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 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 38: BAKERS EDDY DEBUT THEIR (BAKER’S) DOZEN
It’s sweet, it’s fluffy, it’s tasty, it’s Bakers Eddy. In this absolute biscuit factory of an episode, I catch up with Ian and Ciarran from Bakers Eddy, to chat about their mammoth tour announcement, their freshly baked not-so-debut album ‘Love Boredom Bicycles’, emo origin stories and their change in confidence over the years, cats, fashion, the whole loaf. It’s got a sprinkle of occasional chaos and a litre of laughs. Enjoy.
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 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 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 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.
EPISODE 26: THE VANNS FEEL GOOD NOW
We've returned from another unplanned hiatus and this time we're back with Jimmy and Cam from The VANNS! We chat about the new single 'Feels Good Now', COVID life, Triple J lols, BTS funnies, and more. Stay tuned for some super funky chats coming your way as we attempt to get back into. the swing of things! Hold tight! <3
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 24: SOMETHING ABOUT BEING 16 IS BORING WITH TEENAGE JOANS AND TOWNS
Welcome to BackBeat’s first episode of 2021!In this one we are out in the field, on-site at Stay Gold in Brunswick for the Teenage Joans / TOWNS co-headliner, chatting to them about all things tour, new releases, crazy Adelaide stories, and their Aussie faves.
EPISODE 22: CARLA WEHBE LOVES YOU FOR YOU
CW: I do another little intro at the start of the actual interview but I just wanted to pop in here and mention a sensitive content warning. In the first few minutes into chatting with Carla, about the 2-3 minute mark, we do briefly talk about mental health (as usual), but we also mention suicide, so just be prepped for that.
Otherwise, welcome to this funky, albeit short, episode with Sydney indie pop artist Carla Wehbe!
EPISODE 20: ODETTE AND KENNETH THE DOG
In this week’s episode we chat to the wonderful Odette, and her Bull Arab Kenneth.. We go over mental health and depersonalisation, her songwriting influences, her latest release 'Dwell', the story of her parents meeting on the set of TITANIC(???), and of course her Aussie faves and more!
EPISODE 18: FALLEN FOR RESIDE
In this hilarious episode we chat to Dylan and Liam from local alt-rock band ‘Reside’, who’ve recently released their track ‘Fallen’. We chat about all things beginnings, lockdown, creativity, emo…
EPISODE 15: CONGRATS TO CONGRATS - BEN STEWART ON GOING SOLO
In this episode, we Skype chat to Ben Stewart - Slowly Slowly frontman - about his new-ish project, 'Congrats', and the process in the creation of the pop solo project. Ben goes over mental health, philosophy, his new pupper Rosie, his personal influences, and more!
EPISODE 14: JACK BRATT - BEING THE OUTSIDER
In this minisode I chat to Aussie indie-rocker Jack Bratt. We go over his change to a solo career, his creative process, the story behind his latest single ‘The Outsider’, staying humble, his love of basketball and Rolling Stone, some doggo chats, and more!
MINISODE: JOSH PYKE - TIMES ARE CHANGIN’
This episode, Josh tells us about how times have changed, his issues with anxiety and overcoming mental health issues, the process of writing not just songs but also children’s books, and more!