Sound As Ever

30/70: Nu Spring
The creation of new music scenes

Song: Nu Spring by 30/70

Music Industry: Henry Lucas, Philippa Conlon, Zak Boardman & Lucy White
Journalism: Rhiannon Down, Samuel Richards and Hamish Lindsay
Sound Design: Israel Carter

This podcast explores the genre-bending world of Melbourne’s jazz/rap/soul/hip hop fusion scene, specifically its innately free and collaborative nature as displayed by the 3...

Regurgitator: If this is the Blues, Why do I Feel so Green?
The Band in a Bubble

Song: If This is the Blues, Why do I Feel so Green? by Regurgitator

Music Industry: Jasper Bradley, Dan Walkeden and Juan Piflow
Journalism: Katie Colston, Linda Liem and Hussan Jama
Sound Design: D.A. Calf

Framed by this iconic Regurgitator song, this episode of Sound As Ever explores the creative merit, failures and ultimate succeses of the ...

Hexdebt: Bitch Rising
A New Wave of Feminism in Australian Punk

Song: Bitch Rising by Hexdebt

Music Industry: Kingsley Siejka, Adrienne Arnot-Bradshaw and Hayden Ryan
Journliasm: Catie McLeod, Jonti Ridley and Madi Chwasta
Sound Design: D.A. Calf

This episode of Sound as Ever explores the song Bitch Rising by Hexdebt, a Melbourne-based intersectional feminist/non-binary punk band signed to Poison City Records. In contextua...

Peter Allen: I Still Call Australia Home
An Iconic Australian Song

Song: I Still Call Australia Home by Peter Allen

Music Industry: Maree Pearson, Brontë Pitcher and Madeline Kerns
Journalism: Stephen Jauw Waludin, Annie-Mei Forster and Rio Davis
Sound Design: D.A. Calf

This episode of Sound as Ever explores the elements that contributed to the long-lasting legacy of the iconic Australian song I Still Call Australia H...

The Presets: My People
Dance music with a social conscience

Song: My People by The Presets

Music Industry: Jack Cross, Ethan Bryant & Jameson Clarke
Journalism: Spencer Fowler Steen, Edward McLeish, Steven Otani.
Sound Design: Angelina Crutchfield

This episode of Sound as Ever explores why My People by The Presets represents a watershed moment for Australian electronic music. The song was extremely successful on the ch...

Youth in the Australian Music Scene
Produced by Rebecca Maakasa and Bridget Bourke

In this episode, we break down barriers preventing young people from participating in the live music scene. Kate Duncan from The Push gives insight into how underage gigs might be revived, and the passionate group of teenagers from New Slang talk about putting on successful music events in Melbourne. We also hear from media producer Josh Martin wh...

Hear Me Roar
Produced by Elsie Bath and Shejuti Hossain

This episode takes a look at the gender inequality in the music industry and the ways in which it influences the work of artists and others in this creative field. Performers Miss Blanks and Lindy Morrison discuss what has changed and what has remained stagnant over the years, describing both the power and difficulties that come from their voices as females. Talking to Elsp...

Healing and Community (Mental Health in the Music Industry)
Produced by Erin Dick and Paul Waxman

We talk to artists, music industry workers and representatives from entertainment industry support organisations about mental health issues in the industry, painting a picture of how music and mental health are intertwined. Hear about current initiatives and the next steps needed to improve the conversation and care around artist an...

Punk Music in Australia
Produced by Erin Dick and Paul Waxman

Beyond the mohawks, piercings and raucous guitars, punk, in Australia, is an attitude. It’s a feeling, present in the disruption and discontent of political discourse. We want to challenge definitions, biases and preconceived ideas about what ‘punk’ was, is and will look like in the near future. Our aud...

Accessibility in the Music Industry
Produced by Rebecca Maakasa and Bridget Bourke

In this episode we explore the barriers that may prevent some music fans from enjoying live music and investigate how these situations will be overcome in the future. The main focus is accessibility as we chat to differently abled music lovers, also featuring The Hackkets, a local band comprised of members with varying access needs. Hopefully by l...

Genre and Language Blending in Music
Produced by Elsie Bath and Shejuti Hossain

This episode will look at how genre and language blending in music is creating a new wave of music exploration and creative freedom whilst growing and strengthening community bonds and cultural ties. Artists like Baker Boy and The Fifths are mixing the use of language and genre in their music in a fresh new way that seeks to link their personal histo...