Can We Be Friends?

We're diving into the wild world of making a music career happen in 2023 without going broke or selling out. Is it really doable? Join us on this episode as we break down two ways indie artists are making it work – grant writing and crowdfunding. We'll be dishing on the good, the bad, and the crazy of crowdfunding from an artist who has tried it all, and come out with the goods... aka a shiny new album titled 'Girlhood'. 

Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of music industry networking and collaboration strategies, just in time for BIGSOUND music conference. The ‘How To’s’ of  setting up impactful meetings and structuring conversations with key industry figures. Also, don't miss the exciting collaboration between Pink Matter and I Scream Nails, featuring 3 unique shades to complement their latest EP, "Gloss."

Is it possible to build a dedicated fan base all around the country, with no support from Australian radio stations or media outlets? Apparently it is. In this episode we uncover how this Australian pop/rock band have managed to grow a fanbase from the ground up, one show at a time. 

How artists are becoming more self sufficient as the costs involved with having a career in the music industry increase. From releasing an EP ,to funding live shows, and working with friends, we take a look into the financial logistics of being an emerging artist, and ways it can be made possible to live out your aspirations on a smaller budget. 

Is music marketing really just as simple as uploading a TikTok of you sitting in the car screaming along to your next single? 

The quick and obvious answer is No. If it was that simple we wouldn’t be here wondering how on earth to crack the damn TikTok algorithm. During this episode we discuss and share some tips and tricks to marketing that have nothing to do with the app we all love (to hate). 

Welcome to season two of Can We Be Friends?  

What better way to kick start the season than with one of the co writers of ‘Can We Be Friends’ the single by our host WALTA. 

This episode was recorded last year and reveals the back story of the artist MARLOE. How she got her start in music, what inspired her latest EP  ‘the pieces in between’ and how her newly discovered  sexuality was the inspiration behind her hit single ‘I like girls’.

The newlywed artist shares insight into how she navigates the hardships of living with multiple chronic illnesses and the challenges she has faced with her mental health from a young age. 

Her EP ‘the pieces in between’ was released in February and is available on all streaming platforms. 

Whilst Lola Scott was in Queensland on the Amy Shark Tour last year, i had a chance to catch up with her in her hotel room, chat about future music plans, share funny stories and paint nails at the same time. Here is the final episode of Season 1. 

Being an independent artist without having the support and budget from a major label can sometimes make the possible feel impossible. We all want to know how our music can get played on mainstream radio stations up against these major label artist… and if it’s even achievable. Today’s guest is not only a radio presenter on one of the biggest radio stations in the country, but is also an independent artist who has had her music played across these exact radio stations, and she’s here to give you advise  how you can to.

Chasing the highs of the music industry is like running a race that will never end… or so it feels that way. The constant need for another win/ high/ adrenalin rush of what success looks like is what keeps us going, but it is also what can lead to extreme burn out and deflation. I sat down with Hartley to chat about mental health in the music industry, and what it's like to navigate such an extreme addiction of “being an artist”. 

If attending over 13 different schools in 3 different countries in 7 years isn’t the key to learning how to adapt quickly, maybe throwing yourself into a music career and becoming a powerhouse performer is? There is only one artist that has done both and she won’t stop till she’s at the top.