Barre Talk

Back in November of 2021, Daniel chatted to Anika, the brains behind indie pop artist Hachiku right before her album launch show at the iconic Gasometer Hotel. In this chat, Anika goes in depth about…

The AMR Sooki Lounge Podcast series returns with Daniel chatting to Jack Botts right before his gig at the venue. The pair discuss Jack's ongoing tour to support his 2021 EP "Slow Mornings", the nuan…

In this extra "nice" episode, and our final one for 2021, Jordan Merrick does a deep dive into his recent sophomore album “Waiting Blues”, explaining the connections between songwriting, a record's t…

Singer-songwriter Marianne Leigh may be New Zealand's biggest fan of T-Swift's lyrics, and a recovering emo kid, but this certainly does not inhibit her own musical accomplishments! She tells us how …

What's it like to record an album at the edge of civilisation, while the world is turning upside down? Joe Mungovan opens a window into the unique experiences that inspired his new record "A Flower I…

Anna Smyrk is normally a very well-travelled individual. But with the release of her new EP “The Hour Between Us”, she is well and truly grounded, both literally and metaphorically. She joins Daniel …

With the landmark release of her sophomore record “Iris”, singer-songwriter reb fountain joins Daniel to lead us into exploring a little bit of the thought-provoking mythology and metaphors that the …

Tom from the indie-rock outfit With Blue explains what it's like to record in a real “fancy pants” studio, as the Brisbane stalwarts releases their debut EP “Pleasure Lies”, a record crafted with gig…

Melbourne alt-pop band SILT tells us what it's like to really find bandmates and producers you can connect with, as they release their absolutely stellar EP “Contact High”.

Featuring these awesome new…

Calling all Michaels! Geniie Boy tells us what it's like to be a duo when you've inhabited different musical worlds for years before coming together to shake up your own expectations. Having just rel…

What do you do when you are Alter Boy; the only (as far as we know) deaf & queer band in the country? Why, you push the boundaries of music and performance as we know it, of course!! Molly from the b…

Kendall Elise, the phenomenal genre-crossing kiwi singer-songwriter, gives us the full lowdown on the making of her new LP, “Let The Night In”; and all the experiences that come with it, including wo…

Daniel and Turch (from the esteemed We Only Do One Take Podcast) are running amok despite lockdown for this week's episode of Barre Talk “Chit Chat”, with plenty of banter and array of tunes to boot.…

Belgian-Australian singer-songwriter Romanie reflects on how she has made Melbourne her home, making new friends and dodging lockdowns to create her new EP “Little Big Steps”. Daniel returns to solo …

The Far-North QLD songster Dan Baker graces us with his presence this week to tell us all about his new EP "From Corners Quiet”, and how it's okay to be just a little bit cowboy. Michael from The Red…

Wollongong's Aodhan is young and bustling with talent, now with a debut EP; “Flies In My Room” to boot. He spoke to us this week to provide us with some insights into his musical upbringing, his expe…

Brisbane's Edgar Hurley (and his magnificent moustache) show us how your own musical choices can be crafted into a unique sound, as demonstrated by his delightful new album, “The Blame Needs A Place”…

With his debut EP “Stories You Tell Yourself” out now, indie-rocker Strangely Enough tells us what it's like to work with your band when they are interstate, and flawlessly compares them to various a…

Morgan Houston tells how you don't have to get off your arse (especially when you've broken your leg), to write your epic debut record. Houston, we do not have a problem with this up-and-coming artis…

Vass describes his less-than-nutritious breakfast choices.

Originally aired as part of 50: Stevie Jean. Listen to the full episode HERE.

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