Artist name: KX Genre: R&B / Pop / Afrofusion Latest single: Overthinking Latest album: Upcoming EP entitled 'Skin' to be released in 2024. South-East London singer-songwriter and model KX is a renaissance woman through and through. With honey-dipped harmonies that span genre and tone: KX's talent is indelible. The BBC Radio 1Xtra co-signed 1:A.M. EP is exemplary of KX’s soul-nourishing gifts. The songstress takes listeners on an R&B-infused stroll through her mind, full of introspective lyrics and sharp refrains. Since her debut, KX has brushed paths with Mutya Buena (of the Sugababes), Angel, Ayo Beatz, Davinche, Wretch 32, Josh Kumra, The FaNaTiX, and most recently Peter Andre, to name a few. It's not just her pen or vocal chops, either. KX is a natural live performer. Often hitting the stage with steadfast confidence and killer on-stage looks, she's torn up UK Garage sets at Wembley Arena, rocked the crowd at Now That's a Festival and performed alongside legendary acts like Blackstreet and Dru Hill during the one-and-only R&B Sundays gig. Now dead-set on her second body of work, KX is back in the studio. Once again using genre as her paintbrush, expect the forthcoming project to flirt with party-starting Afrobeat chords, silky, upbeat affirmations and spacey R&B arrangements. Check out the full interview with presenter Sophie Montague! Instagram: @kx_officialuk Twitter: @kx_officialuk TikTok: @kx_officialuk

Artist name: TEM-PLE Genre: Pop Latest single: Never Be Mine This Christmas Time In aid of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), production company TEM-PLE releases their brand-new Christmas hit ‘Never Be Mine This Christmas Time’ across all streaming platforms, accompanied by a spectacular launch in Piccadilly Circus featuring vocalist Janayah who is a current student at The Brit School alongside world-famous The London Community Gospel Choir. TEM-PLE, made up of Suzette and Aurora who are leading this brilliant track into the world, have first-hand experience with EDS. Suffering a nine-year-long battle, Aurora prompted the inception of this project. Raising awareness for this condition, the seasonal offering is written by the duo along with a further campaign focused on the medical aspects of the syndrome, in the hope of bringing the significance of EDS to the forefront of people’s attention. After being misdiagnosed Aurora was eager to shine a light on this cause. “Doctors misdiagnosed me with everything from growing pains to fibromyalgia. But that was an improvement on being told that it was all in my head or dismissed as an attention seeker,” says Aurora. “No one should have to go through this experience, so I wanted to do what I could to make sure they don’t.” Check back soon for the full interview with presenter Sophie Montague . Instagram: @temple_sovnd

Artist name: Chloe Upton Genre: R&B Soul Latest single: Smoke Chloe Lupton, at the age of 22, is climbing her way up the local music scene as a performing artist. Since establishing herself as an independent artist with Radical Lounge Studios, specialising in New-Aged Soul and enriched by her classically trained voice, Chloe has already had Track of the Week at BBC Radio Suffolk and sold out local venues. Combined with a splash of RnB, a few drops of Funk and an abundance of Soul, Chloe has a powerful vocal presence, gripping listeners with every song.  Check out the full interview with presenter Sophie Montague below . Instagram: @chloeluptonmusic TikTok: @chloeluptonmusic Twitter: @_chloelupton

Artist name: Kat Penkin Genre: Alt-Pop, Soul-Pop, RnB-Pop Latest single: What You Sorry For Kat Penkin weaves alt-pop melodies with soulful R&B nuances, her emotive vocals and compelling storytelling, offering a glimpse of what's on the horizon. Her songs delve into themes of love, feelings of invincibility, and self-discovery, providing brutally honest reflections on the shared struggles of her generation. Originally from a small town in Perth, Western Australia, Kat's journey led her to London in her early 20s, where she documented the challenges of coming of age in a bustling city filled with heartbreak, self-doubt, and feeling dismissed by society. In 2020, she independently released her debut single, 'F*ck Fast,' and her 2021 debut EP 'Checkmate', and has since garnered support from Radio 1 (UK) and found placement on prominent playlists like New Music Friday UK, Feel Good, and Fresh Touch for her other releases. Now, Kat enters a new chapter in her career, collaborating with established producers in Sweden and the UK to bring her fresh sound and creative vision to life. With dedicated studio work behind her, Kat is set to share exciting new projects in 2024. Check out the full interview with presenter Sophie Montague below . Instagram: @katpenkin TikTok: @katpenkin

Artist name: Melis Bilen Genre: Pop / dance / EDM Latest single: Let's Do It Now Cheshire-based Turkish-born, award-winning singer, songwriter, and model, Melis Bilen is set to release her dance-infused, brand-new single ‘Let’s Do It Now’ on the 24th of November across all streaming platforms, accompanied by an extended mix. Melis has a huge history within the music industry; after graduating from Darussafaka High School and Sabanci University in her home city of Istanbul, the superstar began classical training by Turkish opera singer, voice instructor, TV host and writer Nilgun Serimoglu where she built up her strengths and now hosts a 4-octave coloratura soprano vocal range, alongside being able to sing in 9 languages in a range of genres such as pop, dance, jazz and classical. Melis was invited to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2014 by Swiss TV SRF with five original songs and made it through to the final of the national elections of Switzerland. After achieving much success in her own country, she has appeared on many television shows and has accumulated many awards for her singing and songwriting. Her brand-new offering ‘Let’s Do It Now’ is a slick dance single that demonstrates Melis and her personality perfectly - the single buckles her place in the music industry with artful beats, electronic sensibilities and sprinkles of EDM. Check out the full interview with presenter Sophie Montague below . Instagram: @melisbilenmusic Twitter: @melisbilen

The one and only Emeli Sandé talked to our presenter, Sophie Montague on her Afternoon Show today, Friday 17th November 2023. Made in Kent Radio got the inside scoop into Emeli's recent visits to Kent, as well as talking about the release of her new album ‘ How Were We To Know ’ by unveiling the new single ‘ All This Love ’. Emeli wrote the song with producer duo Mac & Phil, her collaborators on her acclaimed 2016 album ‘Love Live The Angels’, which peaked at #2 on the Official Album Chart. Check out the full interview with presenter Sophie Montague below . Instagram: @emelisande TikTok: @ emelisande

Artist name: Hollie Carmen Genre: Soul Pop Latest single: Anything Bad For Me Imagine getting in a time machine, arriving in 1959. Hollie Carmen 's music is exactly that. London born and raised, Hollie grew up listening to loving, honest artists such as Julie London, Sam Cooke, Solomon Burke to name a few. Having received BBC recognition on her latest single “ Anything Bad for Me ,” by legend Tony Blackburn and BBC introducing Jess Iszatt, this is an exciting time for soul pop artist Hollie Carmen. Hollie's musical mission is to bring the past into the present and she does this effortlessly, blending nostalgic sounds we all know and love, with her perspective on modern dating and navigating lifes' highs and lows. Check out the full interview with presenter Sophie Montague below . Instagram: @holliecarmen TikTok: @holliecarmen Twitter: @holliecarmen

Artist name: NEVE Genre: Pop Latest single: DizzyNumb The upcoming single from NEVE ' DizzyNumb ' was debuted on the main stage at the Moto Grand Prix and then followed up with another performance at her first sold out headline show at the Grace in London. This song is a first for NEVE moving into a new conceptual space which feels more vulnerable than previous records, as she for the first time touches on anxiety. NEVE wanted to write a song to explain anxiety and panic attacks to people who don's quite understand. She wanted to find a word that best described the feeling and couldn't find one so she made her own, and 'dizzynumb' was born. NEVE has been performing this song on tour with Bellah Mae , her first UK support tour. Check out the full interview with presenter Sophie Montague.  Instagram: @nevemusic_ TikTok: @neve_____ Twitter: @neveofficial

With sold-out gigs, music video directing credits, and an Amazon Prime documentary under her belt, Northamptonshire singer-songwriter Megzz is topping off a stellar year with her new EP Through the Motions, being independently released 15th September 2023. Blending her own mix of R&B, neo-soul, and pop, Megzz has taken 2023 by the horns by releasing two singles off her upcoming EP after featuring as one of the subjects of the Amazon Prime documentary ‘Unsigned’ (following the journeys of AMEX’s unsigned artists) at the end of 2022. Believing music is a powerful therapy to herself & others, Megzz ’s lyricism focuses on empowerment, self-love and transparency around mental health struggles. “The EP is an unapologetically honest and personal body of work that explores themes of consent, boundaries and self-love, grief, mental health struggles, and most importantly - recovery”, Meggz said. “Though it explores difficult topics, Through The Motions remains empowering and inspiring; encouraging others to find strength in expressing their feelings and owning their own story.” Megzz joins Made in Kent Radio to talk about her latest song, Boys will be Boys . Check back soon for the full interview with presenter Sophie Montague. Instagram: @official_megzz TikTok: @official_megzz

From sharing the stage with Jessie J to working with labels like FrtyFve and Sony Sweden, stylistically Frannie B draws from a plethora of artists in the Pop ecosphere. From the Pop hooks of Rita Ora and NOTD to the darker shades of Dua Lipa and Bea Miller, she brings dance influences to vulnerable dark pop tracks. Frannie B joins Made in Kent Radio to talk about her latest song, Don't Care , from her album Wonderland . Her music has risen to critical acclaim in a short amount of time, with over 2 million streams on Spotify alongside receiving praise from notable artists including Sinead Harnett and Anne Marie. Additionally, Frannie B has landed consistent airplay on BBC Radio with multiple interviews and an acoustic performance on BBC Radio Oxford (December, 2022) as well as a whole host of press mentions (including the renowned Wonderland Magazine). In the summer of 2022, Frannie B took back to the stage after COVID playing local festivals including the UK’s largest free festival, Bunkfest. Back in 2018, she wrapped up her first UK tour, playing everywhere from smaller local shows to support slots at the revered O2 Academy 2 in Islington. Notably, she has also performed to the Mayor of Oxford and at The Brixton Jamm. Outside of her own music, Frannie B also lends her vocal talents to established artists in the music industry, including alt rock sensation Supergrass, and folk artist Charlie Dore. Check back soon for the full interview with presenter Sophie Montague. Instagram: @franniebmusic TikTok: @franniebfrannieb

SIPHO is a Birmingham native, releasing incredible new single, ‘LOCK IT IN (NO REGRETS)’. It is the fourth track taken from his upcoming debut album, PRAYERS & PARANOIA, set for release on 27th October 2023 via Dirty Hit. A debut UK and Ireland headline tour will follow in November 2023. Check back soon for the full interview with Sophie Montague. Instagram: @siphotheizm

HARRIET's story is one of female empowerment: from stunning a room of adults into silence with the songbird-clarity of her voice and overcoming bullying at school, to moving to London to risk everything to make it as a musician on her own terms. Her voice and her passion shines brighter than ever on her new single, HEARTBREAK HOLIDAY. Check out the full interview below with presenter Elise Schofield. Instagram: @harrietsings

LIAM HANNIGAN is a self-proclaimed 'writing sad songs for a mad world'. HANNIGAN joins us on Made in Kent Radio to chat about his new song, ‘Perranporth’. Check out the full interview below with Sophie Montague. Facebook: @hanniganuk Instagram: @liamhannigan

Michael Aldag is a rising producer, singer, and songwriter he channels the trials and tribulations of youth into his experimental, anthemic pop. Aldag grew up in West Kirby, a quaint seaside town. Although his parents are not particularly musical, they always supported his desire to pursue music and encouraged him to take up lessons. His musically-inclined grandmother, who played the piano and often sang at talent shows, greatly influenced his passion for music. Whether it was following in her footsteps and learning to play the piano or imitating the guitar gods that his dad played in the car on the way back from her house, her presence played a vital role in shaping Aldag's musical journey. Check out the full interview below with Sophie Montague where Michael talks all about his brand new single 'Cheating' .

Luke White , a singer-songwriter, channels the influences of Dermot Kennedy, Ben Howard, Tracy Chapman, Damien Rice, James Blunt, and Lewis Capaldi through his guitar-based music and heartfelt lyrics. Surprisingly, Luke initially pursued blues and rock guitar before transitioning to the world of songwriting at the young age of 16. It all began with a breakup message that inspired him to write a song, which he now describes as "wet and sad." Since then, he has never looked back, consistently writing and releasing music since 2018. His talent has taken him to various venues across the UK, where he has captivated audiences with his performances. Additionally, he has had the privilege of supporting esteemed artists like Billy Lockett and Newton Faulkner. Luke's music has garnered support from renowned radio stations such as BBC Introducing and Soho Radio. In addition to his solo work, Luke also finds joy in writing for other artists and collaborating on sync projects. Notably, he has collaborated on a folk project with Universal's major label. Looking Luke White, a singer-songwriter, channels the influences of Dermot Kennedy, Ben Howard, Tracy Chapman, Damien Rice, James Blunt, and Lewis Capaldi through his guitar-based music and heartfelt lyrics. Check out the full interview below with Sophie Montague where Luke talks all about his new song from his EP 'Ricochet' .

Charley Crockett is a highly talented American singer, guitarist, and songwriter known for his exceptional skills in blues, country, and Americana music. With a unique blend of raw emotions and soulfulness, his music has garnered immense popularity in the industry. Since 2015, Crockett has released an impressive collection of ten albums, showcasing his relentless dedication to his craft. From the captivating "Lil G.L.'s Blue Bonanza" to the evocative "Field Recordings, Vol. 1" and the powerful "Welcome to Hard Times," his songs have resonated deeply with fans worldwide, captivating their hearts. Today Charley speaks about his BRAND NEW ALBUM featuring ' I'm just a clown ' featuring his new singles 'I'm just a clown', 'The man from waco' and 'Just like honey'.  Check out the full interview below with Matt Soper .

Jayde Riannia , an aspiring singer-songwriter, combines R&B, Neo Soul, and Reggae to create her unique sound, exemplified in her brilliant track "Own It". The captivating production and assertive lyrics resonate with listeners of all genders, making it a powerful anthem for female empowerment. With a dedicated and expanding fanbase, Jayde Riannia is a promising artist who embodies the essence of Summer Walker and Steflon Don. She approaches her music career with a collaborative and down-to-earth mindset, striving to be recognised as an authentic and uplifting musician who stays true to herself. Today Jayde Riannia spoke about her BRAND NEW single 'Own it' with our presenter Sophie Montague. Check out the full interview below

Claire Richards , the former Steps star, will release her new solo album 'Euphoria' on August 25th, 2023. Four years after her last album, Richards is now prepared to unveil her latest work. The lead single from the album, titled 'I Surrender' , is a dance rendition of the timeless Celine Dion ballad. Watch the full interview with Sophie Montague here:

The View , a Scottish indie rock band established in Dundee, Angus back in 2005, seamlessly blend different genres like punk, pop, alternative rock, and folk in their music. They gained significant recognition for their chart-topping single "Same Jeans" in 2007, which climbed to number 3 on the UK Singles Chart. Their BRAND NEW ALBUM 'Exorcism of Youth' is OUT NOW on all platforms so make sure you check it out. Watch the full interview with Sophie Montague here:

Shaun Redlake first came on to our radar in lockdown with his single ‘ How to Love You ’ and he’s back with a bang with his brand new single ‘Move Like That’. Sophie chatted to Shaun about his music influences and what the future holds for this Manchester artist!

Manchester singer, songwriter and producer Youngr recently spoke to our Sophie all about his music journey, his famous Dad and how he’s swapped the city for cows and sheep! His new single ' Out of My System ' is in our new music slot and we are loving it!

Off to back of a 9 show tour Tim Gallagher chatted to us about the way social media influenced his career and how he really feels about it! We also find out what his new single ‘Dancing Feet’ is really all about…

We spoke to Semi- Finalist Lewis Fuller about some behind the scenes insights into Britain's Got Talent 2023!  He tells us what it's really like to audition for the show, if it's what we see at home and how he found getting through to the SEMI-FINAL Live Shows! Lewis is changing the magic space in the industry with his unique performance of singing, illusions and impressive production! Watch this space, we're expecting big things from him.