Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Nick is joined by the Emotional Junglist and record-breaking music artist, Nia Archives, to discuss the week in music. Nia made headlines herself after being shortlisted for the Mercury Prize for the second time - she explains to Nick why the announcement came at a difficult time.
Elsewhere, Nick and Nia have both recently seen Grace Jones live and discuss the many reasons why no contemporary artist could ever emulate Grace’s artistry or her perfectly created rider.
Plus, Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have broken chart records with their single ‘Rein Me In’, but what is it about the two of them as a pair that has sent the tracks into the history books.
Plus, Charli XCX’s Lollapalooza performance has fans excited for more live shows; Nia’s big plans for Japan’s convenience stores, and what’s it like to work with James Ellis Ford?
#NiaArchives #ukjungle #femalemusicproducers
00:00 Welcoming Nia Archives
02:43 From music student to Mercury nominee
07:49 Making a second album
13:30 How Nia started out in music
15:56 Ibiza and the magic of Grace Jones
19:20 Grace Jones' unbelievable rider
22:50 Glastonbury speculations
26:35 Touring and playing with a live band
28:46 Nia's current music recommendations
30:10 Olivia Dean & Sam Fender break a record
32:20 Charli XCX's new era
35:37 What's next for Nia Archives?
Nick is joined by the Emotional Junglist and record-breaking music artist, Nia Archives, to discuss the week in music. Nia made headlines herself after being shortlisted for the Mercury Prize for the second time - she explains to Nick why the announcement came at a difficult time.
Elsewhere, Nick and Nia have both recently seen Grace Jones live and discuss the many reasons why no contemporary artist could ever emulate Grace’s artistry or her perfectly created rider.
Plus, Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have broken chart records with their single ‘Rein Me In’, but what is it about the two of them as a pair that has sent the tracks into the history books.
Plus, Charli XCX’s Lollapalooza performance has fans excited for more live shows; Nia’s big plans for Japan’s convenience stores, and what’s it like to work with James Ellis Ford?
#NiaArchives #ukjungle #femalemusicproducers
00:00 Welcoming Nia Archives
02:43 From music student to Mercury nominee
07:49 Making a second album
13:30 How Nia started out in music
15:56 Ibiza and the magic of Grace Jones
19:20 Grace Jones' unbelievable rider
22:50 Glastonbury speculations
26:35 Touring and playing with a live band
28:46 Nia's current music recommendations
30:10 Olivia Dean & Sam Fender break a record
32:20 Charli XCX's new era
35:37 What's next for Nia Archives?
