Future Signal

Award-winning producer, engineer and mixer Anna Laverty joins Future Signal to reflect on a career built from the ground up: from assistant engineer at London’s Miloco Studios under Paul Epworth and Ben Hillier, to one of Australia’s most in-demand producers with credits spanning Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Courtney Barnett, Missy Higgins and Angie McMahon. Anna shares candid insight into learning the craft the hard way, balancing technical skill with creative instinct, and what it takes to sustain a studio career over two decades.

Future Signal Season One: Music & Audio
Dive deep into music and audio production, exploring both the craft and business behind modern music careers. From touring economics and songwriting to studio innovation and creative reinvention, Future Signal examines what it takes to build and sustain momentum in a competitive, fast-moving industry.

Host: Gareth Parton

This episode is hosted by Gareth Parton, Senior Lecturer in Audio at SAE Melbourne, where he has taught since 2010. A Melbourne-based music producer, recording engineer and mixer with more than two decades in UK and Australian studios, Gareth has over 250 production credits, a Mercury Prize nomination and work with Foals, The Breeders, The Go! Team, Asian Dub Foundation and The Beta With experience spanning both education and professional practice, Gareth brings grounded insight to conversations shaped by real-world creative work.

See more of these creatives on Instagram:
@annalaverty
@mpeguild
 

Special thanks to our production partners for this episode:
Howl, The Aviary Studios, The Film Division

The Delta Riggs join Future Signal to talk about keeping live energy at the centre of the creative process. From recording ideas on tape to chasing the feeling of a performance in the moment, this episode explores the raw, instinctive side of music making and why not everything needs to be polished to perfection.

With a career spanning six albums, international shows and support slots for acts including Foo Fighters, Primal Scream, Billy Idol and Kasabian, the band brings a sharp perspective on what it takes to keep evolving without losing the chaos, humour and spirit that makes indie-rock feel alive.

Future Signal Season One: Music & Audio
Dive deep into music and audio production, exploring both the craft and business behind modern music careers. From touring economics and songwriting to studio innovation and creative reinvention, Future Signal examines what it takes to build and sustain momentum in a competitive, fast-moving industry.

Host: Dave Turner

Season One is hosted by Dave Turner – Senior Music & Audio Lecturer at SAE, producer, composer and band member of Sweet Talk. With experience spanning both education and professional practice, Dave brings grounded insight to conversations shaped by real-world creative work.

See more of these creatives on Instagram:
@davidmturneresq
@thedeltariggs
@sweettalkmusic

Special thanks to our production partners for this episode:
@theaviarystudios

Multi-ARIA Award-winning artist Dan Sultan joins Future Signal to reflect on more than 15 years of navigating independent and major label environments. From building an early fanbase to sustaining a long-term career in a changing music landscape, Dan shares candid insight into creative longevity and artistic independence.

A major thread in Dan Sultan’s Future Signal conversation is his upcoming work with Guy Chambers, one of the UK’s most influential songwriters and producers. Best known for his long-running creative partnership with Robbie Williams, Guy helped shape era-defining tracks like Angels, Let Me Entertain You and Rock DJ. His career is a reminder of how powerful the right creative collaboration can be, and why great songwriting still sits at the heart of a lasting music career.

Future Signal Season One: Music & Audio
Dive deep into music and audio production, exploring both the craft and business behind modern music careers. From touring economics and songwriting to studio innovation and creative reinvention, Future Signal examines what it takes to build and sustain momentum in a competitive, fast-moving industry.

Host: Dave Turner

Season One is hosted by Dave Turner – Senior Music & Audio Lecturer at SAE, producer, composer and band member of Sweet Talk. With experience spanning both education and professional practice, Dave brings grounded insight to conversations shaped by real-world creative work.

See more of these creatives on Instagram:
@davidmturneresq
@dansultanmusic
@sweettalkmusic
@guyachambers

Special thanks to our production partners for this episode: 
Howl, The Aviary Studios, The Film Division, Unified Music Group and Mushroom Music