Seja talks to her guest Jed Kurzel (The Mess Hall, film composer) about how he gravitated towards all kinds of music as a kid, how he was first inspired by the Velvet Underground, Creedence and Kris Kristofferson, and his ambidexterity. Jed tells Seja about starting what would eventually become the Mess Hall with his brother Justin, and how becoming a two-piece coupled with the intuition and dynamics of drummer Cec Condon changed the sound of the band. Jed and Seja chat about making soundscapes/loops, using music as a narrative and tricking yourself into starting a score by making mistakes.

Jed’s strange show story is illustrated by Cec Condon.

All illustrations can be seen on the HearSej Facebook page and on instagram @hearsejpodcast.

Seja talks to her guest Joey burns (Calexico, Giant Sand) about the all-encompassing topics Covid-19 and the US election as well as less intense topics such as lap steel tunings, his Willie Nelson collaboration, being positive and co-writing. Joey tells Seja about parenting his 8 year old twin girls, his goal of changing the world through music, writing in character and being influenced by the ocean and the desert. They chat about their love for the Tweedy show and Jeff Tweedy’s songwriting, Joey’s recent Grammy nomination and how to best communicate with an audience on and off stage.

Joey’s strange show story was illustrated by Lara Canfield (@lalalian). You can see all podcast illustrations on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej Facebook page.

Seja talks to her guest Kris Schroeder (Jackmann, The Basics) about his new album ‘Low Key’ which he recorded at Abbey Road, and the incredible session players he got for the recording. They chat about learning the violin as their first instrument and Kris’s transition to guitar to help him express his feelings. Kris tells Seja about studying medicine, working for the Red Cross in Kenya and Mongolia and what it’s like getting malaria and parasites.

Kris’s strange show story was illustrated by Scott Edgar (Tripod).

All illustrations can be seen on the HearSej Facebook page and on instagram @hearsejpodcast.

Seja talks to her guest Georgia Mooney (All Our Exes Live In Texas) about her first memories of music, her opera singing auntie and her music studies in Perth. Georgia tells Seja about her preferred writing environment, the Sydney folk and bluegrass community from which she emerged as her own songwriter and the beginnings of her band All Our Exes Live In Texas. There are many stories about supporting the Backstreet Boys and Midnight Oil, harmony writing, her plans for her first solo album and Georgia’s experience with getting COVID-19.

Georgia’s strange show story is illustrated by Hannah Factor @hannah.factor.art

All illustrations can be seen on the HearSej Facebook page and on instagram @hearsejpodcast

Seja talks to her guest Davey Lane (You Am I, The Pictures) about his start with the band You Am I, how he became such a versatile guitarist and songs that make him emotional. Davey and Seja chat about the things they have in common including their love of ELO, Wings and Supergrass and getting to join bands they were fans of as teenagers. Davey tells Seja about his influences, things he has learnt from Tim Rogers and his favourite parts of a You Am I setlist.

Davey’s strange show story was illustrated by Laura Imbruglia.

All illustrations can be seen on the HearSej Facebook page and on instagram @hearsejpodcast

Seja talks to her guest Tex Perkins (Beasts of Bourbon, The Cruel Sea) about the juxtaposition of being a consumer of music and a music maker. They chat about Tex’s new online show called ‘The Show’ and how it has created a vehicle to build and support his musical community. Tex tells Seja about missing live performance, making music at home, homeschooling and past and present collaborations. They chat about the legacy of band mates Brian Hooper and Spencer P. Jones while reflecting on the band’s heavy lifestyle and the subsequent consequences.

Tex’s strange show story was illustrated by Tony Giacca (@tonyguitarnerd).

All illustrations can be seen on the HearSej Facebook page and on instagram @hearsejpodcast

Seja talks to her guest Leah Senior about the writing and recording of her beautiful new album ‘The Passing Scene’ and what it’s been like releasing the album during COVID-19. She talks about writers block, self-doubt, teaching piano and how learning other people’s songs can help one’s creativity. Seja and Leah share stories about their European upbringings, their love of Paul McCartney and The Beatles and their lyrical heroes.

Leah’s strange show story was illustrated by Michelle Tinker (@design.and.tinker).

All illustrations can be seen on the HearSej Facebook page and on instagram @hearsejpodcast

Seja talks to her guest Martha Brown (Banoffee) about how they became friends while touring together in the early days of Otouto. She talks about her memories of writing and singing with her sister Hazel and over the years progressing as a musician, songwriter and producer when she started her solo project Banoffee. Seja and Martha talk about their Steiner educations, late night snacks, going on a world tour with Taylor Swift and the theatre of turning knobs. There is lots of chat about Banoffee’s new album ‘Look At Us Now Dad’, relying on sadness for inspiration, looking after oneself on tour and karma.

Martha’s strange show story was illustrated by beautiful singer Your Smith. check out her music here - www.yousmithforever.com

All illustrations can be seen on the HearSej Facebook page and on instagram @hearsejpodcast

Seja talks to her guest Bernard Fanning (Powderfinger) about the first bands he loved: The Beatles, David Bowie and Kiss and how important conviction is in songwriting. Bernard and Seja share memories of the Brisbane music scene in the 90s/early 00s and how they both aim to write perfectly slick sounding music. Bernard tells Seja about his compulsion to write, his work ethic and his songwriting process. They chat about memory, the difference between being a singer and a performer, and Powderfinger’s recent one-night-only reformation.

Bernard’s strange show story was illustrated by Andrea Portela Moreno @andrea_portela_moreno

All illustrations can be seen on the HearSej Facebook page and on instagram @hearsejpodcast

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Seja talks to her guest Paul Dempsey (Something for Kate) during the COVID-19 quarantine about homeschooling, trying to release music during a pandemic, home recording and demo-itis. Paul tells Seja about his love for metal and fast guitar as a kid, how he managed to learn instruments by mimicking others, and his perfect pitch. Seja and Paul share stories of the infamous 4zzz Market Day that ended in a riot and stories about being tall.

Paul’s strange show experience is illustrated by Paul McNeil (@paulmcneilart)

You can find all illustrations on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej Facebook page.