For this episode, Karen Harding spoke to Lachlan Flanagan all about his EP release, ‘Something Worth Designing’.

We also discussed inspiration for songwriting, not being afraid to write about the big issues and your feelings, the joy and experience that can be brought through busking and so much more..

The unique pop songwriter shares his thoughts with the rawness of an honest lover or your introspective friend. Lyrically explores what it is to be human. Like entering a forest he surveys the darkness, the light and the unknown.

His songs are filled with a compelling mix of hope, love, sadness and wonder. His music builds with sparse instrumentation, stunning arrangements and a voice that contains a compelling mix of urgency, flow and optimism. 

His debut EP ‘Something Worth Designing’ is a powerful emotive exploration of themes of death and rebirth. The title taken from the idea that in order for something new to be created old ideas, ways of being, and ideas often need to be first cleared away. This is illustrated through the wonder filled pop song ‘collapse’ and the inspired hopeful ‘Anything is possible’. His music is available on Bandcamp and many other streaming platforms including Spotify. 

You can find Lachlan at:

lachlanflanagan.bandcamp.com/album/something-worth-designing

open.spotify.com/album/7lZ6VkTnyk6XX9XwacK5hx?si=qeViPb1iTA-9GYpb37V03A

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We would love to see you get involved, whether it be through an interview on our podcast, a live streamed performance or via an article on Couch Mag, our online magazine.. head to www.soundsonthecouch.com/for-artists to apply.

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For this episode, Karen Harding interviewed Emmy Nominee Songwriting Consultant, Author and Master Marketer, Molly Ann Leikin all about her views on how to write a great song, obtaining feedback in creating your songs and creating music for big name stars.

Twelve of Molly’s clients are Grammy winners. Nineteen more are Grammy nominees. With her help, thousands of other writers/artists have placed their work in movies, TV shows, in video games, commercials and their tracks are downloaded all over the web.

She has also written themes and songs for over six dozen TV shows and movies, including “Violet”, which won an Oscar.

In addition, she’s co-written and written songs for everyone from Katy Perry, Tina Turner, Cher, Dusty Springfield and many more.

Molly is also the author of How to Write a Hit Song, Fifth edition, and How to Be a Hit Songwriter

Molly's offer:

Instead of $325.00 US for one song/lyric, now it’s $100.00 U.S. for one song/lyric.

Instead of $395.00 US for three songs/lyrics, it’s only $225.00 U.S. for three songs/lyrics

Instead of $495.00 US for five songs/lyrics, it’s only $325.00 US for five songs/lyrics.

All songs must be written or co-written by the same writer/artist.

Anyone who’s interested, please contact Molly at [email protected] and she will send you an invoice reflecting this once-in-a-lifetime discount.  This offer ends December 31, 2020.  No extensions.

If you have any follow up questions, please reach out at:

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Couch Mag - https://couchmag.life 

We would love to see you get involved, whether it be through an interview on our podcast, a live streamed performance or via an article on Couch Mag, our online magazine.. head to www.soundsonthecouch.com/for-artists to apply.

Our commitment is to continue to provide access to valuable information to help you move forward as an artist.. if you would like to support us financially with the project, please head to www.soundsonthecouch.com/donations. 

If you love the interview, please rate and review us.. it will mean that more people will have access to the tools and tips available through this podcast.

Finally, we would love to hear some of your journey.. please send us a message and let us know what has been happening in your musical journey.

See you next time!

Website: www.amylyons.org

Instagram: @lyricsbylyons

Facebook: www.facebook.com/lyricsbylyons/

Tip Jar: PayPal.me/AmyLyonsAU

If you have any follow up questions, please reach out at:

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Web - www.soundsonthecouch.com

Couch Mag - https://couchmag.life 

We would love to see you get involved, whether it be through an interview on our podcast, a live streamed performance or via an article on Couch Mag, our online magazine.. head to www.soundsonthecouch.com/for-artists to apply.

Our commitment is to continue to provide access to valuable information to help you move forward as an artist.. if you would like to support us financially with the project, please head to www.soundsonthecouch.com/donations. 

If you love the interview, please rate and review us.. it will mean that more people will have access to the tools and tips available through this podcast.

Finally, we would love to hear some of your journey.. please send us a message and let us know what has been happening in your musical journey.

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For this episode Karen Harding interviewed Dana Bentz, Head of Marketing from StreamYard, a platform designed to stream your videos to social media platforms.

In a new world, where streaming live shows has never been so prevalent, it was the perfect opportunity to have a discussion about how musicians can best utilise the world of online live streaming.

They spoke about how to set up the perfect live stream as a musician and some things for you to keep in mind when streaming online.

You can access StreamYard at www.streamyard.com

If you have any follow up questions, please reach out at:

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Web - www.soundsonthecouch.com

Couch Mag - https://couchmag.life 

We would love to see you get involved, whether it be through an interview on our podcast, a live streamed performance or via an article on Couch Mag, our online magazine..

Our commitment is to continue to provide access to valuable information to help you move forward as an artist.. if you would like to support us financially with the project, please head to www.soundsonthecouch.com/donations. 

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For this episode, Karen Harding interviewed Californian-Melbournian artist El Tee.

She has been building a devoted following amongst Melbourne’s thriving music scene since 2018.

El Tee demands attention as she marries her dark-mood lyrics with a blanket of sonic warmth and intimacy – an unassuming pair that sits comfortably between the ebbs and flows of energy in her songs.

Her recent release ‘Keep Walking’ and ‘Space’ garnered spins on triple J, triple J unearthed and topped the metro and regional Amrap charts. She announced her debut album, ‘Everything Is Fine’ out September 18, 2020, and has released a new single of the same title.

El Tee has been compared to the likes of Angel Olsen and Sharon Van Etten, and her songs have drawn dedicated community radio support.

El Tee is a captivating live performer whose authentic lyricism finds new life on stage.

You can find El Tee at:

http://www.instagram.com/elteeeee

http://www.facebook.com/elteemusic

If you have any follow up questions, please reach out at:

Email - [email protected]

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Web - www.soundsonthecouch.com

Couch Mag - https://couchmag.life 

We would love to see you get involved, whether it be through an interview on our podcast, a live streamed performance or via an article on Couch Mag, our online magazine..

Our commitment is to continue to provide access to valuable information to help you move forward as an artist.. if you would like to support us financially with the project, please head to www.soundsonthecouch.com/donations. 

If you love the interview, please rate and review us.. it will mean that more people will have access to the tools and tips available through this podcast.

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For this episode, Karen Harding interviewed David Keogh, Founder of Sydney based, Perfect Pitch & Bands4Brands to discuss everything about building your audience and fan-base and building a buzz around your music.

There were some internet technical glitches, however he came back on both instances and we were able to continue our interview, full of valuable information for musicians.

Dave Keogh has been a music fan since he first heard The Beatles as a young boy and then stood just beyond a rain-soaked, windswept tarmac as an awe-struck eight-year old, watching the legendary band disembark from their TAA Flight.

He later managed bands and toured Australia regularly in the early 1980s, supporting the likes of Mental As Anything, Flowers (Icehouse) and Dragon. He’s been a venue booker, a journo writing gig reviews for various music mags, licensed theatrical agent and a record company publicist. (And he actually got to meet George Harrison at a press conference in the mid-'80s!)

Dave’s also been a professional writer and creative director working in the advertising/marketing industry for decades, with time spent at major agencies including O & M and McCann Erickson before co-founding his own communications agency Vida in 2000.

He launched music marketing agency Perfect Pitch in the mid-2000s mainly to help emerging artists to build their profile and their fan base. He's recently launched Music Branding agency Bands4Brands. Dave has organised, booked and acted as M.C. at Live Music venue Eastern Lounge for a decade.

You can reach David Keogh by heading to https://perfectpitch.com.au

If you have any follow up questions, please reach out at:

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We would love to see you get involved, whether it be through an interview on our podcast, a live streamed performance or via an article on Couch Mag, our online magazine..

Our commitment is to continue to provide access to valuable information to help you move forward as an artist.. if you would like to support us financially with the project, please head to www.soundsonthecouch.com/donations. 

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For this episode, Karen Harding had the honour of interviewing Sophie, one half of the duo, Sophie and Nate.

Sophie and Nate are an acoustic duo, currently based out of QLD and play an acoustic laid-back pop style, with influences of Blues, Roots, Jazz and Folk.

They have recently released their demo, 'Inside: Feelings', including tracks 'Lonely At Heart', 'Coming Home To You' and 'All These Roads'.

We delved into a discussion about Sophie's musical background, how she left the corporate life and went into full time musicianship, vulnerability of creating and playing your own music, what's behind the recently released songs and songs that are to be released in upcoming months.

You can find Sophie & Nate at:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/sophieandnate_

If you have any follow up questions, please reach out at:

Email - [email protected]

Instagram - www.instagram.com/soundsonthecouch

Facebook - www.facebook.com/soundsonthecouch 

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Web - www.soundsonthecouch.com

Couch Mag - https://couchmag.life 

We would love to see you get involved, whether it be through an interview on our podcast, a live streamed performance or via an article on Couch Mag, our online magazine..

Our commitment is to continue to provide access to valuable information to help you move forward as an artist.. if you would like to support us financially with the project, please head to www.soundsonthecouch.com/donations. 

If you love the interview, please rate and review us.. it will mean that more people will have access to the tools and tips available through this podcast.

Finally, we would love to hear some of your journey.. please send us a message and let us know what has been happening in your musical journey.

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For this episode, Karen Harding interviewed Kate Westwood of Westwood Management about all things songwriting, co-writing and collaboration sessions and how to best organise copyright splits.

Kate is a Melbourne based singer/songwriter/indie musician and Director of Westwood Management, a music management company that works with emerging artists and assists them with everything from Social Media Planning and Brand Development, to Songwriting, Audience Engagement, Production and Recording and Crowdfunding.

I know that you'll love getting to know this positive, bubbly and creative personality as we take you through the interview.

You can find Kate at:

Website - https://www.westwoodmgmt.com.au

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/westwoodmanagement

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/westwoodmanagement

We would love to see you get involved, whether it be through an interview on our podcast, a live streamed performance or via an article on Couch Mag, our online magazine..

Our commitment is to continue to provide access to valuable information to help you move forward as an artist.. if you would like to support us financially with the project, please head to www.soundsonthecouch.com/donations. 

If you love the interview, please rate and review us.. it will mean that more people will have access to the tools and tips available through this podcast.

Finally, we would love to hear some of your journey.. please send us a message and let us know what has been happening in your musical journey.

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For our very first episode, Karen Harding interviews Brisbane based Lawson Doyle and Kahlia Ferguson.. the leading front man and front woman of SUNFLOWER.

The band had just released their single ‘Get Yourself Together’, a couple of days before we met.

During the interview, we discuss how the two were fatefully drawn together at Bluesfest in 2019 and how the band has developed from there.

We also discuss topics such as Sunflower’s experience of the releasing process, being comfortable enough to embrace those quirks and things that make you different.. we discussed bullying from the industry and managing receiving nasty messages over social media.. and most importantly many quotes relating to Lawson’s favourite band growing up, Oasis!

If you have any follow up questions, please reach out at:

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We would love to see you get involved, whether it be through an interview on our podcast, a live streamed performance or via an article on Couch Mag, our online magazine..

Our commitment is to continue to provide access to valuable information to help you move forward as an artist.. if you would like to support us financially with the project, please head to www.soundsonthecouch.com/donations. 

Finally, we would love to hear some of your journey.. please send us a message and let us know what has been happening in your musical journey.

See you next time!