46 episodes

A space for musicians to share their experiences and insights during the Coronavirus pandemic. Each episode is an intimate audio diary, documenting personal stories and stunning acoustic performances. Featuring artists from across the globe and in every genre; from rising talents like Arlo Parks, JC Stewart, and Joy Crookes, to indie legends such as Idlewild and Mystery Jets.

Social Distancing Diaries Social Distancing Diaries

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.3 • 18 Ratings

A space for musicians to share their experiences and insights during the Coronavirus pandemic. Each episode is an intimate audio diary, documenting personal stories and stunning acoustic performances. Featuring artists from across the globe and in every genre; from rising talents like Arlo Parks, JC Stewart, and Joy Crookes, to indie legends such as Idlewild and Mystery Jets.

    045 • Flawes

    045 • Flawes

    Join alternative band Flawes as they reflect on their 2020, the year in which they released their debut album just before the pandemic took hold. Pyjamas, running, carpentry, jigsaws, and Louis Theroux all feature along the way, PLUS, the band treat us to a very special performance of a winter classic to close the show.

    ➤ Listen to more from Flawes here

    ➤ Follow Flawes here: @Flawes

    If you want to discuss your own experiences and join the conversation, you can reach us on:

    Email: socialdistancingdiaries@gmail.com

    Twitter: @sddpod and use #sddpod

    Instagram: @socialdistancingdiariespod 

    Facebook: facebook.com/socialdistancingdiaries


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    • 16 min
    044 • Morgan St. Jean

    044 • Morgan St. Jean

    Singer-songwriter Morgan St. Jean takes over the show today, live from quarantine in LA. Listen in for board games, family bonding, a special guest appearance, and a stunning acoustic performance of her new single ‘Lola’

    ➤ Listen to more from Morgan here

    ➤ Follow Morgan here: @MorganStJean

    If you want to discuss your own experiences and join the conversation, you can reach us on:

    Email: socialdistancingdiaries@gmail.com

    Twitter: @sddpod and use #sddpod

    Instagram: @socialdistancingdiariespod 

    Facebook: facebook.com/socialdistancingdiaries


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    • 18 min
    043 • Phem

    043 • Phem

    Singer/producer Phem is joined by her dog as she sends in a diary from LA, she reflects on time spent in quarantine and lockdown this year, and chooses some big names to self isolate with!

    ➤ Listen to more from Phem here

    ➤ Follow Phem here: @Phem

    If you want to discuss your own experiences and join the conversation, you can reach us on:

    Email: socialdistancingdiaries@gmail.com

    Twitter: @sddpod and use #sddpod

    Instagram: @socialdistancingdiariespod 

    Facebook: facebook.com/socialdistancingdiaries


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    • 17 min
    042 • MarthaGunn

    042 • MarthaGunn

    Abi and Humphrey from MarthaGunn quiz each other on their experiences of the pandemic and lockdown so far this year. From live-streams and poetry, to gardening and taking on Couch to 5k. They end the episode with an acoustic excerpt of their latest single 'Say When' 

    ➤ Listen to more from MarthaGunn here

    ➤ Follow MarthaGunn  here: @MarthaGunn

    If you want to discuss your own experiences and join the conversation, you can reach us on:

    Email: socialdistancingdiaries@gmail.com

    Twitter: @sddpod and use #sddpod

    Instagram: @socialdistancingdiariespod 

    Facebook: facebook.com/socialdistancingdiaries


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    • 16 min
    041 • Drug Store Romeos

    041 • Drug Store Romeos

    In today's episode come and eavesdrop on Drug Store Romeos as the band have a  freewheeling chat. From The Secret life of Plants and ESP, to tales of ghost dogs, and re-telling some of Milton Jones' best 'so-bad-they're-good' jokes. 

    ➤ Listen to more from Drug Store Romeos here

    ➤ Follow Drug Store Romeos here: @DrugStoreRomeosBand

    If you want to discuss your own experiences and join the conversation, you can reach us on:

    Email: socialdistancingdiaries@gmail.com

    Twitter: @sddpod and use #sddpod

    Instagram: @socialdistancingdiariespod 

    Facebook: facebook.com/socialdistancingdiaries


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    • 15 min
    040 • Nana Adjoa

    040 • Nana Adjoa

    Dutch-Ghanaian singer-songwriter Nana Adjoa tells us about her lockdown experiences in Amsterdam, and treats us to two acoustic performances of singles 'She's Stronger' and 'Throw Stones.' Nana's debut album 'Big Dreaming Ants' is released on 24 September.

    ➤ Listen to more from Nana here

    ➤ Follow Nana here: @NanaAdjoaMusic

    If you want to discuss your own experiences and join the conversation, you can reach us on:

    Email: socialdistancingdiaries@gmail.com

    Twitter: @sddpod and use #sddpod

    Instagram: @socialdistancingdiariespod 

    Facebook: facebook.com/socialdistancingdiaries


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    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

nickjalder ,

You’re going to have a good time!

If you listen to one podcast, make it this! Love it.

deerhunter089 ,

A great + intimate peek

...into the lockdown lives of some of my favourite bands - plus some great/sweet/unique versions of their songs (and even the odd poem). Plus episodes are regular; lil gems taking the edge off lockdown. Recommended.

tomstabb ,

Really great

Essential listening in these times.

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