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EPISODE 16: MISS EMILIA IS A WOMAN WITH NEEDS

In this episode, we spoke with jazzy soul babe Miss Emilia about her latest solo release 'Woman With Needs', and what it's like being a woman in the modern industry and working world. We go over female empowerment, competition between the sexes (and amongst themselves…

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EPISODE 15: CONGRATS TO CONGRATS - BEN STEWART ON GOING SOLO

In this episode, we Skype chat to Ben Stewart - Slowly Slowly frontman - about his new-ish project, 'Congrats', and the process in the creation of the pop solo project. Ben goes over mental health, philosophy, his new pupper Rosie, his personal influences, and more!

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MINISODE: HARPER BLOOM ON FAITH, SEX & SKIN

This is more of a mini episode where we chat to Harper Bloom about her upcoming debut EP ‘Faith, Sex and Skin’, and we go over current and past life struggles, mental health, what she’s up to at the moment, how the writing and recording process has been for her during isolation, and a few other casual pop-culture chats.

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EPISODE 12: JACK PIERCE - TWIN TROUBLE WITH THE PIERCE BROTHERS

In this episode we chat with with Jack Pierce, one half of acoustic folk duo The Pierce Brothers, where we chat all about what isolation has looked like for him, the new Pierce Brothers’ releases, working with a twin, and his new-found passion for woodwork. It was definitely a laugh.

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EPISODE 10: KINGSWOOD - ‘SOUNDTRACKING THE APOCALYPSE’

In this episode we chat to the wonderful Alex and Fergus from Melbourne-based band, Kingswood, talking about their brand new album, their creative processes, their experiences with mental health, and how they’re feeling about the end of the world. It’s a big one for us, with both our biggest guests so far and our first time using some brand new Rode Podmics. Up and up! This one was partially recorded on location, mid-sound-check at the Corner Hotel so there’s definitely some background noise, but sit back and enjoy as we help you put together your soundtrack to the apocalypse.

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EPISODE 9: YARA - HAIRY AND SAD

In this episode we’re talking to local emerging artist YARA about her new release ‘Manhater’, her experiences as not just a woman but also a person of colour in the music industry - and life in general, and her personal experiences and perspective on physical and mental health as someone dealing with PCOS and depression.

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Episode 6: Laura Imbruglia - Music and Marketing

In this episode, we’re talking to Australian musician and industry pro, Laura Imbruglia from Music Victoria. We talk about her personal development as an artist and industry professional, working in event and video production and marketing, the music Victoria awards, and of course her Australian favourites.

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Episode 5: Jess Hope & Jay Wennington - 'Mental Health and Everything Else'

In this episode we catch up with Jess Hope and Jay Wennington from Don’t Fret Club and Bad Seed. Jess and Jay are partners in crime in more ways than one, running multiple businesses within the music and media industries, and give us the low-down on everything they’ve been up to over the years. From their first gigs and first time meeting, to their first business (ad)ventures in music, fashion, journalism, photography and film, marketi…

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Episode 3: Lydia Greenwood - 'Know Your Worth'

In this episode we chat to Lydia Greenwood from Social State Entertainment, all about her experiences as a booking agent and her various roles throughout her career across the Australian and international music industries. We mull over her origins in New Zealand and America, her music and design industry work, and a bunch of other amazing women in the local industry!

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Episode 1: Pilot - 'Don't Let It Flop!'

Hello, and welcome to The BackBeat Podcast!
The BackBeat Podcast aims to bring the behind the scenes of the Australian music industry to the audience with an entertaining yet honest and transparent look into all facets of the industry, all while bringing new local Australian music to new ears. This is our official first episode, where you’ll be…

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