The Spotlight

Takee and Mia, Mads, Rahne and Riley from Mellowing talk all about their music and more!

Mellowing is a dynamic four-piece project that brings forward gender-diverse voices in an ever-evolving scene. An eclectic mix of Midwest Emo and Mathrock, Mellowing is not afraid to experiment, confront, or expand on our preconceptions of these genres.
A combination of powerful bass and drums, thrilling guitar, tied together with mesmerisin...

Takee has a conversation with Peter Gleeson of the Spontaneous Choir on SYN 90.7 FM.

Peter Gleeson is an Australian community music facilitator, overtone singer, and choir leader, best known for founding and running the Spontaneous Choir. His work centres on creating joyful, inclusive group-singing experiences that invite people of all backgrounds to connect through voice, movement, and collective sound-making.

Alongside his work w...

On this episode of The Spotlight, Takee, Deakan, Jake, Marcus and Cayden have a really fun conversation together, filled with live music and banter. 

The Bluebirds are a four-piece rock ’n’ roll group formed in South Melbourne. The band began with close friends Jake Hanney and Deaken Fawcett, who met while studying at JMC Academy and officially formed the group in August 2024. After a few early lineup changes, the ...

On this episode of The Spotlight, Takee has a chat with Dennis Gray from Dragon Alchemy. Listen to be enlightened about Spiritual awakening, conscious living, the power of Breathwork, the mysteries of the 13-month calendar and more!

Dennis is a wellness professional and kundalini teacher with over a decade of experience in the health and wellbeing sector. His work includes supporting at-risk youth and children with disabilit...

On the very first episode of 2026. Takee had a chat with Kaiyah Mercedes.

Kaiyah is a rising force in Melbourne’s indie music scene, bringing raw emotion and poetic storytelling to the forefront. At just 18 years old, this LGBTQIA+ artist has already carved out a distinct sound, blending indie-pop with rock influences. Diagnosed with autism and ADHD at 15, Kaiyah channels their experiences into deeply introspective songwritin...

On the final episode of 2025, Takee had a chat with Lucinda from Displaced Records, who joined him remotely all the way from France on her 22nd birthday!

Listen and find out all about Lucinda’s incredible journey, how displaced records came to be, and maybe even a sneak peak of Takee playing 22 to celebrate Lucinda's birthday.

Lucinda Drabsch is an alt pop musician based in Naarm/Melbourne and most known as the founder of the...

On the second episode of the 2025/26 summer seasonal, Takee sat down with Atlanta-based indie artist Varun Sheel to discuss all things music, and his newly founded project: The Elephant Room.

Varun Sheel is a boston native with rich indian roots, and is also the founder and CEO the Elephant Room. He grew up in a musically rich household, influenced by both Western and Bollywood music. His father, a classical Hindustani vocalist, be...

On the very first episode of the 2025/26 summer seasonal, Takee sat down with Dr. John Martin Cass of JMC Academy, to discuss all things to do with creative education, his journey that led to the success of the institution and how they continue to empower emerging artists and creatives.

Martin founded JMC Academy in 1982 and has remained staunchly dedicated to lifting the quality of education and training in the Creative Industries...

On the final episode of season 4, 2025, Takee and Arie Rose has a lovely chat about her music and whats to come. 

In 2025, Arie brings you flutes and choirs like you’ve never heard them before in hard rock and metal, releasing a series of songs paired with short films baring the struggles of living with disability and chronic illness, including the hidden struggles that others rarely see. In her debut album, In Sickness ...

Keanu joined Takee live and in the studio on SYN 90.7 FM to talk all about his music and creative journey so far. 

Keanu Askar is an emerging artist whose music blends vulnerability, melody, and modern production into a sound that feels both global and deeply personal. Drawing from hip-hop, rap, and contemporary pop influences, he creates songs that explore emotion with honesty and intent.
Influenced by artists like The Kid...

Takee sat down with Nathaniel, Rocco and Brandon from MONROE live on the airwaves!

Tune in to find out more about them and hear some live renditions of their originals. Stream their new single ‘Bad Bitch (You Can’t Kill Me)’ which is OUT NOW on all streaming platforms!!

It truly is an an anthem of empowerment and self-expression inspired by the iconic Vine. After hitting #1 on the AMRAP charts with &lsqu...

Takee was lucky enough to sit down with Rennie Pearson to talk all about his music and journey so far!

Rennie Pearson’s music is deeply rooted in the Celtic traditions of Ireland, Scotland, and Maritime Canada, blending centuries-old melodies with fresh energy and artistry. Whether he’s performing on the wooden flute, guitar, Irish tin whistles, bodhrán, fiddle, or with his voice, his music takes audi...

Takee was lucky enough to sit down with Minhy to dive deep into her journey, music and upcoming gigs!

Minhy (Mini)  is a Naarm-based songwriter and designer who creates immersive worlds through her award winning visuals, eloquent lyrics and laidback style of pop-R&B. With a background in automotive design, music has become her vehicle to express and tell her story.

She has performed at festivals including Brunswick Music F...

Takee was joined by Ash, Sam & Kath from The Clever References to talk all about their music and upcoming gigs. 

The band consists of five members: Ash, Janset, Kath, Sam and Vidusha, who are queer, chaotic, and dangerously catchy. They make smart, loud, slightly unhinged indie rock with hooks for days and the occasional flute solo. Their lyrics name-drop Jane Austen and Magic: The Gathering in the same breath, and somehow...

Takee's joined by Adam Mendum, a Melbourne-based singer-songwriter whose intricate fingerstyle guitar work and heartfelt storytelling create a deeply intimate folk sound to talk all things music. Inspired by artists like Gregory Alan Isakov and Hozier, Adam began crafting his songs in 2024, drawing from personal experiences with honesty and warmth to invite listeners into his world. On the back of a successful f...

Takee welcomes Floyd Graham to the studio to talk all things to do with music and creativity, as well as Casual Interplay; a Jam night he and his band 'Origami Jazz Fight' are putting on at the B.East in Brunswick on October 24th at 8:30 pm.

Floyd is a visual artist and multi-instrumentalist from New South Wales, Australia. Gifted an electric guitar at just five years old, Floyd’s early spark for music grew into a lifelo...

Janine Maunder from Naked Raven joins Takee in the studio to talk about her music, creative journey, and upcoming show at Kew Courthouse on Friday, 24th October! Known for their raw energy, intricate melodies, and electrifying live performances, this trio blends indie, rock, and soulful storytelling into a sound that’s uniquely their own.

Whether it’s soaring choruses, compelling lyrics, or infectious grooves, this...