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The BackBeat Podcast.
(Ir)regular episode updates on the Australian Music Industry, direct to your ears. Featuring interviews and performances with guest artists and industry pro's, letting you know what really goes on behind the scenes.
The BackBeat Podcast aims to bring the behind-the-scenes of the Australian Music industry to the audience, with an entertaining yet honest, transparent look into all facets of the industry, all while bringing new local music to new ears.
We’re working out the kinks here, but we hope you’ll stick around - we promise we’ve got a great playlist for the ride.
Last year, Impressed Recordings, Australia’s first direct-to-superfan vinyl brand, landed on the scene with an armada of curated releases from some of the country’s most beloved and exciting new acts.
I caught up with Luke Bevans, founder of Impressed Recordings, and - through a handful of technical difficulties - we caught up about all things Aussie music and vinyl. industry sustainability and collaboration, upcoming plans, and of course, his current top Aussie artists.
Be sure to check out Impressed Recordings, as well as the upcoming Record Store Day special releases on April 20!You’ll need to visit your local record store IRL to snap up what’s on offer, so make sure to put it in your calendar!
REVIEWS
The show left me with an unexpected sense of patriotism. Dom Dolla is a true Aussie icon, and seeing his artistry unfold live filled me with pride. For a night that promised dance-floor euphoria, Dom delivered and then some.
After 5 years of reclusion, St Vincent’s ethereal presence emerged from the backstage of the Palais Theatre.
Back turned to the audience; her silhouette commanded the attention of the crowd as we all sat in our seats in almost disbelief.
Tiktok sensation Artemas made his debut in Melbourne at Northcote theatre on Tuesday. His hit song “I like the way you kiss me” went viral this year and he has been on a roll ever since
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Grammy Award Winning U.S. Rock act GRETA VAN FLEET are set to make their highly anticipated return to Australian and New Zealand shores this August for the first time since 2019.
In this episode I catch up with new Hands Like Houses vocalist, Josh Raven, post-recovery and pre-tour for his first live shows with the band. This might just be my favourite episode yet, as another bucket-list item checked off! We talk all things HLH, including joining the band and transitioning between projects, vocal techniques, moving into new themes and musical styles, collaborating with old and new friends, Josh’s current bookworm reads, and of course preparing for the upcoming tour (starting this week!) and his top 3 current Aussie artists.