As the tide in Australian music culture shifts, a collective of emerging local artists are shaping a contemporary sound on our shores. Central Coast bred, Eora based artist BOY SODA is an undisputed leader in this new school of thought, utilising R&B and intricately crafted pop music to captivate his swiftly growing audience nationwide. BOY SODA aka Brae Luafalealo has been on the rise since 2019, where his early singles and signature styles had him hand selected as a part of Converse’s All Stars program. This episode I chat with BOY SODA about his releases over the past year, including his debut EP ‘THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THINKING AND FEELING’ and his recent mixtape ‘YC- TAPE: Vol .1’ We discussed channeling different inspirations from all walks of life, romanticising life, his creative process and the ultimate goal to protect the fun and enjoyment of making music. As well as his performance at the upcoming ONES TO WATCH showcase. Capturing the spirited energy of new Australian music, Live Nation is bringing its next ONES TO WATCH showcase to Melbourne for the first time in March. Featuring a crop of Australian artists who have been producing some of the country’s most exciting new music, ONES TO WATCH proudly offers its stage and platform to PANIA, MITCH SANTIAGO and BOY SODA
