Sydney’s Annie Hamilton is a multi-faceted artist; she is a musician, graphic designer and clothing designer (www.facebook.com/anniehamiltonmusic).

We spoke about the need for sustainable clothing in 2019, her creative Icelandic getaway and The Year of the Monkey

Watch the video for ‘Kitchen’ here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZVrl4mPnOc

See her clothing designs here: https://www.instagram.com/equinox.byanniehamilton/

Rya Park is a Melbourne-based soul/rock singer, who dropped by Sydney on the back of her latest single ‘Bitch’ (https://www.facebook.com/ryaparkmusic).

We spoke about embracing vulnerable moments, the contrasting styles explored in her music and the everlasting allure of punk rock.

Watch the video for ‘Bitch’ here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mSIH1GompE

Salt and Steel are a blues and roots two-piece, inspired by riffs and the universe in equal measures (www.facebook.com/saltandsteelmusic).

We spoke about performing off the beaten track, searching for a sound and playing with drum triggers.

Hannah Matysek is a singer songwriter (www.facebook.com/hannahmatysek)

We spoke about listening audiences, Patti Smith’s writing style and the honest struggles of being a singer songwriter.

Elki is an art-pop singer songwriter (https://www.facebook.com/elkimusic).

We chatted about wuthering heights day, police interruption during filming and saving the bees.

Editorial note: The technical name for beekeeper is apiarist.

Clare Hennessy is a playwright and singer-songwriter from Sydney (www.clarehennessy.com).

We spoke about the intellectual aspects of playwriting, Laura Marling and enjoying sounds where they (traditionally) ought not be.

Rees Lucia is a singer/songwriter who spans many genres and moods (www.reeslucia.com).

We spoke about Carl Rogers take on self actualisation, recording with Mark Myers in Cairns and the joys of signal processing.

Ainsley Farrell is a singer/songwriter based in Sydney. (ainsleyfarrell.bandcamp.com).

Ainsley and I spoke about filming music videos in Ohio, family photo albums and plant-based insights.

Watch Ainsley’s latest video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpzE3QiHkgM

Also, check out Emma Katka’s photography here: www.emmakatka.com

Indira Elias is a cinematic songwriter living in Sydney (www.facebook.com/indiraelias).

We spoke about learning French via a pastry chef qualification, the nine muses of Greek mythology and the depth of Emily Dickinson.

Frances Martin has been putting on events in Sydney for many years, and is an integral part of the Sydney live music scene.

We spoke about creating a safe space for creativity, vintage prizes and the importance of being still.

You should go to an event run by Frances

Folkswagon at Cafe Lounge: www.facebook.com/folkswagon.au

Porchlight Sessions at Petersham Bowling Club (run with Cathy Kirkpatrick): www.facebook.com/porchlightsydney

In the Round at The Vanguard: www.facebook.com/intheround.au