EPISODE 51: The Millennials are (somehow) Happy and Wholesome with The Snuts
I got to chat with Callum and Jack from The Snuts all the way over in Glasgow, ahead of their first independent album on their fresh record label 'Happy Artist Records'. 'Millennials' is a content and carefree leap away from their previous album - and it's so dang happy I might cry (in a good way).
EPISODE 48: ORLA GARTLAND WANTS TO KISS UR FACE FOREVER
Back with a new episode for the first time in a YEAR. Oops.
In this one I’m chatting to someone who I’m personally a huge fan of, while also being my first episode back in a LONG time, and my first international guest (as older listeners of this podcast and platform has previously been solely focussed on Australian music and artists). Safe to say I’m excited for this one.
On what is possibly the longest distance zoom call I’ve ever done, I’m here with Orla Gartland!
EPISODE 47: BENDIGLOW (PART 2) -SOME HEARD TROUBLE
Here, in Part 2 I caught Some Heard Trouble right before they went on stage, chatting about their recent and upcoming releases, mental health and burn out, personal and professional development within the band, their top 3 Aussie acts right now, and more!
EPISODE 46: BENDIGLOW (PART 1) - THE LAST MARTYR
I caught up with The Last Martyr and Some Heard Trouble at Freeza and Yo Bendigo’s ‘BendiGLOW’ Youth Fest in September for my first FACE TO FACE interviews in over a year and a half (!!!). Look out for Part 2 with Some Heard Trouble coming up next!
EPISODE 44: SPEAK THE TRUTH WITH SPICI WATER
Without a doubt, the “feel-good” vibes of Spici Water will continue to grow their following throughout Western Australia & beyond. I chat to the band about their new track 'Truth' and catch up about the bands' history, their first show and first tour, mental health, adulting, ADHD, and why in the world they're called 'Spici Water'.
EPISODE 43: A BIT BOUJEE WITH MADI ZIELKE
Madi is a long-time friend and live events and boudoir photographer and model, who started out down here in VIC and has moved up to Brisbane to follow her passions. Having covered locals like Tonight Alive, Trophy Eyes, Northlane, The Amity Afflication and internationals such as All Time Low, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, Good Charlotte, and Mayday Parade, moving up in the world with her business, Madi is one to watch!
EPISODE 42: MAKIN’ SOME BIG SOUND WITH JAMES NOBLE - BIG SOUND PERCUSSION
James from a couple episodes ago - I HEARD A RUMOUR(S) - makes a noble return and gives the run down on Australian Owned, Melbourne based Drumstick and Apparel company, Big Sound Percussion.
EPISODE 41: GET SOMBER WITH THE SLEEPYHEADS
In this episode, I catch up with Cam and Pat from Tassie-based indie. punk-rockers, The Sleepyheads, while they recover from covid and other fun stuff. We go over their debut album ‘Something to Balance the Sonder’. Coming full circle a little here as my old co-host Gabby mentioned them in a super early episode as one of her hometown favourites. ‘Something to Balance the Sonder’ is out NOW - definitely check it out, and enjoy the episode!
EPISODE 40: I HEARD A RUMOUR(S)
In this one, I’m chatting to Ben and James from Melbourne alt-rock band Rumours, who have the launch for their latest single ‘Blood Eagle’ next Friday (July 15) at Cherry Bar.
A slightly more lighthearted one, where we go over the new release, the upcoming single launch, mental health and supporting each other, dream collaborations, their songwriting process based on their influences and inspirations, and what to expect from them going forward.
Check out this weekend’s sister episode with Yours Truly as well!
EPISODE 37: MONTAIGNE AND THE MONTEAM
A quick one with Montaigne in lead up to Groovin’ the Moo!We chat about that ‘fucked music’ we fondly know as 'Hyperpop’, the development of her track ‘Always Be You’ with none other than American new-wave idol, Talking Heads’ David Byrne, her acting debut with ‘Time to Buy’, and hints for her upcoming album.
EPISODE 36: 90IVY TALK TALES OF TWO-TIMING WITH ‘TIFFANY’
After debuting a new name with their late 2021 track ‘Now Or Later’, Sydney indie pop quartet 90ivy (formerly The Flowers) are thrilled to soon be revealing their brand new single ‘Tiffany’. We chat about the band’s personal and creative inspos, introspection, mental health, soap-box trash TV, and of course, their Aussie faves.
EPISODE 35: PMA WITH OCEAN GROVE
In this smashing solo return, I've got the scoop with Dale Tanner from Ocean Grove, chatting a little more in depth about the intention behind upcoming album 'Up In The Air Forever', mental health and wellbeing, and the development of Ocean Grove's personal mantra 'PMA'.
EPISODE 34: GABBY’S GOODBYE
The end of an era! I say goodbye to Gabby and we go over some of her highlights in her time as co-host on the BackBeat. Will we see her on here again? Only time will tell! Thankyou to Gabby for her involvement and efforts in kicking off this whole project, and we’ll catch you next week with one HECK of a guest - like, seriously…
EPISODE 33: WAXFLOWER SOAK INTO SONGWRITING AND MENTAL HEALTH
We catch up with Nick & Tristan from Brisbane band, Waxflower, about songwriting, search engine optimisation, mental health, developmental changes, and of course their latest single 'Soak'.
EPISODE 32: SWOONING OVER VELVET BLOOM
We jump on a call with Maddy Herbert of neo-soul band Velvet Bloom to chat all about their latest release, their upcoming EP, christmas carols, songwriting processes, recording for vinyl, and fundraising for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, all featuring some adorable adopted kits and pups.
EPISODE 31: GIRLBOSSING TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN (not really) with Lauren Barrey
We chat to our very own photo whiz, Lauren, to chat about all things photography, study, imposter syndrome, touring, rebranding, career dreams, and....geese? It's a long one, so strap in.
Let us know what you think of our new intro too - we think it’s pretty funky but we’d love to hear your thoughts!
EPISODE 30: JAZ YATES TALKS MANAGEMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH
This episode we've got another all girl party, with Jaz Yates from JY Management Group and 'Your Music, Your Business' podcast, talking about mental health, cancel culture, artist management, and "proving how being a young, entrepreneurial, and driven woman comes with strength & mistakes."
EPISODE 29: MOANING LISA; ASTROLOGY, CANBERRA MUSIC & THE DIY
Moaning Lisa give us the low on their latest album release 'Something Like This But Not This', touring plans, living and gigging in Canberra, their experiences and focusses on gig etiquette and social activism, and of course, their 'BIG 3' star signs (the important stuff, we know).
EPISODE 28: BEN LEE LIKES HOT WEIRD PEOPLE
We're super excited for this one - we get to chat to Ben Lee about social media presence, indigenous awareness, personal identity, tik tok, collaboration, Taylor Swift, and heaps more; and of course his latest release 'Born For This Bullshit'.
EPISODE 27: SEZ IS NOT UR GROUPIE
We’re back and almost better than ever, with everyone on their own mic and sounding great!In this episode we chat to Sez, a comedian, musician, tik-tok creator, podcaster, and otherwise creative Brunswickian originally from the Blue Mountains NSW.