her band of trusty companions; Rozi Plain, Neil Smith, Jamie Whitby-Coles and Jesse Vernon, have been creating and releasing a unique style of music for over 10 years.
In June this year, This Is The Kit released their wondrous new album ‘Careful Of Your Keepers’ via Rough Trade Records. The album chronicles a world of mistakes and mishaps, cruel circumstances, and universe-driven surprises.
The record was recorded back in December 2022 in Bristol and produced by Gruff Rhys from Super Furry Animals. Rhys captures the beautiful instrumental performances while leaving the space required for Kate Stables’ robust, silken voice to lead.
Kate delivers yet another captivating record, filled with clever lyrics, joyous instrumentals and delightful melodies.
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On this episode, Lauren is joined by the brilliant American singer-songwriter and lead vocalist of the band My Double, My Brother; Joel Hasemeyer. Joel founded the group with friends Beau Knechtel and Matt Bushyeager who all met in their college’s music conservatory.
In 2011, the LA band released their debut album ‘What We Found Beneath the Ground’. 12 years on and My Double, My Brother are back with their fourth studio album ‘Something to Hold’.
The record is a collection of short stories, vignettes, and dramatic monologues about people trying to make sense of their place in the modern world trying to find purpose, hope, meaning, and love in moments that are fleeting and in a life that is in a constant state of flux.
Joel discusses each track off the record detailing the different stories and encounters....
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On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful American singer-songwriter Durand Jones. As a founding member of popular soul group Durand Jones & the Indications, the band have released 3 studio albums since 2018.
In May this year, Durand released his debut solo album ‘Wait Til’ I Get Over’, a veneration project—an abstracted and contemporary oral tradition that passes story down from (and heaps homage upon) his hometown of Hillaryville, Louisiana.
The album is a study into Durand’s relationship to his roots: to a Black, country, barefoot childhood; to the verdant Gulf South, leaning into the vulnerability of his singular perspective, delivering something utterly distilled and potent.The record beautifully muses on the past, it equally honours his present and future as Durand has and continues to come into his own.
Together, Durand and Lauren have a wonderful, open and honest chat about the many personal and cultural influences behind the record.
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