Seja talks to her guest Hannah Joy (Middle Kids) about her feelings on releasing the new Middle Kids album Faith Crisis Pt 1, the inspiration and journey of the album and what the word faith conjures up for people. Hannah tells Seja about touring with a kid, the role that alcohol can take in songwriting and performance, and her first experience of acting in a movie (check out the film Christmess). They also chat about lyrics and rhyme schemes, performance anxiety and instrumental songs.

Hannah’s strange show story was illustrated by friend of the podcast Leith O’Malley. You can see more of his amazing artwork at www.leithomalley.com or on instagram @leithomalley.

All illustrations can be seen on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej facebook page.

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Seja talks to her guest Gaz Coombes (Supergrass) about what it’s like supporting Robbie Williams in Australia, his current killer band members and his latest album ‘Turn the Car Around’. Gaz tells Seja about translating these songs to a live setting, building his home studio and how that sparked a big moment of songwriting energy, and how his record became a comfort and a friend during the UK lockdowns. They chat about the writing and recording process including trying to keep first takes, mumble tracks and crafting the ideas, how Lennon made Gaz feel ok to express all the big feelings, getting signed as a teenager and capitalising on the Britpop label.

Gaz’s strange story was illustrated by Davey Lane @daveyhellolane. Thank you also to Davey for helping to make the whole chat happen.

All illustrations can be seen on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej facebook page.

Seja talks to her guest Hannah Cameron about moving to Melbourne from Brisbane to study jazz voice, first being inspired by Laura Marling and Missy Higgins and how she balances playing and teaching music. Hannah tells Seja about being a choir nerd who loved harmonies and how getting therapy and her subsequent self reflection in adult life has helped her songwriting. They chat about album making buddies, getting to play your favourite songs with the people who wrote them and the special kind of hell that is comping your own vocals.

Hannah’s strange story was illustrated by Jack Spider @socialjacktivism.

All illustrations can be seen on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej facebook page.

Seja talks to her guest Asha Lorenz (Sorry) about being in Australia for the first time, growing up in the London music scene but taking it for granted and listening to Bob Dylan instead. Asha tells Seja about what it’s like being in her genre-diverse band Sorry and her experiences translating the songs to a live setting. They chat about being the only girl on tour, finding the perfect intoxication balance on stage and what’s next for Asha in terms of writing new songs and making some changes.

Asha’s story was illustrated by Lucy Dyson. You can find more of her work on instagram @lucydysonsphere or at www.lucydyson.com.

Seja talks to her guest Adem Kerimofski (Turnstyle) about their 20 odd year friendship, how they both met Dave Grohl on the same day and their Sekiden/Turnstyle brother/sister type relationship.

Adem tells Seja about being ‘too weird’ to be signed to Shock Records, his favourite songs of all time, lo fi home recording and DIY music releasing.

They chat about their love of Boney M, writing a simple melody with emotion, and playing with bands who are more earnest than them.

Adem’s strange experience was illustrated by PJ of the band Turnstyle.

All illustrations can be seen on Instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej Facebook page.

Seja talked to her Guest Georgia Barnes about her new album It’s Euphoric, growing up surrounded by synths from birth as her dad’s band Leftfield were hitting the mainstream, and how the smell of old equipment feels like home. Georgia tells Seja about working with a producer for the first time and how trusting and open the collaborative relationship with Rostam became. They share stories about touring with old gear, album release anxiety and much synthesiser chat.

Georgia’s strange show story was illustrated by Matt King Harbottle. You can see more of his work on instagram @gunners.king or on his website www.theharbottle.com

All illustrations can be seen on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej facebook page.

Seja talks to her guest Sam Bentley (The Paper Kites) about his first touring experiences, starting in punk bands and trying to be crazy on stage. Sam tells Seja about his dad, his spirituality and being inspired by gospel music. They chat about wanting to move people with music, going shows by themselves and the unique way the Paper Kites’ new album was written and recorded.

Sam’s strange show experience was illustrated by Ethan Jenkins (@e.e.jenkins).

All illustrations can be seen on Instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej Facebook page.

Seja talks to her guest Alex Gow about the making of his new album Dizzy Spell (out in October 2023), recording to 4-track, the pressure of a single take and unexpected majors/minors. They chat about nicknames, their love of Harry Nilsson and how your body can understand music before your mind does. Alex tells Seja about feeling adult, healthy and happy, writing on the piano and what artists were played around the house when he was a child.

Alex’s strange experience illustration was done by Artificial Intelligence (orchestrated by Alex Gow).

All illustrations can be seen on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej facebook page.

Seja talks to her guest Yon (Simon Hall) from Tripod about his new podcast called Minuscule Musical, a clever half-hour podcast where he collaborates with different people each episode to write a short musical. Yon tells Seja about being inspired by a cast recording of Annie, how the musical idea of Bono and the Edge writing a Spiderman musical came about, the process of collaborating for the first time with new people and his choir training as a young boy. Seja and Yon chat about overdoing it at the gym, the time they played Dungeons and Dragons, and how to know when I song is done.

Yon’s strange show story was illustrated by Vanessa Norlander @ness_norlander

All illustrations can be seen on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej facebook page.

Seja talks to her guest Cash Savage about the new album So This is Love, the process of letting go of songs and connecting with one’s audience. Cash tells Seja about writing in interesting time signatures, the loss of identity during lockdown and some of her superstitions around live shows. They chat about the camaraderie in bands, games on tour and vocal heroes.

Cash’s strange show story was illustrated by Nick Finch.

All illustrations can be seen on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej facebook page.