Play Next
Music Podcasts
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.
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Location:
United States
Genres:
Music Podcasts
Description:
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Language:
English
Episodes
Coldplay Special Episode
9/20/2023
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.
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Duration:00:45:33
Mura Masa on being a curator and artist collaboration
8/17/2022
In 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.
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Duration:00:57:14
Emily Eavis on booking artists and the future of festivals
8/3/2022
In 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.
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Duration:00:47:21
Wolf Alice on touring and the next generation of music
7/19/2022
In 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.
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Duration:00:46:24
Nao and her stylistic evolution to Wonky Funk
7/6/2022
In 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.
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Duration:00:49:27
Jonathan Higgs on innovation, creativity and experimentation in music
6/22/2022
Welcome 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.
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Duration:00:45:28
Exclusive Episode_In partnership with All Points East
9/1/2021
Edith 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.
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Duration:01:03:18
Kae Tempest and Dan Smith on creativity and connection
10/14/2020
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 up and coming hip-hop collective Gotts Street Park.
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Duration:00:54:47
Masters of teamwork Disclosure on what makes a successful collaboration
10/7/2020
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.
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Duration:00:39:28
Felix White on breaking into the music industry
9/30/2020
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 Australia’s indie electronica scene by storm.
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Duration:00:42:09
Fay Milton on sustainability and music
9/23/2020
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.
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Duration:00:42:17
Fraser T Smith on the secret life of a music producer
9/16/2020
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.
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Duration:00:41:29
Skin on music and social change
9/9/2020
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.
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Duration:00:44:06
Jamz Supernova on music discovery and what it really means to be a taste maker
9/2/2020
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.
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Duration:00:45:17
Rapper Not3s on why gaming and music go hand in hand
8/26/2020
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.
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Duration:00:44:59
Hans Zimmer on music and technology
8/19/2020
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.
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Duration:00:44:39
Gilles Peterson on the future of festivals
8/12/2020
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.
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Duration:00:47:23
Welcome to Play Next with Edith Bowman
7/29/2020
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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Duration:00:01:42