Play Next

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...

  • 45 minutes 33 seconds
    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 underpinning their groundbreaking global tour. Alongside rising talent Porij who talk about their recent success and what the future of touring means for them.

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    20 September 2023, 4:00 am
  • 57 minutes 15 seconds
    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 and how he provides platforms for new artists and music. We are also joined by 2022 Mercury nominee, Self Esteem.

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    17 August 2022, 4:00 am
  • 47 minutes 31 seconds
    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 with the legendary Emily Eavis. We are also joined by Sipho, who will be headlining our stage at Luno presents All Points East. As always, we will also feature the latest tracks from innovative new artists.

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    3 August 2022, 4:00 am
  • 46 minutes 25 seconds
    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 their take on new music. Closely accompanied by groundbreaking new releases chosen by your host, Edith Bowman, and an interview with an artist to watch, Katy J Pearson.

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    19 July 2022, 1:46 pm
  • 49 minutes 28 seconds
    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 songstress, Nao, who talks about collaborations, her latest album, and her new genre of Wonky Funk. As ever, Play Next also features the very latest music from the hottest new artists.

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    6 July 2022, 4:00 am
  • 45 minutes 28 seconds
    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 are joined by SOAK - the youngest artist to be nominated for a Mercury award - and Jonathan Higgs, the frontman of art-rock band Everything Everything, who chats to Edith on his use of AI in creating his latest album, Raw Data Feel. 

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    22 June 2022, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    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 producer Elkka and live music on the BMW Play Next stage from upcoming acts Aziya, Priya Ragu, Swim School and SCORS.

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    1 September 2021, 2:54 pm
  • 54 minutes 48 seconds
    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 rules. Join Edith Bowman as she talks to the magnificent, multi-talented Kae Tempest, Dan Smith from Bastille, and up and coming hip-hop collective Gotts Street Park. 

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    14 October 2020, 2:00 am
  • 40 minutes 19 seconds
    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 rest assured, she’s bringing you a whole load of the freshest new tracks to boot.

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    7 October 2020, 2:00 am
  • 42 minutes 10 seconds
    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 speaks to Felix about his role promoting new artists and catches up with PLGRMS — a music-making duo taking Australia’s indie electronica scene by storm.

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    30 September 2020, 2:00 am
  • 42 minutes 40 seconds
    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 Music Declares Emergency cofounder Fay Milton about why music and sustainability need each other.  

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    23 September 2020, 2:00 am
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