Creative License: Inside the Worlds of Rising Artists

After a (fairly) lengthy and unintentional hiatus, Lina is back with a BRAND NEW episode of Creative License. This episode features blues/folk musician Sheffy, who released his debut EP ‘Fix It In The Mix’ earlier this summer, which took inspiration from both Oasis and Johnny Cash alike.  His solo career’s not the only musical venture for him - he’s also part of seven-piece jazz-funk-indie group T...

In a sporadic style switch up - Lina takes a deep dive into Linkin Park’s new album ‘From Zero’ with music journalist Emma Wilkes, who’s had bylines in the likes of DIY, Kerrang, and NME just to name a few.  The album has been a hot topic since it was announced that Dead Sara’s former singer Emily Armstrong would be joining Linkin Park. After the passing of iconic frontman Chester Bennington in 20...

For the grand tenth episode of Creative License, I sit down for a chat with none other than killer grunge duo Fräulein. Since forming in 2021, Fraulein have released a string of luscious, angsty tunes, with 2023 EP Pedestal blasting the duo onto the music scene. 2023 saw the duo embarking on a tour supporting Big Joanie across Europe last October, and an explosive UK tour promoting the release of...

Lizzie Esau is a single-handed alt rock powerhouse from Newcastle. Taking inspiration from big names like Wolf Alice, Radiohead, and Beabadoobee among a few, Lizzie has established a sound over the last couple of years as distinctively dynamic, vibrant, and filled with heart. In recent years, Lizzie has cemented herself as one to watch, having supported the likes of Baby Queen, The Amazons, and Up...

Space rock quintet junodream released their debut album Pools of Colour back in January - and the record has since amassed over a million streams already, as of last month. This release only cemented junodream’s place as one of the current big names in the world of modern dream rock. The band commemorated the release of Pools of Colour with a sold-out show at London’s Village Underground at the en...

In Episode Seven, I chat with upcoming BBC-Introducing band Year of the Dog about their highlights from 2023, the writing process behind their latest single ‘Tigers in the Living Room’, and what to expect from their upcoming album! Year of the Dog are a six-piece brasshouse soul band from Bristol and Cardiff. The group formed at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in 2018, and they’ve bee...

In Episode Six, I chat to singer-songwriter Ellie Dixon about what she has learnt in the last few years since her career has skyrocketed, and the challenges of having your actual name as the face of your brand. Ellie also opens up about mental health struggles and provides some self-help strategies she has found useful.  We also delve into Ellie's experiences of playing with a live band for t...

In Episode Five, I chat to singer-songwriter Jasmine Thakral about all things writing, balancing studying a Computer Science Master's course with making new music, and where she gets her inspiration. We touch on what it was like to work with Fickle Friends on the catchy tune Vampire, and delve into the poeticism of Taylor Swift’s writing.   Jasmine Thakral is a singer-songwriter hailing from...

Hello! I’m Lina Adams, and welcome to the fourth episode of Creative License: Inside the Worlds of Rising Artists. In this episode, I chat to North London-based professional drummer, musical director and mentor Maxie Cheer, about touring with Bimini and Kate Nash, the new EP from Just Kids, and being a Roland Artist. We also nerd out on drum gear and discuss what it means to ‘be where you are’.  M...

This is part 2 of Lina's interview with children’s author Annabelle Sami. Annabelle Sami is a children’s author, who is passionate about introducing young people to characters they can relate to, by exploring a diverse range of narratives in middle-grade fiction. Annabelle is the author of two series: the first being the charming detective series Agent Zaiba Investigates, and the second being...

This is part 1 of Lina's interview with children’s author Annabelle Sami. Annabelle Sami is a children’s author, who is passionate about introducing young people to characters they can relate to, by exploring a diverse range of narratives in middle-grade fiction. Annabelle is the author of two series: the first being the charming detective series Agent Zaiba Investigates, and the second being...

This is part 2 of Lina's interview with South London-based singer-songwriter Claudia Kate. Claudia is an indie pop artist whose DIY sound is imbued with elements of spoken word, reminiscent of Baby Queen as well as Brit-nominated artist Self Esteem. Claudia artfully sets her sincere lyrics, underpinned with existential and political angst, to upbeat rhythms and vibrant melodies, promoting a s...

This is part 1 of Lina's interview with South London-based singer-songwriter Claudia Kate. Claudia is an indie pop artist whose DIY sound is imbued with elements of spoken word, reminiscent of Baby Queen as well as Brit-nominated artist Self Esteem. Claudia artfully sets her sincere lyrics, underpinned with existential and political angst, to upbeat rhythms and vibrant melodies, promoting a s...

Hello, I'm Lina Adams, and this is the very first episode of Creative License: Inside the Worlds of Rising Artists! In this episode, I chat to young Irish talent Conor Kinsella about his experiences of studying music at undergrad and how this has impacted his passion for music. We also talk about everything from cleaning your room, to optimistic nihilism, to the importance of good friends. Co...

Hi, my name's Lina Adams, and this is a brief introduction to Creative License: Inside the Worlds of Rising Artists! I started this podcast because I wanted to chat to artists about their experiences of navigating the creative sector during a very challenging time. In a period of financial and mental turmoil, brought on by the pandemic as well as Brexit, there is no shortage of troubles for t...