EPISODE 25: A HOT MESS (ft. Sly Withers)
This episode is a hot mess. It’s been a while and we’re out of practice, but settle in for 45 minutes of updates, shit-talking, and a chat with Sly Withers!
EPISODE 19: BUBBLE PRODUCTIONS AND THE ETHICS OF CREATION
This time we chat to the duo behind Bubble Productions, a local ‘ethically focussed’ photography and videography production company that cater to events, advertising, documentaries, weddings, and modeling - and now, music!
EPISODE 12: JACK PIERCE - TWIN TROUBLE WITH THE PIERCE BROTHERS
In this episode we chat with with Jack Pierce, one half of acoustic folk duo The Pierce Brothers, where we chat all about what isolation has looked like for him, the new Pierce Brothers’ releases, working with a twin, and his new-found passion for woodwork. It was definitely a laugh.
EPISODE 11: TRUTH HURTS WITH THE MOTION BELOW
In this episode we bring you up to speed on our iso-hiatus and new developments, and we chat to Ryan from The Motion Below about their latest releases, his advice on how to make the best of your band, and his Aussie heavy favourites, enjoy!
EPISODE 10: KINGSWOOD - ‘SOUNDTRACKING THE APOCALYPSE’
In this episode we chat to the wonderful Alex and Fergus from Melbourne-based band, Kingswood, talking about their brand new album, their creative processes, their experiences with mental health, and how they’re feeling about the end of the world. It’s a big one for us, with both our biggest guests so far and our first time using some brand new Rode Podmics. Up and up! This one was partially recorded on location, mid-sound-check at the Corner Hotel so there’s definitely some background noise, but sit back and enjoy as we help you put together your soundtrack to the apocalypse.
EPISODE 9: YARA - HAIRY AND SAD
In this episode we’re talking to local emerging artist YARA about her new release ‘Manhater’, her experiences as not just a woman but also a person of colour in the music industry - and life in general, and her personal experiences and perspective on physical and mental health as someone dealing with PCOS and depression.
Episode 8: ‘It’s Been A While’
In this episode it’s again just Jahmiele and Gabby havin’ a chat, talking about Gabby’s time at the last ever Party In The Paddock, my brief time at Laneway Festival, our first reviews and NEW revi…
Episode 7: Don’t Let It Flop In 2020!
In this episode we’ve gone back to basics with just Jahmiele and Gabby havin’ a chat, recounting our previous episodes, our December of 2019 which featured Good Things Festival and New Years, along with our plans for BackBeat in 2020 - including some funky new announcements coming super soon!
Episode 5: Jess Hope & Jay Wennington - 'Mental Health and Everything Else'
In this episode we catch up with Jess Hope and Jay Wennington from Don’t Fret Club and Bad Seed. Jess and Jay are partners in crime in more ways than one, running multiple businesses within the music and media industries, and give us the low-down on everything they’ve been up to over the years. From their first gigs and first time meeting, to their first business (ad)ventures in music, fashion, journalism, photography and film, marketi…
Episode 4: What We Did On The Weekend - 'What Do They Do On The Weekend?'
We talk to the guys from What We Did On The Weekend about their shenanigans and where 'What We Did On The Weekend' began. We chat about life advice, podcasting tips, good gigs, and about how Jason only recently learned that it’s a good thing to be nice to people?
Episode 3: Lydia Greenwood - 'Know Your Worth'
In this episode we chat to Lydia Greenwood from Social State Entertainment, all about her experiences as a booking agent and her various roles throughout her career across the Australian and international music industries. We mull over her origins in New Zealand and America, her music and design industry work, and a bunch of other amazing women in the local industry!
Episode 2: Warwick Hughes 'Watch This Space'
It’s Episode 2! Already! We know! We just couldn’t wait.
In this episode we talk to local photographer, director, and producer Warwick Hughes, about his career thus far, his stories along the way, and some of his lessons and tips for those wanting to en…
Episode 1: Pilot - 'Don't Let It Flop!'
Hello, and welcome to The BackBeat Podcast!
The BackBeat Podcast aims to bring the behind the scenes of the Australian music industry to the audience with an entertaining yet honest and transparent look into all facets of the industry, all while bringing new local Australian music to new ears. This is our official first episode, where you’ll be…