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How Do You Muse?S2 EP:07 How Do You Muse? Jerome BlazΓ©Hello! Today we have our final HDYM episode of the year and it is with none other than the incredibly talented Jerome BlazΓ© β
I speak to him fresh off the back of the release of his sophomore album βπΏπΎππΎππ π
πππβ and in the lead up to his album launch that happened last week at The Lansdowne (which I very sadly couldnβt go to and had major fomo).
Jerome was super generous with letting me in on the BTS of his impressive album campaign. We talk all things KEXP, BIGSOUND, live setups/arrangements and burnout. This chat was such a pleasure! I canβt wait to se...2024-12-041h 07How Do You Muse?S2 EP:06 How Do You Muse? Yasmina SadikiHello! Itβs been a minute since Iβve dropped an episode but itβs all worth the wait because today's ep is with the mesmerising Yasmina Sadiki!! Yasmina and her equally talented live band are definitely some of Sydneyβs hardest gigging artists β©β©β©
Yasmina was an absolute gem to chat to, I asked her all about being an independent artist, when and when not to say yes to a gig offer, claiming live royalties for improvisation tracks and getting to know the music scene in NY. I feel like she is defs going places!!Β
Connect with HD...2024-11-2048 minHow Do You Muse?S2 EP:05 How Do You Muse? South SummitHello! We have a freshh episode for you! Stoked to have had brothers Zaya & Nemo from Perth band South Summit on the poddy π
Was so great to meet a band from the other side of the country and get to speak to them in the final countdown to their debut album βThe Blissβ coming out Nov 8th βοΈ
I asked them all about their recent EU/UK tour with The Cat Empire, coming up in the Perth band scene, and playing some shows in WA prisons.
Follow HDYM on Instagram and TikTok2024-10-3046 minHow Do You Muse?S2 EP:04 How Do You Muse? EGOISMHello friendz! Weβre back with a new episode - chatting to the most Sydney of Sydney bands EGOISM β© their new tune α΄α΄ΚΚα΄α΄ΚΙ΄α΄ literally came about yesterday so I feel very lucky have had them on the poddy! egoism are tight as with their listeners and itβs so cool to see how theyβve created such strong ties with their community 2024-10-2356 minHow Do You Muse?S2 EP:03 How Do You Muse? Sophie McComish (Body Type & Blossom Rot Records)Happy Wednesday! Today's episode is with the totally cool & beautifully kind Sophie McComish!! 1/4 of punk rock band Body Type and 1/2 of Blossom Rot Records, Sophie has worked in many sides of the music industry whilst being the ultimate rockstar - supporting icons like the Pixies and the Foo Fighters. Sophie has done so many of the things us artists would dream of yet sheβs so real, relatable and honest!!Β 2024-10-081h 02How Do You Muse?S2 EP:02 How Do You Muse? The SlimsWelcome back! This week I speak to concrete cowboys, The Slims β
**I apologise for the audio at the beginning, I promise it gets better at the 10min mark xx**
As youβll hear this chat has been a long time coming after bonding over the fact we all had the same burning questions about how the music industry works! Iβve seen them play not once but twice this month as part of their #Slimtember residency at the hottest club in town, Pleasure Club Newtown, and Iβm now responsible for a spike in streams for thei...2024-10-021h 02How Do You Muse?S2 EP:01 How Do You Muse? Annie Hamiltonβ© Welcome back to How Do You Muse! I can't think of a better way to kick off this season than having the absolutely incredible Annie Hamilton on the podcast!!
Iβve been in awe of Annieβs project for a while now, it was her music that I first came across but have since been totally mesmerised by the world she has created for herself and her art - her quality & quantity of output is hard to grasp, particularly when you realise she has begun to release her music completely independently β©
In this episode we talk abo...2024-09-241h 10How Do You Muse?Season 2: How Do You Muse is back baby!Helloo! It's been a hot minute but I am very pleased to say that we are back this week with Season 2 of How Do You Muse baby!!
As I mention in this trailer, here is the link to Jen Cloher's incredible resource, 'DIY Releasing Music Handbook', that I highly highly recommend checking out 2024-09-2202 minHow Do You Muse?EP:10 Season Finale w/ My Band! (Ned, Jas & Isaac)Hello wonderful people! If you've made it to episode 10 then wow congrats, if you're just chiming in now, then welcome. As I bring this season to a close I am so grateful for all the conversations this project has brought up. Turns out I am not the only one wanting to know how musicians are making it work!?
I want to thank all the fabulous local bands and artists for sharing their experiences in the music industry and giving us the BTS of their musical journeys!
On today's episode I was lucky enough to chat...2024-05-0345 minHow Do You Muse?EP:9 How Do You Muse? RAAVE TAPESπππππ ππ ππππ! On today's episode we have a duo who have been making all kinds of moves lately, βπππππ-ππππ ππππππππππβ, RAAVE TAPES! I got to ask them all my nosy questions the day after they dropped their latest track last week, β§ βI JUST WANNA BE ALONEβ β§
In this episode I ask Lindsay and Joab about the thriving Newcastle music scene and their long involvement with the community, I also find out how they got on the lineup for *Laneway* this year!Β
We talk about how hard their manager βCoopsβ hustles for them and what itβs like being teachers by term and musos by school holidays. I also hear about Joabsβ knack for social media and Lindsays b...2024-04-0358 minHow Do You Muse?EP:8 How Do You Muse? YAWDOESITALL w/ Shania Khoury (Manager)Hello my friends! This week I have not only one of ππͺππππͺπ€ πππππ€π₯ πππ‘-ππ π‘ ππ£π₯ππ€π₯π€ πππ π‘π£π ππ¦πππ£π€, YAWDOESITALL, but I was lucky enough to have his πππππ ππ π πππππππ Shania Khoury on the poddy too!Β
A manager x artist relationship is a dynamic Iβve been wanting to chat to since HDYM was first in the works. The wonderful Devaura even joined in too for the vibes and made it all the more merrier. I couldβve made multiple blooper reels from this episode, lots of chaos but in the best way possible !!Β
Yaw & Shania share with me how they began working together, I ask Yaw all about his regional VIC tour with Baker Boy and what it was like coming to Aus from Ghana at the ripe age of 15. And then we all hyperventilate over the2024-03-2159 minHow Do You Muse?EP:7 How Do You Muse? Ruby JacksonWeβre back rolling! Todayβs episode is with π½&π πππππ Ruby Jackson π Ruby has to be one of the fastest growing acts in the Sydney/Eora scene, it hasnβt even been a year since her debut headline show and last month she opened for Ball Park Music as part of the Twilight at Taronga series and literally as this episode drops she is flying up to Brisbane/Meanjin to support UK electronic duo, Morcheeba, at κ§β¬The Tivoliβ¬κ§Β
I went to Rubys EP launch and it was honestly one of my most memorable gigs I went to last year -Β So much love in the room, so ma...2024-03-1450 minHow Do You Muse?EP:6 How Do You Muse? Ross Tipper (Evening Records)Welcome back! Today we have π¦π«π«π’π―-π΄π’π°π± π―π¬πΆππ©π±πΆ Ross Tipper, the yes-man who founded Evening Records, who also fronts the band Pan-Pacific Grand Prix and rips lead guitar in Lady Lyon!
Iβve only known Ross for the last 12 months but he has had such an impact on my life in that short time. I must admit, #ross does happen to also be my #boss but Iβd heard of Evening Records long before we began working together and Iβve been wanting to sit down and pick his brain about it ever since! Ross is genuinely one of the most *supportive* people I know, not just to me bu2024-02-271h 01How Do You Muse?EP:5 How Do You Muse? Euan HartHello hello! Today we have ππππππ πππ πππ’, Euan Hart, on the poddy. It feels like this chat between Euan and I has been a long time coming as whenever weβve found ourselves side by side with a beer in hand we get straight to the point. Euan is an undeniably good song-writer, his voice is one you can trust. I get that feeling when I see him live too. You know those artists you see play live and you just know theyβve got this!Β
In this episode we talk about condoms and cover gigs. I also ask about the music scene in Dublin and what...2024-02-211h 00How Do You Muse?EP:4 How Do You Muse? SweetieHello again! Today I have a band I am *so* inspired by κ€ I never had older sisters but if I did I wouldβve wanted them to be Sweetie !! Every time Iβve taken someone along to a Sweetie show we leave with our jaws on the floor. The chemistry and conviction they have is unmatchedγ!γ
We also break the HDYM record of having the most amount of band members on the pod so far so please forgive some of the audio quality, but what lacks there is all made up for in top quality chat.Β
In this e...2024-02-141h 04How Do You Muse?EP:3 How Do You Muse? Jess Lord (PUSH Mag)Hello hello! This week I have my ~π²π«π¬π£π£π¦π π¦ππ© ππ²π°π¦π«π’π°π° πππ―π±π«π’π―~ Jess Lord!! Jess is one half of the hottest mag in town, PUSH Magazine. Youβve probably seen her front row with her flip phone out ready to capture what ever is about to go down on stage.Β No one I know is across the local Sydney music scene quite like Jess is.Β
She is also my housemate. and my guinea pig for the HDYM project. This episode was actually the first I recorded for the podcast.
Itβs no secret I am a JL superfan, sheβs a go-getter and one of her best qualities is the fact she genuinely loves to bring...2024-02-0650 minHow Do You Muse?EP:2 How Do You Muse? Hannah BrewerWelcome Back! This week I have the ultimate βπ₯π¦π©π© π€π¦π―π© Hannah Brewer !! Hannah writes some of my all time favourite pop songs, so much so that her debut single βPirate Songβ was my no.3 on Spotify Wrapped this year (true fan). Since our conversation she has gone on exchange to London to live her best academic life meanwhile back in Aus her track βRumspringaβ was recently the Most Played on Triple J π₯΅Β
In this episode we talk about eating seafood platters at The Botany View and Christian Spotify Playlists! Sheβs a seasoned co-writer so of course I quizzed her all about songwriting sessions, top...2024-01-3041 minHow Do You Muse?EP:1 How Do You Muse? Jet City Sports ClubHello Hello! Today we have Jack and Lilla from Jet City Sports Club, an indie/pop/rock band from Sydney who have been killing it! The 4-piece played nearly 50 shows last year and I wanted to hear all about it. They've toured with THE GROGANS, THE VANNS, STUMPS, RUBY FIELDS and secured a hot spot at LOST PARADISE over the new years.
In this episode we talk about busking, hostels, bad cover art, taxes and find out what Jack and Lillaβs definition of band success is!Β
To connect head to How Do...2024-01-2350 minHow Do You Muse?EP:0 How Do You Muse? Let's Give It A Crack !Introducing: How Do You Muse?
A series of conversations with emerging artists discussing how they are getting their projects off the ground. In an industry that thrives off a level of mystery, Maia Toakley, an emerging artist herself, opens up conversations about what it looks like to be a creative in todayβs world.Β
Let's get talking! See you soon :)
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The Plug PodcastMaia ToakleyWelcome back to the Plug Podcast!!! In this episode, we interview Maia Toakley! Maia (NOT Maya) came on to chat all about her recent streak of gigs, and what she has in store for the rest of the year! She plugged Georgia Mulligan - Nothing Wrong, as well as joined us for a sad indie version of the Spotify Game
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