Beers & Tears

English alternative band Sea Girls are Henry, Rory, Andrew and Oli. Four friends who met at school over a shared love of music. Adept at delivering storytelling arena ready anthems from debut Open Up Your Head and Homesick studio albums BBC Sound Of nominated Sea Girls music and the experience of attending their live shows are a must. This episode I chat with Sea Girls about the new music that they have been rolling out “Weekends and Workdays” and “????? Stranger”. We discussed the different approach they are taking with their next album in terms of creativity and process and the band drop their AUS Tour dates exclusive on the pod!!!! Catch Sea Girls in AUS very very soon!

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Across his songs Matcott wields words effortlessly, reflecting on the world in ways that are poignant and often prophetical. Focusing his engrossing lyricism on the encroaching climate crisis, Matcott punctuates his stories with caterwauling guitars, a blistering rhythm section and a dark, despairing mood. It’s a journey of an album, one that takes Matcott’s songwriting to scorching new heights. This episode I chat with Al Matcott about the release of his debut album 'Summer's Coming'.  Al delved into the world of the characters that he embodies when writing songs and shared his anxiety's about the climate. We discussed our favourite films and books and how they have influenced Al's creative process. 

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Australian Indie project LOVELOVELOVE pushes the indie genre boundaries, blending complex emotion & feeling into unique feel-good records. This episode I chat with LOVELOVELOVE about the creation of his latest singles 'Golden' & 'Valentine'. We discussed Youtube Music and connecting with a global audience whilst still maintaining a presence in the Australian music scene.

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Winten is the moniker of Naarm/Melbourne-based musician and visual artist Bridgette Winten. Writing mostly at night, in her bedroom, Winten’s songs are an introspective collection of tenderness and triumph; gently reflecting on themes ranging from alienation to intimacy, romantic and familial heartbreak, growing pains, insecurity and acceptance, all the while acknowledging and loving an ever-present inner child. This episode I chat with Winten about the poem that soon became the starting point to her debut album 'Waving To My Girl'. We discussed topics surrounding worthiness and healing your inner child, the importance of recording an album surrounded by supportive friends and creating in the world of film and photography.

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Good Sniff are a garage punk-rock duo formed on the Bellarine Peninsula made up of bassist Elias Hodson and drummer/vocalist Lachie Brown. Their music has taken them across multiple venues and festivals, putting them on stages with artists including Wavves, Civic, The Grogans, Skegss, Old Mervs and Ruby Fields. In this episode Good Sniff chat about taking a more serious route with their new single 'Theft on Pig Street'. We discussed our favourite surf/crime films, the most hilarious gig horror stories and playing yet another long awaited show at Lulie Tavern.

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Bursting onto the scene with her debut single Blak Britney, Miss Kaninna has made her arrival well and truly known. The proud Yorta Yorta, Djadja Wurrung, Kalkadoon and Yirendali woman has emerged as a voice of punk and power, as she’s taken the Australian live music landscape by storm. This episode I chat with Miss Kannina about creating the ultimate baddie anthem with her latest single 'Pinnacle Bitch'. We discussed switching up live set ups, frothed over Panama festival and spoke about what  being nominated for the Archie roach foundation award means to Miss Kaninna.

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Naarm/Melbourne based indie group, The Belair Lip Bombs, have continued their winning streak of new releases for 2023, sharing their debut album LUSH LIFE   further cements the group as an exciting band to watch; and a dynamic group of songwriters and instrumentalists, at that. Fans of the new British wave of indie bands, such as Idles, Fontaines DC, Wet Leg and Wolf Alice will almost certainly gravitate towards this one. This episode I chat with The Belair Lip Bombs about the seemingly unobtainable "Lush Life". We got deep and discussed what we love about our favourite albums, creating the ideal setlist and how to live your life in accordance with the great philosophy of YOLO.

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Inward Goods Festival is a music and arts festival bringing together local and Naarm-based artists to showcase our creative landscape in the foothills of the Mooranappa Forest. 

As a not for profit, Inward Goods is fueled by the community it attracts. It works to provide an inclusive space for these people to connect with and develop arts/cultural practices, whilst giving back to the local community in which it is rooted.

Through years of participation in the Naarm and Gippsland music scenes, Inwards Goods has become part of a wider music and arts community, developing connections with various cultural groups, artists, and musicians. 

This festival is a celebration of these people.

Inward Goods Creators - Jasper & Lester
Back for another year I chat with Lester & Jasper the brains behind Inward Goods Festival as well as some of the artists from their stacked lineup. Including  Cantrips, Inanna Indigo and Lacky Band!!

Cantrips
Cantrips is a Melbourne psychedelic funk and cinematic soul group led by multi instrumentalist and studio producer Patrick Ryan. With heavy groove sensibilities, Ryan composes head nodding psychedelic funk music from the Dune Castle Throne Room, a DIY studio in Thornbury, Melbourne, from where he operates the label Dune Castle Records.

Innana Indigo
* Content Warning - Sexual Violence, PTSD *
Inanna Indigo are a six piece honey soaked alternative soul band. Inanna indigo uses music as a catalyst for expression, storytelling, healing and activism, creating intricate emotive compositions. After receiving The Mornington Peninsula Performing Arts Fund Grant in December of 2022 they are currently recording their Debut Album ‘To Be Soft Is To Be Strong’; An expression of lead singer and band founder Indigo Mckeon’s journey living with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and healing from sexual violence.

Lacky Band
Lacky Band formed on a drive across the Nullarbor from Boorloo Perth to Narrm Melbourne via Mparntwe Alice Springs. With members from Cuss, The Feast of Snakes and Ostraaly their sound has been described as loose and untamed akin to the Velvet’s live at Max’s Kansas City and any output from The Strange Boys.

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Channelling Riot Grrrl-era energy with a 2022 spin, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers are the most natural, unapologetic and damn likeable punk-rockers you’ll meet. Formed during high school in their hometown of Canberra, Teen Jesus burst onto the scene in 2019 and quickly snapped attention for their teenage ragamuffin image and searingly good garage punk sound. This episode I chat with Teen Jesus about the evolution of their sound and the exploration of a softer and more vulnerable side to the bands sonics and lyricism.  We discussed the creative process behind their debut album 'I Love You' and the exploration of collaborating with The Grogans & Oscar Dawson (Holy Holy).

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Aotearoa @ SXSW Sydney -  Presented by Creative New Zealand, Te Māngai Pāho & New Zealand Music Commission, the official showcases for 30+ New Zealand artists will also be paired with networking events, panel presentations & more.

This episode I chat with Jujulipps, 0800, WHO SHOT SCOTT & Soaked Oats about their recent releases, playing SXSW Sydney, their live performaces & heaps more!!

Jujulipps
Tāmaki Makaurau-based artist Jujulipps has been making waves in the Aotearoa rap scene. With roots stretching across the African continent, Jujulipps was born in Cape Town, South Africa, with ancestral ties to Burundi and the Congo. drawing inspiration from the soulful sounds of Africa, the upbeat rhythms of Amapiano, and the powerful energy of hip-hop and afrobeat. 

0800
Aucklands multidisciplinary rap collective 0800 consisting of five producers, rappers, and singer-songwriters are here to create as much noise as possible. Their new EP ‘SAY LESS’ leans deeper into the diverse identities and soundscapes that tie together the groups and these tracks were created to play live.

WHO SHOT SCOTT
WHO SHOT SCOTT is the alternative music project by Iraqi born, New Zealand bred artist/producer Zaidoon Nasir. His genre crossing production combined with fearlessly vulnerable songwriting has carved him out an international cult-like following. With each explosive new release it is becoming clear that it is not a question of if, but when...


Soaked Oats
Soaked Oats percolated into existence in Dunedin, New Zealand in 2017. Catapulted by their fast-evolving song-writing chops, the band’s profile and fanbase are on the rise. The group have become known for endearing performances and live shows that have granted them access to tours and festival appearances throughout the UK, America and Australasia

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