Singer songwriter Lisa Caruso (www.facebook.com/lisacarusomusic) has recently released a single “Shake Baby Shake”, which explores her relationship with illness.

We spoke about Lisa’s portrayal of invisible illness through her music, hidden blues and the resilience of Frida Kahlo.

Watch Lisa’s video for ‘Shake Baby Shake’ here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UUqlnd6I68

E for Echo is an ambient indie rock band led by the harmonic duo of Zana Rose and Jenna Murphy (www.facebook.com/eforechoband).

I spoke to Jenna and Zana about playing gigs in Bargo, their new music video and the power of music therapy.

Watch their new video for ‘Stay’ here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHDuVUeDp14

If you’re a musician seeking assistance during a crisis, check out supportact.org.au

This episode represents a time to pause and reflect. We delve back into past episodes to explore how one simple question can lead us down many different paths.

Sydney folk rock outfit Harley Mavis have just released their single ‘Magnolia’ (https://dittomusic.lnk.to/HarleyMavisMagnolia).

I caught up with Hannah about writing poetry in primary school, performing at family weddings, and the use of acrylic paint in music videos.

Watch the paint-based video for ‘No Chance’ here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezo5WNB_Log

Sarah Eddowes is a visual artist whose work was just on display in her exhibition 3D IMAGING (www.saraheddowes.com).

We spoke about her transversal of mediums, making art in a capitalist society and contactless, radio-based instruments.

You can watch some of Sarah’s animations here:

www.saraheddowes.com/video-reel

Folk-synth songwriter Emma Davis has just released her second full length album 'Demons’ (www.emmadavis.com.au).

We chatted about writing music in a furniture joinery, documenting revelations and the joys of finding sounds on a farm.

You can watch Emma’s video for the single ‘So It Is’ here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7AtjRFey8Y

Bonniesongs is the experimental folk project of Bonnie Stewart (bonniesongs.bandcamp.com).

We had a chat about capturing improvisation in Tempe, Sydney label Art as Catharsis (www.artascatharsis.com) and punk rock in County Wicklow.

Bonniesongs are launching their EP ‘Strings’ on November 29 at the Django Bar in Marrickville.

Also, you can find out about the experimental music scene in Sydney here:

www.emus.space

Rachel Baiman sings and plays both fiddle and banjo in a Nashville two-piece called 10 String Symphony (10stringsymphony.com).

Rachel and I caught up at a beer and/or burger joint in Nashville to discuss the history of bluegrass music, transcribing the Skillett Lickers (not a typo) and frying octave pedals.

Kaye Vagg is the guitarist, singer and songwriter in Sydney rock band Anonymii (anonymii.com.au).

In this episode, for the first time, we premiere Anonymii’s debut single ‘Fight’. Kate and I spoke about the single, the music scene in north Sydney and the importance of anarchy.

Georgia Mulligan is a singer songwriter from Sydney, with a debut album on the way (www.georgiamulligan.com).

We spoke about the inexplicable magic of songwriting, the merits of the Petersham Bowling Club and hierarchical nature of mummification.

You should watch the video for Georgia’s latest single, The Dark. www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeOCnsAypo8