Best Musicinterviews Podcasts (2026)

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201: Counterpoint Panel: Why “Harmony” Classes Fail, Fux Myths, Bach Traps & Better Methods 1:24:48

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Counterpoint is the “huge topic” that crowns the Neapolitan method and the Paris Conservatoire tradition—and yet it’s often taught today in ways that leave students confused, discouraged, and musically disconnected. In this Counterpoint Panel, I’m joined by: • Robert O. Gjerdingen (Author of "Music in the Galant Style", "Child Composers") • Peter v…

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Don't Apologize on Van Sessions at The Monarch 22:56

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Don't Apologize on Van Sessions at The Monarch Support the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah. ARTIST | Don't Apologize FULL SET LIST Track 1 - Ethereal Track 2 - Catharsis Track 3 - Worth It Track 4 - American Dream Track 5 - Expectations ARTIST LINKS LINKS: WEBSITE: https://dontapologizeband.com/ SP…

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Ep #75 | Our Best Country Music Interviews of 2025 56:26

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As 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking back on some of our favourite country music moments from the past year — the interviews that made us laugh, the stories that surprised us, and the moments that reminded us why we love this genre and community so much. From unforgettable guests and behind-the-scenes chaos to big cultural moments and personal h…

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Sunny Daze on Van Sessions at The Monarch 14:08

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Sunny Daze on Van Sessions at The Monarch Support the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah. ARTIST | Sunny Daze FULL SET LIST Track 1 - Little Chocolate Piece Track 2 - Coming Home Track 3 - Seven, Seven, Seven ARTIST LINKS LINKS: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/sunnydazeandkhay/float SPOTIFY: https:/…

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EP #74 | I've Got My Mum In Low Places 24:18

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For this special Christmas Day episode, Katie heads back to her roots — the green hills of Surrey — for a festive, unfiltered year-in-review over Dolly Wines with a very special guest: her mum, Carole Atkin. With a glass in hand, Katie and Carole dive headfirst into this week’s biggest country music talking points — from the ever-expanding relation…

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EP #73 | Drew Baldridge’s Underdog Story Is Almost Like a Hallmark Movie… 18:14

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This week on Girls In Low Places, we attempt to make a Hallmark movie — taking it from Nashville to a London Christmas market. Is it low budget? Yes. Is it chaotic? Absolutely. Is it festive? Somehow… also yes. We’re joined by Drew Baldridge, who opens up about: • Going from being dropped by Nashville to making history as the first fully self-funde…

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Strategic Maturity - Ep. 118 56:02

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In this episode of Set the Bar Mix Show, DJ Oplex unpacks the concept of "Strategic Maturity"—the pivotal shift from measuring success by what you can do, to defining value by what you won't do. As we approach the New Year, Oplex breaks down how true growth implies moving away from the brute force of youthful potential and embracing the precision o…

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Ep #72 | Max McNown doesn't get asked the “Same Questions" in THIS interview... 33:18

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Welcome back to Girls In Low Places, the only country music podcast where British girls ask the questions nobody else dares... This week, Max McNown joins Katie for a Christmas special that includes: 🎄 Max realising he doesn’t know what a noun is 🎄 A deep dive into why men think they can befriend animals in the Amazon rainforest 🎄 His unexpected au…

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EP #71 | The Nashville Bachelorette That Ended My Wedding: Katie Finally Speaks 48:18

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In this episode, Katie finally lifts the curtain on the story she’s been hinting at since day one – the trip that blew up her old life and accidentally birthed Girls In Low Places. Joined by her US BFF Sam who organised the doomed trip, she rewinds to her engagement, a countryside life, and a bachelorette weekend that cracked everything wide open. …

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Kip Congo on Van Sessions at The Monarch 22:45

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Kip Congo on Van Sessions at The Monarch Support the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah. ARTIST | Kip Congo FULL SET LIST Track 1 - You're My Home Track 2 - Counting Sheep Track 3 - Eyes Track 4 - Lovebirds Track 5 - Ebony & Ivory & I ARTIST LINKS LINKS: https://linktr.ee/kipcongo SPOTIFY: https://ope…

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EP #70 | We May Never Recover From The CMA Red Carpet: THE NASHVILLE DEBRIEF 41:33

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Girls in Low Places take Nashville and the CMA Awards, and honestly… we may never recover! In this episode, Katie and Ozzy debrief the most chaotic, magical week of their lives – from anxiety sobs in hotel lifts to accidentally starting a speakeasy on the CMA red carpet. Katie arrives in town early with OG videographer Rodney, hits the emotional Dr…

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Kublaii on Van Sessions at The Monarch 20:15

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Kublaii on Van Sessions at The Monarch Support the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah. ARTIST | Kublaii FULL SET LIST Track 1 - Mars Track 2 - Dynamite Track 3 - Eyes Blue Track 4 - Tangerine Track 5 - Kaleidoscope ARTIST LINKS SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1TCzSEMmYO28H6ogWtVqfM?si=lL-99Eg…

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EP #69 | We gossip LIVE with the Maren Morris Queue on whether Maren will come back to country, Kelsea Ballerini's new EP and Megan's PINK ERA 16:01

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This week, Katie hits the streets — or more accurately, the queue — to chat with Maren Morris fans ahead of her London show. From theories on the divorce, the pop vs. country debate, and cries in the shower (not the car), to which British artists Maren should collab with — this one’s a ride. It’s Girls in Low Places at its rawest .... fans overshar…

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The Boy In Blue Returns to Van Sessions at The Monarch 27:36

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Boy in Blue on Van Sessions! Support the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah. ARTIST | Boy In Blue FULL SET LIST Track 1 - Mr. Operation Track 2 - All For Nothing Track 3 - Still A Boy Track 4 - Bottle of Broken Cheers Track 5 - The Songs We Sing ARTIST LINKS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rileyr…

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EP #68 | Josh Ross giggling about being "Single Again", what Akon has for lunch, and why British women are PRETTY 10:55

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A Canadian cowboy. A red dress. A lot of giggling. This week on Girls In Low Places, Katie is behind the bar with country star Josh Ross. We get into everything: why American men are better at compliments, what it was really like working with Akon on their recent collaboration, and why british girls are PRETTY. We talk breakups, being workaholics, …

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EP #67 | Old Dominion on Zaddy Energy, Barbara being a scouser and why they still cry at beach bars 13:48

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We crashed Old Dominion's soundcheck right before their show to talk all things “Barbara”, grief, songwriting, and ZADDY ENERGY. The guys open up about the Barbara album concept, how they went from writing hits for others to becoming one of country music’s biggest bands, and the real story behind their pizza-boot disaster. Expect zaddy debates, spi…

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Riley Rawlings on Van Sessions at The Monarch 28:35

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Riley Rawlings on Van Sessions! Support the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah. ARTIST | Riley Rawlings FULL SET LIST Track 1 - The Middle Track 2 - For You Track 3 - Crazy On Me Track 4 - Doesn't Feel Right Track 5 - Patience Track 6 - Okay ARTIST LINKS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rileyrawli…

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EP #66 | Katie on Dating American Men, The Great Luke Combs Ticket War & Why Gavin Adcock's name is written down underlined | GILPER EPISODE 34:19

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Y’all, the phone lines are open and the Gilpers are calling in! This week Katie is answering your questions in a Girls in Low Places Q&A episode — covering dating American men, the Luke Combs Wembley ticket war, Riley Green backlash, and why Gavin Adcock might just be next on our list 👀 From being stood up on dating apps to figuring out if Josh Ros…

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Mel Soul & The Heartbeat on Van Sessions at The Monarch 24:43

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Mel Soul & The Heartbeat on Van Sessions! Support the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah. ARTIST | Mel Soul & The Heartbeat FULL SET LIST Track 1 - Warmth Track 2 - 2022 Track 3 - I Am Now Track 4 - …Baby One More Time COVER ARTIST LINKS LINKS: https://linktr.ee/melsoul90 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instag…

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EP #65 | 49 Winchester on Beard Roleplay, Halloween and being Trad Lovers in the Bedroom... 13:31

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Welcome back to Girls In Low Places — the country music podcast that asks the questions only British girls would dare. This week, Katie pulls her bar towel over her shoulder, sighs about her “regulars who never leave,” and pours a few too many pints for Virginia’s own 49 Winchester. What starts as a dive-bar therapy session turns into a full-blown …

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J.Ezra on Van Sessions at The Monarch 24:37

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Support the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah. ARTIST | J.Ezra FULL SET LIST Song 1 - Weepin' Afternoon Song 2 - Carry On Song 3 - I'm Not Over You Song 4 - Boots of Spanish Leather, Bob Dylan COVER ARTIST LINKS LINKS: https://linktr.ee/j.ezramusic INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/j.ezramusic/ SP…

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EP# 64 |Radio 1’s Jack Saunders on the British Country Boom 40:04

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🎙 This week on Girls In Low Places we’re joined by Jack Saunders, Radio 1’s New Music presenter, and his Texan wife Ash Smith, model and actress, to chat all things country meets culture. We dive into the growing impact of country music in the UK, Jack’s dream country collab, and why Brits are finally catching the southern bug. Jack spills behind-t…

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Update time - aka Where have you been? 3:57

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Hey nostalgia fans! It's been a minute hasn't it... Genevieve stops by to explain why Celebrity Catch Up has been on a bit of an extended hiatus this year - and when it will return. Stay tuned! ===== If you enjoy Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, don't keep it to yourself! Please tell a friend or share a screenshot on social media (a…

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EP #63 | Come cry with us about the Opry 100, Kelsea & Chase’s Shock Split 39:12

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This week on Girls In Low Places we’re giving you the real review of the ICONIC Opry 100 concert and all the butterflies that were in the air as if you were right there with us. We also dive into the GILPER feedback on the C2C headliners, and yes… Katie is spectacularly hungover for the entire episode after a wild night "Saltburning" Ozzy. Expect l…

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Organic Authenticity - Ep. 117 56:44

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DJ Oplex speaks on an explosive topic that includes exploring the advantages and disadvantages of AI in music creation. He discusses how it will impact listeners and its potential to compromise Organic Authenticity. Meanwhile he features new music from Mobb Deep, Victoria Noellel, RJ Payne and more. Don't miss this controversial episode!! Playlist …

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Sammy Brue on Van Sessions at The Monarch 21:50

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Sponsor the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah. ARTIST | Sammy Brue FULL SET LIST Song 1 - Hard Livin' Justin Townes Earle COVER Song 2 - Borrowed Time Song 3 - A Letter From Your Favorite Billionaires Song 4 - 21st Century Hallelujah Man Song 5 - Poncho & Lefty, Townes Van Zandt COVER ARTIST LINKS LI…

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EP #62 | Hannah McFarland on those Chase Rice Rumours 45:19

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This week on Girls In Low Places, we’re joined by rising country star Hannah McFarland to talk all things Karma in love, her so-called “2 Month Curse”, and those swirling Chase Rice rumours. Hannah opens up about staying true to herself, finding strength in the Backbone of authenticity, and why sometimes you just have to Let Him go... See Privacy P…

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LORD VOX on Van Sessions at The Monarch 30:01

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LORD VOX on Van Sessions! Sponsor the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah. ARTIST | Lord Vox FULL SET LIST Song 1 - Situations Song 2 - No Matter Song 3 - Border Haunt Song 4 - Even in the Night Song 5 - Nighttime Lover ARTIST LINKS LINKS: https://linktr.ee/lordvox INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/…

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EP #61 | Drake Milligan on Shania Twain, Tom Jones and Squirrels | GIRLS IN LOW PLACES 23:36

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Drake Milligan joins Girls in Low Places for a chat that Sounds Like Something I’d Do. From collaborating with Shania Twain to a message for his female fans who say Don’t Leave Me Loving You, Drake opens up about his journey from Elvis swagger to Nashville star. We talk why he wants to impersonate Tom Jones, his unexpected role in Joseph and the Te…

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EP #60 | My Date with Riley Green: Spooning (Cereal) the Morning After | GIRLS IN LOW PLACES 10:44

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Riley Green’s second date with me turned into the flirtiest interview yet. From sharing cereal in the Worst Way and moustaches in the bedroom drawer, to admitting he fancies me and almost writing a duet, it got steamy fast. He even revealed which country songs he loves to get romantic to - and after offering to Make It Rain, I don’t need to Change …

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The Glitter Bombs on Van Sessions at The Monarch 24:53

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The Glitter Bombs on Van Sessions! Sponsor the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah. ARTIST | The Glitter Bombs FULL SET LIST Song 1 - Goodbye Song 2 - Alchemy Song 3 - Never Gonna Letcha Song 4 - Cry Baby Song 5 - Morning, Noon & Night ARTIST LINKS LINKS: https://linktr.ee/theglitterbombsband WEBSITE: …

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EP #59 | The Long Road Festival Episode with Yeti | GIRLS IN LOW PLACES 57:45

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We’re coming to you straight from The Long Road Festival for a special episode of our YETI Backstage Sessions! We’ve got backstage stories, a few secrets spilled about an upcoming Opry show, and of course… plenty of festival chaos from your hosts Ozzy and Katie as we run wild through the weekend. Features interviews with The Crowe Boys, Larry Fleet…

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Now is Your Last Day - Ep. 116 54:43

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On this episode, DJ Oplex scans through a plethora of new releases to find bar setting songs that are meaningful for the culture. Only new released music graces the show including new music from Chance the Rapper, Emi Secrest, Teyana Taylor and more. Meanwhile, he explores the idea of being notified that this is your last day to live. The plot thic…

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EP #58 | Midland x Mackenzie Carpenter at The Long Road Festival with Yeti | GIRLS IN LOW PLACES 16:10

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We’re dropping the needle on the very first YETI Backstage Session at The Long Road Festival with Midland and Mackenzie Carpenter - turn it up, y’all! Join us for a toe-tappin’ game of “I Wish You Would” while we spin tales about iconic outfits, the wildest fake rumours, wedding guest dance-floor anthems, and of course… the song they’d choose to ge…

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Cannibal Queen on Van Sessions at The Monarch 39:06

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Cannibal Queen on Van Sessions! Sponsor the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah. ARTIST | Cannibal Queen FULL SET LIST Song 1 - Master of My Fate Song 2 - Weeds in My Garden Song 3 - New Colors Song 4 - Pretty Boy Song 5 - Hostage ARTIST LINKS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cannibalqueen13/ SPOTI…

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EP #57 | Next Thing You Know… You’re Beard-fishing with Jordan Davis | GIRLS IN LOW PLACES 33:13

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Next thing you know… Jordan Davis is in the studio with us! We get into beard-fishing confessions, which of his kids he’d actually trust to stay home alone, who should be Katie’s wedding date, Luke Combs’ song crowdsourcing, and a little marriage advice for Ozzy. Oh, and of course - how we’re plotting ultimate revenge on Thomas Rhett after that inf…

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The Last Wild Buffalo on Van Sessions, Backstage at The Ogden Music Festival 13:29

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The Last Wild Buffalo on Van Sessions! Support local musicians - Sponsor Van Sessions: https://t.ly/KsrVL Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah. ARTIST | The Last Wild Buffalo FULL SET LIST Song 1 - Don't Cry When I Leave Song 2 - Hay Burners ARTIST LINKS LINKS: https://linktr.ee/thelastwildbuffalo INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.…