Fresh from the release of her acclaimed debut album Cinepop, Glasgow musician Radhika joins Zara for the Series 1 finale with a spiral that many young musicians are scared to talk about: why do so many music promoters pay so little, and why does it feel harder than ever to make a living from music?

In her first ever podcast appearance, Radhika discusses growing up in a musical family, discovering songwriting through a baby pink guitar, finding inspiration on the shores of Helensburgh and forming a band with her dad (Sushil Dade from Soup Dragons and Future Pilot AKA).

We spiral over the realities of gigging in 2026, the very different musical landscapes for Gen Z vs Gen X artists and what audiences can do to support the artists they love.

Plus: stage nerves, a debate about vegetarian restaurant pricing and Zara's reflections on the first Series of Spiralling!

You can follow Radhika at https://www.instagram.com/radh__1ka__/

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