Social Distancing Diaries

Rapper Grim Sickers brings us a lockdown diary from Swindon in today’s episode. He talks us through the good and bad elements of his routine so far: from regular runs, workouts and long walks, to fighting boredom by getting drunk on House Party. We also hear about postponed tours and festival appearances with The Streets, the music that’s getting him through this time, and the sport he is missing the most. Plus: Stay tuned to find out what links Ainsley Harriott, Lil’ Peep, and Chief Keef. ➤ Listen

Pop duo HYYTS take over the show from Glasgow today, and things get silly. A very welcome distraction from these trying times. Adam and Sam discuss their favourite adverts, take part in a Spelling Bee, ask What Is The Scariest Thing? and perform latest single ‘Bullet’ acoustically. Plus: mani-pedis, pink gin, and their own specially made podcast jingles. ➤ Listen to HYYTS' music here ➤ Follow HYYTS here: @HYYTSmusic ➤ Follow the Social Distancing Diaries playlist here, featuring music from all our

The Last Skeptik is rapper from North London, in this episode we join him during lockdown at his family home in Finsbury Park, recorded on Tuesday 24 March. He tell us that plans for his whole year have been put on hold, shares the worries that this time are placing on independent artists, and talks through how he's coping.Plus: how to prepare for a zombie outbreak, the ultimate guide to cooking sweet potato fries, TV and livestream recommendations, and how he's stopping himself from saying

L Devine is a pop singer-songwriter from Newcastle. Currently self isolating with her mum in North Shields, in this episode she reflects on this unusual time and the impact it's had on touring, and the people in the industry that work behind the scenes. She also dispenses some great advice on how to remain relaxed and calm throughout this crisis - snacks and baths are essential! Currently undertaking a 'URL Tour' across her Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube accounts, keep an eye out

JC Stewart is a singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland currently making waves with emotional pop songs. Based in London, he recently travelled back to his family home in Northern Ireland and is now spending isolation time there with his parents and sister. In this episode, via a series of voice notes, he talks us through how the pandemic has altered his plans for the year, and ends the show with an acoustic performance of current single 'Lying That You Love Me'. ➤ Listen to JC's music here ➤ Follow

Welcome to Social Distancing Diaries. This is a podcast to document the strange times we are living in. We are here to give musicians, and the wider arts and entertainment community, a way to reach an audience with their words and music. An opportunity to share their experiences during social distancing and self-isolation measures. Self-hosted snapshots of this unique time. You might hear from a musician who has had to cancel tours and postpone releases. You may hear from comedians who want to test