In this episode of Band Banta, Dakota catches up with emerging Adelaide band All Absurd.

All Absurd are a 5-piece indie rock outfit that formed afterPatrick and Jack returned from London with a catalogue of singles ready to share with the world.

Throughout the episode, Dakota and the band chat about the history of the band, the philosophical meaning behind the band name, and their upcoming plans.

They also dive into All Absurds latest single 'Almost', and the creative direction behind the music video.

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• Instagram: @all._.absurd
• TikTok: @all._.absurd

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In this episode of Band Banta, Dakota caught up with Māori artist MOHI to chat about his latest album and his upcoming performance at The Tuning Fork in Auckland!

Throughout the chat, MOHI shares insights about his culture and how he incorporates Māori instrumentation, stories, and language into his songs.

MOHI has been selected to headline at The Tuning Fork in Auckland on Friday 10 April as part of the Next On initiative, and throughout the interview, shares his excitement to have the opportunity, and to platform other Māori artists at the concert. Follow MOHI at:

• Instagram: @mohiallen
• TikTok: @mohimusic

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In this episode of Band Banta, Dakota catches up with Australian singer-songwriter Ruby Feilds. Excitingly, after having a break from releasing music, Ruby returns with her sophomore album, alongside announcing an Australian tour! 

Throughout the episode, Dakota and Ruby explore the new album ‘Small Achievements’ and the process of creating the album independently. Ruby also shares some personal reflections and experiences that have been incorporated into the album, along with the meaning behind the album title.  

'Small Achievements’ is out Friday April 24th, so make sure to pre-save the album wherever you get your music. Tickets for her upcoming tour are on sale!  

Follow Ruby Fields: 

• Instagram: @rubyfieldsm8 

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In this episode of Band Banta, Dakota catches up with Ben Marwe and Alex Cameron from Adelaide rock outfit Bad//Dreems.

Throughout the episode, they chat about the band's upcoming album 'Ultra Dundee' and how the album is more than just a collection of songs, but a character. They also explore how the Australian landscape and history have been woven in throughout the tracks.

Bad//Dreams has also announced their new festival, Gather Sounds, so Dakota and the members chat about the exciting event, along with what fans can expect for the 'Ultra Dundee' album tour.

'Ultra Dundee' is out now, and the tour kicks off on the 10th of April. The band have announced that they will be going on an indefinite hiatus after this tour, so this is your last chance to see them live!

Follow Bad//Dreems:

• Instagram: ⁠@baddreems

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This episode was filmed at Adelaide Uni on Karuna Country.

In this episode of Band Banta, Dakota catches up with Melbourne four-piece Peach Fuzz while they are in Adelaide opening for Puree.

During the chat, Dakota and Peach Fuzz talked through how the band found their identity and why it's important to have one, even if it's scary to veer away from the norms in the Australian music scene.

The band also shared some insights into the making of their sophomore EP, 'Isn't It Obvious', and their creative direction for the new single 'Old News'.

Peach Fuzz are a fun, jangly pop-rock band with some of the best outfits! Their new single 'Old News' is out now, so if you haven't had a listen, give it a spin.

Follow Peach Fuzz:

• Instagram: @peach.fuzz.band
• TikTok: @peach.fuzz.band

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This episode was filmed at Jive on Karuna Country.

In this episode of Band Banta, Dakota catches up with the frontwoman and singer-songwriter of Melbourne-based trio Telenova, ahead of their album release.

Angie and Dakota unpack the artistic elements of Telenova's sophomore album, 'THE WARNING', and how it uses sonic elements to enhance the emotional lyrics. Angie also shares some insights about the upcoming album tour and what fans can expect during a live performance.

'THE WARNING' is out now, and tickets for the Aus tour are moving fast!

Follow Telenova:

• Instagram: ⁠ @telenovaofficial

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This episode was recorded on Kaurna Country.

In this episode of Band Banta, Dakota catches up with 2024 triple j Unearthed High winner Mariae Cassandra while she’s in Adelaide on her debut headline tour.

Mariae reflects on the experience of touring Australia for her own shows, sharing standout moments from the road and the creative thinking behind theming each show, right down to a full style guide for every city. They also dive into her debut EP 'Everything In My Backpocket', unpacking what it was like releasing a body of work she’s been crafting since she was just 15, and how her sound evolved across the record.
It’s an honest and inspiring conversation about growth, creativity, and connection, touching on the comfort listeners find in her music, her journey into songwriting, advice for young artists, and a glimpse at what might be coming next for Mariae Cassandra.

Follow Mariae Cassandra:

• Instagram: ⁠@mariaecassandra
• TikTok: @mariaecassandraa

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This episode was filmed at Nexus Arts on Kaurna Country.

In this episode, Dakota catches up with Jack and Tom from Daybed Records, who put on a local festival on the mid coast of South Australia. 2026 is the fourth year of their festival, Nice Day To Go To The Club, and it’s the biggest year yet, with a mix of international artists and Australian artists. 

They chat about their experience putting on a DIY music festival, the history of music in Port Noarlunga, keeping the festival tied to the community, and what's in store for the 2026 edition. 

Tickets for Nice Day To Go To The Club are available here. Check out Daybed Records:

• Instagram: @daybed_records
• Website

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This episode was filmed at Port Noarlunga Football Club on Kaurna Country.

In this episode of Band Banta, Dakota catches up with Adelaide/Kaurna band Stormy-Lou before they open for Sly Withers at the Gov in Adelaide.

Stormy-Lou had a massive 2025, they released their debut EP ‘See Ya, Love Ya, Bye!’ after working on it for over two years.

During their chat, they dive into the making of the EP, the band share some tips for other independent artists, and we discuss their 2026 plans.   

Stormy-Lou

• Instagram: @stormylouband
• Spotify

Band Banta

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Stormy-Lou's recommended South Aus artists

• Teenage Joans
• Puree
• Oscar the Wild
• Haliday
• Ella Ion
• Maisie B
• The Empty Threats
• Pearly Stars
• Zara Richards
• Runt Records
• Stress
• Desire
• The Twist of Fate
• The Tullamarines
• Aleksiah

This episode was filmed at The Gov on Kaurna land.

In this episode of Band Banta, we throw it back to October 2025, where Dakota catches up with Brisbane sunshine indie-rock five-piece Mid Drift! Mid Drift came to Adelaide as the opener for the Vanns, and while they were down South, caught up with Dakota to chat all about their massive year. 2025 was huge for Mid Drift, reaching 1 Mil streams on their single 'Nicotine', opening for various bands, travelling around Australia, and working on their sophomore EP. This episode is full of reflections, memories, and goals.

Check out Mid Drift on socials:

• Instagram: @middrift.band
• TikTok: ⁠@mid.drift

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This episode was filmed at The Gov in Adelaide on Kaurna Country.