On this episode, Lauren is joined by the supertalented Norwegian singer-songwriter Sverre Breivik aka Metteson. Born and raised in Moss, a small coastal town 30 miles south of Oslo, Metteson studied acting at Oslo National Academy of the Arts before realising his true gift for songwriting. Known for his electrifying live shows, a blend of pop star …

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the lovely Nashville-based singer-songwriter Caroline Glaser aka Brother Bird. In March this year she released her 2nd album, another year via Easy Does It Records. The album follows her 2018 self-titled EP and the debut of her 2021 full-length album, gardens, both produced by her close friends, Andy Hull and Ro…

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the pioneering Norwegian jazz musician and composer, Kristoffer Lo. As a trailblazer, Kristoffer has shaped the Norwegian music landscape with his unique fusion of cultural roots and avant-garde exploration, earning recognition both locally and internationally. He is affiliated with several notable bands, includ…

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful singer-songwriter, poet and fashion designer, Chase Cohl aka Dear Dear. Chase was introduced to music from a young age, spending much of her youth on the road with the Rolling Stones themselves. In 2018 she released her debut record 'Far Away and Gone'. After the release of her 2021 Dear Dear: Volu…

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the super talented English singer, songwriters Will Taylor and Nick Hill, who, together are the band Flyte. The pair met at secondary school, eventually settling in Hackney, London. In 2017 they released their debut album 'The Loved Ones' followed in 2021 by their second album 'This Is Really Going To Hurt'. Aft…

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful singer, songwriter Abraham Alexander. Born in Greece to parents of Nigerian descent, Abraham moved to Texas with his family at age 11 to escape the racial tensions they faced in his birthplace. His path to music came years later after a friend handed him a guitar and he unexpectedly found songs pou…

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the brilliant Canadian singer-songwriter Hannah Georgas. After her debut EP in 2009, Hannah has released 4 full-length albums, touring all across the world to many sold-out shows. In August this year, she released her 5th studio album; 'I’d Be Lying If I Said I Didn't Care' via Real Kind Records. This was her fi…

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful Australian singer, songwriter Kim Churchill. Landing on the scene in 2009, Kim has toured extensively around the world, playing renowned festivals including Glastonbury. His laidback folk style continues to strike a chord with industry and fans alike. In January this year, Kim released his 7th stud…

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful English singer, songwriter Tom Speight. Since graduating from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, where he won the prize for best songwriter of the year and even performed in front of Sir Paul McCartney himself, Tom has supported the likes of James Bay, Stereophonics and Maisie Peters. In …

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the talented Australian singer-songwriter Tay Oskee. Since he first started releasing music in 2016, Tay has toured around the world alongside lots of wonderful artists including Xavier Rudd, Ziggy Alberts, The Cat Empire and Mike Love. In April this year, Tay released his debut solo album 'Keepers Of The Mornin…

On this episode, Lauren is joined by Paris-based, UK born singer-songwriter and musician Kate Stables aka This Is The Kit. This Is The Kit is the musical project of Kate Stables, who alongside her band of trusty companions; Rozi Plain, Neil Smith, Jamie Whitby-Coles and Jesse Vernon, have been creating and releasing a unique style of music for over…

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the brilliant American singer-songwriter and lead vocalist of the band My Double, My Brother; Joel Hasemeyer. Joel founded the group with friends Beau Knechtel and Matt Bushyeager who all met in their college’s music conservatory. In 2011, the LA band released their debut album ‘What We Found Beneath the Ground’…

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful American singer-songwriter Durand Jones. As a founding member of popular soul group Durand Jones & the Indications, the band have released 3 studio albums since 2018. In May this year, Durand released his debut solo album ‘Wait Til’ I Get Over’, a veneration project—an abstracted and contemporary o…

On this episode, Lauren is joined by wonderful English singer-songwriters, Tim Rice-Oxley and Jesse Quin, to discuss their new album with Mt. Desolation; ‘Through Crooked Aim’. Mt. Desolation was formed in 2010 by Tim and Jesse, band mates of the hugely successful English band Keane. The idea, as with the start of most bands, was simple – get some …

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the brilliant American singer, songwriter and Iowa native, Max Jury. Max is a footloose songwriter, a troubadour in the classic sense and someone whose always followed the music. Ahead of his self-titled 2016 debut 'Max Jury', Max set off for London, which marked the start of his unique musical journey. This was…

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the brilliant Dutch singer, songwriter, Caroline van der Leeuw. Caroline rose to prominence as the singer of the Dutch pop group Caro Emerald. The group was a huge success, with their 2010 debut album peaking at No. 4 on the UK album charts, whilst also spending 30 consecutive weeks at the top of the Dutch chart…

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful American singer-songwriter Elizabeth Moen. A self-taught guitarist, Elizabeth wrote her first songs while a student at the University of Iowa and, since 2016, has released multiple songs including her 2018 album ‘A Million Miles Away’. In November 2022, Elizabeth self-released her wonderful album ‘…

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the amazingly talented singer, songwriter and producer R. D. Thomas. Originally from Cornwall now living in London, R.D. Thomas is a captivating lyricist and musician who brings a depth and density to his simple style of writing. Rich began his career as a touring multi-instrumentalist for Ben Howard and as fron…

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful Australian singer-songwriter Kyle Lionhart. Over many years Kyle has honed his craft and built an extremely loyal fanbase by busking on the streets and beaches of his home town of Byron Bay. In 2019, Kyle released his debut album 'Too Young' which has amassed millions of streams. Three years later,…

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful American Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer Courtney Marie Andrews. Since leaving her home of Arizona aged 16 years old for her first tour, she has gone on to perform all over the world with numerous sold out shows. Two years after her Grammy-nominated record ‘Old Flowers’, Courtney M…

On this episode Lauren is joined by the wonderful Canadian singer, songwriter Jesse Roper. Since releasing his debut album ‘Red Bird’ back in 2015, Jesse has cultivated his own teeming audience base, from selling thousands of tickets a show in his home province of BC to selling out shows in far-reaching territories. Four years since his last full l…

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful Bristol based singer, songwriter Jemima Coulter. Recognised as founding member alongside Ed Tullett in the project Hailaker, Jemima was raised on classical music in Hampshire. Without context for what was popular, they swiftly developed a sound meticulously their own. In July this year, they releas…

On this episode Lauren is joined by the brilliant singer, songwriter, and platinum-award winning producer Garrett Kato. In 2018 he released his debut album ‘That Low and Lonesome Sound', followed by his 2nd album 'Hemispheres' in 2020. The Canada-born, Australia based artist has amassed over 106 million worldwide streams and performed sold-out show…

On this Episode Lauren is joined by the brilliant American singer, songwriter and film-maker Ben Hozie, from the band BODEGA. The band consists of Ben, Nikki Belfiglio, Dan Ryan, Adam See and Tai Lee. In 2018, BODEGA released its debut album 'Endless Scroll', leading to tours all over the world. In March this year, Ben and the band released their 2…

On this Episode Lauren is joined by the wonderful Cornish photographer, film-maker, singer, songwriter, musician and all round creative force of nature, Mickey Smith. Mickey first came to wider prominence with the release of his film ‘Dark Side of the Lens’, becoming one of the most influential surf films of the last decade. He is acclaimed for his…

On this episode Lauren is joined by the brilliant American singer, songwriter, engineer, producer and, frontman of the band Monophonics, Kelly Finnigan. Kelly started off his career as a DJ before joining the Monophonics in 2012 as singer and keyboardist. Since then, he has enjoyed great success both as a solo artist and as the band's frontman on t…

On this episode Lauren is joined by Charles Prest a.k.a. Noon Garden, a British Nigerian Jamaican multi-instrumentalist and psych pop musician based in London. Noon Garden is an exotic psych-pop odyssey project by Charles, drawing on familiar and otherworldly sounds from across the globe, conjuring up grooves that meander their way through a wide s…

On this episode Lauren is joined by renowned Australian blues musician Ash Grunwald. Since releasing his debut album 'Introducing Ash Grunwald' in 2002, he has gone on to have numerous records, toured all around the world and received 6 nominations for the ARIA Music Awards. Following his top-10 collaboration with Josh Teskey, 'Push The Blues Away'…

On this episode Lauren is joined by Belfast born singer-songwriter and producer Gareth Dunlop. Gareth has been recognised as an accomplished talent ever since the BBC tipped him as ‘one to watch’ in 2010. He has released several singles and EP's with many of his songs going on to be used across television and film. In 2017, he released his debut al…

On this episode Lauren is joined by Ferris & Sylvester, the London-based duo of Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester. Since meeting as solo musicians at the London Blues joint Spiritual Bar in 2017, they have released a wonderful collection of singles and EPs, earning them a place in Rolling Stone's 'Top 10 Americana Acts You Need To Know'. Last month …

On this episode Lauren is joined by Austrian singer-songwriter OSKA. At the age of 18, OSKA moved to Vienna and started busking while also studying music. In January 2021 she released her debut EP 'Honeymoon Phase' to critical acclaim. In March this year, she released her debut solo album 'My world, My love, Paris'. OSKA talks through the album tra…

On this episode Lauren is joined by Tennessee-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Maya De Vitry. Maya first traveled and performed as a fiddling street musician, and then in bars, theaters, and on festival stages as a founding member of The Stray Birds. In January this year, she released her third solo studio album 'Violet Light' via …

On this episode Lauren is joined by New York singer-songwriter Cassandra Jenkins. As a musician, she has played in the bands of Eleanor Friedberger, Craig Finn, Lola Kirke, and rehearsed to tour with Purple Mountains in August 2019 before the tour’s cancellation, meticulously making her debut LP 'Play Till You Win'. In February last year, she relea…

On this episode Lauren is joined by American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and co-founder of The Felice Brothers, James Felice. The band consists of brothers James and Ian Felice, Will Lawrence and Jesske Hume. In September this year, the band released their wonderful new album 'From Dreams to Dust', their fourth album for Yep Roc. James…

On this episode Lauren is joined by JUNO-nominated, Canadian singer-songwriter AHI. In 2016, he released his debut album 'We Made It Through the Wreckage'. In November (2021) he released his wonderful new album 'Prospect'. Recorded in Nashville with Grammy Award-winning producer Paul Mabury, AHI discusses the writing process and inspiration behind …

On this episode Lauren is joined by the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner Sam Kelly. In 2015 Sam and the band- Jamie Francis (banjo), Graham Coe (cello), Toby Shaer (whistles/fiddle), Archie Moss (melodeon) and Evan Carson (drums), released their debut album 'The Lost Boys'. The album came out to a storm of rave reviews, cementing Sam's place as one of…