LNPL PODCAST
LNPL talks to some of the best new U.K. artists, songwriters and producers 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 2020’s.
Many are fully independent or at the start of their careers in music yet are still achieving some great successes. These are real stories from people creating and releasing their own music right now - overcoming the complexities and seeking out the opportunities that working and releasing music in the 2020s can bring.
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#7 - Interview with New Zealand Singer-Songwriter Dan Sharp
LNPL 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.
#6 - Interview with UK Indie Artist & Songwriter Waiting For Smith
LNPL 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 on the 24th November.
#5 - Interview with UK Indie-Pop Artist Natalie Shay
LNPL 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 up of songs largely written during the 2020 lockdowns.
#4 - Interview with UK Ambient-Folk Artist Ollie Dixon
LNPL 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.
#3 - Interview with UK Singer-Songwriter Beth Keeping
LNPL 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 discovered that her true passion for songwriting is through creating great Pop songs with lyrics about love, relationships and human experiences.
#2 - Interview with UK Singer-Songwriter BLANID
LNPL 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 for Netflix Anime Film, The Witcher. With more music, collaborations and live shows in the pipeline, 2021 has been a year of growth and discovery for this brilliant new artist.
#1 - Interview with UK Singer-Songwriter Darla Jade
LNPL 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.
Pilot - Interview with London Singer-Songwriter Maddie Bowe
LNPL 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.