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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 tra...

Episodes

18 episodes

Coldplay Special Episode

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...

45:33Sep 20, 2023

Mura Masa on being a curator and artist collaboration

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...

57:15Aug 17, 2022

Emily Eavis on booking artists and the future of festivals

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 wit...

47:31Aug 3, 2022

Wolf Alice on touring and the next generation of music

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 the...

46:25Jul 19, 2022

Nao and her stylistic evolution to Wonky Funk

In this week’s episode, Edith is joined by British-Peruvian musician Attawalpa, and Mercury, Grammy, Mobo and Brit Award nominated songstres...

49:28Jul 6, 2022

Jonathan Higgs on innovation, creativity and experimentation in music

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...

45:28Jun 22, 2022

Exclusive Episode_In partnership with All Points East

Edith Bowman hosts a special, one-off BMW Play Next podcast from All Points East festival including interviews with Lianne La Havas, DJ and...

1:03:18Sep 1, 2021

Kae Tempest and Dan Smith on creativity and connection

A specially extended tenth episode, with six groundbreaking new tracks and conversations with three performers who are making their own rule...

54:48Oct 14, 2020

Masters of teamwork Disclosure on what makes a successful collaboration

In this week’s episode, Edith talks to kings of collaboration Disclosure and music-looping visionary Merrill Garbus from Tune-Yards. But res...

40:19Oct 7, 2020

Felix White on breaking into the music industry

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 spe...

42:10Sep 30, 2020

Fay Milton on sustainability and music

In this latest instalment of Play Next, Edith plays her top pick of breakthrough acts, chats to multi-instrumentalist Elliot Moss as well as...

42:40Sep 23, 2020

Fraser T Smith on the secret life of a music producer

In this episode, Edith Bowman talks to inspiring singer-songwriter Dewey and music producer extraordinaire, Fraser T Smith, about his stagge...

41:30Sep 16, 2020

Skin on music and social change

Music has a unique ability to bring about social change, and give voice to people who might otherwise go unheard. In this episode, Edith Bow...

44:39Sep 9, 2020

Jamz Supernova on music discovery and what it really means to be a taste maker

This week Edith Bowman presents three of her favourite brand new tracks out now, chats to frontwoman turned solo artist Juanita Stein and ex...

45:18Sep 2, 2020

Rapper Not3s on why gaming and music go hand in hand

This week Edith Bowman presents the best new tracks from breakthrough acts, chats to rising star Dylan Cartlidge and explores the mutually b...

45:00Aug 26, 2020

Hans Zimmer on music and technology

Edith Bowman talks to legendary film score composer and producer Hans Zimmer about creativity, innovation, technology and inspiration. Plus...

44:40Aug 19, 2020

Gilles Peterson on the future of festivals

Edith Bowman presents new music from some of the best breakthrough acts, talks with singer-songwriter Willie J Healey and explores the futur...

47:23Aug 12, 2020

Welcome to Play Next with Edith Bowman

Welcome to Play Next, a new music podcast presented by Edith Bowman, and created in partnership with BMW. Listen and subscribe now for full...

1:42Jul 29, 2020