Pick-Me-Up Podcast

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podast features producer, and singer-songwriter, Dominik Dale/June Baby! In this episode, topics discussed include:

• new music and streaming success
• the writing process
• Google lights and living in the future
• The BIG question
• The benefits of therapy
• Career tips and tricks

Our favourite...

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podast features indie singer-songwriter, and producer, NEDR! In this episode, topics discussed include:

• the big question
• the importance of community and support networks
• open conversations, especially in the car!
• new music coming
• social media as a necessity for "making it"
• what the music i...

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

Kate's Takes are back! Hear Kate give her own takes on a massive range of subjects including chocolate paddle pops, puzzles, communication wins and fails, olympic sports to try, embracing washing from the knees down.

Kate also gives a small life, and Songwriting Prize, update, as well as her Song of the Week🕺

Make sure...

** This episode touches on some tough topics so if any part of this episode brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 **

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podast features Sydney-based alt-pop artist, YA...

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podast features acclaimed guitarist, musician and producer, Dan Maher! In this episode, topics discussed include:

• how he got into music and how he ended up as a guitarist
• the hardest part of working in live television
• managing egos
• memorable moments
• the ups and downs of travel
• current, and...

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! We're excited to be back for Season 2 and have all sorts of wonderful things in store.

In this season you'll hear from new guests, get Kate's Takes on more topics, and Scenarios and Top 3's will be back!

Episode 1, featuring the very humble Dan Maher, will drop on Wednesday 17th July, and you can now keep up to date wit...

This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features none other than Kate's sister, and singer-songwriter, Nicole Gandy!

Hear Kate and Nicole give their take on a massive range of subjects from telescopes to scuba diving, the cinnamon challenge to margaritas (the drink and the pizza), bowling to dogs off lead, indoor plant maintenance to pantomimes, Lime bikes to Bridgerton, ...

This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features a surprise guest!

In this episode, topics discussed include:

• The Songwriting Prize 2024 update
• the big question
• who are you?
• finding your people and storytelling
• Almost, Maine
• the importance of mental health and experiences
• the evolution of the podcast

Our favourite games are played, with Top 3 Vibes and a ridicul...

This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features Newcastle-based pop, rock, genre non-conformist songwriter, Chloe Gill.

Kate and Chloe discuss:

• winning The Songwriting Prize 2023 and recording at Studios 301
• the tough year of 2022
• her new single and it's unlikely origins
• struggling to put yourself first
• lyrics or music first
• her journey with anxiety and endometriosis
...

This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features Sydney-based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and The Songwriting Prize alumni, Ash Morse.

Kate and Ash discuss:

• the big question
• his upcoming album 'Family Ties'
• dealing with love and loss
• the songwriting process
• music's magic in opening emotional doors
• those 3 minute speeches at school
• deep emotional change

Ash...

This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features 5-piece Alt-Rock band, Day Release.

Kate, Max, Isaak, Louis and Jimmy discuss:

• the Day Release vibe
• disagreements on how songs come together
• the adventure of recording their EP
• the big question and managing mental health with the added pressure of social media
• accessibility of mental health services
• upcoming music and g...

This week's mini episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, is the first of Kate's Takes!

Kate gives her take on:

• her favourite place for a solo date
• the importance of creative arts in society
• an insecurity that she'd like to overcome
• the cookie croissant

She also gives an update on The Songwriting Prize 2024, and reveals the next four guests coming on the show!

If any part of...

This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features Soul/Pop/Disco songwriter, and producer, ATHANASIA.

Kate and ATHANASIA discuss:

• juggling a variety of jobs to stay creative
• working with renowned producer, Audius
• the opportunities through JBL 'Be Heard'
• writers block
• their mutual love of good food

They also ponder their three favourite birthday presents, and play...

This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features New Zealand-based Producer, Engineer and Music Manager, EDY.

Kate and EDY discuss:

• experiences teaching music in high school
• the pros and cons of coffee
• mental health support in making the jump to working full-time in music
• a system for managing mental health
• Acai bowls
• acknowledging issues

They also ponder three...

This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, is the second part of Kate's first journal entry.

Kate explores the fascinating nuances of attachment theory, runs through her Top 3 musical influences, talks about the effects of social media on body image, and plays our favourite game; Scenarios

If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on th...

This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, is Kate's first journal entry.

Kate muses on the Jonas Brothers, morning vs. evening exercise, new playlist additions, her dog Frankie, and introduces you to her Top 3 items of memorabilia.

If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support...

Kate is joined this week by Sophie Patrick from the awesome band Betty Taylor.

Betty Taylor can be described as the friend that holds your hand after your hearts been broken. With catchy Indie hooks paired with honest poignant lyrics, Betty Taylor is serving up their own distinctive Daydream indie sound. Band members Sophie Patrick (Front woman) Kayla Smart (Lead guitarist) Claire Chittick (Bass) & Katie Ishaque (Drums), togeth...