Introducing the Artist Spotlight, solo episodes where I share artists across different mediums who inspire me or whose work I genuinely enjoy.

First up: Shares, a DJ based in Denver, Colorado, who is also my friend.

This also happens to be The Lost Episode, the very first one I attempted to record.

In this episode of The Phosphenes Podcast, I sit down with my friend Andrew Rae, who left Australia and ended up finding the home he’d been seeking in Canada.

The path wasn’t simple. Immigration rarely is. There were obstacles, uncertainty, and moments where the easier choice would have been to go back to Australia.

But he persevered, and has now built a life for himself here, an ocean away from the small Australian town where he grew up.

In this episode, I sit down with emerging artist Seb Lind to talk about the early stages of building a music career.

From writing songs after long workdays, to taking creative risks and chasing a dream, Seb shares his journey so far.

Featuring an acoustic performance of his single “Cheap Cigars”.

This brief introduction outlines the intention behind The Phosphenes Podcast and the conversations to come.

The first full episode releases next Tuesday.