My conversation with Malaysian singer-songwriter Anna Chong caught me completely off guard. What started off as a casual conversation about her trip to Singapore turned quickly into a deeply existential conversation about Anna’s relationship with her artistry as a musician with over 16 years of experience under her belt. It seems her relationship with her artistry not only sustains her financially and physically, but is just as much an important spiritual lifeline for her. The only catch is - we did this interview fully in Mandarin. So for those who can speak Mandarin, 我們要開始練習中文啦！For those who don’t, scrub to 33:52 for a tldr reflection from me in English about the interview! Welcoming Anna to the fluffle podcast.

Follow Anna Chong on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annachongofficial

Follow Anna Chong on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annachongofficial

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If you're looking to distribute your music and retain 100% royalties, sign up for any Tunecore paid plan and get 35% off with the FLUFFLE promo code. Sign up now: https://www.tunecore.com/

Executive Producer & Host: Jocelle Koh

Audio Editor: Jocelle Koh

Marketing, Social Media & Production Assistance: Angel Kok

Media Partners: Asian Pop Weekly, Asian Tones

Supported by Tunecore SEA

Background Music: “Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad” by June Pan (special thanks to Joshua Lee Yung En & Sherry Chang)

Cover Art: Angel Kok

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In the heat of summer I made my way to one of my favourite cities in the world, Shanghai to interview one of my favourite all time podcast hosts and creators, Amber Akilla. DJ, music curator, host of the friend crush podcast, Amber is iconic for her radical perspectives on feminism, culture and her life philosophy of being hot and having fun which has sparked many an interesting discussion on the possibilities for women and queer individuals in today's society. While it was the first time we've met in person, we connected deeply on our roots growing up in Perth, Western Australia and our views on navigating the music industry and life as individuals from the diaspora. So excited to share this super fun conversation with you, and welcome Amber Akilla to the fluffle podcast!

Follow Amber Akilla on Instagram: https://instagram.com/amberakilla

Follow friend crush on Instagram: https://instagram.com/friend.crush

Follow Amber Akilla on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amberakilla?_t=ZS-8zUJR7ZGzOy&_r=1

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If you're looking to distribute your music and retain 100% royalties, sign up for any Tunecore paid plan and get 35% off with the FLUFFLE promo code. Sign up now: https://www.tunecore.com/

Executive Producer & Host: Jocelle Koh

Audio Editor: Vivan Vo

Marketing, Social Media & Production Assistance: Angel Kok

Media Partners: Asian Pop Weekly, Asian Tones

Supported by Tunecore SEA

Background Music: “Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad” by June Pan (special thanks to Joshua Lee Yung En & Sherry Chang)

Cover Art: Angel Kok

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Jaguar Jonze is a longtime friend, whose titles are getting longer each time we meet. A Taiwanese Australian independent singer songwriter, visual artist, photographer and now certified freediving instructor, her message of empowerment is one that ties closely with her lived experience, as she continues to inspire audiences with her ability to balance vulnerability and strength in her work. On this episode of the podcast, she got vulnerable with us about how recent health issues have pushed her past her lived limits, to embrace uncertainty, brokenness and her humanity in life-changing ways. Jaguar's art has often revolved around finding light in the darkness and beauty in broken pieces; here she reminds us of what a transformative act mending yourself can be, even when you don't feel broken. The biggest and warmest welcome for Jaguar to the fluffle podcast!

Follow Jaguar Jonze on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jaguarjonze

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If you're looking to distribute your music and retain 100% royalties, sign up for any Tunecore paid plan and get 35% off with the FLUFFLE promo code. Sign up now: https://www.tunecore.com/

Executive Producer & Host: Jocelle Koh

Audio Editor: Vivan Vo

Marketing, Social Media & Production Assistance: Angel Kok

Media Partners: Asian Pop Weekly, Asian Tones

Supported by Tunecore SEA

Background Music: “Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad” by June Pan (special thanks to Joshua Lee Yung En & Sherry Chang)

Cover Art: Angel Kok

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While many others in the Taiwanese music industry may know Mia Min Yen aka 'Taiwan Mama' for being a powerhouse supporter of exporting Taiwanese music globally, to me she's a treasured long time friend and mentor. As one of my oldest friends in the music scene, Mia has taught me so much about what it means to support other women in music, not only through words, but action. This is a quality of hers that has allowed her to be adored by many of the globally established acts she works with such as 9m88, Sunset Rollercoaster, Elephant Gym and ØZI. This is the same quality that has given her the tenacity to hold Taiwanese Waves, a festival dedicated to showcasing Taiwanese music in New York's Summerstage for five years running now. We finally caught up in Taiwan, and after a decade of friendship, it's feeling like a full circle moment up in here. Welcome Mia to the fluffle podcast!

Follow Mia's Taiwanese Waves project on Instagram: https://instagram.com/taiwanesewaves

Follow Mia on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mia-min-yen-89a62365

Follow fluffle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fluffle.asia/

Follow fluffle on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fluffle.asia

If you're looking to distribute your music and retain 100% royalties, sign up for any Tunecore paid plan and get 35% off with the FLUFFLE promo code. Sign up now: https://www.tunecore.com/

Executive Producer & Host: Jocelle Koh

Audio Editor: Vivan Vo

Marketing, Social Media & Production Assistance: Angel Kok

Media Partners: Asian Pop Weekly, Asian Tones

Supported by Tunecore SEA

Background Music: “Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad” by June Pan (special thanks to Joshua Lee Yung En & Sherry Chang)

Cover Art: Angel Kok

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Maribelle Anes by day and Vetta Borne by night, Filipino Australian queer artist, songwriter and producer Vetta is a force to be reckoned with.

Vetta’s chameleon-like ability to bend genres have seen her writing for pop icons all around the world such as K-Pop stars iKON, Australia’s George Alice, J-Pop diva Che’Nelle and more.

With vocal and songwriting abilities recognised by the likes of Alicia Keys and Charli XCX, Vetta takes us behind the scenes into the traditionally male dominated writers room and shows us how the girls do it. Welcome Vetta to the fluffle podcast!

Follow Vetta on Instagram & Tiktok: @vettaborne

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If you're looking to distribute your music and retain 100% royalties, sign up for any Tunecore paid plan and get 35% off with the FLUFFLE promo code. Sign up now: https://www.tunecore.com/

Executive Producer & Host: Jocelle Koh

Audio Editor: Vivan Vo

Marketing, Social Media & Production Assistance: Angel Kok

Media Partners: Asian Pop Weekly, Asian Tones

Supported by Tunecore SEA

Background Music: “Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad” by June Pan (special thanks to Joshua Lee Yung En & Sherry Chang)

Cover Art: Angel Kok

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Dubbed the “crazy professor”, Dr Soo Wincci is a Malaysian beauty queen, singer songwriter, producer, holder of two PHDs, an MBA and a degree in law.

Did you know she also holds four Malaysian Book of Records?!

Wincci's career of almost two decades has seen her traverse the globe, making her mark on the Chinese, Malay and Spanish music scenes.

Yet while many assume Wincci’s secret is pure genius, our conversation reveals an unbreakable spirit and an openness to failure as some of the secrets to her success.

On this episode of the fluffle podcast, we went deep with Wincci who shared candidly about her passion for education, supporting women and artists through all the different avenues of her crazy career.

Follow Wincci on Instagram: @dr.soowincci

Wincci on Tiktok: @drsoowincci

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Follow fluffle on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fluffle.asia

If you're looking to distribute your music and retain 100% royalties, sign up for any Tunecore paid plan and get 35% off with the FLUFFLE promo code. Sign up now: https://www.tunecore.com/

Executive Producer & Host: Jocelle Koh

Audio Editor: Vivan Vo

Marketing, Social Media & Production Assistance: Angel Kok

Media Partners: Asian Pop Weekly, Asian Tones

Supported by Tunecore SEA

Background Music: “Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad” by June Pan (special thanks to Joshua Lee Yung En & Sherry Chang)

Cover Art: Angel Kok

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I first met Chinese Australian singer songwriter and rapper Dizzy Dizzo aka Dominique Tsai back in 2018, and was floored (still continue to be!) by her impeccable work ethic and strong, independent spirit. Since then, she has not only become one of the most critically acclaimed female rap stars in the mandarin music scene, but more importantly, she’s become a mother. For our Mother’s Day episode, we got personal with Dizzy on her philosophy behind balancing her multiple roles as an influencer, performer, musician, wife and mother, and why hard work and independence continue to be core values for her. Welcome dizzy to the fluffle podcast!

Follow Dizzy on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook: @dizzydizzo

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If you're looking to distribute your music and retain 100% royalties, sign up for any Tunecore paid plan and get 35% off with the FLUFFLE promo code. Sign up now: https://www.tunecore.com/

Executive Producer & Host: Jocelle Koh

Audio Editor: Vivan Vo

Marketing, Social Media & Production Assistance: Angel Kok

Media Partners: Asian Pop Weekly, Asian Tones

Supported by Tunecore SEA

Background Music: “Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad” by June Pan (special thanks to Joshua Lee Yung En & Sherry Chang)

Cover Art: Angel Kok

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It was perfect sweater weather in Melbourne when we met Hong Kong Australian singer songwriter, visual artist, and producer Rainbow Chan at her studio. Racks adorned with mementos from her travels, wacky selections of instruments and leftovers from her various projects, it was the perfect place to go deep with the vibrant, playful artist on how femininity, culture and independence intersect in her work.We've been fans of Rainbow’s since 2018, and have witnessed firsthand her boundless ability to express her artistry fluidly across different mediums. From audio to mixed medium visual art and now the theatre with her latest theatrical show 'The Bridal Lament', Rainbow shows how tapping into your authentic artistry can lead to exciting and unexpected outcomes, and success defined YOUR way. Welcome Rainbow to the fluffle podcast!

Follow Rainbow on Instagram and Facebook: @chunyinrainbowchan

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If you're looking to distribute your music and retain 100% royalties, sign up for any Tunecore paid plan and get 35% off with the FLUFFLE promo code. Sign up now: https://www.tunecore.com/

Executive Producer & Host: Jocelle Koh

Audio Editor: Vivan Vo

Marketing, Social Media & Production Assistance: Angel Kok

Media Partners: Asian Pop Weekly, Asian Tones

Supported by Tunecore SEA

Background Music: “Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad” by June Pan (special thanks to Joshua Lee Yung En & Sherry Chang)

Cover Art: Angel Kok

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Known for her sculpted bod and personable lifestyle tips on our screens, Tyen Rasif is a creative force to be reckoned with.

While best known as a personal trainer and influencer, Tyen's decade of experience as a live performer and influencer have given her new perspectives on how her music fits into her wider story.

On the very first episode of the fluffle podcast, Tyen shares how incidents when she was younger revolutionised her relationship with health and fitness, and the importance of work ethic and mindset when it comes to building her brand as an artist and creator. In everything she does, Tyen reminds us that strength IS feminine and beautiful, and encourages listeners to tap into their power, wherever they may find it.

Follow Tyen on Instagram and Tiktok: @tyenrasif

Follow fluffle on Instagram and Tiktok: @fluffle.asia

If you're looking to distribute your music and retain 100% royalties, sign up for any Tunecore paid plan (Rising Artist, BreakOut Artist and Professional Plan) and get 35% off with the FLUFFLE promo code. Sign up now: https://www.tunecore.com/

Executive Producer & Host: Jocelle Koh

Audio Editor: Vivan Vo

Marketing, Social Media & Production Assistance: Angel Kok

Media Partners: Asian Pop Weekly, Asian Tones

Supported by Tunecore SEA

Background Music: “Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad” by June Pan (special thanks to Joshua Lee Yung En & Sherry Chang)

Cover Art: Angel Kok

About the fluffle podcast:

Hosted by music journalist and music industry executive Jocelle Koh, the fluffle podcast is a monthly podcast dedicated to uncovering empowering stories of women in music across Asia.

‘the fluffle podcast’ is a love letter to all the female friendships that have taught me to forge my own path and stand my ground. Our intention is to bring listeners right into the space that so many women in music have held for ME - where collaboration, creativity and comfort intersect, and hopefully encourage others to seek out the same within their own circles"

-Jocelle Koh

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