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The Hear and Now delves into the socio-political themes and issues that continue to shape the music industry, and looks at how they feed back into the music itself. Covering the topics of politics, race, gender, sexuality, mental health and money, the podcast features guests and conversations from all corners of the music industry, hosted and produced by Liv Cowle. Creative Team: Hosted and Produced by Liv Cowle Powered by Transmission Roundhouse
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S2 Ep5: BONUS EPISODE: Ambition and artistry with singer-songwriter Keir
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Examining the music industry in a new light, Liv shifts focus towards the experience of artists themselves in this exclusive bonus episode. Joined by solo artist Keir, this episode explores the process of creating music mid-lockdown, what Keir would change about the industry going forward, and the stories behind his most recent single, ‘leave a lig…
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S2 Ep4: Work boundaries and women’s safety with Natalie Greener, Tits Upon Tyne
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This episode, Liv is joined by young powerhouse Natalie Greener, who at just 21 years old is the director and founder of Tits Upon Tyne. Born in 2018 as a way to raise money for breast cancer, the organisation has since flourished into a platform for journalism, an organiser of live events, and an advocate for calling out feminist issues in the mus…
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S2 Ep3: Deaf and disabled accessibility with Jacob Adams, Attitude is Everything
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In this new episode, Liv explores the accessibility and inclusivity issues surrounding live music events, particularly for music lovers who are deaf or disabled. You may never have considered the experience of someone with hearing loss or access needs when it comes to music, which is exactly why the not-for-profit organisation Attitude is Everythin…
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S2 Ep1: Environmental sustainability with Claire O'Neill, A Greener Festival
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Welcome back to The Hear and Now! This season, the podcast turns its focus to the people and organisations working towards a better future for the music industry. To kick off season two, Liv welcomes Claire O’Neill from A Greener Festival to talk about the environmental impact of large-scale festivals and the touring industry, and how we can all he…
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S2 Ep2: BONUS EPISODE: Women in music with Lex on the Decks, Hot Girls podcast
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One new episode wasn’t enough! In this very special BONUS episode, Liv welcomes DJ and fellow podcaster Lex on the Decks onto the podcast. Lex is the host of the podcast Hot Girls, and in this episode she and Liv talk about women in rap, how far we’ve come in terms of women in music, and how we should be shifting the conversation around motherhood …
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Having skimmed the surface of some of the biggest socio-political themes influencing the music industry – from queer culture and racial bias to Brexit itself – season two of The Hear and Now continues to open up the conversation. Inviting guests from all corners of the business, Liv turns this season to celebrate those advocating for change, strivi…
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In the final episode of season one, discussing money in the industry, Liv portrays music as the business it is. Welcoming Luke Hinton, award-winning music promoter (Juicebox Live) and regional coordinator for Music Venue Trust, he and Liv discuss the financial impact an entire year without live music has had on independent UK venues, and the reperc…
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After a whole year of national lockdowns, those in the music industry have arguably been among those most affected – financially, emotionally and mentally. Liv looks this episode about how the disappearance of work opportunities has affected musicians’ mental health across the UK, speaking with freelance musician Russell Swallow about his own exper…
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Following on from last episode's dissection of gender in the music industry, Liv turns this time to open the conversation more broadly onto LGBTQ+ representation in the business. Welcoming Jamie Ahye from Pride In Music, this episode considers the progress and problems that make up the interwoven relationship between queer culture and music. Later,…
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Turning, this episode, to the mammoth topic of gender, Liv looks at the place and representation of women, transgender and gender-fluid creators in a continually male-dominated business. Welcoming music producer Aubrey Whitfield – whose career experience includes working with Little Mix, Simon Webbe and Kelly Clarkson – to discuss why only 2% of pr…
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In this topical and important second episode, The Hear and Now examines the role of race in shaping the music industry as we know it. Liv is joined by Digital Jukebox Records's Mark Anthony and Loose Ends's Carl McIntosh, discussing the lack of diversity in top executive roles and the experiences and suppression of Black people in the business. Liv…
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Welcome to the Hear and Now, the podcast exploring the influence of socio-political themes and issues on the music industry. In this first episode on politics, joined by musicians Lizzie Ball and Jessie Murphy from Let Music Live, Liv dives headfirst into the new Brexit deal and the devastating impact its new migration system will have on the touri…
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The Hear and Now delves into the socio-political themes and issues that continue to shape the music industry, and looks at how they feed back into the music itself. Covering the topics of politics, race, gender, sexuality, mental health and money, the podcast features guests and conversations from all corners of the music industry, hosted and produ…
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