We're joined on this episode by the founding member of the Melbourne poetry collective, The Degraves Circle. Jaidyn Attard and Rhath get into what it's like running a collective and the work that goes into it. The world has shifted dramatically over the past couple of decades and especially in the last three years. We talk about how to promote yourself and what people are looking for in a poet in 2022.

Make sure you check out Jaidyn's collective!

https://www.instagram.com/thedegravescircle/

Keep your eye on Jaidyn:

https://www.instagram.com/jaidynpoetry/

Podcast hosted by Rhath

Edited & graphics by Rhath

Intro music by Sixpence

With a love for old school hip-hop & a lot of soul searching, Journeyman AKA Mandrillman has dropped a new project! On this episode we get in the thick of why we create, how we want our art perceived and how much responsibility we have as artists.

Make sure you check out Journeyman's new project!

https://open.spotify.com/album/6IBI7oy6cN0XIUnYl9ZHH1?si=p71RGdBCTs62-07g1QUUuw

Keep your eye on Journeyman:

https://www.instagram.com/mandrillman_aus/

Podcast hosted by Rhath & S.T.P

Edited & graphics by Rhath

Intro music by Sixpence

We have a special bonus episode for you! Dilly Dave chats with King Derek and DJ Emperor Sativa of Splifftail Entertainment about their upcoming show in an on going series, Aus Vrs Vibes. A huge hip-hop, dance hall, reggae, afrobeat & amapiano showcase!

Make sure you catch this huge night at Rubix Warehouse May 6th.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/aus-vrs-vibes-tickets-288368065647

Keep your eye on Splifftail Entertainment:

https://www.instagram.com/splifftailentertainment/

Podcast hosted by Dilly Dave

Edited & graphics by Rhath

Intro music by Sixpence

An unconventional past from studying classical composition to drug dealing. On this episode of the Vibe Union podcast, we talk about unconventional places to learn life skills and finding your feet as a performer. Alaska has lived a lot of life in a short time and is happy to share his tale.

Make sure you catch Alaska at Red Betty for the release of his new music video, 'Simp'.

https://fb.me/e/1O3Mzhcwf

Keep your eye on Ya Boy Alaska:

https://www.instagram.com/yaboyalaska/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4hJXRfX543r2bGgth0Rfjt?si=QOwI4pspTgKaqnNQzmLl2g

Podcast hosted, recorded & edited by Rhath

Intro music by Sixpence

Graphics by Rhath

From punk to rap, memes & street fashion, Jim Horde is himself. How do you cultivate an altitude of do what you want and not care what others think? In this episode, Rhath & Jim Horde talk organic performances on stage, marketing yourself on tik-tok & the woes of working hospitality.

Keep your eye on Jim Horde

https://www.instagram.com/jim_horde

Podcast hosted, recorded & edited by Rhath

Intro music by Sixpence

Graphics by Rhath

Sky Daddy Cometh ft. UserNameUnknown | Episode 052 | Vibe Union Podcast

Sky Daddy cometh. OG of Vibe Union, UserNameUnknown, has released his first ever rap EP! Starting his creative career in poetry, Jason & Rhath talk about how the two art forms differ and how they influence their techniques. What changes when you’re a rapper turned poet? How does poetry influence your rap style?

Keep your eye on UserNameUnknown:

https://open.spotify.com/album/1uwBm5MEYK3BeBXJnCNrca?si=wfOqA5MRTpCHIdnJt3LcSw

https://www.instagram.com/user.name.unknown.jason/

https://www.vibeunion.com.au/members/jasonvoss

Podcast hosted, recorded & edited by Rhath

Intro music by Sixpence

Graphics by Rhath

On this episode of the Vibe Union podcast - DillyDave speaks with Sam Civa, long standing favorite of Talking Blue poetry night. Poetry is a raw and personal art form, and everyone has a different approach. Sam goes into detail about his editing process and journey as a poet.

Keep your eye on Sam Civa:

Insta - @samciva1

Podcast hosted by DillyDave

Intro music by Sixpence

Graphics by Rhath

On this episode of the Vibe Union podcast - DillyDave speaks with Caisha Sprout in the lead up to Vibe Unions folk & singer-songwriter showcase, the Dusty Sessions.

Upbeat, funky, and soulful Caisha Sprout brings an infectious positivity and playfulness to her listeners. Encouraging us to love ourselves and each other with her music, and with a beautiful warmth to her voice, you’ll be smiling and grooving along with every song! 

Keep your eye on Caisha Sprout:

Insta - @caishasprout

Facebook - @caishasprout 

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/7vEpk4R3sbb5xEJ1SaCdUl?si=jvOvYOZYTC6MSe4pMOgRSQ

Podcast hosted by DillyDave

Intro music by Sixpence

Graphics by Rhath

On this episode of the Vibe Union podcast, DillyDave speaks with Tumi the Be about his new album and sitting on unreleased gold. Tumi has been working in the Melbourne scene for years, and this album is a culmination of that effort and passion.

Make sure you don't miss his album launch on April 1st at Colour Club, Melbourne.  “Tumi the Be” showcases Tumi’s diverse taste for hip hop, sampling the sounds of Dilla style beats, boom bap and trap music. Join the gang for a night of rap, r n b, soul music, featuring dance performances by Hoop Dogg/Hayley Hoops and Melbourne based choreographer Maggie Mmadfox.

Keep your eye on Tumi the Be:

Insta - @tumi_the_be

https://www.facebook.com/TheTumiBe

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/26UGPuYQ4aafghKIp5NQ04?si=n9Cjook0QP-a7X7YwHkyTw

Who is Vibe Union?

Forged in the depths of quarantine blues in 2020, Vibe Union brings together musicians from a range of locations and genres to create, share and host the music that inspires us.

Join us!

www.instagram.com/vibe.union

www.facebook.com/vibe.union

www.soundcloud.com/vibe-union

https://anchor.fm/vibe-union

Podcast hosted, recorded and edited by DillyDave

Intro music by Sixpence

Graphics by Rhath

Photo by Saskia McKippers

On this episode of the Vibe Union podcast, DillyDave speaks with Mr Congo about community building through the arts. Mr Congo reflects on ways to approach venues and promoters, getting out of his head to pursue his passions and who to keep eyes on in the scene.    

Mr Congo is a therapist, poet, musician, afro futurist, deejay and MC extraordinaire who moved from Florida to Melbourne 14 years ago. Mr Congo is very community focused through putting on shows and creating platforms for other creatives to share their art. 

Keep your eye on Cory:

Insta - @mr.congo80

Spotify - @Mr Congo

Linktr.ee/mrcongo800 

Who is Vibe Union? 

Forged in the depths of quarantine blues in 2020, Vibe Union brings together musicians from a range of locations and genres to create, share and host the music that inspires us. 

Join us! 

www.instagram.com/vibe.union 

www.facebook.com/vibe.union 

www.soundcloud.com/vibe-union

https://anchor.fm/vibe-union

Podcast hosted, recorded and edited by DillyDave

Intro music by Sixpence