Episode 003 – Luke Bentham | heartdea13rThe Dirty Nil frontman Luke Bentham on DIY grit, Juno wins, opening for The Who, and why craft always beats clout.👀 What you'll hear:
- The Nirvana moment that lit the fuse—and annoyed his parents
- 15 years with publicist Adam Bentley: loyalty over label-hopping
- Spotting “serfdom” contracts thanks to lawyer parents
- Juno win chaos: Kiefer Sutherland, the PM, and Mum hiding the trophy
- Turning 27 on stage with The Who—Pete Townshend handshake included
- Road-ready fitness rules: push-ups, water, and “don’t eat all the beers”
🕰️ Chapters
00:00 Intro & 27 features over 14 years 02:00 Early DIY days and finding Adam Bentley 09:20 Industry predators and building trust 14:00 Nirvana revelation and Kurt Cobain's impact 31:00 Riot Fest stories and festival memories 36:00 Staying humble and the human element 41:00 Family support vs. industry pressure 50:00 Worst moments and vocal care lessons 53:00 Juno win and opening for The Who 57:00 Touring reality and self-care advice 1:01:00 Kyle friendship and life partnership dynamics 1:07:00 The Lash album and creative evolution🔗 Luke BenthamThe Lash - Out July 25th via Dinealone Recordshttps://www.instagram.com/thedirtynilhttps://thedirtynil.com🔗 heartdea13rhttp://heartdea13r.comhttps://linktr.ee/heartdea13rhttps://www.instagram.com/HeartDea13rhttps://x.com/HeartDea13rhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgonda🔗 V13 Mediahttps://v13.nethttps://twitter.com/v13mediahttps://www.instagram.com/v13mediahttps://www.facebook.com/v13media https://soundcloud.com/v13media👍🏼 Enjoy the episode?Subscribe, hit the bell, and drop us your favourite Luke quote in the comments. It helps more artists discover the brutal truths they need.Editor's Note: We know the audio was a bit messed up until ~7mins, but it gets fixed!#heartdea13r #LukeBentham #musicbusiness #thedirtynil
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