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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 tracks from some of the best breakthrough acts, artist interviews and conversations with people shaping the music industry.


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Coldplay Special Episode from 2023-09-20T04:00:18

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 underpinning their groundbreaking global tour. Alongside ...

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Mura Masa on being a curator and artist collaboration from 2022-08-17T04:00:20

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 and how he provides platforms for new artists and mus...

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Emily Eavis on booking artists and the future of festivals from 2022-08-03T04:00:27

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 with the legendary Emily Eavis. We are also joined by Sipho,...

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Wolf Alice on touring and the next generation of music from 2022-07-19T13:46:43

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 their take on new music. Closely accompanied by groundbreaki...

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Nao and her stylistic evolution to Wonky Funk from 2022-07-06T04:00:04

In this week’s episode, Edith is joined by British-Peruvian musician Attawalpa, and Mercury, Grammy, Mobo and Brit Award nominated songstress, Nao, who talks about collaborations, her latest album,...

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Jonathan Higgs on innovation, creativity and experimentation in music from 2022-06-22T04:00:09

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 are joined by SOAK - the youngest artist to be nominated...

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Exclusive Episode_In partnership with All Points East from 2021-09-01T14:54:54

Edith Bowman hosts a special, one-off BMW Play Next podcast from All Points East festival including interviews with Lianne La Havas, DJ and producer Elkka and live music on the BMW Play Next stage ...

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Kae Tempest and Dan Smith on creativity and connection from 2020-10-14T02:00

A specially extended tenth episode, with six groundbreaking new tracks and conversations with three performers who are making their own rules. Join Edith Bowman as she talks to the magnificent, mul...

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Masters of teamwork Disclosure on what makes a successful collaboration from 2020-10-07T02:00

In this week’s episode, Edith talks to kings of collaboration Disclosure and music-looping visionary Merrill Garbus from Tune-Yards. But rest assured, she’s bringing you a whole load of the freshes...

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Felix White on breaking into the music industry from 2020-09-30T02:00

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 speaks to Felix about his role promoting new artists and cat...

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Fay Milton on sustainability and music from 2020-09-23T02:00

In this latest instalment of Play Next, Edith plays her top pick of breakthrough acts, chats to multi-instrumentalist Elliot Moss as well as Music Declares Emergency cofounder Fay Milton about why ...

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Fraser T Smith on the secret life of a music producer from 2020-09-16T02:00

In this episode, Edith Bowman talks to inspiring singer-songwriter Dewey and music producer extraordinaire, Fraser T Smith, about his staggering array of hit records and what goes on behind the sce...

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Skin on music and social change from 2020-09-09T02:00

Music has a unique ability to bring about social change, and give voice to people who might otherwise go unheard. In this episode, Edith Bowman talks to Natty Wylah and Skin about music’s power to ...

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Jamz Supernova on music discovery and what it really means to be a taste maker from 2020-09-02T02:00

This week Edith Bowman presents three of her favourite brand new tracks out now, chats to frontwoman turned solo artist Juanita Stein and explores what it really means to be a taste maker with Jamz...

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Rapper Not3s on why gaming and music go hand in hand from 2020-08-26T02:00

This week Edith Bowman presents the best new tracks from breakthrough acts, chats to rising star Dylan Cartlidge and explores the mutually beneficial relationship between music and gaming with FIFA...

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Hans Zimmer on music and technology from 2020-08-19T02:00

Edith Bowman talks to legendary film score composer and producer Hans Zimmer about creativity, innovation, technology and inspiration. Plus the best new music and an interview with Barbadian singer...

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Gilles Peterson on the future of festivals from 2020-08-12T02:00

Edith Bowman presents new music from some of the best breakthrough acts, talks with singer-songwriter Willie J Healey and explores the future of festivals with DJ, broadcaster and festival owner Gi...

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Welcome to Play Next with Edith Bowman from 2020-07-29T16:25:18

Welcome to Play Next, a new music podcast presented by Edith Bowman, and created in partnership with BMW. Listen and subscribe now for full tracks from some of the best breakthrough acts, artist in...

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