Chats with the musos: Recent Episodes
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Chats with the musos aims at driving conversations about the music industry from real musicians with real stories.
With influences ranging from Son House and Skip James, through to Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones, as well as more contemporary artists like Tom Waits and Nick Cave, Frank Sultana dwells comfortably in this vintage stylistic world, where the song is still king, and nothing beats a great story.
Over the past 11 years, Frank Sultana has been gaining notoriety as an explosive live act, regularly playing some of the best venues across Aus.
This is more than a blues episode.
We catch up about the good times playing underground acoustic concerts, insights into songwriting and talk about life on the road in Aus. We give amazing insight into life as an indie artist and the ongoing juggling of writing, recording and gigging.
“To me I think there is a way of writing where you convey what you want to say but you’re doing in just a really creative and interesting, humourous way and it’s an art”
Frank is pure class and it was amazing catching up with him for the podcast.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5NaMiIQ4hHped9PkUps1fX
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5NaMiIQ4hHped9PkUps1fX
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FrankSultanaBluesMachine
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frank.sultana.5/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/primitiveelectric
Over two jam packed days, the iconic Wombarra Bowling Club will host the inaugural Get Together Music Festival featuring a diverse line-up of some of Australia’s best-known reggae, funk, soul, world, blues and singer-songwriter artists!
We speak to the incredible legends behind the festival. Col and Nick are long time mates and take us on the journey of what this festival truly means to them and the community. We talk about their vision of bringing this festival to life and working with the local and indigenous communities to drive a sustainable and successful event.
This story is not over and I’m incredibly excited to see where to from here. For tickets click the link below. We’re incredibly excited to see you there!
Get Tickets - https://www.southcoasttickets.com.au/events/get-together-music-festival/
Artists & website - https://www.gettogetherfestival.com.au/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Get-Together-Music-Festival-100389955818753
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/get_together_music_festival/
Tijuana Cartel have established themselves on the Australian music scene as one of the country's most exciting live acts, combining the sounds of the Middle East, India and Spain with a psychedelic and atmospheric approach to song writing.
Based in deep electronic roots with a concoction of multi-layered grooves, splashes of Middle Eastern vocals, lilting Moby-esque soundscapes, Flamenco and slide guitar, trumpet, live & electronic world beats and percussion, influenced heavily by break beats.
The four-piece formed on the Gold Coast in the 1990s and have since built a firm reputation as a global force, notching up residencies in Mumbai, Thailand, Bali’s KuDeTa Bar and Beijing’s famous Loong Bar during the 2008 Olympic Games. The band has also been a familiar face on the international festival circuit, playing stages across Europe and the USA as well as Australia's most loved events including Peats Ridge, Rainbow Serpent, Wave Rock, Splendour In The Grass, Blusfest, Woodford & Falls.
We speak all things music including Paul’s solo work and his journey with Tijuana Cartel, his experience in India and the amazing inspiration during his time living and performing there and we deep dive into a few aspects of the music industry as it stands today.
https://tijuanacartel.com/
https://tijuanacartel.com/collections/all
https://www.facebook.com/thetijuanacartel
https://www.facebook.com/paul.a.georgemusic/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KE0NtjV2Q9ki3i3IE6DdB
https://gyro.to/AcidPony
https://www.instagram.com/tijuanacartel/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaoL4mfgS4Zw74nwlonqXxQ
This is a recap of the first season of Chats with the musos in 2021. Massive thank you to each artist/guest who joined last year’s season of Chats with the musos. We’re here for the musicians and all involved so please show your support in any way you can via going to shows or getting amongst the merch. Everything helps during the crazy times.
Jason Janus/Kallidad - https://kallidad.com/gigs
Taylor BW - https://www.taylorbwmusic.com
Andy Golledge - http://www.andygolledgemusic.com/tour-dates/
Scotty McNairn - https://www.facebook.com/nerdlinger.punkrock/events
Brandon Wade/Radicals - https://www.facebook.com/radicalssuck/
Adam Blacksmith - https://www.adamblacksmith.com/
Shaun Kirk - https://www.shaunkirk.com/tour
Hailing from the music filled streets of Melbourne, Australia; award winning blues/soul troubadour Shaun Kirk is a born entertainer who’s world class live show is pushing the boundaries and taking audiences by storm.
Kirk’s gritty vocal abilities come from a place beyond his years and has seen him labelled as “one of the finest blues voices Australia has ever heard” (Buzz Mag); whilst his vintage guitar tones and raw grooves pay homage to his influences of both yesteryear and today to create a sound of his own.
Following the release of ‘Howlin at the Moon’ in early 2018, Kirk’s subsequent launch tour achieved some 10 sold out shows across Australia & New Zealand, as well as another appearance at the world famous Bluesfest, Byron Bay. His latest single ‘Save My Soul’ co-produced with Nick Huggins (Jen Cloher, Mick Turner) is out now.
In this episode discuss the craziness that was covid, the lessons learnt during and what is to come, his amazing technique and set up and incredible tips for upcoming musicians.
https://www.shaunkirk.com/
https://www.shaunkirk.com/tour
https://www.facebook.com/shaunkirkmusic
https://www.shaunkirk.com/shop
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4o6Yrqwb3YSVGmvHmN5oL2
https://www.instagram.com/shaunkirkmusic
https://www.youtube.com/user/shaunkirkmusic
For his second full length undertaking “Blind to the Sea“, Adam Blacksmith has derived inspiration from his day job as special education teacher at Long Bay Jail.
Crime and punishment, relationships, identity and Australian Aboriginal history are among the themes explored by this salt of the earth album replete with metaphor and prose.
The listener is in for an eclectic sound with overtures of brooding indie-folk, a product of Blacksmith’s keen eye for storytelling coupled with the production genius of Jordan Ellery.
A local in Sydney’s Maroubra beach, Blacksmith counts Dylan, Augie March, The Drones, Converge and Carcass to be some of his musical heroes.
In today’s episode we discuss his new album and the challenges being an up and comer in today’s music scene, his life working as an educator in Longbay Gaol and his incredible break on the SBS docuseries, Lost for words.
https://www.adamblacksmith.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/nobilia9
https://www.facebook.com/adamblacksmithmusic/
https://www.instagram.com/adam.blacksmith/?hl=en
https://open.spotify.com/artist/77kebidl5SHx6SNtPN7cmS
With instant comparisons drawn against early Nirvana and Australian legends Silverchair, RADICALS have quickly become one of Sydneys most talked about acts. Formed in late 2019, the trio already have dozens of sold out shows under their belt, have been featured on some of Australia’s most respected blogs and publishers, and supported the likes of like Ruby Fields, The Dead Love, Loser and many more.
RADICALS are best known for mixing heavy riffs with catchy choruses at ease, their give-no-fucks attitude, and the ability to make every show they play crazier than the last.
With their biggest shows in place and their debut EP releasing in the coming months, 2022 is set to be RADICALS biggest year yet.
In this episode we talk about the shire music scene and all things RADICALS! We also look into life as a booking agent both during the covid situation as this podcast is recorded but also what it is like to be a booking agency when the music scene is at its greatest heights. For any future booking agents or managers, we learn key lessons into how to best immerse yourself in the music industry in Australia.
https://www.facebook.com/radicalssuck/
https://www.instagram.com/radicals____/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3OXXG1ZWgcT4pVtHqt0MDy?si=95sGOjsCSnunKpD8iBkoSg
https://twitter.com/RADICALSSSSSS
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwqWSyBrpUSp-DBMaMQvbdw?view_as=subscriber
Nerdlinger have been flapping around the Australian live music scene since 2013.
Never taking themselves too seriously, or seriously at all, their live shows could be descripted as a tidal wave of high energy, loud noise and usually always hilarious banter, if you’re not laughing with them, you’re surely laughing at them. Either way, you’re guaranteed to be entertained.
The punk rock quartet hail from the beachy southern suburbs of Sydney and have a decorated history; playing national tours around Australia National Tour, )2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019) Japan (2014, 2015 & 2017), New Zealand (2016) and most recently USA (2018) culminating at the infamous ’Fest’ in Gainesville Florida.
The gents have supported heavyweights 28 Days, Anti-Flag, Frenzal Rhomb, MXPX, MUTE, Good Riddance, Guttermouth, Heartsounds, Red City Radio, Mustard Plug, Waterweed, Local Resident Failure, The Decline, Hightime, The Flangipanis as well as literally countless local bands.
They’ve released Two EPs (Back to Winnipeg, 2013 & Trendsetter, 2015) and in 2018 signed with Australian Label ‘Pee Records’ to release their debut LP, ‘Happy Place’. In 2019 the band partnered with Disconnect Disconnect Records to represent Australia on ‘Bridging Oceans’ a compilation album of international artists including Shames (Japan), Down Memory Lane (Canada) and Bare Teeth (France).
Last year the band released the single Prognosis to critical acclaim. The band are about to release their newest ditty ‘Six String Demon'
Hailing from Australia’s country music capital, Andy’s early musical influences, like most of ours, reflected his parent’s record collection. Absorbing the art of storytelling from James Taylor, he was “singing sad songs before I was even sad,” it wasn’t until Andy left his hometown, drifted a while and landed in Sydney that his love of the genre emerged.
After becoming a household name in Sydney’s live music pub scene, 2019 saw Andy announce his official signing with I OH YOU through the release of his debut single Run To The River to high praise. Premiering on triple j, the track saw immediate support from: Consequence of Sound,Chorus & Verse, Elicit Magazine, Vents Magazine and Enigma. The track has since been added to full rotation on ABC Country Radio and had seen strong support from Double J, with additional playlisting across Spotify and Apple Music.
It was followed up by ‘When Your Mind’s Away’, a song that depicts the inner monologue that plays out when you realise the person you’re with is more ‘into it’ than you are. The end of 2019 saw Andy play to a capacity crowd at Marrickville Bowlo and deliver a rollicking set at Fairgrounds Festival in Berry.
This year, Andy kicked off 2020 with headline shows at Tamworth Hotel from 23-26 Jan as a part of the Tamworth Country Music Festival where he played to his loyal hometown. Audience numbers swell each year as buzz around his live shows gains momentum, with punters clearly not about to miss the chance to claim they’ve known him since the beginning.
Andy’s debut EP Namoi was released in February 2020 via I OH YOU. For fans that have been riding with Andy for years Namoi is an excruciatingly long-anticipated release. Namoi manages to capture all the energy Andy’s renowned for without losing an ounce of spirit, which is a credit to dream productionteam John Vella and Ryan Miller (Angus & Julia Stone, The Delta Riggs, The Jezabels), with mastering by Mike Tucci (DMA’s, Jack River, Moses Sumney).
Today we discuss his new found acting career with the multi-award winning series Robbie Hood, Andy takes us on his journey with mental health and we talk about the ballads he wrote as a young whippersnapper growing up in Tamworth that are still talked about to this day.
http://www.andygolledgemusic.com/
http://www.andygolledgemusic.com/tour-dates/
https://www.facebook.com/AndyGolledge
https://open.spotify.com/artist/74S6Bn5KTUQMqlVOVlTVxh
https://www.instagram.com/andygolledge/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtuFP9cYGIL54Cl4wiLBSug
Tucked inside a pop shell lies Sydney-born, Kiwi singer-songwriter, Taylor B-W, who blends strong vocals, soul-driven melodies with emotive lyrics that reflect her resilience and quest for peace within herself and the world around her.
Swiftly moving between the many facets of pop music to show-off the different sides to her artistry, B-W proves she doesn’t like to be pigeonholed and would rather stay fresh and keep her followers on their toes. However, she is an avid fan of 90s music and culture, which has trickled into her sound and branding.
Performing frequently on stages around Sydney (selling out The Vanguard, Street Market and Django Bar this past year), and her latest tracks 'Nunchucks' and 'I'm So Broke' getting airplay and recognition on Triple J, Triple J Unearthed, MTV Upload and The Edge 96.1, B-W is beginning to make a name for herself in the scene.
B-W won the Australian segment of the unsigned-artist competition, Emergenza, & went on to win Best Vocalist at the 2018 international finals in Germany.
This episode explores about all things music including Taylor’s first break through, winning the Australian final of Emergenza, her amazing work as a conservationist in Africa and shares some wise words of wisdom for her younger self.
We also have exclusive access to her live version of the brand new single, Nunchucks.
https://www.taylorbwmusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/taylorbwmusic
https://www.taylorbwmusic.com/buy
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ZiH8bx1RvJ7gHhlDp0X7H?si=2UQm2ViRSj2xnDOJu-CUWQ&dl_branch=1
https://www.youtube.com/taylorbwmusic
https://www.instagram.com/taylorbwmusic/
Kallidad combines Spanish guitar magic with rock and roll energy to create a once in a lifetime sound that has seen the group tour across Europe, Asia and Oceania. The trio's notorious white facepaint masks their identities, shifting the focus to a musical style that is alive, intense, emotional and powerful. Kallidad's music is all instrumental - no lyrics are necessary to feel the energy and passion behind the music. Booming percussion and shredded nylon string guitars weave a deep web of sound that always leaves audiences breathless and begging for more!
This episode we explore Kallidad’s early days from buskers in Bondi to touring musicians. We hear straight from the man himself some amazing advice to upcoming musos and we hear some fantastic stories of life on the road. The end of the episode finishes off with Death Fiesta live at Montreux jazz festival so ensure you stay on to enjoy.
https://kallidad.com/gigs
https://www.facebook.com/Kallidad/
https://kallidad.com/merch
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7JDh0Ry3BwNA9rjFuxvUFK
https://www.youtube.com/c/KallidadOfficial
https://instagram.com/kallidadofficial
We’re setting up the podcast to find the real stories from musicians, promoters, record lables and key figureheads of the music scene in both Australia and worldwide. I’m aiming to share some unreal insights learnt and keen to help promote whats going on in the music scene. We’re aiming to promote each guest as much as possible and will feature a live track at the end of the episodes.
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