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UK rap icon Wretch 32 joins Jamz to discuss ‘Feels' from his acclaimed 2025 studio album, HOME? Together they talk about the record's powerful themes around Black British identity and legacy, discussing the divided state of modern Britain, confronting ignorance and the power of empathy, while examining shifting generational experiences across the years. As an artist continually pushing musical boundaries - even reimagining this album for a live theatrical performance at the National Theatre - Wretch has wisdom to share for aspiring rappers looking to break through in the current climate. They discuss the nuances of the writing process - how Wretch discovered rapping 'in real time’ from a Scarface record, how he analogises writing music to making Hollywood movies, and how the mic is always ready to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Riley sits down with Jamz to break down the lyrics and themes of 'Private Life’, from her 2025 mixtape, More Is More. George discusses her thoughts on modern femininity, writing sex-positive lyrics and gives flowers to some of the inspiring women pushing boundaries and changing attitudes through their artistry. Jamz explores how George uses characters as a way of social commentary. As a student of politics, George shares her thoughts on the role of politics within music, communities and social media. From her roots in the world of jazz, soul and electronica, George talks maturing and developing discernment as an artist, her love of pop music and becoming a go-to club music collaborator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ever first Scottish winner of the BBC Introducing Artist Of The Year, Jacob Alon sits down with Jamz to discuss 'Fairy In A Bottle' from their Mercury-nominated album, In Limerence. Together, they piece together Jacob’s steps to becoming the acclaimed artist they are today, from escaping a childhood that felt very distant from their authentic self, through a challenging stint living in a van in Edinburgh, and discovering and nurturing a voice in music that helped express the inexpressible. Jamz and Jacob also discuss the mind-altering alchemy and fantasy of infatuation as a theme through the song and album more broadly, reflect on the impact of ‘tragic’ or 'doomed' portrayals of queer relationships and reveal how a shared interest in quantum physics and astronomy developed with album producer and creative partner, Dan Carey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rosie Lowe is the guest for this very special episode of Between the Lines recorded in front on an audience at the London Podcast Festival 2025. Jamz and Rosie discuss Rosie's writing processes, and how a trip abroad that began with a car that she couldn't get to start in the middle of the night ended as a transformative experience, resulting in some beautiful music. Rosie also talks about how breathwork and gratitude became an integral part of navigating some of the more challenging parts of her career in her twenties and beyond, how motherhood has impacted her emotionally and creatively, and how her thirties have just got better and better.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma-Jean Thackray joins Jamz Supernova as they discuss ’Save Me’ from her Mercury Award shortlisted album, Weirdo. Emma-Jean explores how music became a vehicle to express herself through personal tragedy, when speaking openly to friends and family didn’t seem possible. Emma-Jean unpacks an album that is simultaneously a grief diary, sonically reflecting the rollercoaster of emotions one goes through when losing a loved one, whilst also honestly documenting her experience with neurodivergence, the superpowers and challenges that come with it. Jamz and Emma-Jean also touch on confessional poetry and the influences of Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton on her lyrical style, on the complexity of writing and performing through grief, and the bravery of the artist’s role in holding a mirror up to their audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kae takes us back to his teenage years, discovering UK Hip Hop and emerging from a bubbling South London-focused spoken word scene, bringing us right through to the process behind his latest record, taking creative cues from the likes of Stormzy and Dave. He talks about the obsessive power of music as an escape from pain and trauma, about writing what you can’t bear to admit, and the freedom of transition and living your truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Between The Lines is Back! The new season airs from 5th November with the one and only Kae Tempest talking about song lyrics & artistry. Other guests include Wretch 32, Jacob Alon, Emma-Jean Thackray, George Riley & Rosie Lowe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Calling all music lovers! Between The Lines is coming to the live stage for the first time at the London Podcast Festival 2025! Jamz will be joined by amazing Rosie Lowe to break down lyrics from her latest album 'Lover, Other', with exclusive insights and a chance for our audience to join the conversation. Join us at Kings Place, 12th September from 7pm! Get your tickets here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final episode of this series of Between The Lines, Jamz sits down with LA based artist and musician Annahstasia.  They get into talking about their journeys, and looking back on their past selves and places, and Annahstasia talks about the expectations she faced in the career shift from modelling to music  And they discuss how important your surroundings are during the creative process, and the difference it makes when you are working alongside people who truly understand you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saxophonist and composer Nubya Garcia joins Jamz Supernova to unpick themes and lyrics from ‘Triumphance’, from her acclaimed album Odyssey.  They discuss what it takes to have a career at the forefront of a vibrant UK jazz scene, break down the psychological and economic realities of the touring model and its strain on musicians, and explore Nubya’s boundary shifting ambitions that have seen her also become a conductor and, now, spoken word artist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamz is joined by singer-songwriter Nilüfer Yanya to talk about her song ‘Binding’.They chat about what it means to be a figurehead for the UK “alternative” scene, as well as how contradiction can often lead to the most truthful songwriting. They also discuss cultural background, and her evolving relationship to her mixed heritage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Jamz delves into ‘Mum Does The Washing’, poet and artist Joshua Idehen reflects on finding success with a ‘hit’ deep into a music career, and on finding truth and dark comedy in the different systems of patriarchy and oppression that sit at the heart of the record. They also discuss Joshua’s history of online and offline activism and the particular nuances defining the struggle against systemic inequality in this moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Låpsley speaks candidly on her experiences growing up as a young signed artist in the music industry. She discusses her liberation from that stifling time and her journey to rediscovering her happiest self, themes that she explores on her new album, I’M A HURRICANE A WOMAN IN LOVE. She also touches on the rarely-discussed subject of polyamory, and how she has sought connection to her female ancestors through the creative process for this new body of work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The iconic Greentea Peng joins Jamz to talk about Jamz’s favourite track from her new album ‘TELL DEM IT’S SUNNY’. Breaking down ‘TARDIS (hardest)’, Greentea Peng gets into how having a daughter has impacted her writing and wider perspective. She talks about the importance of ritual and environment surrounding her music making process, and how a traumatic moment from her school years was a defining moment in finding her individuality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 3 of Between The Lines is about to land! We've got Nilüfer Yanya, Greentea Peng, Låpsley, Joshuah Idehen and more. If you love the lyrics behind your favourite songs, and want to know more about the experiences that go into the words we resonate with, then this is the podcast for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices