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Live Now Play Later Podcast

18 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -

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. 

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#7 - Interview with New Zealand Singer-Songwriter Dan Sharp

September 08, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

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 his band and team around him.  With multiple NZ tours under his belt, Dan ha...

#6 - Interview with UK Indie Artist & Songwriter Waiting For Smith

November 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

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 EPs launch show, which will be taking place at The Waiting Room in London ...

Episode 6 - Interview with UK Indie Artist & Songwriter Waiting For Smith

November 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

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 EPs launch show, which will be taking place at The Waiting Room in London ...

Episode 5 - Interview with UK Indie-Pop Artist Natalie Shay

October 28, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

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 written and released a brand new EP - Titled Milk, which is made...

#5 - Interview with UK Indie-Pop Artist Natalie Shay

October 28, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

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 written and released a brand new EP - Titled Milk, which is made...

#4 - Interview with UK Ambient-Folk Artist Ollie Dixon

September 02, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

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 pursue his career in music.  Initially performing his songs at local open mic nights, he quickly pro...

Episode 4 - Interview with UK Ambient-Folk Artist Ollie Dixon

September 02, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

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 pursue his career in music.  Initially performing his songs at local open mic nights, he quickly pro...

Episode 3 - Interview with UK Singer-Songwriter Beth Keeping

February 11, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

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 lockdowns, Beth had time to reflect on her direction as an artist and has di...

#3 - Interview with UK Singer-Songwriter Beth Keeping

February 11, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

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 lockdowns, Beth had time to reflect on her direction as an artist and has di...

Episode 3 (Series 1) - Interview with UK Singer-Songwriter Beth Keeping

February 11, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

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 lockdowns, Beth had time to reflect on her direction as an artist and has di...

Episode 2 - Interview with UK Singer-Songwriter BLANID

October 09, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

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 out into the world of Sync, BLANIDs music has recently been added to the score...

#2 - Interview with UK Singer-Songwriter BLANID

October 09, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

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 out into the world of Sync, BLANIDs music has recently been added to the score...

Episode 2 (Series 1) - Interview with UK Singer-Songwriter BLANID

October 09, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

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 out into the world of Sync, BLANIDs music has recently been added to the score...

#1 - Interview with UK Singer-Songwriter Darla Jade

August 31, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

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 currently on a UK tour and performing at a number of UK summer festivals and continues...

Episode 1 - Interview with UK Singer-Songwriter Darla Jade

August 31, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

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 currently on a UK tour and performing at a number of UK summer festivals and continues...

Episode 1 (Series 1) - Interview with UK Singer-Songwriter Darla Jade

August 31, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

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 currently on a UK tour and performing at a number of UK summer festivals and continues...

Episode 1 (Pilot) - Interview with London Singer-Songwriter Maddie Bowe

October 02, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

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 Bowe - YouTube Maddie Bowe - Instagram Maddie Bowe - Twitter Maddie Bowe - Website We hope to bring you more interviews, online and live shows from some of the best new music from the underground direct...

Pilot - Interview with London Singer-Songwriter Maddie Bowe

October 02, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

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 Support the show You can find out more about LNPL through the LNPL Social Media Channels and Website so don't forget to follow & subscribe Live Now Play Lat...

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