Sound Inception: Recent Episodes
Alex Dizz
There’s something quite remarkable about beginnings. It’s probably to do with the roots and the rawness of it all. Being included in a space where you’re fully aware that what you’ve just been exposed to has the potential to stardom, there’s simply nothing quite like it. Join me, Alex Dizz in highlighting the origins from the current stars of the world, because we all now know them for what they are, but we don’t always know where they came from or who they really wanted to be.
Did someone say early xmas prezie? Well that's what you've received as we had the absolute pleasure of chatting with SA's one and only Juliet Oliver, the queen of Aussie country music herself. We discuss a range of topics during this interview, including how tough it is to break into the local music scene and stay successful, as well as being the recipient of the Toyota Star Maker Award, not once but twice!
Juliet's latest single "I Do It To Myself" is out now on all streaming platforms
Another amazing local up and coming act, who officially launched earlier this year from the inner-city suburbs of Sydney, three young mates have teamed up to become the next big pop funk group! Their debut single, 'Never Be in Love Again' has already reached 14k streams on Spotify, not to mention a famous DJ has remixed it! They're only just getting started an we had the privilege to interview the band's main vocalist Ryan where we discuss everything from taking real life experiences and using them to create pop bops, to taking advantage of lockdowns to use social media to promote yourself. You guys have to go check them out, next content is coming early 2022!
The one and only JËVA chit chats with us all the way from Sydney! This honestly didn't feel like an interview whatsoever it was more so a genuine conversation between two people who didn't know each other, to knowing each other super well! We talk all things 'Typhoon' aka the latest EP, and how many hardships in a romantic and family settings completely inspired this second chapter of the singer/songwriter's discography. There is truly something for everyone in this EP, as he's well known as the 'local bop king'. Go stream 'Typhoon' NOW!
All the way from Brisbane, we have the one and only Katanak! In this week's episode we cover all topics of conversation including taking one's music career to the next level, to using the last two years during lockdowns to perfect your craft, and to the importance of realising imperfections and working to improve them. Katanak has a list of achievements thus far, including winning the 'People's choice award' at the QUBE awards, and even supporting Pete Murry during his 2019 tour.
Coming from the bustling busy inner city suburbs of Sydney is the one and only Thunder Fox. They've been around for quite some time, but the latest band members have only been part of the team for the last year, and boy do they have a special surprise coming your way! Their latest album 'Sanctuary' will be out next month, and of course I got the inside scoop for you, including how the album wasn't planned at all.
Coming from the northern coast of NSW, we have up and coming mega talented Vanessa Lawless, with her clam, collected and costal vibe. We talk everything from growing up in regional NSW, to moving to Sydney to study music, to her friends being responsible for the commencement of her musical journey, to even using negative past experiences to write passionate, moving and relatable pieces. WARNING: Topics of depression, bullying and sexual misconduct are discussed.
On this episode we have the pleasure to speak with singer/songwriter 'JAM' from sunny Qld!! We talk everything from moving from the Philippines, to what causes she strives for including asian representation in western media and mental health. We even get to hear how she met her now longterm boyfriend during a pandemic! And we premier the brand new track 'Run Away'.
On this week's podcast we have the one and only Zack Linton all the way from Western Australia, originally from the UK. We talk everything from his latest EP release 'Balance', and how the songwriting behind many of the tracks were inspired from the events of everyday life, many events that didn't directly occur to him. Zack is no stranger to the music industry he began his career many years ago, having received the 'Best New Artist' at the Jamendo awards in Europe.
On this instalment of 'Sound Inception', we have have the pleasure of talking with Malaysian-born Melbourne-based singer, songwriter and producer Qeeran who's musical career is just taking off, so hop on the ride with us! He's an independent artist, gracing listeners with his eerie yet angelic tones with RnB and soul influences. His debut EP 'The Cycle of Love' is out now!