Artist Spotlight: Loyle Carner - Jamie & Ollie's Memories, Meeting Loyle, Hopefully! & Not Waving, But Drowning

What happens when an artist's raw honesty and poetic UK hip-hop becomes a shared soundtrack for a father and son? This week on a special Artist Spotlight episode of The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast, Jamie is joined by his son Ollie to celebrate one of their all-time musical heroes: South London rapper and songwriter Loyle Carner. Together, Jamie and Ollie trace their journey through Loyle's discography, from the intimate family storytelling of Yesterday's Gone and Not Waving, But Drowning to the raw, orchestral power of Hugo and Hopefully!. They share live gig memories, discuss the emotional weight of his lyrics, and tell a hilarious story about Ollie having to "parent the parent" when it comes to collecting rare vinyl variants. Plus, by unanimous decision, one of Loyle's masterpieces is officially inducted into the club! EPISODE ROADMAP Discovering Loyle Carner: How his soulful samples and conversational storytelling first landed in Jamie and Ollie's lives. Live Gig Highlights: Reminiscing over the electrifying atmosphere, vulnerability, and father-son memories made at his live shows. "Parenting the Parent": A lighthearted look at Ollie stepping in to stop Jamie's impulse buying when collecting special edition vinyl variants! Discography Deep-Dive: Exploring the evolution across Yesterday's Gone, Not Waving, But Drowning, Hugo, and Hopefully!. The Double Induction: Discussing which of Loyle's deeply personal albums officially gets welcomed into the Friday Vinyl Club shelf. FEATURED ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Featured Artist: Loyle Carner Key Albums & Tracks Discussed: Yesterday's Gone, Not Waving, But Drowning, Hugo, "Ottolenghi," "Damselfly," and "Hate". The Vibe: Soulful jazz-infused UK hip-hop filled with poetic vulnerability, themes of family and identity, and undeniable stage charisma. CONNECT WITH THE CLUB! Playlist: Listen along to key tracks from Loyle Carner on our curated Spotify Companion Playlist. Instagram: Say hello and see our latest spins @jamieb1NINE73 Email: Got a music memory or a record story to share? Email us at [email protected] Are you a fan of Loyle Carner? Did you catch him on the Hugo tour or spin his records at home? Send us a message—we’d love to feature your story in a future episode!