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Social Distancing Diaries

Social Distancing Diaries

A space for musicians to share their experiences and insights during the Coronavirus pandemic. Each episode is an intimate audio diary, documenting personal stories and stunning acoustic performances. Featuring artists from across the globe and in every genre; from rising talents like Arlo Parks, JC Stewart, and Joy Crookes, to indie legends such as Idlewild and Mystery Jets.

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All Episodes

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025 • Limahl

Social Distancing Diaries ·

2020/05/28

Limahl was the lead singer of pop groupKajagoogoo in the 80s, before embarking on a solo career which saw the release of 1984 hit ‘Never Ending Story,’ taken from thefilm of the same name; and most recently seen in Netflix’s Stranger Things. He sends in a diary today from his home in Hertfordshire, where he has been in lockdown. Spending time cycling, and promoting his new single ‘Still In Love’, Limahl also tells us what he’s been missing most during lockdown, and ponders what 2021 may have in

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00:12:37

024 • Gia Ford

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2020/05/26

Self isolating in South London, Gia Ford sends in today’s diary. She tells us about the experience of releasing her second EP ‘Murder In The Dark’ in quarantine, from dealing with cancelled shows, to a newfound space for creativity. She also provides advice on how to cope during lockdown, talks about things she is missing the most, and discusses her live-stream fundraisers to support trans rights during this time. ➤ Listen to Gia's new EPhere ➤ Follow Gia here:@Gia__Ford ➤ Follow the Social

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00:24:01

023 • Junodream

Social Distancing Diaries ·

2020/05/22

Ed, Dougal and Tom are 3 of the 5 members of London-based indie band Junodream. In this episode we join them as they discuss what they’ve been up to in lockdown, the effects of the coronavirus crisis on the music industry as a whole, and ponder how their plans for 2020 have been changed. PLUS: Lindsay Lohan, Bono, supermarket scraps, explorations in stereo, and a round of quickfire questions. ➤ Listen to Junodreamhere ➤ Follow Junodream here:@JunodreamBand ➤ Follow the Social Distancing Diaries

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00:20:26

022 • GRACEY

Social Distancing Diaries ·

2020/05/20

Singer-songwriter GRACEY recorded today’s diary at her family home in Brighton. She tells us about her newfound obsession with TikTok, receives an unexpected mid-podcast appearance from her grandma, and reveals how to celebrate a Top 40 single in lockdown. PLUS: a special bedroom performance of her single ‘Alone In My Room’ ➤ Listen to GRACEY here ➤ Follow GRACEY here: @GRACEY ➤ Follow the Social Distancing Diaries playlist here, featuring music from all our guests If you want to discuss your own

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00:21:32

021 • Josef Salvat

Social Distancing Diaries ·

2020/05/18

Australian singer-songwriter Josef Salvat has just released a new album, the appropriately titled ‘Modern Anxiety’ - in this episode he sends us a diary that spans from April to May, and takes us from Sydney to London. Along the way there are struggles with rural internet, impromptu hotel stays, tearful airport goodbyes, and rumination on what the new normal will be. ➤ Listen to Josef's new album here ➤ Follow Josef here: @JosefSalvat ➤ Follow the Social Distancing Diaries playlist here, featuring

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00:17:06

020 • Eyelar

Social Distancing Diaries ·

2020/05/15

On lockdown in Holland, and unable to return to London for her debut live shows, singer-songwriter Eyelar sends us today’s diary. Alongside sharing tips on how to remain positive, Eyelar tells us how she has been spending her time: writing and recording new music, making her own lo-fi music videos, baking cakes and (via Instagram Live) even customising clothes with L Devine. ➤ Listen to Eyelar here ➤ Follow Eyelar here: @EyelarX ➤ Follow the Social Distancing Diaries playlist here, featuring music

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00:19:00

019 • Aquilo

Social Distancing Diaries ·

2020/05/13

Ben and Tom from Aquilo have a socially distant call between Dorset and London in today’s episode. They discuss how they’ve been keeping busy during lockdown: from the benefits of south facing balconies, kitchen based song-writing, and running 10Ks, to Lidl middle-aisle appreciation, and weekly family chats. They conclude with a cover version of the Cat Stevens classic ‘Father & Son’ recorded exclusively for this show. ➤ Listen to Aquilo here ➤ Follow Aquilo here: @Aquilo ➤ Follow the Social

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00:14:34

018 • Birthh

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2020/05/11

Currently self-isolating at her studio on a New Jersey farm, Birthh hosts today’s diary. Featuring: tales of dental surgery, an array of animals (parrots, dogs, cats, AND a crocodile… kind of), musings on the perception of time in isolation, and some final thoughts on the enriching power of art. Along the way Birthh plays 3 songs from her new album Whoa. ➤ Listen to Birthh's music here ➤ Follow Birthh here: @woabirthh ➤ Follow the Social Distancing Diaries playlist here, featuring music from all our

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00:17:36

017 • AWA

Social Distancing Diaries ·

2020/05/08

Rising R&B singer-songwriter AWA sends in a diary from her Sweden home for today’s episode. Recorded across a few days of isolation, join her as as she builds up to the release of new single ‘Too Late For That’ - navigating the challenges of launching a record remotely, and maintaining good mental health during these difficult times. ➤ Listen to AWA's music here ➤ Follow AWA here: @ThisIsAWA ➤ Follow the Social Distancing Diaries playlist here, featuring music from all our guests If you want to

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00:10:52

016 • Roddy Woomble - Idlewild

Social Distancing Diaries ·

2020/05/06

Today’s diary comes from Roddy Woomble, solo artist and frontman of rock band Idlewild. Roddy lives on the island of Iona in the Scottish Hebrides, small enough that it only has two shops, and a population of 90. With no tourism incoming from the mainland he tells us what it’s like when a small island becomes even more isolated. ➤ Listen to Roddy's new EP here / listen to Idlewild here ➤ Follow Roddy here: @RoddyWoomble / Follow Idlewild here: @IdlewildTheBand ➤ Follow the Social Distancing Diaries

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00:20:17

015 • Blaine Harrison - Mystery Jets

Social Distancing Diaries ·

2020/05/04

Blaine Harrison is the lead singer of indie band Mystery Jets. He sends us a diary today from the his apartment in Clerkenwell, where he is staying as a property guardian. Mystery Jets’ new album ‘A Billion Heartbeats’ was released on 3rd April, Blaine muses on what it means to release new music at a time when the band are unable to play gigs and in-store shows. He also tells us about the emptiness of central London, and how music, food, and drink have helped him get by during isolation. PLUS: car

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00:23:15

014 • Hannah Jane Lewis

Social Distancing Diaries ·

2020/05/02

Hannah Jane Lewis is a pop singer-songwriter. In this episode she tells us about lockdown life in London whilst living in a top-floor flat, from window sunbathing, to finally getting to know her neighbours. Plus: Zoom songwriting sessions, early morning boot camp classes, chocolate cornflake cakes, Schitt’s Creek, and a beautiful performance of her latest single ‘Love Letters’ ➤ Listen to more of Hannah's music here ➤ Follow Hannah here: @HJLofficial ➤ Follow the Social Distancing Diaries playlist

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013 • Eliza Shaddad

Social Distancing Diaries ·

2020/04/30

Singer-songwriter Eliza Shaddad sends in a diary today recorded over a few weeks of self isolation at home in Cornwall. She tells us how she’s embracing some aspects of lockdown, and figuring out how to structure her days; from green smoothies and binging The Wire, to puzzle games and PE with Joe. A special intimate performance of her single ‘Same As You’ closes the episode. ➤ Listen to more of Eliza's music here ➤ Follow Eliza here: @ElizaShaddad ➤ Follow the Social Distancing Diaries playlist

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00:19:05

012 • Ciaran Lavery

Social Distancing Diaries ·

2020/04/28

In a departure from our normal programming things take a turn for the weird today, as we tune in to Ciaran Lavery's Late Night Radio Show. Only available in the early hours of the morning while tuning your radio dial through static. Listen in with us for mysterious musings on Shia LeBeouf, the latest in Poetry Corner, postponed dating features, and stunning MC Hammer facts. Ciaran plays out the show with his single ‘Can I Begin Again’ ➤ Listen to more of Ciaran's music here ➤ Follow Ciaran here:

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00:17:29

011 • Justin Jesso

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2020/04/23

Justin Jesso is a singer-songwriter from the US. Having written for the likes of Ricky Martin, The Backstreet Boys and Armin Van Buuren, his song 'Stargazing' with Kygo was a breakout hit in 2017. He is now releasing his own music. Justin's diary comes to us from Jupiter, Florida, where he has spent 14 days in quarantine. In this episode Justin tells us how he's been spending this time, and plays three of his songs in brilliant stripped back arrangements: 'Stargazing', new single 'If You’re Meant To

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00:15:22

010 • Billy Lunn - The Subways

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2020/04/21

Billy Lunn is the singer, guitarist and songwriter of indie-rock band The Subways. The band only completed 3 dates of their European tour before the outbreak, so they are now focusing on home recording the next album and hosting listening parties online. He sends us a diary from his recording studio, where he’s been working on the band’s 5th album, and occasionally dancing around in his underwear. Billy has also started fundraising for NHS frontline workers playing covers and requests for donations

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00:20:37

009 • Icon For Hire

Social Distancing Diaries ·

2020/04/16

We hear from Nashville, Tennessee in today’s episode, as Ariel and Shawn from rock band Icon For Hire send us their lockdown diary from the USA. The band had to cut their European tour short and rush to get back to the States ahead of potential travel bans. They talk us through their quarantine experiences, from Netflix binges, to writing and recording new music, and reveal the benefits of Pinterest boards. A special stripped back version of their song ‘Venom’ ends the episode. ➤ Listen to Icon For

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00:34:44

008 • Marsicans

Social Distancing Diaries ·

2020/04/14

James and Rob from indie quartet Marsicans send in an update from from Leeds today. Fulled by multiple cups of tea, they got on the phone to each other and let us listen in. Lockdown chat veers from the serious - lack of work for crew, cancelled SXSW debuts - to the downright surreal - isolating with The Rock, and reclining toilet roll sofas. Both Rob and James have been putting this time to good use, writing new music on old laptops, and experimenting with remote recording techniques. To show off

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00:25:10

007 • Call Me Loop

Social Distancing Diaries ·

2020/04/09

Pop singer Call Me Loop sends in a diary from her flat in Clapham, South London, for today's episode. She talks about the experience of new supermarket shopping rules, the positives of working out every morning, and the added struggles of currently having no hot water. Along the way we get top TV recommendations, a 'Boost Your Brain' pub quiz to play along with, and learn the truth behind her efforts to learn Spanish. Stay tuned to the end to hear exclusive track 'Hot Thru The Winter'... now, did

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00:12:34

006 • HEBE

Social Distancing Diaries ·

2020/04/07

In today’s episode we hear from Amsterdam, where HEBE is self isolating. Making use of her home studio, she opens this show with a stunning cover of David Gray’s ‘Babylon.’ HEBE tells us how life has changed, both as a musician and on a personal level, from cancelled tours and songwriting sessions, to missing loved ones. She has also managed to find some positives of the situation with the pace of life slowing. HEBE closes the podcast with a stripped back performance of her new single ‘Out of

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