Welcome to AMPLIFY: The Lockdown Sessions.

This is the first of a series of podcasts created in isolation by members of The RISE Collective, a youth organisation that uses creative arts and media to amplify the voices of young people.

In each episode we aim to explore a different theme via the work of an array of emerging and established artists, curated for your listening pleasure.

This week your hosts Amy and Chloe will be talking about loneliness.

Joining us on this exploration of lockdown-induced solitude is ex.sess, a sound artist, producer and founding member of the Earwax collective which champions women in sound. We also play a track by up and coming songwriter Bina, who manipulates alternative R&B beats, jazz & neo-soul. Finally, single mum Pam leaves a message on the line, detailing the trials of isolating with younguns.

We hope you enjoy listening!

Edit and hosting: Amy Parkes, Chloe Lalaguna

Music: Pembroke

Twitter: @RiseAmplify

Instagram: @therisecollectiveuk

Website: www.therisecollective.org.uk