A platform for radical voices in a world of noise.
Ten words: politicians on music, musicians on politics — radical listening, recorded.
Radical Listening Party is a new interview-led podcast exploring the music of politics, the politics of music — and the game-changing people that shape them.
The series has a distinctive format: alternating between prominent politicians talking about music one episode, and top musicians reflecting on politics the next.
Through these conversations, the podcast aims to explore how music and politics interact — whether as tools for mobilisation, sources of hope, or ways of establishing shared identity and belonging.
Politicians on Music.
From the records that radicalised them to the soundtracks of a movement — leading political voices open up about what they listen to, and why it matters. Less spin, more vinyl.
Musicians on Politics.
Top artists step away from the mic to reflect on power, protest, and the politics shaping the world their music lives in. Honest, considered, unfiltered.
Why come on the show?
This isn't another soundbite circuit. Guests get a long-form, considered conversation in a properly produced studio — with an interviewer who's done the reading and the listening.
Politicians get to talk about something they're rarely asked: the music in their life. Musicians get to talk about something they're often dismissed on: their politics.
Both reach an engaged audience of listeners who care about culture, power, and where the two collide.
One conversation, recorded in a single sitting. Plus a short pre-call to map the territory.
Recorded at a professional studio. Remote in exceptional cases.
Filmed for clips and a video podcast cut, alongside the full audio episode.
Commissioned by Lyrix Organix.
Lyrix Organix is an acclaimed creative agency, youth development company and independent curator of music, rap and spoken word.
Their stages have hosted legendary early performances by Akala, Kae Tempest, Greentea Peng, Kojey Radical, Ed Sheeran, Lowkey and many more.
They host a major late-night stage at Glastonbury Festival (the infamous 'Rum Shack'), deliver consultancy for Youth Music's Industry Connect, and run inspirational curated talks and youth education programmes with the likes of Roundhouse, BIMM London and the British Council worldwide.
Interview-led
Long-form, considered conversation — not a soundbite factory.
Alternating format
Politicians on music. Musicians on politics. Episode by episode.
Radical at heart
Honest, openly listening — voices outside the usual echo chamber.