Live Now Play Later Podcast New Music & Songwriter Interviews (U.K.)

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 has appeared at some of New Zealand’s biggest festivals, opened for the likes of Dave Dobbyn, and UB40.  Following the release of two EPs and numerous singles in recent years, resulting in over a million streams on Spotify alone, Dan is gearing up towards the next stage of his career, with debut album Between The Brave, Bold and Given Up set to arrive in early 2024.
If you would like to hear more of Dan Sharp's music, latest singles or find out about Dan's up and coming live shows, you can find and follow Dan Sharp on these social media channels, Spotify, and Instagram.  Links here:
Dan Sharp InstagramDan Sharp WebsiteDan Sharp FacebookDan Sharp SpotifyThis is the seventh episode of the of the LNPL podcast, and the start of Season 2.  Please listen back to all the episodes and remember to subscribe to the Live Now Play Later Podcast as we will be bringing you more interviews, music news and more live shows from some of the best new music from the UK underground.  We will be speaking directly to the music creators, artists, producers and new industry professionals that are currently standing out on the new music scene in the UK, who we hope you will love as much as we do and hopefully inspire more artists and writers to create and continue their journey.

I am an independent Singer-Songwriter and created LNPL to showcase and support new music from newly signed and independent artists - everything I do at LNPL is currently self funded, so if you enjoyed this podcast and you would like to support me or the Podcast, so I can continue to bring you more episodes, then you can Support the show here.
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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 on the 24th November.  

Harry is a multiple instrumentalist and songwriter and decided on a career in music following a skiing accident which left him injured with a broken back and in bed for a year.  Harry saw this, not as an ending but an opportunity to change direction and take a career in music seriously.  

Waiting for Smiths music and lyrics from his latest EP shows a depth of songwriting that very much reflects Harrys perspective of life.  He writes for his own therapy and hopes his music helps others who may also go through hard times.  He believes that even when you can't always see it,  there is always reason for hope and a silver lining, we've just got to keep going sometimes to find it.

Waiting For Smith has landed radio play on over 190 stations around the world including receiving support from Huw Stephens on BBC Radio 1, Dermot O'Leary and Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2 and Tom Robinson on BBC 6 Music.  His music has landed sync placements on Netflix and on TV in both Germany and Spain and received praise from the music industry press including British GQ,  Rolling stone India, MTV Germany and Clash Magazine.  

If you would like to hear more of Waiting for Smiths music, latest EP or find out about up and coming live shows, you can find and follow Waiting For Smith on these social media channels, YouTube, Spotify, Twitter and Instagram.  Links here:
Waiting for Smith TwitterWaiting for Smith FacebookWaiting for Smith InstagramWaiting for Smith Tik TokThis is the sixth episode of the of the LNPL podcast.  Please listen back to all the episodes and remember to subscribe to the Live Now Play Later Podcast as we will be bringing you more interviews, music news and more live shows from some of the best new music from the UK underground.  We will be speaking directly to the music creators, artists, producers and new industry professionals that are currently standing out on the new music scene in the UK, who we hope you will love as much as we do and hopefully inspire more artists and writers to create and continue their journey.

I am an independent Singer-Songwriter and created LNPL to showcase and support new music from newly signed and independent artists - everything I do at LNPL is currently self funded, so if you enjoyed this podcast and you would like to support me or the Podcast, so I can continue to bring you more episodes, then you can Support the show here.
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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 up of songs largely written during the 2020 lockdowns.  

Natalie is currently in a release and promo cycle for her brand new EP,  we managed to catch up with Natalie  in between promotional appointments at the start of October 2022, to talk about her songwriting and musical journey so far that has led her to creating the new EP

Natalie is gathering a loyal fan base with a growing social media and live following, landing a number of large new music and indie pop editorial playlist placements through Spotify and Apple Music and seeing regular support from new music platforms including BBC Introducing, Billboard, Clash Magazine and Wonderland.  Achieving these successes whilst still being fully independent.

If you would like to hear more of Natalies music, latest EP or find out about live performances, you can find and follow Natalie on her social media channels, YouTube, Spotify, Twitter and Instagram.  Links here:
Natalie Shay WebsiteNatalie Shay InstagramNatalie Shay Music & Social LinksThis is the fifth episode of the new series of the LNPL podcast.  Please listen back to all the episodes and remember to subscribe to the Live Now Play Later Podcast as we will be bringing you more interviews, music news and hopefully soon, live shows from some of the best new music from the UK underground.  We will be speaking directly to the music creators, artists, producers and new industry professionals that are currently standing out on the new music scene in the UK, who we hope you will love as much as we do and hopefully inspire more artists and writers to create and continue their journey.

I am an independent Singer-Songwriter and created LNPL to showcase and support new music and independent artists - everything I do at LNPL is currently self funded, so if you enjoyed this podcast and you would like to support me or the Podcast, so I can continue to bring you more episodes, then you can Support the show here.
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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 progressed to create and release his first EP in 2019, booking his own gigs and being asked to play at different music festivals.  The 2020 pandemic saw live music opportunities come to a halt and he was forced to pause and reflect on the music he was creating.  

Meeting his band members, Lee Crowd and Rach Adamson and teaming up with a producer Rich Stockley, Ollie is now taking his music into a new  direction with a brand new EP, set to be released later in 2022.  The lead off singles from the EP are already being picked up in the new music press, blogs and being supported by BBC Introducing and Amazing Radio.   Ollie is now very much back on the touring circuit, performing at a number of the UK summer festivals and being asked to support a number of artists and bands this coming autumn.

We discuss the challenges faced being an independent artist in the 2020s but also how far you can go when you are creating the music you love and working along side people who help and inspire you to create the best music you can and how important it is to appreciate the ride, friendships and moments that working in music can bring.

If you would like to hear more of Ollie's music  or find out where he will next be performing live - you can find and follow Ollie on his social media channels, Bandcamp, YouTube, Spotify and Instagram etc.  Links are here:
Ollie Dixon BandcampOllie Dixon FacebookOllie Dixon InstagramOllie Dixon SpotifyOllie Dixon YouTubeOther LinksThis is the forth episode of the LNPL podcast.  Please listen back to all the episodes and remember to subscribe to the Live Now Play Later Podcast as we will be bringing you more interviews, music news and hopefully soon, live shows from some of the best new music from the UK underground.  We will be speaking directly to the music creators, artists, producers and new industry professionals that are currently standing out on the new music scene in the UK, who we hope you will love as much as we do and hopefully inspire more artists and writers to create and continue their journey.

I am an independent Singer-Songwriter and created LNPL to showcase and support new music and independent artists - everything I do at LNPL is currently self funded, so if you enjoyed this podcast and you would like to support me or the Podcast, so I can continue to bring you more episodes, then you can Support the show here.
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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 discovered that her true passion for songwriting is through creating great Pop songs with lyrics about love, relationships and human experiences. 

Her latest singles, 2021's 'I Thought This Would be a Love Song' and brand new single 'I'm Not Looking for a Friend', has been championed through BBC Introducing, the new music press and music blogs, and selected for Spotify's New Pop UK Playlists, Fresh Finds and New Music Friday.

We speak with Beth ahead of her latest single release in January 2022, to hear her story so far.  We discuss how we all need to figure out how to embrace the changes of directions, you may have to take, as you grow as a person and artist.  How your music and writing can significantly benefit from finding your perfect collaboration partner and the importance of finding your creative tribe to keep you going and creating when things don't necessarily go to plan.

If you would like to hear more of Beths music, latest singles or find out where she will next be performing live and find out more about Write Like a Girl, you can find and follow Beth on her social media channels, YouTube, Spotify, Twitter and Instagram.  Links here:
Beth Keeping You TubeBeth Keeping WebsiteBeth Keeping SpotifyBeth Keeping InstagramI'm Not Looking for a Friend - Where to listenWrite Like A Girl This is the third episode of the new series of the LNPL podcast.  Please listen back to all the episodes and remember to subscribe to the Live Now Play Later Podcast as we will be bringing you more interviews, music news and hopefully soon, live shows from some of the best new music from the UK underground.  We will be speaking directly to the music creators, artists, producers and new industry professionals that are currently standing out on the new music scene in the UK, who we hope you will love as much as we do and hopefully inspire more artists and writers to create and continue their journey.

I am an independent Singer-Songwriter and created LNPL to showcase and support new music and independent artists - everything I do at LNPL is currently self funded, so if you enjoyed this podcast and you would like to support me or the Podcast, so I can continue to bring you more episodes, then you can Support the show here.
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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 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.  

We caught up with BLANID in London in August 2021 to hear her story so far.  The thought and process behind releasing and promoting music, the challenges faced with writing and releasing music during a global pandemic and to find out what her plans were next for 2021, into 2022.

If you would like to see BLANID live, there are live shows planned for October and November 2021 and you can find and follow BLANID on her social media channels, YouTube, Spotify and Bands In Town to find details of all her music, live tour dates, where to buy gig tickets and new releases.  Links here:
BLANID InstagramBLANID TwitterBLANID YouTubeBLANID SpotifyBLANID Bands In TownThis is the second episode of the new series of the LNPL podcast.  Please listen back to all the episodes and remember to subscribe to the Live Now Play Later Podcast as we will be bringing you more interviews, music news and hopefully soon, live shows from some of the best new music from the UK underground.  We will be speaking directly to the music creators, artists, producers and new industry professionals that are currently standing out on the new music scene in the UK, who we hope you will love as much as we do and hopefully inspire more artists and writers to create and continue their journey.

I am an independent Singer-Songwriter and created LNPL to showcase and support new music and independent artists - everything I do at LNPL is currently self funded, so if you enjoyed this podcast and you would like to support me or the Podcast, so I can continue to bring you more episodes, then you can Support the show here.
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