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HearSej#107 - Johannes Eckerström (Avatar)Seja talks to her guest Johannes Eckerström from the Swedish metal band Avatar about growing up near Gothenburg, playing trumboe and piano as a kid and how making a living from music seemed like a possibility. Johannes tells Seja about being enamoured with the circus and the showmanship of wrestling, getting his self confidence from his parents and the secret to heavy metal. They chat about how metal is empowering, how Avatar plan what goes out into the world visually and winning over 60,000 people whilst supporting Iron Maiden.
Johannes’s story was illustrated by Seja. All illustrations can be see...
2025-11-3057 min
HearSej#106 - Sharon Van EttenSeja talks to her guest Sharon Van Etten about her amazing band the Attachment Theory and the organic process they shared whilst writing the new album. Sharon tells Seja about the adjustment of inviting people into her songwriting practice, how her band are her chosen family and how she has come around the jamming. They chat about their mutual love of Elastica, conscious stream writing, the power of subtraction, lyric writing and setting priorities at this stage in life.
Sharon’s story was illustrated by Seja. All illustrations can be seen on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej Facebook page.
2025-11-2043 minHearSej#105 - Dan Whitford (Cut Copy)Seja talks to her guest Dan Whitford (Cut Copy) about the new album Moments and how the title has made him go into full dad joke/pun mode. He tells Seja about the reasons for the long break between albums, some of the software and hardware that inspired the album and how he feels about his voice after all these years. They chat about their family and band connection to each other, their time signed to Modular Records and despite questionable business dealings, how Steve Pav’s championing of electronic music with a live element changed the course of Australian da...
2025-11-0953 min
HearSej#104 - Evan Dando (The Lemonheads)Seja talks to her guest Evan Dando (The Lemonheads) about living in Brazil, how glad he is to be out of America at the moment and the making of the band’s latest videoclip. Evan tells Seja about having good money karma, how much the Replacements influenced him and how much he appreciates songwriting now that he doesn’t take things for granted. They share feelings about their shared love of Tom Morgan and Smudge and talk about how much the two albums the Lemonheads are in Australia playing at the moment ‘ It’s A Shame About Ray’ and ‘C’mon Feel The L...
2025-08-2135 minHearSej#103 Dave Graney amd Clare MooreSeja talks to her guests Dave Graney and Clare Moore about their upcoming 30th anniversary shows for the album The Soft ’n’ Sexy Sound. They tell Seja memories of playing festivals over the years, about staying in squats in London, and the rivalry and close community with their musical peers the Go-Betweens, Kim Salmon, the Scientists, the Boys Next Door and the Triffids. They chat about album production, advocates at record labels, clever and funny titles, and how all the best people are creative creeps.
Dave and Clare’s strange show story was illustrated by Seja. All illustrations can be seen o...
2025-08-051h 01HearSej#102 - Sally SeltmannSeja talks to her guest Sally Seltmann (New Buffalo) about her studio set-up, her dogs, co-writing sessions and how to keep ideas fresh. They chat about their shared similarities, working with and taking criticism from your partner, self producing and record label politics. Sally tells Seja about the financial side of being a songwriter vs feeling satisfied creatively, how making music is medicine and about the joys of hearing her daughter play music.
Sally’s strange show story was illustrated by Seja. All illustrations can be seen on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej Facebook page.
2025-06-2952 min
HearSej#101 - RatbagSeja talks to her guest Ratbag about growing up in New Zealand, discovering music like David Bowie and Blondie through her dad, and how her parents helped her develop her singing voice. She tells Seja about her multidisciplinary artistic project, how important journaling is to her and her ambitious wishes for her future live shows. They chat about tricking oneself into confidence, writing and production and channeling one’s goblin voice.
Ratbag’s story was illustrated by me!
All illustrations can be seen on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej Facebook page.
2025-04-1340 minHearSej#100 - Seja Vogel (feat. Bernard Fanning, Stella Mozgawa and Spod)It’s a celebration of 100 episodes of HearSej and the tables are turned to face Seja, as three of her favourite people interview her about her life. Bernard Fanning (Powderfinger), Stella Mozgawa (Warpaint) and Spod ask Seja about the important issues such as who has the best stage banter in Australia, why do we like fart noises only if a synthesizer is making them, and which famous people have you seen naked. Seja also tells her friends about how she makes the podcast, which guests she has connected with the most, and her experiences moving to Australia from Germany.
Seja te...
2025-03-021h 22HearSej#99 - Geoffrey O'ConnorSeja talks to her guest Geoffrey O’Connor (Crayon Fields) about the writing and production of his new solo album ‘I Love What We Do, how the songs are sentimental and sad but also hopeful and the album's interesting instrumentation which includes a musical saw and harp. Seja and Geoff talk about their shared love of ELO, how they’re not sure if they’ve ever been cool, getting bullied and learning Nirvana songs. Geoff tells Seja about his first musical loves, why he is into audio and visual production, working with Sarah Mary Chadwick and the importance of the Yamaha D...
2025-01-1751 min
formerly pig city (or making the perfect album in 27 days while pre-apocalyptic)bonus day - interview with Seja Vogelhello all, here is another audio log. this one is the BEST of them, i can confirm. Seja Vogel (Hearsej, Pul(sew)idth intruments, Seja, Regurgitator, Sekiden, Brisbane music community generally) was so kind to speak with me about Brisbane, music, and the project. this was such an incredible conversation to get to have, and i am really overwhelmed with emotion about it. i hope you enjoy! the videos are here https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUpeniUnTNw-Bsn-6PR0jmDcDmTJz-XWv&si=J1z-xIchnrVmaagW the songs made are available here https://turms-of-art.bandcamp.com/album/formerly-pig-city-or-making-the-perfect-album-in-27-days-while-pre-apocalyptic y...
2025-01-121h 02
Songs From a Padded EnvelopeRewind #5: Seja Vogel (Brisbane, Australia)Steve's 5th Rewind pic is the episode with Seja Vogel.Seja presents the fantastic HearSej podcast, and is a wonderful musician with a passion and exuberance which is apparent throughout this entire conversation.A great episode to enjoy from the archives ahead of the exciting episodes coming your way very, very soon!Love and thanksSteve and Ben xxhttp://sejamusic.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hearsej/id1168366353 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-251h 32
Songs From a Padded EnvelopeRewind #5: Seja Vogel (Brisbane, Australia)Steve's 5th Rewind pic is the episode with Seja Vogel.Seja presents the fantastic HearSej podcast, and is a wonderful musician with a passion and exuberance which is apparent throughout this entire conversation.A great episode to enjoy from the archives ahead of the exciting episodes coming your way very, very soon!Love and thanksSteve and Ben xxhttp://sejamusic.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hearsej/id1168366353
2024-10-251h 32
HearSej#98 Joe Goddard (Hot Chip)Seja talks to her guest Joe Goddard (Hot Chip) about his new solo album Harmonics and all the amazing collaborators on the album. They talk about keeping electronic music interesting both in the studio and live, how having someone else listen to your music can change the way you hear it too, and how to harvest the energy in the room when working with a collaborator. Joe tells Seja about working with Katy Perry, Jarvis Cocker, Peter Gabriel, Robert Wyatt, Sleaford Mods and Brian Eno. They chat about how Joe owns Seja’s dream synthesiser (Yamaha CS-80), getting ideas down qu...
2024-09-0952 minHearSej#97 - Angeline Armstrong (Telenova)Seja talks to her guest Angeline Armstrong (Telenova) about the band’s new album ‘Time is a Flower’, her processes around writing lyrics, setting herself deadlines and how they grew as producers. Angeline tells Seja about what their live show currently looks like, the first musicians who inspired her and her current obsession. They share stories of self doubt, the importance of backing yourself, having too many creative interests and being overthinkie and sensitive.
Angeline’s strange show story was illustrated by friend of the podcast Leith O’Malley. You can see more of his amazing artwork at www.leithomalley.com or on...
2024-08-2447 minHearSej#96 Michael Rother (Neu!, Harmonia, Kraftwerk)Seja talks to her guest Michael Rother (Neu!, Harmonia, Kraftwerk) about playing these 50 anniversary of Neu! Shows in Australia and if they have conjured up and feelings of nostalgia. Michael tells Seja about being grateful for his musical freedom, having a popularity resurgence for old records 20 years after their release, and his opinion on terms like Krautrock and Motorik. They chat about playing in bands with people who may not be your friends, growing up in Düsseldorf, and being introduced to Little Richard by his older brother. Michael talks openly about Klaus Dinger (dummer in Neu!), Conny Plank (engineer a...
2024-04-0651 min
HearSej#95 Jason Lytle (Grandaddy)Seja talks to her guest Jason Lytle (Grandaddy) about growing up Modesto, moving to LA on his own terms, home recording and weird shows in Germany. Jason tells Seja about the last tour he did of Australia, his thoughts on continuing to use the name Grandaddy, and wanting to honour one’s own influences without compromise. They chat about imposter syndrome, their love of Jeff Lynne, synths and how to keep songs interesting.
Jason’s strange show story was illustrated by friend of the podcast Spod. You can see more of Spod’s music and videos @spodemonic or or https://www.sp...
2024-03-021h 28HearSej#94 Hannah Joy (Middle Kids)Seja talks to her guest Hannah Joy (Middle Kids) about her feelings on releasing the new Middle Kids album Faith Crisis Pt 1, the inspiration and journey of the album and what the word faith conjures up for people. Hannah tells Seja about touring with a kid, the role that alcohol can take in songwriting and performance, and her first experience of acting in a movie (check out the film Christmess). They also chat about lyrics and rhyme schemes, performance anxiety and instrumental songs.
Hannah’s strange show story was illustrated by friend of the podcast Leith O’Malley. You can see...
2024-02-1847 minHearSej#93 Gaz Coombes (Supergrass)Seja talks to her guest Gaz Coombes (Supergrass) about what it’s like supporting Robbie Williams in Australia, his current killer band members and his latest album ‘Turn the Car Around’. Gaz tells Seja about translating these songs to a live setting, building his home studio and how that sparked a big moment of songwriting energy, and how his record became a comfort and a friend during the UK lockdowns. They chat about the writing and recording process including trying to keep first takes, mumble tracks and crafting the ideas, how Lennon made Gaz feel ok to express all the big fe...
2023-12-2758 minHearSej#92 - Hannah CameronSeja talks to her guest Hannah Cameron about moving to Melbourne from Brisbane to study jazz voice, first being inspired by Laura Marling and Missy Higgins and how she balances playing and teaching music. Hannah tells Seja about being a choir nerd who loved harmonies and how getting therapy and her subsequent self reflection in adult life has helped her songwriting. They chat about album making buddies, getting to play your favourite songs with the people who wrote them and the special kind of hell that is comping your own vocals.
Hannah’s strange story was illustrated by Jack Spider @so...
2023-11-261h 02HearSej#91 - Asha Lorenz (Sorry)Seja talks to her guest Asha Lorenz (Sorry) about being in Australia for the first time, growing up in the London music scene but taking it for granted and listening to Bob Dylan instead. Asha tells Seja about what it’s like being in her genre-diverse band Sorry and her experiences translating the songs to a live setting. They chat about being the only girl on tour, finding the perfect intoxication balance on stage and what’s next for Asha in terms of writing new songs and making some changes.
Asha’s story was illustrated by Lucy Dyson. You can find m...
2023-11-2230 minHearSej#90 Adem Kerimofski (Turnstyle)Seja talks to her guest Adem Kerimofski (Turnstyle) about their 20 odd year friendship, how they both met Dave Grohl on the same day and their Sekiden/Turnstyle brother/sister type relationship.
Adem tells Seja about being ‘too weird’ to be signed to Shock Records, his favourite songs of all time, lo fi home recording and DIY music releasing.
They chat about their love of Boney M, writing a simple melody with emotion, and playing with bands who are more earnest than them.
Adem’s strange experience was illustrated by PJ of the band Turnstyle.
All illustrations can be seen on Instag...
2023-10-2454 minHearSej#89 - GeorgiaSeja talked to her Guest Georgia Barnes about her new album It’s Euphoric, growing up surrounded by synths from birth as her dad’s band Leftfield were hitting the mainstream, and how the smell of old equipment feels like home. Georgia tells Seja about working with a producer for the first time and how trusting and open the collaborative relationship with Rostam became. They share stories about touring with old gear, album release anxiety and much synthesiser chat.
Georgia’s strange show story was illustrated by Matt King Harbottle. You can see more of his work on instagram @gunners.king o...
2023-10-0246 min
Not On Your RiderJuly 2023 - Tim Rogers, Therapy Gecko, Hayley Mary, JC [Powderfinger], Seja Vogel, Sarah McLeodSome wacky audio that gets better as we go along! Unfortunately the desk recording didn't work so we had to use the camera sound.
Guests: Tim Rogers, Lyle Forever (Therapy Gecko), Hayley Mary, John Collins (Powderfinger), Seja Vogel, Sarah McLeod (The Superjesus).
Hosted and Written by Aimon Clark @aimonclark
NOYR Team: Patience Hodgson, Jeremy Neale & Simi Lacroix
2023-09-221h 48HearSej#88 Sam Bentley (The Paper Kites)Seja talks to her guest Sam Bentley (The Paper Kites) about his first touring experiences, starting in punk bands and trying to be crazy on stage. Sam tells Seja about his dad, his spirituality and being inspired by gospel music. They chat about wanting to move people with music, going shows by themselves and the unique way the Paper Kites’ new album was written and recorded.
Sam’s strange show experience was illustrated by Ethan Jenkins (@e.e.jenkins).
All illustrations can be seen on Instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej Facebook page.
2023-09-171h 09HearSej#87 - Alex GowSeja talks to her guest Alex Gow about the making of his new album Dizzy Spell (out in October 2023), recording to 4-track, the pressure of a single take and unexpected majors/minors. They chat about nicknames, their love of Harry Nilsson and how your body can understand music before your mind does. Alex tells Seja about feeling adult, healthy and happy, writing on the piano and what artists were played around the house when he was a child.
Alex’s strange experience illustration was done by Artificial Intelligence (orchestrated by Alex Gow).
All illustrations can be seen on instagram @hearsejpodcast or...
2023-09-0356 minHearSej#86 Yon (Tripod)Seja talks to her guest Yon (Simon Hall) from Tripod about his new podcast called Minuscule Musical, a clever half-hour podcast where he collaborates with different people each episode to write a short musical. Yon tells Seja about being inspired by a cast recording of Annie, how the musical idea of Bono and the Edge writing a Spiderman musical came about, the process of collaborating for the first time with new people and his choir training as a young boy. Seja and Yon chat about overdoing it at the gym, the time they played Dungeons and Dragons, and how to...
2023-07-171h 01HearSej#85 Cash SavageSeja talks to her guest Cash Savage about the new album So This is Love, the process of letting go of songs and connecting with one’s audience. Cash tells Seja about writing in interesting time signatures, the loss of identity during lockdown and some of her superstitions around live shows. They chat about the camaraderie in bands, games on tour and vocal heroes.
Cash’s strange show story was illustrated by Nick Finch.
All illustrations can be seen on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej facebook page.
2023-05-081h 00
HearSej#84 MoJuSeja talks to her guest Mo’Ju about the recording of their new album Oro, Plata Mata. Mo’Ju tells Seja about the making of the album including its concepts such as the importance of the number 3 based on Filipino superstition. Seja and Mo’Ju chat about their journeys towards trusting themselves in their songwriting practices, collaboration with family and their love of the Violent Femmes as teenagers.
Mo’ju’s strange show story was illustrated by Patience Hodgson. You can follow Patience on instagram @paehoddy
All illustrations can be seen on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej facebook page.
2023-03-2655 min
Game On Mole2. Vivaldi's Ibis (Seja Vogel & Dom Miller)Aimon Clark, Ian 'Dicko' Dickson and Sellma Soul are joined by music and podcast legend Seja Vogel (Seja, Hearsej, Regurgitator) and massive music industry personality Dom Miller (Bigsound, Sunroom) for a bit of a quiz!
Can you spot the mole? This was a difficult one!
2023-02-2647 min
HearSej#83 Astrid Jorgensen (Pub Choir)Seja talk to her guest Astrid Jorgensen (Pub Choir) about the phenomenon that is Pub Choir over the last few years, her history of being a high school teacher and how singing in a choir the quickest way to properly experience music as an amateur. Astrid tells Seja about the mistaken notion that alcohol is a 'must' for pub choir, that she doesn’t like performing when it’s all about her, and her lack of an inner dialogue. They chat about audiation, the health benefits of singing, her inclusion of sign language in Pub Choir and all the amazing fema...
2022-10-251h 06HearSej#82 Meg MacSeja talks to her guest Meg Mac about her new album Matter of Time, how she scrapped an entire version to start again, how she moved to the country and some of the writing tools that helped her start again from scratch. They chat about their mutual love of Enya’s vocal production, the process of working remotely with producers overseas and how it shaped the album. Meg tells Seja about the songs that made her want to sing as a child, how her dad’s love of musical theatre influenced her own music and what part of her job make...
2022-09-1538 min
Songs From a Padded EnvelopeEpisode #55 Seja Vogel (Brisbane, Australia)Welcome to episode #55 with our guest, Seja Vogel.Seja is a fellow podcaster, which is where we came across her work. She makes the excellent HearSej podcast, which comes with a strong recommendation!Seja is an accomplished and highly experienced musician who has a deep love for all things synth, as this episode will attest to. She was a wonderful guest with a cool enthusiasm for her work, her music, her friendships and connections. That and nifty line in felt keyboards!Our sincere thanks to Seja for coming on the...
2022-03-271h 29
Songs From a Padded EnvelopeEpisode #55: Seja Vogel (Brisbane, Australia)Welcome to episode #55 with our guest, Seja Vogel.Seja is a fellow podcaster, which is where we came across her work. She makes the excellent HearSej podcast, which comes with a strong recommendation!Seja is an accomplished and highly experienced musician who has a deep love for all things synth, as this episode will attest to. She was a wonderful guest with a cool enthusiasm for her work, her music, her friendships and connections. That and nifty line in felt keyboards!Our sincere thanks to Seja for coming on the show. This is...
2022-03-271h 29
Not On Your RiderMarch 2022 - Steven Bradbury, Gen Fricker, Hatchie, Aaron Gocs, Seja VogelWe started the year of with one of our best nights! What a vibe. Featuring Winter Olympian Steven Bradbury, comedians Gen Fricker and Aaron Gocs plus musicians Hatchie, Seja Vogel, Patience Hodgson and Simi Lacroix.
Written and hosted by Aimon Clark.
notonyourrider.com
2022-03-211h 10HearSej#81 Missy HigginsSeja talks to her guest Missy Higgins about her new mini album Total Control, how she expanded the songs from writing for television and how it was produced. They chat about their shared phobias, how important it is to surround yourself with good hearted people on tour, and their fear of accidentally not being woke enough. Missy tells seja about fighting for women’s rights, being politically outspoken and writing abstract piano music.
Missy’s strange story was illustrated by Charmaine Greenwood. All illustrations can be seen on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the hearsej facebook page.
2022-03-0649 minHearSej#80 Joel Shadbolt (L.A.B)Seja talks to her guest Joel Shadbolt (L.A.B) about the band’s 5th album release, lockdown in New Zealand, and how COVID-19 has been a weird opportunity for New Zealand bands to get good slots on festivals. He tells Seja about his dad’s country influence, studying jazz guitar in New York, and how he started singing. They chat about the beautiful simplicity of lyric writing and instrumentation, band royalties and Joel’s love for the band Toto.
Joel’s story was illustrated by Laurence Crow. You can check out more of his work on instagram @lozcrowillustration or on his w...
2022-03-0143 minHearSej#79 Erica Dunn (Tropical Fuck Storm, MOD CON)Seja talks to her guest Erica Dunn (Tropical Fuck Storm, MOD CON, harmony, Palm Springs) about the new TFS album, how the band accidentally made a movie and how songs come together in all the bands she is in. Erica tells Seja about her music related sliding doors moment, her scary piano teacher and how she joined her favourite band. They chat about her experiences with trying to learn mistakes on purpose, vocal heroes and trying to stay healthy on tour.
Erica's strange show story was illustrated by George Karapas @georgekarapas001. All illustrations can be seen on Instagram @hearsejpodcast or...
2022-01-2948 minHearSej#78 Stu Mackenzie (King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard)Seja talks to her guest Stu Mackenzie (King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard) about his upcoming multi-genre residency shows in Brisbane, COVID-19 admin on tour and how difficult it is to remember 75 songs at the same time. Stu tells Seja about how he approaches music like architecture, his addictive personality and how this feeds his compulsion to write, and how his dad would play him Australian Roots/Country to put him to sleep as a kid. They chat about needing parameters while writing, their love of Juno-60s, and the phenomenon of everyone hearing music differently to one another.
Stu’s st...
2022-01-0555 minHearSej#77 Paul KellySeja talks to her guest Paul Kelly about his very special new Christmas album ‘Paul Kelly’s Christmas Train’, the journey of making the album, how the songs came together and some of the collaborations. Paul tells Seja about the post album recording flatness, how it’s always strange to talk about something once you’ve finished it and his love of sequencing albums. They chat about the album themes including family, cultural and religious representation and the spine tingling harmonies throughout. They gush about Paul’s band, touch on some songwriting tricks, go through some of his favourite hip hop artists...
2021-12-2042 minHearSej#76 Tim ShielSeja talks to her guest Tim Shiel about his album Distractions One, the journey to feeling satisfied with one’s creative output and how valuable collaborations can be for both the art and when you have to talk about the art. Tim tells Seja about using elements from the past to build a through line to new work, intertextuality in music and film and his label/musical community Spirit Level. They chat about the grossness of press releases, how impressed they are by people who can improvise confidently and the importance of editing when it comes to making an album.
Ti...
2021-12-1256 minHearSej#75 Zak Olsen (Traffik Island, ORB, Hierophants)Seja talks to her guest Zak Olsen (Traffik Island, ORB, Frowning Clouds, Hierophants) about his new album ‘A Shrug of the Shoulders’, singing fatigue, playing with new people, and things that influenced the recording of the new album. Zak tells Seja about his farm life in Wattle Bank, his time growing up in New Zealand listening to his dad’s heavy metal band rehearsing Megadeth songs, and how he got into sixties music like the Kinks and the Beatles. They discuss the frustration of how long it takes for albums to come out, their love of humour in music, social media...
2021-11-2843 min
HearSej#74 Jen Boyce (Ball Park Music)Seja talks to her guest Jen Boyce (Ball Park Music) about her love of the Seekers as a child, learning to harmonise with her sister and singing along to tapes in the car. Jen tells Seja about how she was drawn to Hanson as a musical goal, how her mum helped her make a business plan for playing live, and the first time she picked up a bass. They chat about learning by ear, karaoke and how to be happy on stage. Jen also goes into her experiences with endometriosis and how she advocates for her own health and the...
2021-11-1756 minHearSej#73 CharleySeja talks to her guest Charley about her new single Arizona, its themes of mental health, panic and anxiety, and how relatable these themes are amongst artists. Charley shares her stories about being a competitor on The Voice and what she learnt from these experiences about her own creative output. She tells Seja about collaborating with other artists and producers, how communication is the key to all good songwriting and how feeling vulnerable is an important part of the process. Seja and Charley share stories about their misophonia, theories on immersion therapy and singing with accents.
Charley’s strange show ex...
2021-11-0737 minHearSej#72 Ian Kenny (Birds Of Tokyo)Seja talks to her guest Ian Kenny (Birds of Tokyo) about working on music remotely, making mistakes on stage and the grossness of creating ‘content’ for fans. Kenny tells Seja about the creative hub in his hometown of Dunsborough, Western Australia, being vulnerable with band mates and trying not to think about your audience while writing songs. They share some random phone notes and chat AFL grand final.
Kenny’s strange show experience was illustrated by Eadie Newman (@anemone_ears). All illustrations can be seen on Instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej Facebook page.
2021-10-1741 min
HearSej#71 Hayley Mary (The Jezabels)Seja talks to her guest Hayley Mary (the Jezabels) about feelings, singing from the heart and how Unchained Melody was the catalyst for Hayley’s love of singing. Hayley tells Seja about her love of dramatic melodies, how she sees singing as a game she tries to get better at, and the horror of playing solo acoustic shows. They chat about both attending Steiner schools, how to push yourself to be heard and the appeal of nihilism and chaos.
Hayley’s strange show story was illustrated by Ruby McGregor (Babaganouj, Catalano, Lexicon). You can see all podcast illustrations on instagram @hear...
2021-10-0553 minHearSej#70 - 360Seja talks to her guest Matt Colwell (360) about remastering and reissuing his pop/hip hop album Falling & Flying on the 10 year anniversary of its release and his memories of that time. Seja and Matt chat about demo-its, moon walking, laughing at swear words in rap songs and yearning for the excitement of youth. Matt tells seja about embracing his Australian accent and how it took him years to figure out how to be himself in a musical sense.
Matt’s strange show story was illustrated by @janebooty. You can see all podcast illustrations on instagram @hearsejpodcat or on the HearSej Fa...
2021-09-2341 minHearSej#69 Luke Steele (Empire of the Sun, the Sleepy Jackson, DREAMS, H3000)Seja talks to her guest Luke Steele (Empire of the Sun, the Sleepy Jackson, DREAMS, H3000) about growing up in a blues club with his dad and learning some valuable lessons. Luke tells Seja about production ideas that never made it into a show, his experimentations with illusions and the mistakes he made as a young person. Seja shares her first memories of the Sleepy Jackson and they chat about Luke’s friendship and creative collaboration with Daniel Johns, working with Beyonce and Jay-z and what it means to think about music as a business.
Luke’s strange show experience was...
2021-09-1630 min
My Favorite Album with Jeremy Dylan365. McCartney III with Davey Lane (You Am I) and Seja VogelAs Australia heads back into lockdown, friends of the show Seja Vogel and Davey Lane join me and our respective bottles of whiskey for a truly epic deep dive into Paul McCartney's 'rockdown' LP McCartney III. Starting with an overview of Sir Paul's 21st century output so far, we dig into the record track by track and discuss, dissect, argue, sing and do some truly diabolical impressions along the way as we work our way through the latest work by the greatest pop artist of all time. This is a vast and by the end, totally unhinged, conversation between...
2021-08-051h 59
HearSej#68 Ambrose Kenny-Smith (The Murlocs/King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard)Seja talks to her guest Ambrose Kenny-Smith (The Murlocs/King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard) about the making of The Murloc’s new album Bittersweet Demons, mixing remotely and how the Harry Nilsson and John Lennon album Pussy Cats was a big inspiration. He tells Seja about the challenges of being a singer and harmonica player on tour, writing songs on the piano, and bring a worrier. They chat about being being starstruck, his first EP that he made when he was 8 and the lovely Flightless Records community.
Ambrose’s strange show story was illustrated by @millionmanymiles. You can see all podc...
2021-07-1150 minHearSej#67 Mia DysonSeja talks to her guest Mia Dyson about making writing a daily practice, finding your authentic voice and growing up surrounded by male musicians. Mia tells Seja about writing music with her husband Karl in LA lockdown, her recent near death experience and her gratitude for surviving it. They chat about song lyrics being premonitions, Mia’s dad Jim Dyson’s beautiful guitars and share some co-writing experiences.
Mia’s strange show story was illustrated by Ashley Ronning. You can find more of her work at www.ashleyronning.com or on instagram @ashleyronning.
You can see all podcast illustrations on instag...
2021-06-1355 minHearSej#66 Gretta RaySeja talks to her guest Gretta Ray about growing up in a musical family, singing in a community choir as a child and using music as a tool for procrastination. They chat about soaking up other people’s work, being creative during lockdown and working with encouraging producers. Gretta tells Seja bout her first gigs, touring while she was in high school, getting nerdy about pop music and celebrating changing your mind.
Her debut album ‘Begin to Look Around’ will be released August 27th 2021. New single ‘Human’ is out now.
Gretta’s strange show experience is illustrated by @hannahmarjorieillustration. You can see all...
2021-05-2447 minHearSej#65 NgaiireSeja talks to her guest Ngaiire about surviving a volcanic eruption in Papua New Guinea as a child, how Australian life differs to PNG life, and how she started to love singing. She tells Seja about studying jazz, singing with Blue King Brown, and her mother’s influence on how she conducts herself creatively and personally. They chat about how writing a happy song is hard, getting a live show together and working in the gaps of parenting.
Ngaiire’s strange show experience is illustrated by Ben Ely (Regurgitator). You can see all podcast illustrations on instagram @hearsejpodcat or on the...
2021-05-1550 minHearSej#64 Liz StringerSeja talks to her guest Liz Stringer about her recent jaunt singing backing vocals for Midnight Oil, her experiences playing sessions, sober touring and her new album First Time Really Feeling. Liz tells Seja about her musical community, what makes co-writing successful and her forced travel break over the last year. They share stories about stage fright and taking stock of what is important in their lives as they get older.
Liz’s strange show story was illustrated by her six year old nephew Emlyn Stringer. You can see all podcast illustrations on instagram @hearsejpodcat or on the HearSej Facebook pa
2021-05-031h 02HearSej#63 Bow Campbell (Front End Loader)Seja talks to her guest Bow Campbell (Front End Loader) about growing up with a folk musician father, how Guns n Roses and Motorhead changed his life and his first band the Edelweiss Pirates. Bow tells Seja about his 27 years in Front End Loader, how much songwriting gives him joy, and the band's infamous Aria Speech. They share stories about owning masters, publishing and road kill and answer some caller questions.
Bow’s strange show story was illustrated by Stephen Gilbert (@pliggot). You can see all podcast illustrations on instagram @hearsejpodcat or on the HearSej Facebook page
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2021-04-1939 minHearSej#62 Mat WatsonSeja talks to her guest Mat Watson about growing up in the country, loving metal and getting his start in music by playing drums and studying Jazz in Melbourne. Mat tells Seja about getting into experimental music as a sensory experience and how he has developed a very personal attachment to the EMS Synthi AKS; his favourite synthesiser and work horse. Seja and Mat share stories of playing together at the Sydney Opera House for Sydney Festival many years ago and chat about Mat's upcoming synthesizer orchestra show: MESS Live at the Bowl (details below).
Mat’s strange show story wa...
2021-03-2154 minHearSej#61 Spiral Stairs (Pavement)Seja talks to her guest Scott Kannberg AKA Spiral Stairs (Pavement, Preston School of Industry) about moving to Australia during the pandemic, how both his solo project and Pavement shows have been derailed this past year and the grief he’s been going through after losing close friends and band mates. Scott shares some old memories from tour and talks about his big musical influences as a kid. Seja and Scott chat about lyric writing, recording ideas and their current song obsessions.
Scott’s strange show story is illustrated by Stephanie Ohlback (@soutback, @stressless4eva).
All illustrations can be seen on t...
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HearSej#60 Jed Kurzel (The Mess Hall, film composer)Seja talks to her guest Jed Kurzel (The Mess Hall, film composer) about how he gravitated towards all kinds of music as a kid, how he was first inspired by the Velvet Underground, Creedence and Kris Kristofferson, and his ambidexterity. Jed tells Seja about starting what would eventually become the Mess Hall with his brother Justin, and how becoming a two-piece coupled with the intuition and dynamics of drummer Cec Condon changed the sound of the band. Jed and Seja chat about making soundscapes/loops, using music as a narrative and tricking yourself into starting a score by making mistakes.
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2021-01-181h 01HearSej#59 Joey Burns (Calexico, Giant Sand)Seja talks to her guest Joey burns (Calexico, Giant Sand) about the all-encompassing topics Covid-19 and the US election as well as less intense topics such as lap steel tunings, his Willie Nelson collaboration, being positive and co-writing. Joey tells Seja about parenting his 8 year old twin girls, his goal of changing the world through music, writing in character and being influenced by the ocean and the desert. They chat about their love for the Tweedy show and Jeff Tweedy’s songwriting, Joey’s recent Grammy nomination and how to best communicate with an audience on and off stage.
Joey’s stra...
2020-11-231h 10HearSej#58 - Kris Schroeder (Jackmann, The Basics)Seja talks to her guest Kris Schroeder (Jackmann, The Basics) about his new album ‘Low Key’ which he recorded at Abbey Road, and the incredible session players he got for the recording. They chat about learning the violin as their first instrument and Kris’s transition to guitar to help him express his feelings. Kris tells Seja about studying medicine, working for the Red Cross in Kenya and Mongolia and what it’s like getting malaria and parasites.
Kris’s strange show story was illustrated by Scott Edgar (Tripod).
All illustrations can be seen on the HearSej Facebook page and on instagr...
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HearSej#57 Georgia Mooney (All Our Exes Live In Texas)Seja talks to her guest Georgia Mooney (All Our Exes Live In Texas) about her first memories of music, her opera singing auntie and her music studies in Perth. Georgia tells Seja about her preferred writing environment, the Sydney folk and bluegrass community from which she emerged as her own songwriter and the beginnings of her band All Our Exes Live In Texas. There are many stories about supporting the Backstreet Boys and Midnight Oil, harmony writing, her plans for her first solo album and Georgia’s experience with getting COVID-19.
Georgia’s strange show story is illustrated by Hannah Fact...
2020-09-271h 09My Favorite Album with Jeremy Dylan327. Seja Vogel on Paul McCartney & Wings 'Band on the Run' (1973)Beatles nerds rejoice again, as synth queen Seja Vogel joins me to delve into the album that brought Paul McCartney back to the toppermost of the poppermost in 1973, 'Band on the Run'. We talk about Paul's uneven solo trajectory after the Beatles breakup, the volatile story of how the album was made in Lagos (band members quitting, stolen demo tapes, Fela Kuti, etc), Paul's drumming, the use of synths on the record, covering Let Me Roll It, how McCartney has become the ambassador to Beatledom, our experiences seeing Paul live, our love for Nineteen Hundred and Eight-Five and Mrs Van...
2020-09-1854 minHearSej#56 Davey Lane (You Am I)Seja talks to her guest Davey Lane (You Am I, The Pictures) about his start with the band You Am I, how he became such a versatile guitarist and songs that make him emotional. Davey and Seja chat about the things they have in common including their love of ELO, Wings and Supergrass and getting to join bands they were fans of as teenagers. Davey tells Seja about his influences, things he has learnt from Tim Rogers and his favourite parts of a You Am I setlist.
Davey’s strange show story was illustrated by Laura Imbruglia.
All illustrations can be...
2020-09-031h 13HearSej#55 Tex Perkins (Beasts Of Bourbon, The Cruel Sea)Seja talks to her guest Tex Perkins (Beasts of Bourbon, The Cruel Sea) about the juxtaposition of being a consumer of music and a music maker. They chat about Tex’s new online show called ‘The Show’ and how it has created a vehicle to build and support his musical community. Tex tells Seja about missing live performance, making music at home, homeschooling and past and present collaborations. They chat about the legacy of band mates Brian Hooper and Spencer P. Jones while reflecting on the band’s heavy lifestyle and the subsequent consequences.
Tex’s strange show story was illustrate...
2020-08-1859 minHearSej#54 Leah SeniorSeja talks to her guest Leah Senior about the writing and recording of her beautiful new album ‘The Passing Scene’ and what it’s been like releasing the album during COVID-19. She talks about writers block, self-doubt, teaching piano and how learning other people’s songs can help one’s creativity. Seja and Leah share stories about their European upbringings, their love of Paul McCartney and The Beatles and their lyrical heroes.
Leah’s strange show story was illustrated by Michelle Tinker (@design.and.tinker).
All illustrations can be seen on the HearSej Facebook page and on instagram @hearsejpodcast
2020-07-2750 minHearSej#53 BanoffeeSeja talks to her guest Martha Brown (Banoffee) about how they became friends while touring together in the early days of Otouto. She talks about her memories of writing and singing with her sister Hazel and over the years progressing as a musician, songwriter and producer when she started her solo project Banoffee. Seja and Martha talk about their Steiner educations, late night snacks, going on a world tour with Taylor Swift and the theatre of turning knobs. There is lots of chat about Banoffee’s new album ‘Look At Us Now Dad’, relying on sadness for inspiration, looking after onesel...
2020-07-081h 03HearSej#52 Bernard Fanning (Powderfinger)Seja talks to her guest Bernard Fanning (Powderfinger) about the first bands he loved: The Beatles, David Bowie and Kiss and how important conviction is in songwriting. Bernard and Seja share memories of the Brisbane music scene in the 90s/early 00s and how they both aim to write perfectly slick sounding music. Bernard tells Seja about his compulsion to write, his work ethic and his songwriting process. They chat about memory, the difference between being a singer and a performer, and Powderfinger’s recent one-night-only reformation.
Bernard’s strange show story was illustrated by Andrea Portela Moreno @andrea_portela_more...
2020-06-081h 26HearSej#51 Paul Dempsey (Something For Kate)Seja talks to her guest Paul Dempsey (Something for Kate) during the COVID-19 quarantine about homeschooling, trying to release music during a pandemic, home recording and demo-itis. Paul tells Seja about his love for metal and fast guitar as a kid, how he managed to learn instruments by mimicking others, and his perfect pitch. Seja and Paul share stories of the infamous 4zzz Market Day that ended in a riot and stories about being tall.
Paul’s strange show experience is illustrated by Paul McNeil (@paulmcneilart)
You can find all illustrations on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej Facebook page.
2020-05-031h 08HearSej#50 Jeremy NealeSeja talks to her guest Jeremy Neale about his feelings regarding his new album ‘ We were trying to make it out’ which came out in February 2020. They chat about his Beach Boys influence, his start on the drums, learning guitar on a nylon string, and how knowing chords above the 5th fret doesn’t matter. Jeremy Tells Seja about the touring logistics of his 12-piece band Velociraptor, how to survive as a musician in a capitalist world and how lovely and supportive the Brisbane music community is. Seja and Jeremy share stories about how they say yes to everything and their...
2020-03-3057 minHearSej#49 Andrew Falkous (Mclusky, Future Of The Left)Seja talks to her guest Andrew Falkous AKA Falco (Future of the Left, Mclusky) about how as a kid he wasn’t a music fan as a rebellion against his music teacher parents, how Queen changed everything and how he hates the term origin story. They chat about bullying the bullies, stage banter and their shared love for Roland Juno 60s. Falco tells Seja about his honesty regarding making a living from music, how he protects his voice, his trusting relationships with his bandmates and the role their egos play in the songwriting process.
Falco's strange show experience was illustrated by...
2020-03-1246 minHearSej#48 Doug Lussenhop (DJ DouggpoundSeja talks to her guest Doug Lussenhop (DJ Douggpound) about how he got his start in video editing before going on to work on shows such as Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, The Eric Andre Show and Portlandia. They list things they have in common such as having a podcast, trying to eat vegan, playing solos on a Spod song as well as being in his videos. Seja and Doug chat about Doug’s feature film, how editing to the sound of a video is what makes it funny, using samplers and space bar and how he got hi...
2020-01-271h 02
Flawless - A Music PodcastDevo - New Traditionalists w/ Seja Vogel (Sekiden, Regurgitator)We're joined once again by Seja Vogel who goes to bat for new-wave stylemakers Devo. Will Liam, George and Grant think it's flawless?
As well as rocking the synths, Seja hosts an awesome music podcast, where she interviews musicians about their experiences recording and playing live. Check out the HearSej Facebook page to listen and subscribe.
All music samples used in this episode are copyright Warner Brothers/Virgin Records.
Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss.
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2020-01-2157 minHearSej#47 Cate Le BonSeja talks to her guest Cate Le Bon about how growing up listening to Crowded House and Neil Young made her a sucker for good melody, how Welsh language culture has evolved and the challenges of writing in a different language. Cate tells Seja about looking up to bands like the Super Furry Animals, Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci and Datblygu, how cathartic her other creative endeavours like ceramics and furniture making have been and how she uses different instruments to serve her songs. They chat about John Cale, obsessing over friends’ songs, singing in underwhelming keys, and their favourite keyboard soun...
2019-12-2938 min
Flawless - A Music PodcastBeck - Mellow Gold w/ Seja Vogel (Sekiden, Regurgitator)In the time of chimpanzees, weren't we all monkeys?
Seja Vogel joins us to discuss her love of Beck's genre-hopping, lyric bomb dropping breakthrough album Mellow Gold.
As well as rocking the synths, Seja hosts an awesome music podcast, where she interviews musicians about their experiences recording and playing live. Check out the HearSej Facebook page to listen and subscribe.
All music samples used in this episode are copyright DGC Records.
Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss.
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2019-12-2357 minHearSej#46 Ed Kuepper (The Saints)Seja talks to her guest Ed Kuepper (The Saints, The Laughing Clowns) about the beginnings of the Saints, growing up in Brisbane, and pre punk tabloid hysteria. Ed tells Seja about how much the band achieved in its short lifespan, how getting banned from venues made them open their own club, and what a revelation it was moving to London. Ed and Seja chat about their love of the Kinks, their feelings about 2007's Pig City show that the Saints briefly reformed for, and writing songs in German.
Ed's show story was illustrated by Alex Gillies (@againstwoodgrain). You can see...
2019-11-3053 minHearSej#45 Gareth Liddiard (The Drones, Tropical Fuck Storm)Seja talks to her guest Gareth Liddiard (The Drones, Tropical Fuck Storm) about some of his experiences growing up in Port Hedland, Western Australia and London, how free jazz cassettes opened his mind to weird music and how he got started on the saxophone, bass and guitar. Gareth tells Seja about playing in his punk/hardcore band at surfie parties, the comradery he gained through music and how he got his job as a roadie. They chat about what a great musical family The Drones dropped into on arrival in Melbourne, the differences between playing in all boy/all girl...
2019-10-3044 minHearSej#44 Fred Armisen (SNL, Portlandia)Seja talks to her guest Fred Armisen (SNL, Portlandia) about their shared German heritage, how Clem Burke and Devo transformed his life with their look and music, and his introduction into punk. Fred tells Seja about reaching out to John Waters as a teenager and their resulting friendship, the similarities between music and comedy improvisation and his thoughts on music criticism. Fred and Seja also share their unique stories about getting to perform live with Devo.
Fred’s strange show story was illustrated by the incredible musician and their mutual friend Courtney Barnett (@courtneymelba).
All illustrations can be viewed on in...
2019-09-081h 02HearSej#43 Holly ThrosbySeja talks to her guest Holly Throsby about how she started playing guitar as a child after finding one on the street, being inspired by the movie La Bamba, and the concurrent learning of guitar and coffee drinking. Holly tells Seja about her first songs, her creative school mates, how she got signed to Spunk Records and the fortuitous international tour supports she received through the label. They chat about her band Seeker Lover Keeper, her two novels Goodwood and Cedar Valley, her writing and planning process for both songwriting and prose, and her experiences with stage fright.
Holly’s st...
2019-08-1649 minHearSej#42 MontaigneSeja talks to her guest Jessica Cerro (Montaigne) about her structured routine, positive self talk and self belief and how social media can be both positive and negative. Jess tells seja about writing in LA with different producers and serendipitous moments that changed her life. They discuss her songwriting process, her vocal technique, how to get live shows together and stage banter.
Montaigne’s strange show story was illustrated by @aluna.ink.
All illustrations can be viewed on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej Facebook page
2019-07-1450 minHearSej#41 Jeff Tweedy (Wilco)Seja talks to her guest Jeff Tweedy (Wilco) about all the important subjects such as napping too close to show time and psychological issues with needing to pee while on stage. Jeff tells Seja about inheriting his entire family’s records as a child, reconciling liking problematic bands, how music changes depending who you’re listening with and the contrast of writing prose vs songs. They chat about reading reviews, the incredible Wilco band his family band Tweedy.
Jeff's story is illustrated by Davey Lane (You Am I). All illustrations can be viewed on instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej Faceb...
2019-06-0342 minHearSej#40 Ray Ahn (The Hard-ons)Seja talks to her guest Ray Ahn (The Hard-Ons) about his love of metal, Kiss and Abba, moving from Korea to Australia as a kid and some of the cool band names he came up with before starting his own. Ray tells Seja about how playing in a band called The Hard-Ons has been a weapon against assholes, the non-careerist attitude he has always had towards music and using humour in his art to fight back against bigotry.
Ray’s strange story was illustrated by Glenn Smith. You can see more of his artwork at www.glennoart.com or on In...
2019-05-021h 05HearSej#39 Jen CloherSeja talks to her guest Jen Cloher about what made her first love music, how nostalgia makes her emotional and why she started pursuing music instead of acting. They chat about how important vulnerability is in songwriting, the relatability of lyrics that tell a clear narrative, gender identity and sexism in music. Jen tells seja about how she keeps songwriting fresh with different tunings, mixing in Wilco’s studio and her feelings about handing over the reins of Milk Records.
Jen’s story is illustrated by Jen sholakis (Drummer in Jen Cloher’s band and East Brunswick All Girls Choir).
All il...
2019-02-221h 10HearSej#38 Jack LadderSeja talks to her guest Jack Ladder (real name Tim Rogers) about how silly songs initially drew him to music when he was a child. Tim tells Seja about singing in the talent quest at school, playing in and loving instrumental bands, and how he could quite easily have become a jazz-head had he not discovered Nick Drake. They talk about their love of morose music, how Jack ladder has a ‘German appeal’ and their feelings about playing to backing tracks.
Tim’s strange show story was illustrated by Leith O’Malley. You can see more of his work at www.leit...
2019-01-0657 minHearSej#37 Alex CameronSeja talks to her guest Alex Cameron about his natural transition from the electronic band Seekae to his solo work. They exchange memories of a shared show experience at the Sydney Opera House, talk worth ethic, Mark Knopfler and what was in their CD stackers as kids. Alex tells Seja about his experiences writing with others, the recent 24 hour live stream ‘AlCamathon’ and how Roy recently saved someone’s life.
Alex’s strange show experience was illustrated by Emily Panic. You can see more of her work, comedy and music on Instagram and Twitter @aprettybigmouth or on her website www.emilypanic...
2018-11-151h 07HearSej#36 Laura JeanSeja talks to her guest Laura Jean about how playing saxophone changed her life, her hope to create culture for her nephew and her conscious choice not to have technology in her life. Laura breaks down her songwriting process including how to capture ideas when they come and gives hints about her new album. Seja welcomes Laura into the synthesiser family with a gift and they bond about their dogs.
Laura’s strange show story was illustrated by George Browning (@timeoutforfun).
You can see all illustrations for HearSej on Instagram @hearsej podcast or on the HearSej Facebook page.
2018-10-2856 minHearSej#34 Kav Temperley (Eskimo Joe)Seja talks to her guest Kav Temperley (Eskimo Joe) about his Sannyasin upbringing in Fremantle, how travelling to India and England shaped his music from an early age and why he was drawn to the bass guitar. They discuss their shared regional tour experiences back in the day and deconstruct Australian swearing. Kav tells Seja about his feelings surrounding the success of Black Fingernails, Red Wine, why he changed his image, why his songs die in Adelaide and the exciting venture of his upcoming solo release.
Kav’s strange show story was illustrated by Shane Adamczak. You can can see mo...
2018-09-011h 02HearSej#33 Mikey Young (Total Control, Eddy Current Suppression Ring)Seja talks to her guest Mikey Young (Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Total Control) about learning guitar, tour anxiety and growing up in Frankston loving Rod Stewart and Kiss. Mikey tells Seja about how he got into recording bands and his process of trying to capture live energy on albums. They discuss the future of Eddy Current Suppression Ring, gear nerdery, working with Royal Headache and meeting heroes.
Mikey’s strange show experience was illustrated by Cameron Hawes (@ronnietwotone).
All illustrations can be seen on instagram @hearsejpodcast and the HearSej Facebook page.
2018-07-151h 15HearSej#32 OlympiaSeja talks to Olivia Bartley (Olympia) about deeply immersing herself in the writing process for her second album, isolating herself for 12 months, creating a ten point achievement plan/hypothesis and the trials and errors of getting to the finished product. Olivia tells Seja about working with producer Burke Reid again, her goal to make her audience levitate and utilising visual diaries to create her own world. They discuss her vocal style, synthesizers, how her dad’s taste in music influenced her formative musical years and what it’s like playing in other people’s bands as opposed to doing your own pr...
2018-06-191h 04HearSej#31 Ben LeeSeja talks to her guest Ben Lee prior to touring Australia with his new project with Josh Radnor ‘Radnor and Lee’. They chat about the musical Ben is writing with iconic author Tom Robbins entitled ‘B is for Beer’, what it was like growing up in the public eye, his experiences as a ‘death doula’ and his passion for the psychedelic experience. Ben tells Seja about his relationship with streaming music and how he uses his instrument as a communication tool.
Ben’s strange show story is illustrated by Cathie Glassby.
You can see all HearSej illustrations on Instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the Hear...
2018-06-1156 minHearSej#30 Patience Hodgson (The Grates)Seja talks to her guest Patience Hodgson (The Grates) about podcasting, early days of the Grates and living parallel lives with Missy Higgins. They chat about their first impressions of each other, their fast friendship and their strong bond over playing in bands with their partners (and initially keeping it a secret!). Patience tells Seja tales of touring overseas, her Hanson obsession, singing teachers and the steps she has taken to combat her anxiety. Also there’s a lot of poo talk.
Patience’s strange show story is illustrated by Sam McKenzie. You can see more of his work on Inst...
2018-06-051h 13HearSej#29 Mike Stroud (Ratatat, KUNZITE)Seja talks to her guest Mike Stroud (Ratatat, Kunzite) about his new band and the difficulty to stay up with social media trends to support album releases these days. They talk about the first songs they learned to play, their soundcheck songs and their issues with never knowing when to stop layering instruments when they record. Mike and Seja discuss first impressions, how classical music theory helped form Ratatat’s style, working with people such as Kid Cudi and getting to watch Jay-Z write raps in a corner before his perfect 1-take delivery. And bugs! Their shared phobia of bugs.
Mi...
2018-05-2653 minHearSej#28 Courtney BarnettSeja talks to her guest Courtney Barnett about her live experiences; spanning from her first experiences on stage in Tasmania to her overwhelming success playing on American talk shows and collaborating with some of her heroes. They discuss the intricacies of hustling as a new artist and the the do’s and don’t’s of how to get gigs. Courtney and Seja bond over being introverts who like performing and compare notes on the best ways to procrastinate.
Courtney’s strange show story is illustrated by Celeste Mouthy (@filthyratbag) and can be seen on Instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej...
2018-04-301h 13HearSej#27 Tom Lyngcoln (The Nation Blue, Harmony)Seja talks to her guest Tom Lyngcoln (The Nation Blue, Harmony) about his record label Solar / Sonar, his time in the Tasmanian music scene, learning guitar by playing along to ads in isolation and the dangers of wood crafting. Tom tells Seja about the physical compulsions that take over whilst performing, how important writing and playing music is to him and the good and bad experiences he has had meeting his musical heroes. Tom's new album Doming Home is out now.
Tom’s strange story is illustrated by Lisa Dottore. You can see more of her amazing art on Instagram he...
2018-03-151h 11HearSej#26 Sam Cromack (Ball Park Music)Seja talks to Sam Cromack (Ball Park Music) about being in Brisbane’s politest band, their connection with fans and how he started loving music listening to his parent's classic 60s and 70s vinyl collection. Sam talks about how learning instruments gave him a sense of identity, his progression as a guitarist and singer including his experiences being transformed into a different person on stage and how he juggled university, jobs and touring. He tells Seja about the band’s instant connection with her high school friend; producer Matt Redlich, their luck with Australian radio support and his relationship with cert...
2018-03-031h 04HearSej#24 Ben Ely (Regurgitator)Seja talks to her guest Ben Ely (Regurgitator) about his dog Michael, hair metal, the punk scene in Brisbane that got him excited about playing music, working out how to get a show, and his first impressions of his future bandmate Quan. Ben tells Seja about being in the middle of band conflicts and how after years of history with the police, he finally got his ‘fuck you’ moment on stage at a ‘save the ABC’ show.
Ben’s strange show story is illustrated by Jhonny Russell (@slckmgck) and can be seen on the HearSej Instagram (@hearsejpodcast) or on the HearSej Fa...
2017-09-171h 15HearSej#22 Darren Cross (Gerling, Jep & Dep)Seja talks to Darren Cross (Gerling, Jep and Dep) about old times playing in Gerling, how the band was formed, got signed and changed lineup 4 days before a Big Day Out show. They chat about band uniforms, how they got signed to Fellaheen, and his eventual departure from backing tracks and dance music to start playing folk. Seja and Darren chat about the development of his folk noir duo Jep and Dep, home recording at crazy hours and his DIY record label.
Stevie Nicks the dog gets a few mentions.
Darren’s strange show story was illustrated by Helena Papageorgiou. Yo...
2017-08-201h 18HearSej#20 Mel ButtleMel and Seja unsuccessfully start the podcast trying to speak German, but then much more comfortably chat in English about how Mel developed her persona in comedy and that addictive feeling she got after her first open mic performance. We also get a re-do of her first ever opening joke!
Mel and Seja discuss the important issues: stage outfits, dog uber, regional touring, our parents and allergies.
Mel’s story is illustrated by comedian Tom Walker (@tomwalkerisgood). You can see his drawing on Instagram @hearsejpodcast or on the HearSej Facebook page.
2017-07-2457 minHearSej#15 Luke Henery (Violent Soho)Seja talk to bass player and photographer Luke Henery (Violent Soho) in a rare interview about spending his childhood tripping out about angels and demons in the pentecostal church, tuning a guitar so low he could play bass on it, living on a hill so steep his friends couldn’t get to him and learning how to use his mother’s SLR camera. Luke tells many funny tour stories about accidentally smashing gear, bed bugs, playing for Thurston Moore and Rick Rubin, losing his shoes and touring with 30 Seconds to Mars. He tells Seja about his photography ambitions and how he h...
2017-05-141h 03HearSej#13 Scott Edgar (Tripod)Seja talks to her guest Scott Edgar (Tripod) about how he went from playing in a covers band to discovering his comedic talent and starting the comedy sketch group Tripod. Seja and Scott discuss comedy heroes, podcasts (Tripod’s podcast ‘Perfectly Good Podcast’ is up to episode 29 this week) and Dungeons and Dragons.
You can see more of Scott and Tripod at @scodmanisfine and/or www.3pod.com.au
Scott’s story is illustrated by Sandi Darling (@sandidarlingcreative) and can be seen on the HearSej instagram (@hearsejpodcast) or on the HearSej Facebook page.
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Good Evans, It’s a Bobcast! with Bob Evans14 - Seja VogelBob catches up with musician and podcaster Seja Vogel straight after recording an episode for Seja's podcast "Hearsej", (It kind of acts as a part 1 and this is part 2 so it's recommended listening). Anyway, they talk about Regurgitator, growing up, gender stuff and Bob's performance at the Shanghai Special Olympics aswell as music by Arcade Fire, Smog and Ben Salter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2016-12-141h 13HearSej#3 Kevin Mitchell (Jebediah, Bob Evans)Seja talks to her guest Kevin Mitchell (Jebediah, Bob Evans) about his journey through his musical career so far. This is a dual podcast, meaning while he is a guest on HearSej, Seja is a guest on his podcast ‘Good Evans its a Bobcast’! There is some content crossover - mainly the continuation of Kev’s strangest story, so go listen to his podcast after this!
The story this week is illustrated by Char Greenwood (@char_greenwood_) and her picture can be seen on the HearSej Instagram (@hearsejpodcast) or on the HearSej Facebook page.
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