Best Tempest Collective Podcasts (2025)

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From the Archive: Iain Sinclair. July 2013 39:09

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Iain Sinclair is one of the UK’s greatest living writers. Famed for his novels, such as Downriver, and documentary prose, of which London Orbital is perhaps the best known, Sinclair began his career self-publishing his own poetry on his Albion Village Press in the 1970s. 2013 saw the publication of three books – two poetry collections and a longer …

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Finding Your Voice: Building Simple, Authentic Messaging with Helen Thacker 30:33

1d ago30:33

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In this episode of Small Business School, I’m welcoming back my friend and messaging expert, Helen Thacker! We’re chatting all about what’s really been happening behind the scenes in both of our businesses over the past two years — and digging deep into why messaging is way more than just finding the "perfect words." Helen shares how powerful it ca…

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Singing Lessons with Cynthia Erivo, Cigarettes on Stage and Big Boi’s Owls 44:37

1d ago44:37

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Oscar nominated singer, songwriter and actress Cynthia Erivo has the voice of a generation. She joins Annie and Nick to talk about the art of singing, the impact it has on her body physically and physiologically, and what it was like writing her new album alongside her starring role in Wicked. Elsewhere, Beyoncé and Katy Perry have kicked off their…

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In honor of May Day 14:33

3d ago14:33

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By Tempest Collective

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Business Builders (Pt.16) Is Your Client Journey Costing You Growth? Let’s Fix That. 16:57

4d ago16:57

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Welcome back to Small Business School! In this episode of Business Builders, we're diving into a super important (and often overlooked) part of your business: the client journey. Whether you're booking dream clients or still figuring out how to turn one-time buyers into loyal fans, this conversation is here to help. I walk you through how to audit …

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Within and without? 12:43

5d ago12:43

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By Tempest Collective

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From the Archives: The Gift to See Ourselves – The Best Scottish Poetry Collections. December 2012 45:49

5d ago45:49

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We have all heard the arguments in favour of Scotland’s best poet or favourite poem, but what about its greatest collection? In this recording from 2012, the SPL invited two guests – James Robertson, poet, publisher and author of the novels And the Land Lay Still and The Testament of Gideon Mack, and Dorothy McMillan, editor of Modern Scottish Wome…

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Community, Courage, and Canadian Makers with Virginia from Acre75 38:22

8d ago38:22

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In this heart-filled, hotel-room-recorded episode, I sit down in person with Virginia from Acre75 Gathered—a subscription box packed with goods from Canadian small towns. What started on a 75-acre family farm has grown into a nationwide movement supporting artisans and makers in towns with fewer than 30,000 people. We talk about community, entrepre…

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Kneecap at Coachella, Pulp Summer and Music from a Dead Man’s Brain 43:14

8d ago43:14

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What does the response to Kneecap’s Coachella performance tell us about the current relationship between music festivals and political expression? Annie and Nick are joined by BBC Music Correspondent, Mark Savage, to decipher the fallout from the rap trio’s set. Elsewhere, from conical bras to London’s West End – Self Esteem has found a new fan in …

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Real Talk for Product-Based Business Owners 17:20

9d ago17:20

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Hey Small Business School listeners! If you’ve ever thought, “Why is this product-based business so dang hard?” — this one’s for you. I’ve been getting messages asking if I have advice for makers, resellers, and product-based entrepreneurs, and the answer is yes, absolutely. In this solo episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned from running both serv…

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Business Builders (Pt.15) How to Take Back Your Time as a CEO 15:44

10d ago15:44

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Hey friend, welcome back to Business Builders! This episode hits close to home for me — because I’m living it right alongside you. We're diving into a topic every business owner wrestles with: time management. Not the boring, corporate kind — the real, messy, "why am I so busy but nothing’s moving forward?" kind. I’m sharing what I’ve learned (and …

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From the Archive: Anita Govan. November 2014 38:23

12d ago38:23

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Anita Govan has been involved in performance poetry for many years, long before it became as widespread as it is today, both as a performer and an organiser of events. Sceptical of the competitive aspects of slams, she still takes part in them and organises them for young people as she recognises their part in giving people a forum in which to shar…

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Live From High Vibe Women: From Basement to Brand Empire with Julie Cole 1:04:00

16d ago1:04:00

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This special episode of Small Business School was recorded live at the High Vibe Women event—and let me tell you, the energy in the room was electric! I had the absolute joy of sitting down with Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel’s Labels, mom of six, bestselling author, and all-around force. She shared how a product idea born out of her own family ch…

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Sidetracked with Jake Shears 44:11

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From Lady Gaga’s masterpiece in theatrical pop to Missy Elliott dressed as a car, Nick is joined by Scissor Sister’s singer and West End star Jake Shears to discuss the highs and lows of Coachella as the desert dust settles on weekend one. Elsewhere, Elton John’s had a busy couple of weeks making up with Madonna and securing his tenth number one al…

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Reflection on the January 1, 2025 Pasadena Rose Parade 10:42

15d ago10:42

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By Tempest Collective

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We need to do this together 23:05

16d ago23:05

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By Tempest Collective

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Lessons from the Quebec Amazon union campaign 22:19

16d ago22:19

22:19

By Tempest Collective

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Business Builders (Pt:14) How to Get Out of the Weeds and Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business 14:28

17d ago14:28

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In this episode of Business Builders, I’m sharing a little pep talk I honestly needed for myself too. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in the weeds, or like your team can’t move without you — this one’s for you. We’re talking about the shift from being the do-it-all operator to becoming the strategic CEO your business actually needs. I’ll walk …

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How to Show Up Authentically and Attract the Right People with Puja Malhotra 29:01

18d ago29:01

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In this episode of Small Business School, I sit down with Puja Malhotra, brand strategist and founder of ROOP Creative Agency. We get real about what it actually means to show up authentically online, why branding is more than just visuals, and how you can build a business that aligns with your life—not just your to-do list. This convo is a must-li…

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From the Archive: The Written World. October 2012 36:14

19d ago36:14

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The Written World was the Scottish Poetry Library’s London 2012 project. To mark the Olympics, we launched a scheme to find a poem for each of the 204 countries taking part, which were then broadcast on BBC Radio. In October 2012, with the project over, we took the chance to look back on The Written World with its project manager Sarah Stewart. We …

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Union days, sweepin’ the clouds away 23:32

22d ago23:32

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By Tempest Collective

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Evolving Your Business Without Losing Yourself with Quinn Tempest 33:03

23d ago33:03

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In this episode of Small Business School, I’m joined by the brilliant Quinn Tempest—business and brand strategist, founder of Create Your Purpose, and all-around champion for purpose-led entrepreneurship. We dive deep into burnout, business evolution, and what it really means to grow a sustainable business that doesn’t drain the life out of you. If…

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Solo Gigging, Kankyō Ongaku, and Song Topics Inspired By CMAT 29:26

23d ago29:26

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What time of day would you be and why? This week’s episode has been curated by your listener questions as Nick shares his top tips for solo gigging, Annie soundtracks the perfect Sunday morning montage and CMAT’s new album inspires a rousing list of potential song topics – from wheelie bin collections and mortgage rates to the art of mushroom forag…

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Targeted Scholars, Targeted Institutions 1:49

25d ago1:49

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By Tempest Collective

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Business Builders (Pt:13) How to Build Predictable Revenue Streams for a More Stable and Scalable Business 15:05

25d ago15:05

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Welcome back to Small Business School! In this episode of Business Builders, we’re diving into a topic that’s going to hit home for a lot of entrepreneurs: creating predictable revenue. If you’ve ever felt like your income is a rollercoaster—big sales one month, crickets the next—you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. We’re diving into the importan…

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From the Archive: Aonghas MacNeacail. Feb 2013 30:28

26d ago30:28

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Aonghas MacNeacail (1942-2022) was a leading voice in Gaelic poetry for decades, as poet, and as a regular literary commentator in print and on Gaelic radio. To celebrate his seventieth birthday in 2012 he published a new selected poems, Laughing at the Clock / Déanamh Gáire Ris A’ Chloc. MacNeacail came into the SPL in 2013 to talk about his life …

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Ukrainian anarchists fighting imperialism and building mutual aid in wartime 16:32

29d ago16:32

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By Tempest Collective

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Bridging the Gen Z Gap with Emily Van Straten 28:34

1M ago28:34

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Emily Van Straten, host of Your Gen Z Coworker and founder of Think HR. We dig into the generational shift happening in the workforce and how small business owners can better understand, support, and retain Gen Z team members. From honest conversations to evolving leadership styles, Emily brings a fresh perspective…

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The Beatles Biopics, Kae Tempest, and Lucy Dacus Has a Question 34:36

29d ago34:36

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How important is it to make music with purpose? Annie and Nick chat about Ezra Collective’s Femi Koleoso teaching people what’s important at this year's 6 Music Festival. Elsewhere, AJ Tracey has decided to include smaller cities and venues on his upcoming tour and Sam (not Shawn) Mendes is set to create not one but four Beatles Biopics featuring P…

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Business Builders (Pt:12) How to Collect and Use Feedback From Clients and Your Team to Scale Smarter 13:14

1M ago13:14

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Welcome back to Small Business School, Are you actively collecting feedback from your clients and team—or are you just guessing what needs improvement? I get it — hearing constructive criticism can be tough, but when you learn to ask the right questions and embrace what you hear, incredible growth follows. Tune in to discover practical tips on how …

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From the Archive: Ian Bell on Bob Dylan. December 2013 31:40

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Bob Dylan has played many roles in his life: voice of a generation, rock ‘n’ roll Judas, Christian convert, even Victoria’s Secret salesman. The one that concerned the SPL podcast in 2013 was ‘poet’. Across two biographies – Once Upon A Time and Time Out of Mind (both Mainstream) – Ian Bell (1956-2015) considered Dylan in a more literary context th…

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Ed Sheeran Writes to the Prime Minister, Sober Gigs and the George Ezra Collection 38:09

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Ed Sheeran is calling for more funding for music education in the UK – what are Annie and Nick’s memories of music at school? Elsewhere, Little Simz is suing Inflo over unpaid debts, and Miami has renamed streets after musicians who’ve shaped the music scene. Plus, Annie’s found the perfect album to write to, Nick’s mum is a bit confused about the …

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For revolutionaries, the period must be defined by the international fight against the far right 29:22

1M ago29:22

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By Tempest Collective

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Free, Free Mahmoud Khalil! 17:55

1M ago17:55

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By Tempest Collective

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Wild Writing talk to the SPL 18:32

1M ago18:32

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Lorna French and Anna Gray lead small groups of (mostly) women to let loose their wild side, to dive in to their unconscious and find their buried treasure. Wild Writers are creatives, public sector workers, teenagers, or any other type of human who is boldly, and often messily, transforming on their hero’s or heroine’s journey. Ahead of their work…

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What is Trumpism now? 11:33

1M ago11:33

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By Tempest Collective

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Growing Your Business by Doing What You Love and Delegating the Rest with Kelly Lorenzen 24:44

1M ago24:44

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In this episode of Small Business School, I sit down with Kelly Lorenzen, CEO of KLM Consulting. With over 22 years of business ownership experience, Kelly shares her insights on scaling a small business by focusing on what you love and outsourcing the rest. From building the right team to embracing technology, Kelly’s advice is packed with actiona…

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Business Builders (Pt:11) Crafting Your CEO Mission Statement 15:20

1M ago15:20

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In this episode, we dive into the powerful impact of creating your own CEO mission statement — a guiding tool that keeps you focused, intentional, and confident in your leadership role. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or stuck in the day-to-day, this episode will help you step back, refocus, and lead with purpose. Key topics covered: Why You Nee…

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From the Archive: Best Scottish Poems 2012 54:57

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Best Scottish Poems is the Scottish Poetry Library’s annual online anthology of the 20 Best Scottish Poems, edited each year by a different editor. Bookshops and libraries – with honourable exceptions – often provide a very narrow range of poetry, and Scottish poetry in particular. Best Scottish Poems offers readers in Scotland and abroad a way of …

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Stevie Wonder, Frank Ocean’s Tease and Beef with the King 40:10

2M ago40:10

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It’s been a big week for new music with releases from HAIM, Chappell Roan and Bon Iver – but the most important takeaway, is Frank Ocean's tease for real? Elsewhere, as the post-St Patrick’s Day delirium sets in, Annie and Nick work out a plan to see Stevie Wonder on his UK tour. Plus, Sidetracked has been knocked off the top of the music podcast c…

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Mastering Recruitment for Small Business Success with Meghan Houle 30:19

2M ago30:19

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In this episode, I chat with recruitment expert Meghan Houle about what it takes to hire top talent for your small business. Meghan shares her insights from years of working with luxury brands and offers practical tips for finding and retaining the right people. Whether you're scaling your team or making your first hire, this episode is packed with…

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Business Builders (Pt:10) Identifying Industry Trends That Matter 13:41

2M ago13:41

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In this episode of Small Business School, we dive into the important topic of recognizing industry trends and staying relevant in a constantly shifting market. I share my own struggles with this process and offer practical advice on how to spot meaningful changes without feeling overwhelmed. Key topics covered: Understand Consumer Behavior: Stay aw…

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From the Archive: MacGillivray. February 2014 50:36

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In this podcast the poet and artist MacGillivray reads from and discusses her book, The Last Wolf of Scotland (Pighog). The collection is an exploration of connections between Scotland and the American Frontier whose form brilliantly reflects the subject matter of the poems. MacGillivray joins Jennifer Williams in a conversation that maps the rich …

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Doechii’s Rise and Rise, Imogen Heap and AI in Music 40:45

2M ago40:45

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What role should AI play in music? Recording artist and technologist Imogen Heap joins Annie and Nick to discuss how AI is currently being used in the music industry, what the future might look like and what artists can do to take back control. Elsewhere, Doechii’s star continues to rise with more new music and an onstage collaboration with Lauryn …

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Balancing Motherhood & Business with Laura Sinclair 34:59

2M ago34:59

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In this episode, I sit down with Laura Sinclair, a strategic business mentor and founder of This Mother Means Business. We dive into the real, unfiltered challenges of running a business while being a mom—not the "pink and fluffy" version, but the truth about boundaries, burnout, and the power of community. If you’ve ever felt like you're juggling …

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Business Builders (Pt:9) Simplify to Scale – How to Grow Faster with Less Overwhelm 17:36

2M ago17:36

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Welcome back to our Business Builders series in Small Business School! If your business feels more complicated than it should be, you’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs think growth means adding more—more offers, more processes, more tools—but in reality, the businesses that scale the fastest are the ones that simplify. In this episode, we’re diving …

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From the Archive: Kae (Kate)Tempest. September 2013 48:43

2M ago48:43

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In this 2013 podcast, Jennifer Williams talks to poet, playwright and recording artist Kate Tempest* about hip hop, poetry, their play Brand New Ancients, mythology, world peace and much more. Kate has written plays for Paines Plough and the Battersea Arts Centre, written poetry for the Royal Shakespeare Company, Channel 4 and the BBC, worked in sc…

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Slowing Down For Greater Success with Sarah Lambert 30:11

2M ago30:11

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Welcome back Small Business Builders! Today, I sat down with Sarah Lambert, a mom of two turned entrepreneur who’s built a seven-figure business helping women make a massive impact while transforming their confidence and freedom. Together we dive into the surprising power of slowing down, breaking free from autopilot, and challenging the hustle min…

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Glastonbury 2025 Lineup Announcement 18:38

2M ago18:38

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Sound the Glastonbury siren as Annie and Nick react to the lineup for this year’s festival. Has Charli XCX been booked for the right stage? What sort of crowd will Olivia Rodrigo pull? Why is Busta Rhymes one of the most exciting names on the poster? Plus, they share exclusive details on who will be playing on which stage across the weekend.…

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Sidetracked with James Blake 48:19

2M ago48:19

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Annie and Nick are joined by James Blake to discuss the week in music. He’s a Grammy award winning singer and producer, who’s worked with everyone from Kendrick Lamar to Beyoncé and last year, he walked away from his record deal to become an independent artist. After last week’s depressing look into the state of British music, does James have some …

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