Musician, DJ, author and Drag Race UK star Bimini was a standout contestant on the 2025 series of Channel 4's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, taking part in gruelling challenges alongside fellow celebrities such as musician Lucy Spraggan, dancer Louie Spence and former Love Island contestant Adam Collard. Bimini had plenty to reflect on after their time in the show, while also discussing their recent remix of Anastacia's "Left Outside Alone" and the poignant interpretation of it - plus their ADHD diagnosis, views on gender and non-binary identity, and whether they have plans to write another book. Also, the Shakespearean appeal of reality TV.Subscribe to The Independent's music newsletter, Now Hear This here, to get your weekly dose of the latest news, music and artists grabbing Roisin's attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 15: Caity Baser
Caity Baser is spearheading a new wave of brilliant, bratty Gen-Z pop, but it wasn't an easy journey to get here. Her 2025 EP There, I Said It shows her at her most vulnerable, confessional self, delving into themes of trauma, healing, betrayal and love. In this candid conversation, she opens up to Roisin about how she's perceived by the public... and the side they don't know so well.Subscribe to The Independent's music newsletter, Now Hear This here, to get your weekly dose of the latest news, music and artists grabbing Roisin's attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 14: Tim Minchin
Tim Minchin is an Australian musician, composer, lyricist, actor, director, writer and comedian. He wrote the lyrics and music to the Tony and Olivier Award-winning stage musical Matilda, as well as for the 2022 film adaptation starring Emma Thompson and Stephen Graham. In 2019, he co-produced, wrote, directed and starred in the comedy drama series Upright with Milly Alcock, returning for a second season in 2022. His latest album, Time Machine, was released in July 2025 to critical praise and a No 11 spot in the UK charts. In this revealing conversation, Tim speaks with Roisin about his fascinating career to date, his opinions on social shaming, religion and celebrity, his conflicted views on arts criticism and how he's depicted by critics, and why he enjoyed the divided reactions to his 2020 single 'I'll Take Lonely Tonight', about choosing fidelity over the opportunity to have sex with someone else.Subscribe to The Independent's music newsletter, Hear This Now here, to get your weekly dose of the news, artists and features grabbing Roisin's attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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JADE at Montreux Jazz Festival
In this special one-off episode filmed at Montreux Jazz Festival, pop star JADE sat down with Roisin to speak about her thriving solo career, the pop icons who have inspired some of her recent singles, the place of politics at music festivals, her first dates with boyfriend Jordan Stephens, and her upcoming debut solo album, That's Showbiz Baby.Subscribe to The Independent's music newsletter, Hear This Now here, to get your weekly dose of the news, artists and features grabbing Roisin's attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 12: Ólafur Arnalds
Ólafur Arnalds is the renowned Icelandic composer behind works including his 2010 album ...And They Have Escaped the Weight of Darkness, and2018's Re:member, as well as the scores for award-winning shows such as Broadchurch (2015) and Defending Jacob (2020). His latest work, A Dawning, is a collaboration with the late Irish artist Eoin French, known to many as Talos, who died before they could finish the record together. Arnalds completed it with help from friends, family and loved ones, intending it to serve as testament to his friend and collaborator's talent and unwavering spirit.Subscribe to The Independent's music newsletter, Hear This Now here, to get your weekly dose of the news, artists and features grabbing Roisin's attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Independent’s music editor Roisin O’Connor invites musicians, producers and songwriters from all genres and walks of life into the studio, where her lively, engaging and warm interview style allows them to open up like never before. Episodes delivered fortnightly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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