Between The Lines with Jamz Supernova
DJ, broadcaster, label owner and curator Jamz Supernova invites her favorite artists to go Between The Lines to talk in-depth about one of their tracks that she loves. Jamz takes listeners on a journey through the artist’s writing process, digging into the song’s hidden stories, motivations, and meanings. New interpretations emerge for both Jamz and her guest. The podcast is like getting into the sleeve notes of a treasured record, deepening the understanding of the music.
Episodes
Wretch 32 on 'Feels': Developing a Rap Career, the Black British Experience & Handling Success
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 b
George Riley on 'Private Life' - Sex Positive Songwriting, Modern Femininity & Trusting Her Voice
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. A
Jacob Alon on 'Fairy in a Bottle' - Queer Love, Becoming Yourself & Limerence
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
Rosie Lowe on Gratitude, Keeping Songwriting Sacred & Maturing as a Musician
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
Emma-Jean Thackray on 'Save Me' - Grief, Bravery & her Mercury Nominated Album
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
Kae Tempest on ‘I Stand On The Line’ - Transitioning, Showing Up & Creativity as Medicine
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
Season 4 Trailer! Between The Lines Podcast is Back
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.
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Between The Lines LIVE at the London Podcast Festival
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.
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Annahstasia on 'Satisfy Me' - Discovering what Success Means, Taking Time for Mastering the Craft of Music & Moving On from Modelling
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 proces
Nubya Garcia on 'Triumphance' - Writing Lyrics for the First Time, Removing Expectations & Avoiding Comparisons
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 h
Nilüfer Yanya on 'Binding' - Writing Promises to Oneself, The End of her Twenties & Exploring Identity
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.
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Joshua Idehen on 'Mum Does the Washing' - Male Feminism, Engaging with Politics & Failing with Confidence
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 systemi
Låpsley on 'Church' - Gender Equality, Navigating the Music Industry & Documenting Polyamory
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 ance
Greentea Peng on 'TARDIS (hardest)' - Never Being Half-Hearted, the Importance of Imperfectionism & Lessons Learned from Motherhood
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 def
Season 3 of Between The Lines!
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.
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Yaya Bey on ‘iloveyoufrankiebeverly’ - Processing Grief, Social Commentary in Music and Dealing with Racism in Different Countries
Queens native R&B musician Yaya Bey joins Jamz to go Between The Lines of her song iloveyoufrankiebeverly from her album Ten Fold.
In this episode, they discuss her process of making meaningful music with social commentary, the pros and cons of instagram rants, and how grief has shaped her as a musician.
This episode contains detailed conversation about experiences of racism.
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Cristale on ‘Will You Ever?’ - Discovering Drill, Writing in Silence & Maintaining Relationships in the Quest for Success
Rapper and Actor Cristale joins Jamz to talk about her 2024 single ‘Will You Ever?’
They discuss how an understanding and love for poetry led her to writing lyrics, discovering the origins of Drill for the first time, and navigating the entertainment industry as a young artist.
Jamz and Cristale also talk in depth about friendship and relationships, and how staying present for loved ones is key
Iceboy Violet on ‘Everything Ends With An Inhale’ - Processing a Breakup, Writing About Sex & No Longer Being Self-Destructive
Rapper-producer Iceboy Violet joins Jamz for this episode of Between The Lines.
They break down the lyrics of the track ‘Everything Ends With An Inhale’ taken from their
album ‘You Said You’d Hold My Hand Through The Fire’.
In this episode, Iceboy Violet gets into the breakup that influenced the song, the imagery behind some of the lyrics, as well as how location can be so key to finding you
Charlotte Day Wilson on ‘New Day’ - LGBTQ Parent Planning, Synaesthesia & Time-Bending Songwriting
Charlotte Day Wilson joins Jamz to go Between The Lines on the song ‘New Day’ taken from her most recent album ‘Cyan Blue’.
They talk about motherhood, fertility and genetics in a same-sex couple, the intimacy of live performance, and how experiencing synaesthesia influences her writing.
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Berwyn on ‘DEAR IMMIGRATION’ - Being 'Illegal' in the UK, Standing up to the System & Sacrifices for Art
Jamz chats to rapper and musician Berwyn on this episode of Between The Lines about his track DEAR IMMIGRATION, taken from his Mercury-Nominated debut album.
The Trinidad-born artist talks to Jamz about how the song was inspired by his treatment at the hands of the UK Immigration authorities.
They also discuss how sacrifice plays a role in Berwyn’s creative process and how his deep love of psy
Crystal Murray on 'STARMANIAK' - Channelling Feelings of Rage, Fear & Anger as a Woman
Singer-songwriter Crystal Murray joins Jamz to get between the lines on her song STARMANIAK.
Taken from her debut album ‘Sad Lovers and Giants’, Crystal talks about how the song came about, from leaning into other genres of music, from punk to shoegaze, as well as the questions she asked herself around some of the hard-hitting metaphors in the lyrics.
She and Jamz discuss finding safe spaces a
Bashy on ‘Lost In Dreams’ - Unpacking Trauma, Survivors Guilt & A Letter to North West London
Rapper and actor Bashy talks to Jamz about his song ‘Lost In Dreams’ taken from his long-awaited 2024 album ‘Being Poor Is Expensive’
They get into why the timing was important for Bashy’s return to music and how the album began its existence as poetry after taking some time to reflect on life during the pandemic.
Bashy talks about how ‘Lost In Dreams’ is a letter to Harlesden, and he tells Ja
Lily Fontaine (English Teacher) ‘The World’s Biggest Paving Slab’ - Growing Up Marginalised, Becoming a Frontwoman & Surrealism in Lyrics
Lily Fontaine of 2024’s Mercury Prize Winner English Teacher sits down to chat to Jamz about ‘The World’s Biggest Paving Slab’.
Taken from their album ‘This Could Be Texas’, the lyrics of the song were written by Lily while she was at university, and while originally penned to her hometown Colne (home of the World’s Biggest Paving Slab), looking back, the song has become a metaphor for so many o
Hak Baker ‘Windrush Baby’ - Talking on Love, Race, East End & the Caribbean experience
On the final episode of this series of Between The Lines, Jamz talks to Hak Baker about his song ‘Windrush Baby’.
They share a personal conversation about their families, Hak’s experiences in prison which is where he first picked up a guitar, as well as the special relationship he has with his mum and discovering more about his roots.
You can listen to Windrush Baby here:
https://open.spotif
Ego Ella May ‘Undone’ - Buddhist Philosophy, Reading & Knowing When to Give Up
On this episode of Between The Lines, Jamz chats to South London singer srongwriter Ego Ella May about her song ‘Undone’ which is from the 2023 EP ‘FIELDNOTES PT III’ - the third and final part of the series she began in lockdown.
As well as talking about the writing process of making the song, Jamz and Ego chat about the pressure you can feel as an artist writing new music, why spending time in
Bruce ‘I’m His Ex’ - Therapy, Winning Back Your Ex & Learning to Sing
Jamz chats to Bristol-based DJ and Producer Bruce (AKA Larry McCarthy) about his track ‘I’m His Ex’ taken from his album ‘Not Ready For Love’
They talk in depth about Bruce’s journey to singing on his own music, via encouragement from friends, therapy and poetry writing, as well as how the breakdown and repair of his relationship inspired him to write a sexy song.
You can listen to I’m His Ex
BINA. ‘Dopamine’ - Virality, Growing up in Care & Survivors Guilt
South London singer, songwriter and producer BINA. joins Jamz for this episode of Between The Lines to talk about BINA.’s track Dopamine, a single she released in 2023.
They talk about the writing process of the song in producer Subculture’s studio, as well as the themes that run through BINA.’s conversational and confessional style, and about the song’s viral success on social media.
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Sam Akpro ‘Death By Entertainment’ - Juggling a day job & being an artist, The Highs & Lows of being on stage & Finding his Sound
Jamz is joined by Peckham singer-songwriter Sam Akpro for his very first podcast to talk about his 2023 single ‘Death By Entertainment’.
They chat about how writing can feel like a puzzle, things that can support mental wellbeing, and the differences between performing as part of a band and by himself.
You can listen to Death By Entertainment here: https://open.spotify.com/track/7cIzu3i160H3v9
ENNY - ‘Champagne Problems’ - Misogyny in Hip Hop, Activism through Lyrics, and Being the Best
ENNY is the guest for this episode, where she and Jamz go Between The Lines on her song ‘Champagne Problems’ taken from her 2023 EP 'We Go Again'.
They talk about ENNY’s stripped back approach to songwriting, misogyny in Hip Hop, and how growing up in Thamesmead has influenced her music.
You can listen to Champagne Problems here: https://open.spotify.com/track/2ovqVTHTnGqcBoYjKxk4m3?si=4fa376f
Daudi Matsiko ‘I Am Grateful For My Friends’ - His journey with Bipolar, Support from Friends & Processing through Songwriting
In this episode, Jamz talks to singer-songwriter and guitarist Daudi Matsiko about his song ‘I Am Grateful For My Friends’, a 2023 single taken from his album ‘The King Of Misery’ which was released at the beginning of 2024.
They talk about how Daudi was feeling while writing the song, the moments of humour behind some of the poignant and fragile lyrics, and how his mental health played a part
Yazmin Lacey ‘Fools Gold’ - Seeking Validation, Finding Self Worth & Random Encounters
Jamz chats with singer-songwriter Yazmin Lacey about her track Fool’s Gold, which is the fourth track on her conceptual 2023 album Voice Notes.
They get into how the song came together, the story of the woman who inspired the lyrics, and how Yazmin feels about the song now.
You can listen to Fool’s Gold here: https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ato3VxLgKDwSEDzC15iXg?si=0f4d039bfb584da3
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Welcome to Between The Lines!
Hi, I'm Jamz Supernova, and this is my brand new podcast Between The Lines, where each week, I'll be sitting down with one of my favourite artists to talk about the process of writing one of their tracks that I love.
I'm so excited for you to hear these conversations, so please follow or subscribe, and I'll see you for Episode 1 very soon!
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