Barre Talk
Every week, join Daniel (plus an exciting range of co-hosts and guests) on Australian Musicians Radio (AMR) with Barre Talk. Barre Talk is the hottest up-and-coming music podcast going down through your headphones. Every week we are interviewing some of the biggest and best names in independent music today, all while playing the freshest new tracks from Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands! We also like to have some fun on-air, bringing that A-class AMR banter and silly segments you’ve come to know and love, but at the same time showing a real passion for the underground music scene. This is not your ordinary music program... Email amrairplay@mail.com to get your tracks to get added to AMR’s playlist, and get played on the station. Tracks must be in mp3 format, and please include any bio/media/PR information. Australian/New Zealand/Pacific Island independent originals songs only. Like and follow our socials: Website Facebook (Barre Talk) Facebook (AMR) Instagram Twitter YouTube ============================ DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that episodes of Barre Talk are directed towards an adult audience, and due to the spontaneity of the show, may contain course language, adult & mature themes, and content of an explicit nature. Listener discretion is advised throughout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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 what she's been up to in the year since her debut record's release.
Find Hachiku on her socials:
Listen to the original episode with Hachiku here. The full AMR Podcast Specials series can be found here...
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 nuances of van life, and Daniel gets to review Jack's expertly-poured water.
Find Jack on his socials:
The full AMR Sooki Podcast series can be found here.
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 themes, and the album art.
Featuring these awesome new tracks:
India Dupriez - Venomous
Laura Mac - Garage Full of Dreams
The Human Kind - Walk To The River
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers - Miss Your Birthday
The Fat Bastards - Forearms
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 she is improving with her own lyrics and collaborative skills, with the release of her second EP “simple things”.
Featuring these awesome new tracks:
Jodi - Frenchie
Sarah Kabbani & Taylor Piggott - Daydreaming
Tesh Batkins - Spotli...
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 In The Weeds".
Featuring these awesome new tracks:
Sametime - Bitter Taste
Luca George - Somebody New
EMPHASIZE THE MC - Vent Elation (feat. Cali Jade)
KOOLZ - Beach Daze (feat. LEMAIRE & Scopes)
Dorsal Fins - Sugar
Gunning for Allie - ...
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 on our returning episode to talk all things record crafting, street playing, and costume wearing.
Featuring these awesome new tracks:
Pearl - Honeymoon Suite
Abbey Lane - Hypnotised
Freehand - It’s Not Over
Good Will Remedy - Messin With...
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 album explores. There's enough nihilistic quips to even make Nietzsche proud!
Featuring these awesome new tracks:
Sparrows - I Know Fire
Brayden Sibbald - Fading
Zhuli - IKEA
Brandon Duff - Crystal Eyes
DICE - Stop Sign
Inklines - Real Lif...
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-laden experience.
Featuring these awesome new tracks:
Tomorrow People - Give It To Me
Young6ix - Built Different
The Predators - Taking Fire
Before the King - Fast Machine
Paris Irwin - Tendons
Harry J Hart - No Goodbye
Pinstripe - You And...
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 tracks:
KingTheFreeSoul - Waste Time
Dekleyn - Over Again
Ivy Adara - Apartment No. 2
Erin Foster - Friends
Ben Gillies - Dangerous Distractions
Bootleg Rascal - With You (Bad Boys Remix)
Whatever, Forever - Ghost Of Me
COLD*WORDS - Kill M...
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 released their EP "If You Have Something To Say", true to form the Gold Coast pop-duo have plenty to talk about, including what the love about their local music scene.
Featuring these awesome new tracks:
Grace Sanders - Scrolling
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 band joins Daniel to chat all about their ethos and the caveats of being in their unique position.
Featuring these awesome new tracks:
Kwame - H I G H E R
Celina Sharma - Bad For You (feat. Rich The Kid)
Jack Vidgen - Goodbye
PRINS - ...
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 working with your influences, taking a leap of faith with self-producing, and channelling loss to create art.
Featuring these awesome new tracks:
Akosia - Better
Julian Hamilton - City Of Love
Caiti Baker - Mellow
Ella Therese - Confusion
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. The guys rant about everything from easy-peel oranges, to the intricacy of ad blockers, and the joys of a well cut lawn.
Featuring these awesome new tracks:
Ladyhawke - Think About You
WHO SHOT SCOTT - REALLY LIKE THAT
King Stingray - ...
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 hosting this week, with a full slate of fresh tracks to show.
Featuring these awesome new tracks:
Samuel Gaskin - RECKŌNING
Jelly Oshen - All Alone
Marianne Leigh - Sweet Goodbyes
Camille Trail - I Don’t Like You
BEACH PANIC! - Twist Wit...
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 Line podcast pitches us his "Tambourine Tour" idea in explicit detail.
Featuring these awesome new tracks:
Chase Zera - Supernova
Alter Boy - Act of God
La Felix - My Kinda Love
Kendall Elise - I Want
Shangrila - Waiting
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 experiences & success thus far, and how we all don't know what the hell is going on, regardless of age. Daniel returns to solo hosting as he shows off a record number of tracks sent in by the artists directly.
Featuring these awesome...
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”. Gareth gives a lockdown & rum fuelled "yo ho ho-ing" to show some of his new favourite tracks.
Featuring these awesome new tracks:
Isla Noon - Talk About Us
JAMIESON - More Space
The Wayward Suns - Yeah Nah
Dear Sunday - Lonely
alt....
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 animals. Daniel showcases a whopping number of new sexy tracks to make up for lost time.
Featuring these awesome new tracks:
RARIA - Tried To Love You
Carmouflage Rose - Bittersweet
René Le Feuvre - Euphoria
SANNIA - Love You Like
Masaya -...
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 artist! Gareth returns as co-host for the first time in a while to keep you updated with everything happening with AMR right now.
Featuring these awesome new tracks:
Xela - Just Because
Saint Lane - Toothbrush
Memory Castles - Money
SILT - I ...
Vass describes his less-than-nutritious breakfast choices.
Originally aired as part of 50: Stevie Jean. Listen to the full episode HERE.
Music by KieLoKaz (Creative Commons)
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