LISTEN: GIHE on Soho Radio with Whitelands (08.01.26)

For our first radio show of 2026, Tash and Kate were back on Soho Radio bringing listeners an eclectic mix of new music tunes from some of their favourite female, non-binary and LGBTQIA+ artists. Mari offered some of her “musical musings” too!

Etienne, Jagun & Vanessa from London-based shoegaze band Whitelands also joined the team live on air to talk about their highly anticipated upcoming second album, Sunlight Echoes – due on 30th January via Sonic Cathedral.

The trio reflected on how far they’ve come since they were guests on our show back in 2024, as well as the the many ways in which the band have developed and expanded their sound over the past two years. They also shared the poignant inspiration behind their latest single ‘Blankspace‘ and spoke openly about the themes of friendship, grief and memory which heavily influenced the songwriting on Sunlight Echoes.

Whitelands are currently gearing up for their first ever UK headline tour, including a show at Moth Club in East London on 26th February. Grab a ticket here.

Listen back below:

 

We’ll be back on Soho Radio on Thursday 5th February from 16:00-18:00
Make sure you tune in via DAB or download the Soho Radio app.
You can also listen at www.sohoradio.com

Tracklist
Dolly Parton – Dumb Blonde
Hercules and Love Affair, Hips & Lips – That’s Not How to Love
Silk Daisys – nervous wreck
VERO – Calico
Whitelands – Blankspace
Whitelands – Glance
TTSSFU – Upstairs
Maddie Ashman – Seraphim
AE MAK – We Came From Stars
Ailbhe Reddy – So Quickly, Baby
Kareen Lomax – idea of you
Alice Costelloe – Move On With The Year
Mi.el – Grains Of Sand
Softcult – Queen Of Nothing
Robyn – Dopamine (Jamiexx remix) (Tash’s Track Of The Show)
YELF. – loud (Kate’s Track Of The Show)
Midori Jaeger – Dark Green (Mari’s Track Of The Show)
Hadda Be – New To The Office
Ms Mohammed – Ring The Alarm
YAKKIE – Kill The Cop Inside Your Head
Maria BC – Marathon
Elin Hall – As The World Falls Down
Aether Speaker – End Credits
SOFIA ISELLA – Hot Gum

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LISTEN: GIHE on Soho Radio with Breakup Haircut (13.11.25)

Tash and Kate were back in the Soho Radio studio, bringing listeners their usual eclectic mix of new music tunes from some of their favourite female, non-binary and LGBTQIA+ artists. Mari offered some of her “musical musings” too!

Tash played tracks by trans artists who are much loved by GIHE to mark the upcoming Transgender Day of Remembrance (20th November) and Kate paid homage to Daphne Oram, a pioneer of electronic music. Oram’s centenary is currently being celebrated with performances across the UK on the oram/100 tour, a stunning compilation album titled vari/ations – Ode To Oram, and a special show at The Barbican on 4th December.

London-based DIY pop punk heroes Breakup Haircut also joined the team live in the studio to talk about their second album, No Worries If Not! – due on 28th November via INH Records. Ishani, Ripley and Jordan spoke about the friendship, humour and sheer determination that inspired the writing and recording process (R.I.P to the dead bird in Jordan’s shed/studio). Plus, they shared words of wisdom about how to survive as a DIY band in today’s chaotic world. Grab a ticket to Breakup Haircut’s album launch show at The Victoria in Dalston, East London, here. THWACK! and Jemma Freeman and the Cosmic Something are also on the bill!

Listen back to the show below:

 

We’ll be back on Soho Radio on Thursday 11th December from 16:00-18:00 – our last show of 2025! Make sure you tune in via DAB or download the Soho Radio app.
You can also listen at www.sohoradio.com

 

Tracklist
Jessie Mac – Trans Is Beautiful
NAVA – Poki
Babeheaven – Lost For Words
Lowli – Window In The Woods
PostLast – ‘Scavenge’ (Birthday Problem remix)
Nazire – junebug
Charlotte Day Wilson – Selfish
Romy – Love Who You Love
afromerm – swimming in my ❤
ROSALIA ft. Bjork & Yves Tumor – Berghain
Siselabonga – Halo
Queen Of Nothing – Heaven Is Hurting
Breakup Haircut – Spite! Spite! Spite!
**Interview with Breakup Haircut**
The Linda Lindas – Growing Up
Halina Rice – ENDLESS (Tash’s Track Of The Show)
Marina Yozora – Touché (Kate’s Track Of The Show)
ARXX – W.I.P (Mari’s Track Of The Show)
jasmine 4.t ft Jacob Alon – Find Ur Ppl
CHERMY ft. Uninvited – Sofa Bed
HAVVK – Happening Again
Sylvan Esso – WDID
Livia O – a moment to breathe
GENN – Reverberations
PLANNINGTOROCK x Bronski Beat – Smalltown Boy (rework)
Destiny’s Child – Girl

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LISTEN: 10 Years of GIHE! Celebrating on Soho Radio (03.02.25)

2025 marks 10 whole years of Get In Her Ears! That’s a whole decade of celebrating women, non-binary and LGBTQIA+ artists in new music! On this special edition of their monthly Soho Radio show, Tash, Kate and Mari celebrate and reflect on some of their favourite artists who they’ve had the joy of connecting with over the last 10 years, plus, there’s lots of love and special messages from the music community that Get In Her Ears are so privileged to be a part of.

Thanks to all of the artists that sent in their kind words about us and thank YOU for supporting us over the last decade. We’ve got loads of plans in the pipeline to help us celebrate this milestone which we’ll be sharing with you later this year…

Artists featured on the eclectic playlist include: Charlotte Adigery, Scrounge, Schande, ARXX, Nova Twins, Mykki Blanco, Tiece, GHUM, Chorusgirl, Circe, Gazelle Twin, Hinako Omori, Blonde Maze, Maria Uzor, ESYA, Brix Smith, Dogviolet, Whitelands, Noga Erez & more!

Listen back to the show below:

 

We’ll be back on Soho Radio on Monday 3rd March from 12-2pm
 Make sure you tune in via www.sohoradiolondon.com

Tracklist
X-Ray Spex – Oh Bondage, Up Yours!
Charlotte Adigéry, Bolis Pupul – Ceci n’est pas un cliché
Scrounge – Starve
Schande – Gregor MacGregor
ARXX – Ride Or Die
Nova Twins – Hitlist
Mykki Blanco, ANOHNI, Kelsey Lu – French Lessons
Girlhood, Tiece – The Love I Need
GHUM – Saturn
Chorusgirl – Oh, To Be A Defector
Circe – Ruined Your Sons
Gazelle Twin & NYX Drone Choir – Deep England
Hinako Omori – A Journey
Blonde Maze – Awake / Asleep
Maria Uzor – Innocence
ESYA – Wild Nights
**GIHE chat about their origins**
Brix Smith – Fast Net
Dogviolet – Violets
Whitelands – Setting Sun
Noga Erez – Off The Radar
Bikini Kill – Rebel Girl

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First Timers Workshops Return For 2024!

We’re big fans of First Timers here at Get In Her Ears, so we’re thrilled to share details of their upcoming workshops for 2024’s edition of the DIY festival! They have also opened up their applications for their Festival, which will be taking place later this year. Further information and links to tickets and application forms can be found below.

Background Info

First Timers Fest are a London-based DIY community of musicians and activists who believe that having access to creating & playing music should not be a privilege. It should be a joyful and social experience that empowers everyone.

They encourage people from all walks of life – particularly those from low income backgrounds, or who identify as non-binary, LGBTQ+, disabled or female – to attend their workshops and gigs in order to experience and create music in a non-judgemental, low pressure environment. They aim to build people’s confidence, as well as forming a community of like-minded individuals who feel empowered to tackle the lack of diversity in larger music industry spheres.

Some of the bands who formed at First Timers and went on to release records and perform bigger shows include Big Joanie, Breakup Haircut, Whitelands, Bitch Hunt and Charmpit!

First Timers Workshops 2024

Below is a list of the workshops that First Timers are running over the next few months. They will all take place at the Cavendish Arms in Stockwell, South London.

Grab your workshop tickets here!

Tickets are £5, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Please email dsflfirsttimers@gmail.com if you can’t afford a ticket.

Drums Workshop: Sat 17th Feb, 1pm with Phoebe (ME REX, cheerbleederz)
Vocals Workshop: Sat 17th Feb, 3pm with MIRI
Guitar Workshop: Sat 2nd March, 1pm with Joni Samuels (Fräulein)
Keyboard Workshop: Sat 2nd March, 3pm with Natasha (Screaming Toenail)
Bass Workshop: Sat 23rd March, 1pm with Ripley (Breakup Haircut)
Speed Bandmating: Sat 23rd March, 3pm
Choir Workshop: 13th April, 1pm

How To Sign Up For First Timer’s Fest 2024

First Timers is a two day festival where every band on the bill plays its first ever show! This years festival will take place on Sunday 5th May at The Victoria, Dalston in East London. Sign up as an individual if you don’t yet have a band, or even if you’re just interested! You’ll be contacted closer to the time for further details.

Applications to play this year’s festival are now live!
Sign Up Here!

IMPORTANT: To play in the festival, you need to be able to say yes to BOTH of these two statements:

1. One or more band members have never been in a band before OR one or more members has never performed that role in a band before (e.g if a drummer is having a go at vocals)

2. One or more band members belongs to one or more of these identity groups; a person of colour, a woman, LGBTQIA+, Jewish, people from Gypsy, traveller or Roma background, disabled – including non-visible, chronic health conditions and neurodiversity, working class, refugees and asylum seekers. (these identity groups aren’t exhaustive, let us know if we’ve missed any out)

 

Follow First Timers Fest on Twitter (X), Facebook and Instagram

Artwork: @saint.ass

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