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On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful Northern Irish singer, songwriter David C Clements.Following the release of his debut album 'The Longest Day in History' in 2016, David has established himself as one of Northern Ireland's most distinctive voices.In the eight years since the release of his debut album, Clements has toiled through creativity's long winters and now offers up 'The Garden', an 11-track record featuring songs written with Iain Archer and Jacknife Lee.Released in September this year via Third Bar Record, Clements writes about empathy and escape, the mundane and the unmeasurable.This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. I pay my respects to the traditional custodians of this country and elders past, present....-Find David C Clements on Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the brilliant English singer songwriter, Jamie Lawson.After the release of his 2003 debut album 'Last Night Stars', Jamie has gone on to have five other records, including his 2015 self-titled record which scored him a number 1 album in the UK and features the international hit Wasn't Expecting That, which has been streamed over 300 million times.In 2023, Jamie released his 6th album 'Little Weaknesses'. Chronicling the earliest years of fatherhood and a newfound creative energy, Little Weaknesses is a 14 track record that embraces brightness and brims with optimism for the future. It's a record that sees Jamie wholeheartedly embrace collaboration, working alongside a close-knit group of artists and friends. The entire album was crafted in Jamie's music room in Manchester and recorded by producer-collaborator Tim Ross in Twickenham.This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. I pay my respects to the traditional custodians of this country and elders past, present....-Find Jamie Lawson on Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful Olivia Chaney. Born in Florence to a writer and painter-turned-academic, Olivia grew up listening to everything from Prince to Henry Purcell. In 2015, she released her first solo album 'The Longest River', receiving rave reviews. Three years later, she recorded her second album 'Shelter' in NYC with genius producer-pianist Thomas Bartlett.These records established Olivia's reputation as the author of an unmistakable brand of luscious, sophisticated music that explores inherited trauma, the clash of tradition and modernity, and the paradoxes of love.'Circus of Desire', released in March this year, is the highly anticipated third studio album from Olivia. Worked up over five eventful years, this collection of songs was recorded in NYC with long-time collaborator, producer and musician Thomas Bartlett. Featuring an all-star line-up of friends old and new, 'Circus of Desire' is Olivia set free. This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. I pay my respects to the traditional custodians of this country and elders past, present....-Find Olivia Chaney on Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the brilliant Jack Watts and Oliver Spalding, better known as the band Memorial. In 2022, they released their highly-anticipated self-titled debut album and since have toured with and played alongside the likes of Courtney Marie Andrews, Flyte and The Staves.In May this year, they released their second album, via Real Kind Records, Redsetter. It is a remarkable, intimate and vulnerable, powerful yet delicate record that was a joy to discuss with Jack and Olly.This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. I pay my respects to the traditional custodians of this country and elders past, present....-Find Memorial on Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the brilliant Eaglemont, the jangle rock project of Melbourne's Bridg Jessop.After launching the project in 2018, Eaglemont has quickly made a name for herself in the Australian music scene, demonstrating an impressive ability to combine clever wit and genuine heart within her lyrics, encased within a perfectly cool, distortion-heavy sound.In August this year, she released her brilliant debut album 'Party Boy'. Produced by Jonathon Tooke (Cry Club) and mixed by Oscar Dawson (Holy Holy), Eaglemont lays themselves bare across all twelve tracks on the record.This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. I pay my respects to the traditional custodians of this country and elders past, present.... -Find Eaglemont on Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

In this episode, Lauren chats with the incredibly talented Pat Pierce from the Pierce Brothers. For years, the twin duo of Jack and Pat has been electrifying the Australian indie-folk and blues & roots scene with their high-energy performances. They made waves globally in 2014, starting out as buskers on Melbourne's Bourke Street before their breakout EP, The Night Tree.Since then, they've been on a non-stop journey, charming audiences and selling out shows worldwide, all while supporting wonderful musicians such as The Cat Empire, Tones and I, and Tash Sultana.This March, Jack and Pat dropped their latest album, Everything Is Bigger Than Me, recorded in Jack's home studio. The album brims with infectious choruses, warm harmonies, and rhythms that'll have you tapping your feet.Pat delves deep into the album, track by track. ...-Find Pierce Brothers on Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by American singer, songwriter John Rossiter, aka Young Jesus (a project helmed by John, formed in the late 2010s in Chicago).In May this year, John released his 7th record; 'The Fool' a collection of songs about shame, grief, love, and redemption....-Find Young Jesus on Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by Brooklyn based singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Darryl Rahn.Darryl's unique sense of story telling and signature guitar style have earned him spots on the same stage as Dawes, Guster, S.G. Goodman and more.  In 2018 Darryl released his debut album ‘Making Strangers'.  6 years and 4 albums later, in February this year, he released his wonderful 5th studio album 'Dusk'.Darryl discusses the writing and recording process behind the record, chatting through track by track....-Find Darryl Rahn on Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the supertalented Norwegian singer-songwriter Sverre Breivik aka Metteson.Born and raised in Moss, a small coastal town 30 miles south of Oslo, Metteson studied acting at Oslo National Academy of the Arts before realising his true gift for songwriting.Known for his electrifying live shows, a blend of pop star dynamism and theatrical grandeur, he has already sold out multiple venues around the world, touring alongside many wonderful artists including Aurora and Sigrid.In February this year Metteson released his debut album- ‘Look To A Star'- a beautifully expressive and dynamic 13 track record.Together they discuss each song off the album, having such an open, honest and inspiring chat along the way....-Find Metteson on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the lovely Nashville-based singer-songwriter Caroline Glaser aka Brother Bird.In March this year she released her 2nd album, another year via Easy Does It Records. The album follows her 2018 self-titled EP and the debut of her 2021 full-length album, gardens, both produced by her close friends, Andy Hull and Robert McDowell of Manchester Orchestra.another year is Brother Bird's most soul-stirring collection yet. The album, co-produced and written by Caroline, while working with producer Owen Lewis, floats through challenging times, struggling with the big questions that face humanity and how we navigate our most intimate relationships....-Find Brother Bird on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the pioneering Norwegian jazz musician and composer, Kristoffer Lo. As a trailblazer, Kristoffer has shaped the Norwegian music landscape with his unique fusion of cultural roots and avant-garde exploration, earning recognition both locally and internationally. He is affiliated with several notable bands, including Sunswitch and Highasakite.Kristoffer joins Lauren to chat about his new band ‘Slowshift' and their debut album ‘world going one way'. The band consists of Kristoffer Lo, Brynjar Leifsson  (Of Monsters and Men), Tomas Järmyr, and Trondheimsoloists (16 piece string orchestra).In January this year, the band released their debut album ‘world going one way' via Amuse Records. The album is testament to their dexterity to take risks while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in music.A celebration of some of Norway and Iceland's finest musicians, Slowshift have crafted a sound that's mesmerising and atmospheric, yet intimate and evocative. ...-Find Slowshit on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful singer-songwriter, poet and fashion designer, Chase Cohl aka Dear Dear.Chase was introduced to music from a young age, spending much of her youth on the road with the Rolling Stones themselves.In 2018 she released her debut record 'Far Away and Gone'. After the  release of her 2021 Dear Dear: Volume I EP.  it became clear that this project was taking on a life of its own. This led to Chase shifting the entire project into the enigma of Dear Dear.As a result, in October last year, she released her debut Dear Dear album 'Death of a Fairytale'.  The wonderful 8 track record is co-produced by Loren Humphrey⁣ and co-written by Barry Goldberg (Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Gladys Knight). The record plays with a neo-soul, motown sound, heavily influenced by the girl groups of the 1960s, yet is approached with a modern sensibility.Chase chats through the album track by track giving an insight intro the writing and recording process. ...-Find Chase Cohl on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the super talented English singer, songwriters Will Taylor and Nick Hill, who, together are the band Flyte.The pair met at secondary school, eventually settling in Hackney, London. In 2017 they released their debut album 'The Loved Ones' followed in 2021 by their second album 'This Is Really Going To Hurt'. After the release of two critically acclaimed albums, they have established themselves as an influential mainstay.After extensive touring across Europe and North America, Flyte teamed back up with Andrew Sarlo (who they worked with on their 2nd record), this time at London's famous Konk Studios, to record their most confident and collaborative work to date.In October 2023, they released their third, self-titled album, a beautiful record exploring love in all its early forms.Will and Nick chat through the record track by track, discussing the recording process as well as the host of friends and collaborators involved including Laura Marling, Billie Marten and Jessica Staveley-Taylor....-Find Flyte on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful singer, songwriter Abraham Alexander. Born in Greece to parents of Nigerian descent, Abraham moved to Texas with his family at age 11 to escape the racial tensions they faced in his birthplace.His path to music came years later after a friend handed him a guitar and he unexpectedly found songs pouring out. A series of increasingly incredible chance meetings—including a life-changing encounter with Leon Bridges—led Abraham to nurture this newfound musical voraciousness.Since then, he has shared the stage with many wonderful artists including The Teskey Brothers, Lucius and The Lumineers.In April 2023, Abraham released his highly anticipated debut album 'SEA/SONS' via Dualtone Records. The album is a culmination of his own stories of loss, anguish and redemption alongside an undeniable sense of hope and healing.Together, Abraham and Lauren have such an open, honest conversation as he discusses the many personal stories behind the writing of the album....-Find Abraham Alexander on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode,  Lauren is joined by the brilliant Canadian singer-songwriter Hannah Georgas.After her debut EP in 2009, Hannah has released 4 full-length albums, touring all across the world to many sold-out shows.In August this year, she released her 5th studio album; 'I'd Be Lying If I Said I Didn't Care' via Real Kind Records. This was her first time self-producing her own record with the help of her partner Sean Sroka (Ten Kills the Pack), together creating the vision and balance between organic and synthetic production. Hannah has a wonderful ability to craft textured songs with thought provoking lyrics coupled with incredibly catchy hooks.Hannah discusses the process of writing her 5th record; a journey of catharsis and self-confrontation....-Find Hannah Georgas on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful Australian singer, songwriter Kim Churchill.Landing on the scene in 2009, Kim has toured extensively around the world, playing renowned festivals including Glastonbury. His laidback folk style continues to strike a chord with industry and fans alike.In January this year, Kim released his 7th studio album; ‘Dawn Sounds', an earnest ode to the joyous peaks and liberating pits of life's journey, celebrating sentimentality and new beginnings.The album is layered with acoustic guitar beds and earthy elements alongside Kim's trademark compelling vocals and storytelling.Having followed Kim's music for a long time, it was amazing to hear him chat through the many influences behind each song off the captivating record. ...-Find Kim Churchill on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful English singer, songwriter Tom Speight.Since graduating from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, where he won the prize for best songwriter of the year and even performed in front of Sir Paul McCartney himself, Tom has supported the likes of James Bay, Stereophonics and Maisie Peters.In 2019, he released his debut album ‘Collide', followed two years later by his 2nd album ‘Everything's Waiting for You', achieving well deserved recognition and even topping the charts in Brazil.In August this year, Tom released his amazing 3rd studio album ‘Love & Light'. The album has already gathered lots of attention, featuring on many TV shows and being the BBC Radio 2 Album of the week.Tom chats through the recording process behind the record as well as the many personal and cultural influences behind each song. ...-Find Tom Speight on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the talented Australian singer-songwriter Tay Oskee. Since he first started releasing music in 2016, Tay has toured around the world alongside lots of wonderful artists including Xavier Rudd, Ziggy Alberts, The Cat Empire and Mike Love. In April this year, Tay released his debut solo album 'Keepers Of The Morning'- a self-written and entirely self-produced work of art, by undoubtedly one of Australia's most talented emerging writers and performers.Lauren caught up with Tay whilst he is over on tour in the UK to discuss the new album in which they chat about his deep connection to the natural world and heartfelt lyrics....-Find Tay Oskee on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by Paris-based, UK born singer-songwriter and musician Kate Stables aka This Is The Kit.  This Is The Kit is the musical project of Kate Stables, who alongside her band of trusty companions; Rozi Plain, Neil Smith, Jamie Whitby-Coles and Jesse Vernon, have been creating and releasing a unique style of music for over 10 years.In June this year, This Is The Kit released their wondrous new album ‘Careful Of Your Keepers' via Rough Trade Records. The album chronicles a world of mistakes and mishaps, cruel circumstances, and universe-driven surprises.The record was recorded back in December 2022 in Bristol and produced by Gruff Rhys from Super Furry Animals. Rhys captures the beautiful instrumental performances while leaving the space required for Kate Stables' robust, silken voice to lead.Kate delivers yet another captivating record, filled with clever lyrics, joyous instrumentals and delightful melodies....-Find This Is The Kit on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the brilliant American singer-songwriter and lead vocalist of the band My Double, My Brother; Joel Hasemeyer. Joel founded the group with friends Beau Knechtel and Matt Bushyeager who all met in their college's music conservatory. In 2011, the LA band released their debut album ‘What We Found Beneath the Ground'. 12 years on and My Double, My Brother are back with their fourth studio album ‘Something to Hold'.The record is a collection of short stories, vignettes, and dramatic monologues about people trying to make sense of their place in the modern world trying to find purpose, hope, meaning, and love in moments that are fleeting and in a life that is in a constant state of flux.Joel discusses each track off the record detailing the different stories and encounters. ...-Find My Double, My Brother on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful American singer-songwriter Durand Jones. As a founding member of popular soul group Durand Jones & the Indications, the band have released 3 studio albums since 2018.In May this year, Durand released his debut solo album ‘Wait Til' I Get Over', a veneration project—an abstracted and contemporary oral tradition that passes story down from (and heaps homage upon) his hometown of Hillaryville, Louisiana.The album is a study into Durand's relationship to his roots: to a Black, country, barefoot childhood; to the verdant Gulf South, leaning into the vulnerability of his singular perspective, delivering something utterly distilled and potent. The record beautifully muses on the past, it equally honours his present and future as Durand has and continues to come into his own.Together, Durand and Lauren have a wonderful, open and honest chat about the many personal and cultural influences behind the record....-Find Durand Jones on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by wonderful English singer-songwriters, Tim Rice-Oxley and Jesse Quin, to discuss their new album with Mt. Desolation; ‘Through Crooked Aim'. Mt. Desolation was formed in 2010 by Tim and Jesse, band mates of the hugely successful English band Keane. The idea, as with the start of most bands, was simple – get some friends together and make some music. It turned out both already had a couple of country sounding songs hidden away in the vaults. So, in 2010, they released their self-titled debut album, followed by their 2nd album ‘When The Night Calls' in 2018.Five years later, in April this year, Tim and Jesse are back with their 3rd album;  ‘Through Crooked Aim'. Filmic. Atmospheric. Classic, Americana and Folk influences peppered throughout, it's a journey that rolls through valleys, painting its own rich, vivid pictures inhabited by troubled, nuanced characters looking for ways to keep going.Recorded at Jesse's studio, Old Jet in Suffolk, an old US Airforce base turned creative arts community, added its own majesty to proceedings.Together Tim, Jesse and Lauren discuss the many inspirations behind the making of the record and the wonderful musicians involved in creating it!...-Find Mt. Desolation on the Web | Instagram-Find Old Jet Arts Centre here-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the brilliant American singer, songwriter and Iowa native, Max Jury.Max is a footloose songwriter, a troubadour in the classic sense and someone whose always followed the music. Ahead of his self-titled 2016 debut 'Max Jury', Max set off for London, which marked the start of his unique musical journey. This was followed in 2019 by his second album ‘Modern World'.Earlier this month, Max released his glorious third studio album; 'Avenues', taking us all with him on a country-soul odyssey into the canyons of his mind. Max discusses the writing and recording process behind each song off the record,  including collaborating with London Grammar's Dan Rothman and Grammy-winning writer/producer Jimmy Hogarth....-Find Max Jury on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the brilliant Dutch singer, songwriter, Caroline van der Leeuw. Caroline rose to prominence as the singer of the Dutch pop group Caro Emerald. The group was a huge success, with their 2010 debut album peaking at No. 4 on the UK album charts, whilst also spending 30 consecutive weeks at the top of the Dutch charts, breaking a record that had been held for almost three decades by Michael Jackson's Thriller.After a few years in the making, Caroline is back with a new sound, a new mission and a new name- The Jordan. In February this year, she released her game changing debut album as The Jordan; 'Nowhere Near the Sky'. It is an extraordinary record with trippy pop songs that combine lyrical poetry and cinematic arrangements, with Caroline's raw and powerful vocals at the centre of it. During the conversation, Caroline discusses the many influences behind each song off the beautiful 15 track record....-Find The Jordan on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful American singer-songwriter Elizabeth Moen. A self-taught guitarist, Elizabeth wrote her first songs while a student at the University of Iowa and, since 2016, has released multiple songs including her 2018 album ‘A Million Miles Away'. In November 2022, Elizabeth self-released her wonderful album ‘Wherever You Aren't'. Talking about the record, she describes how these songs are about mental health, joy, panic attacks, falling in love, falling out of it, and accepting that sometimes it will stay with you forever.As evidenced across all her catalogue, Elizabeth Moen can bend any genre to her unique mix of sorrow, hope, and endurance. Her commitment to this album, to her career, and to continually showing up, affirms Moen's raw and honed ability to see the truth, face it, and send it back into the world as a beautiful song. Lauren was delighted to chat with Elizabeth at the beginning of 2023. Together they discuss each song off the album and the many personal and cultural influences around it....-Find Elizabeth Moen on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the amazingly talented singer, songwriter and producer R. D. Thomas.  Originally from Cornwall now living in London, R.D. Thomas is a captivating lyricist and musician who brings a depth and density to his simple style of writing. Rich began his career as a touring multi-instrumentalist for Ben Howard and as frontman for the band Brother & Bones before taking his music solo.In December 2022 he released his debut solo record 'What Circus Is This?'. Produced remotely in 2021 between home studios in London, Cornwall and Sweden, the record features many collaborations with other amazing artists including Mickey Smith (A Blaze Of Feather) who joined Lauren on Episode 12.Reflective and melancholy yet uplifting, R.D. Thomas marries a unique world of sound to the familiar feelings his songs conjure. Rich and Lauren discuss the many influences behind both the lyrics and production of the record. ...-Find R.D. Thomas on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful Australian singer-songwriter Kyle Lionhart. Over many years Kyle has honed his craft and built an extremely loyal fanbase by busking on the streets and beaches of his home town of Byron Bay. In 2019, Kyle released his debut album 'Too Young' which has amassed millions of streams.Three years later, and to much delight, Kyle is back with his highly anticipated second album 'The Silence Of You'. Released in November 2022, the record showcases Kyle's mesmerising, soulful vocals and powerfully moving lyrics. Kyle joins Lauren to discuss the many inspirations behind what is an extremely personal album and together share such an open, honest, raw and funny conversation. ...-Find Kyle Lionhart on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful American Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer Courtney Marie Andrews. Since leaving her home of Arizona aged 16 years old for her first tour, she has gone on to perform all over the world with numerous sold out shows.Two years after her Grammy-nominated record ‘Old Flowers', Courtney Marie Andrews is back with her new album, the amazing ‘Loose Future'. Produced by Sam Evian and released with Fat Possum Records, it's such a bright, dynamic, falling-in-love album with a show-stopping collection of songs.During the conversation, Courtney discusses the many influences which led to 'Loose Future', a real labour of love.....-Find Courtney Marie Andrews on the Web | Instagram -Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode Lauren is joined by the wonderful Canadian singer, songwriter Jesse Roper. Since releasing his debut album ‘Red Bird' back in 2015, Jesse has cultivated his own teeming audience base, from selling thousands of tickets a show in his home province of BC to selling out shows in far-reaching territories. Four years since his last full length release, Jesse Roper returns with ‘Horizons', his third album. Working closely with famed, Juno-nominated producer, Gus van Go on this new collection of songs has pushed Roper into creating some of his best work yet!...-Find Jesse Roper on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode, Lauren is joined by the wonderful Bristol based singer, songwriter Jemima Coulter. Recognised as founding member alongside Ed Tullett in the project Hailaker, Jemima was raised on classical music in Hampshire. Without context for what was popular, they swiftly developed a sound meticulously their own. In July this year, they released their mesmerising debut solo album ‘Grace After a Party'. Populated by stories of body-swapping and clowns, Coulter's music takes us beyond the personal, traveling from London to Perugia, to the circus and the sea....-Find Jemima Coulter on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode Lauren is joined by the brilliant singer, songwriter, and platinum-award winning producer Garrett Kato.In 2018 he released his debut album ‘That Low and Lonesome Sound', followed by his 2nd album 'Hemispheres' in 2020. The Canada-born, Australia based artist has amassed over 106 million worldwide streams and performed sold-out shows alongside Damien Rice and Ziggy Alberts. Garrett has worked with a string of iconic Australian artists including Julia Stone, Tones and I, Riley Pearce and more.In June this year, he released his 3rd album ‘Small Town Rituals' which sees Garrett harness an organic approach to the writing process, allowing his emotions to come to the forefront to deliver his most vulnerable piece of work to date. Written and self-produced at his home studio, most of the album was mixed on hardware, giving the songs a more immediate and intimate feel....-Find Garrett Kato on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this Episode Lauren is joined by the brilliant American singer, songwriter and film-maker Ben Hozie, from the band BODEGA.  The band consists of Ben, Nikki Belfiglio, Dan Ryan, Adam See and Tai Lee.In 2018, BODEGA released its debut album 'Endless Scroll', leading to tours all over the world. In March this year, Ben and the band released their 2nd studio album ‘Broken Equipment', inspired by a book club.  The album's 12 songs are set in present day New York City, packing in references to contemporary issues of algorithmic targeting, media gentrification, and the band itself.  Ben discusses the many cultural and personal influences behind each song....-Find BODEGA on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this Episode Lauren is joined by the wonderful Cornish photographer, film-maker, singer, songwriter, musician and all round creative force of nature, Mickey Smith. Mickey first came to wider prominence with the release of his film ‘Dark Side of the Lens', becoming one of the most influential surf films of the last decade.He is acclaimed for his work as a musician both as apart of Ben Howard's band and through his own project ‘A Blaze of Feather'. The band's self-titled debut album was released back in 2017, followed by their 2nd album ‘Labyrinth' in 2020.In March this year, Mickey released their 3rd studio album ‘Claire's Lane', a record written and recorded right in the heart of West Cornwall; for the past and with hope for the future. Mickey chats through the writing and recording process behind each song off the beautiful, expressive 12 track album.... -Find A Blaze of Feather on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode Lauren is joined by the brilliant American singer, songwriter, engineer, producer and, frontman of the band Monophonics, Kelly Finnigan. Kelly started off his career as a DJ before joining the Monophonics in 2012 as singer and keyboardist. Since then, he has enjoyed great success both as a solo artist and as the band's frontman on the Colemine Records label.In May this year, the band released their 5th studio album since 2012, the fantastic ‘Sage Motel'. Kelly chats through the writing and recording process behind each song off the eclectic, timeless record. ...-Find Monophonics on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode Lauren is joined by Charles Prest a.k.a. Noon Garden, a British Nigerian Jamaican multi-instrumentalist and psych pop musician based in London. Noon Garden is an  exotic psych-pop odyssey project by Charles, drawing on familiar and otherworldly sounds from across the globe, conjuring up grooves that meander their way through a wide spectrum of African Disco, Funk, Exotica and Psychedelia. Charles is a founding member of the international psych band Flamingods, and, in April this year, released his debut solo album 'Beulah Spa'.  He talks through the album track by track, discussing the many cultural and personal influences behind each song. ...-Find Noon Garden on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode Lauren is joined by renowned Australian blues musician Ash Grunwald. Since releasing his debut album 'Introducing Ash Grunwald' in 2002, he has gone on to have numerous records, toured all around the world and received 6 nominations for the ARIA Music Awards.Following his top-10 collaboration with Josh Teskey, 'Push The Blues Away', Ash Grunwald delivers his most personal album yet; 'Shout Into The Noise'. Released in March this year, he worked with Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Lachlan Bostock (Mansionair) to bring together the showstopper of an album. Ash discusses challenging himself on the record, defying expectations and refusing to be pigeonholed. ...-Find Ash Grunwald on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode Lauren is joined by Belfast born singer-songwriter and producer Gareth Dunlop. Gareth has been recognised as an accomplished talent ever since the BBC tipped him as ‘one to watch' in 2010. He has released several singles and EP's with many of his songs going on to be used across television and film. In 2017, he released his debut album 'No.79' which earned critical acclaim and was playlisted on several Irish and UK radio stations.In April this year, he released his second album 'Animal', recorded at his home studio in Belfast. Gareth chats through the album track by track, discussing the fascinating influences behind each song. ...-Find Gareth Dunlop on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode Lauren is joined by Ferris & Sylvester,  the London-based duo of Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester. Since meeting as solo musicians at the London Blues joint Spiritual Bar in 2017, they have released a wonderful collection of singles and EPs, earning them a place in Rolling Stone's 'Top 10 Americana Acts You Need To Know'.Last month they released their much anticipated debut album 'Superhuman'. Issy and Archie chat through their writing and production processes, whilst also managing to talk favourite tea, cider and live performances!... -Find Ferris & Sylvester on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode Lauren is joined by Austrian singer-songwriter OSKA. At the age of 18, OSKA moved to Vienna and started busking while also studying music. In January 2021 she released her debut EP 'Honeymoon Phase' to critical acclaim.In March this year, she released her debut solo album 'My world, My love, Paris'.  OSKA talks through the album track by track, discussing the many cultural and personal influences behind each song. ...-Find OSKA on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode Lauren is joined by Tennessee-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Maya De Vitry. Maya first traveled and performed as a fiddling street musician, and then in bars, theaters, and on festival stages as a founding member of The Stray Birds. In January this year, she released her third solo studio album 'Violet Light' via Mad Maker Studio. The 11 track album was co-produced by Maya and Ethan Jodziewicz, with each song featuring a unique band.Maya breaks down the writing process behind each song , sharing stories from her collaborative experience as well as revealing the inspiration behind the album title. ...-Find Maya De Vitry on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode Lauren is joined by New York singer-songwriter Cassandra Jenkins. As a musician, she has played in the bands of Eleanor Friedberger, Craig Finn, Lola Kirke, and rehearsed to tour with Purple Mountains in August 2019 before the tour's cancellation, meticulously making her debut LP 'Play Till You Win'. In February last year, she released her second album 'An Overview on Phenomenal Nature' via Ba Da Bing Records.Her lyrics unfold magical worlds, introducing you to a cast of characters like a local fisherman, a psychic at a birthday party, and driving instructor of a spiritual bent. Cassandra discusses the writing and recording process behind each track, as well as the many life experiences that shaped the album. ...-Find Cassandra Jenkins on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode Lauren is joined by American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and co-founder of The Felice Brothers, James Felice.  The band consists of brothers James and Ian Felice, Will Lawrence and Jesske Hume. In September this year, the band released their wonderful new album 'From Dreams to Dust',  their fourth album for Yep Roc. James discusses the writing and recording process behind the album track by track. -Find The Felice Brothers on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode Lauren is joined by JUNO-nominated, Canadian singer-songwriter AHI.  In 2016, he released his debut album 'We Made It Through the Wreckage'.In November (2021) he released his wonderful new album 'Prospect'. Recorded in Nashville with Grammy Award-winning producer Paul Mabury, AHI discusses the writing process and inspiration behind each song off the album as well as reflecting on his own journey as a musician. ...-Find AHI on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram

On this episode Lauren is joined by the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner Sam Kelly. In 2015 Sam and the band- Jamie Francis (banjo), Graham Coe (cello), Toby Shaer (whistles/fiddle), Archie Moss (melodeon) and Evan Carson (drums), released their debut album 'The Lost Boys'. The album came out to a storm of rave reviews, cementing Sam's place as one of the most rapidly rising stars on the UK folk scene, and enticing Radio 2 to invite the guys into the BBC studios as the featured live session guests on the Mark Radcliffe Show - an honour usually only bestowed upon much more established musicians. In August, Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys released their brilliant new album 'The Wishing Tree' with Pure Records.Sam breaks down the writing process behind each song , revealing the inspiration behind the title track as well as selecting his favourite song off the album. ...-Find Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys on the Web | Instagram-Follow LP: Uncovered on Instagram