The Hear and Now
The Hear and Now delves into the socio-political themes and issues that continue to shape the music industry, and looks at how they feed back into the music itself. Covering the topics of politics, race, gender, sexuality, mental health and money, the podcast features guests and conversations from all corners of the music industry, hosted and produced by Liv Cowle.
Creative Team:
Creative Team:
- Hosted and Produced by Liv Cowle
- Powered by Transmission Roundhouse
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 13
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2021
S2 Ep5: BONUS EPISODE: Ambition and artistry with singer-songwriter Keir
Examining the music industry in a new light, Liv shifts focus towards the experience of artists themselves in this exclusive bonus episode. Joined by solo artist Keir, this episode explores the proce…
00:33:28 |
Sun 13 Jun 2021
S2 Ep4: Work boundaries and women’s safety with Natalie Greener, Tits Upon Tyne
This episode, Liv is joined by young powerhouse Natalie Greener, who at just 21 years old is the director and founder of Tits Upon Tyne. Born in 2018 as a way to raise money for breast cancer, the or…
00:28:18 |
Sun 30 May 2021
S2 Ep3: Deaf and disabled accessibility with Jacob Adams, Attitude is Everything
In this new episode, Liv explores the accessibility and inclusivity issues surrounding live music events, particularly for music lovers who are deaf or disabled. You may never have considered the exp…
00:42:51 |
Sun 16 May 2021
S2 Ep2: BONUS EPISODE: Women in music with Lex on the Decks, Hot Girls podcast
One new episode wasn’t enough! In this very special BONUS episode, Liv welcomes DJ and fellow podcaster Lex on the Decks onto the podcast. Lex is the host of the podcast Hot Girls, and in this episod…
00:29:49 |
Sun 02 May 2021
S2 Ep1: Environmental sustainability with Claire O'Neill, A Greener Festival
Welcome back to The Hear and Now! This season, the podcast turns its focus to the people and organisations working towards a better future for the music industry. To kick off season two, Liv welcomes…
00:28:48 |
Sun 02 May 2021
S1 Ep8: TRAILER: Season 2
Having skimmed the surface of some of the biggest socio-political themes influencing the music industry – from queer culture and racial bias to Brexit itself – season two of The Hear and Now continue…
00:01:16 |
Thu 29 Apr 2021
S1 Ep7: EP 6: Money For Nothing
In the final episode of season one, discussing money in the industry, Liv portrays music as the business it is. Welcoming Luke Hinton, award-winning music promoter (Juicebox Live) and regional coordi…
00:30:34 |
Tue 06 Apr 2021
S1 Ep6: EP 5: Self Care
After a whole year of national lockdowns, those in the music industry have arguably been among those most affected – financially, emotionally and mentally. Liv looks this episode about how the disapp…
00:35:38 |
Tue 23 Mar 2021
S1 Ep5: EP 4: She
Following on from last episode's dissection of gender in the music industry, Liv turns this time to open the conversation more broadly onto LGBTQ+ representation in the business. Welcoming Jamie Ahye…
00:38:18 |
Tue 02 Mar 2021
S1 Ep4: EP 3: I Am Her
Turning, this episode, to the mammoth topic of gender, Liv looks at the place and representation of women, transgender and gender-fluid creators in a continually male-dominated business. Welcoming mu…
00:29:22 |
Tue 09 Feb 2021
S1 Ep3: EP 2: Street Fighter
In this topical and important second episode, The Hear and Now examines the role of race in shaping the music industry as we know it. Liv is joined by Digital Jukebox Records's Mark Anthony and Loose…
00:32:27 |
Tue 26 Jan 2021
S1 Ep2: EP 1: Brexit Blues
Welcome to the Hear and Now, the podcast exploring the influence of socio-political themes and issues on the music industry. In this first episode on politics, joined by musicians Lizzie Ball and Jes…
00:31:02 |
Tue 12 Jan 2021
S1 Ep1: TRAILER: The Hear and Now
The Hear and Now delves into the socio-political themes and issues that continue to shape the music industry, and looks at how they feed back into the music itself. Covering the topics of politics, r…
00:01:41 |
Wed 30 Dec 2020
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