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Welcome to Play Next with Edith Bowman
Season 1
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Welcome to Play Next, a new music podcast presented by Edith Bowman, and created in partnership with BMW. Listen and subscribe now for full tracks from some of the best breakthrough acts, artist interviews and conversations with people helping to push music forward.
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Coldplay Special Episode
45:33|In this special episode of Play Next, in partnership with BMW, Edith sat down with Will and Guy from Coldplay to talk about the innovations underpinning their groundbreaking global tour. Alongside rising talent Porij who talk about their recent success and what the future of touring means for them.5. Mura Masa on being a curator and artist collaboration
57:15||Season 2, Ep. 5In the final episode of season two of Play Next, in partnership with BMW, we talk to curator Mura Masa about his journey to where he is now and how he provides platforms for new artists and music. We are also joined by 2022 Mercury nominee, Self Esteem.4. Emily Eavis on booking artists and the future of festivals
47:31||Season 2, Ep. 4In this week's episode of Play Next, in partnership with BMW, we explore the future of festivals and upcoming artists on the music scene with the legendary Emily Eavis. We are also joined by Sipho, who will be headlining our stage at Luno presents All Points East. As always, we will also feature the latest tracks from innovative new artists.3. Wolf Alice on touring and the next generation of music
46:25||Season 2, Ep. 3In the latest episode of Play Next, in partnership with BMW, we talk to the love-child of folk and grunge, Wolf Alice, on performing and their take on new music. Closely accompanied by groundbreaking new releases chosen by your host, Edith Bowman, and an interview with an artist to watch, Katy J Pearson.2. Nao and her stylistic evolution to Wonky Funk
49:28||Season 2, Ep. 2In this week’s episode, Edith is joined by British-Peruvian musician Attawalpa, and Mercury, Grammy, Mobo and Brit Award nominated songstress, Nao, who talks about collaborations, her latest album, and her new genre of Wonky Funk. As ever, Play Next also features the very latest music from the hottest new artists.1. Jonathan Higgs on innovation, creativity and experimentation in music
45:28||Season 2, Ep. 1Welcome to the second season of Play Next, the partnership with BMW that showcases and celebrates the best new music on offer. This week, we are joined by SOAK - the youngest artist to be nominated for a Mercury award - and Jonathan Higgs, the frontman of art-rock band Everything Everything, who chats to Edith on his use of AI in creating his latest album, Raw Data Feel.Exclusive Episode_In partnership with All Points East
01:03:18||Season 1Edith Bowman hosts a special, one-off BMW Play Next podcast from All Points East festival including interviews with Lianne La Havas, DJ and producer Elkka and live music on the BMW Play Next stage from upcoming acts Aziya, Priya Ragu, Swim School and SCORS.10. Kae Tempest and Dan Smith on creativity and connection
54:48||Season 1, Ep. 10A 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 up and coming hip-hop collective Gotts Street Park.9. Masters of teamwork Disclosure on what makes a successful collaboration
40:19||Season 1, Ep. 9In 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.