SoulFood: Table for Two

Laura Adeline ’s musical journey began with songwriting on her bedroom floor at eleven years old, and while the action remains, the content has developed into a vibrant collection of fun, contemporary R&B pop tunes and a backlog of sold out gigs around Perth. Debuting with Perth band Jeeper at the Aardvark in 2022, the bar made the most money since Kevin Parker's album debut. Ever since,...

SION   is a self-taught singer, songwriter, and producer originally from Germany, now based in South Korea. His journey is a tale of self-taught mastery and undeniable talent. Breaking into the music scene with a standout performance on 'The Voice of Germany,  Sion's artistry has blossomed, capturing hearts globally, and SION has proven his unique talent in the K-pop industry as a songwr...

Georgia Dabbous is an emerging artist known for their soulful blend of pop and R&B music. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences with a passion for storytelling, Dabbous creates music that resonates with listeners and helps them navigate thecomplexities of love, loss, and self-discovery. She joins us to talk about latest single, "Think Twice", which is an emotional and empowering track...

We've got friend of the show, Naarm/Melbourne-based songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Powloh returning to the show! P is known for his vintage synths, warm guitar tones, and syncopated bass lines. The Philippines-born artist handles everything from production to writing to singing to mastering, with his 2023 releases (including his sophomore EP "Cold Summer Paradise") surpassing 300...

Owen, Osker & Melina are joined by New York-born, Bondi-raised, now Naarm/Melbourne-based artist, Shira , who is known for her soulful tone and heartfelt songwriting. She joins the team a few days after a live performance at the Bergy Bandroom for The Get Down Challenge, presented by The Get Down Events. She unpacks the event, discusses her process, shares a surprise announcement or two and pl...

EMEREE is the project born by Melbourne's standout musician, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Gabrielle Emery. EMEREE’s self-produced soul-infused hits shine alongside contemporary R&B fusion artists RAYE and Cleo Sol. Known for her incredible whistle notes, four-octave vocal range and harmony stacks, 90’s R&B flair and warm production makes EMEREE unmissable. Feeling both w...

The crew have the absolute pleasure of being joined by Burundian-Australian singer-songwriter Beckah Amani, fresh off the release of her highly-anticipated debut album, 'This is how I remember it'. Beckah chats about the feeling of having an album out and the carthacism that comes with, spending time with Jorja Smith while opening for her tour across Australia and the excitement of her own Austral...

meadowhip (pronounced 'meadow-whip') is the solo project of Wollongong musician-poet-calamity queen, Cara Walkam. A musical project that was born during Cara's recovery from a major hemorrhagic stroke in 2019, meadowhip is an exploration of self and society from Cara’s perspective. Osker got the chance to sit-down with meadowhip, dialing in from Wollongong, to chat about her latest acoustic...

CINTA is a powerhouse of modern soul, channelling raw emotion and storytelling through her music. A diva, schooled in the blues, she leads her band with an intensity and authenticity that have become staples in Sydney's music scene. Owen and Osker have the pleasure of being joined by CINTA in the studio in Naarm/Melbourne. She joins the show to chat about her latest album, 'WORTH CONTROL', which w...

With our first pre-recorded interview of the year, Owen is lucky enough to get to sit down (virtually) for a chat with Indonesian-born and Gadigal/Sydney-based, Maina Doe! Maina is a singer-songwriter and creator, who has fast become a singular talent on the local music scene–fusing her love of old-school R&B and hip-hop with cutting-edge neo-soul and her distinctive Somali-Indonesian heritage...

The West have turned up for this episode of Table for Two! Owen is joined on the show by upcoming Filipino R&B artist, J9INE. Known for her soulful sound and lyricism, J9INE draws inspiration from artists such as Jhene Aiko and Snoh Alegra. She chats about the work she's done already being early in her career, particularly her latest single 'Betrayed'. She lets us in on what we can expect from...

Meet Stilla, the emerging Naarm/Melbourne pop princess whose sonic world is made up of relatable and funky-pop anthems. Stilla has found her niche by leaning into this unapologetic pop sound, blending sub genres of funk, r&b and dance pop to deliver a familiar yet fresh sound to the Australian music scene and beyond. She joins the show to chat with Owen about her latest EP, 'STILLAVERSE' and t...

Beloved Naarm party band, Fulton Street is a salute to the very best of soul, funk and grooves. A volcanic soul experience made up of a killer rhythm section, brass and confidently led by the deep expressive vocals of iconic soul queen Shannen Wick – Fulton Street is the rare magnetic live act that can simultaneously start the party and make you feel something real. Shannen and fellow band member,...

Owen, Opal and Osker are joined on the show by Naarm singer-songwriter SHRETA, a fast-rising force in the evolution of R&B with dynamic and thought-provoking lyricism to match smooth, powerhouse vocals. SHRETA talks to the crew about the release of her latest single, 'LOVE&LUST', and the release event that Owen attended as well. She shares the experience of filming a music video for the si...

Emerging from a rewarding period of chrysalis, acclaimed Naarm/Melbourne-based Samoan-Indian powerhouse Tiana Khasi joins Owen and Osker on the show to chat about 'Good As It Gets', a deliciously audacious return and her first new release since 2022 that heralds the beginning of her boldest chapter yet. She shares her views on this current era of her life and career, as well as the break she took...

Naarm songwriter and designer, Minhy returns to the show for her second interview with the team! Owen and Osker chat with Minhy about her debut EP, 'Mbody', a laidback soulful pop journey through overwhelm, what ifs and love. Minhy talks through the process of getting this EP out to the world and everything it means to her, as well as her award winning visuals, the brand she's created, her songwri...

Owen, Osker and Opal sit down with ZUHAIR and, his frequent producer, a2k to chat about their friendship and relationship as producer/artist, including the music they worked on, their process when working together. ZUHAIR shares his single called 'soulfood' (coincedentally!), talks about getting to tour with Australian R&B star turned global icon, RINI, and shares how he feels about being an a...

With our second interview of the season, Alisya Rae returned to the show! Naarm/Melbourne based and internationally raised, Alisya Rae [a-lee-sha ray] is in a lane of her own creating soul-driven R&B paired with her smooth, nostalgic vocals. Owen and Osker sit down with Alisya Rae to chat about her latest single 'If He Wanted To', as well as her debut headline single launch that happened short...

We're baaaaaaack! SoulFood has returned to SYN airwaves, and for our second episode back - we have r.em.edy on the show! r.em.edy is a Naarm-based singer, producer and songwriter who makes music primarily in the R&B, soul, indie pop and hip-hop genres. Owen and Opal sit down with r.em.edy to chat about her latest single 'high as hell (in the lobby)' and all the work that went into it, as well...

Finishing the year with our first UK interview, Jelani Blackman joins the show to talk debut album 'The Heart of It.' Hosted by Owen Gonsalves & Noah daCosta SoulFood Theme by Sab Sagastume Table for Two Design by Adam Dinh-Vu SoulFood is a SYN Media Production See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wollongong based artist Shalyla K joins for a quick chat around latest single 'Purple Walls,' upcoming debut album expected January next year, and moving further into the sounds of soul with each release. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kee'ahn speaks with Owen on latest single 'Catch The Night,' how the track and music video came together, working with Alice Ivy on upcoming EP, creative inspirations and so much more! They also chat excitement around upcoming show on December 1st at Northcote Social Club. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom and Harry from Nu-Jazz collective Malla join the SoulFood team live in studio to chat about incredible debut LP 'Cycles,' as well as their upcoming gig at Shot-kickers on the 23rd of November. Originally Broadcast Live 5/11/23 - Hosted by Owen, Noah and Marzi. Keep up with Malla Follow SoulFood Check out SYN and consider donating! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noah and Marzi attended SXSW Sydney to have conversations with trailblazing local artists, to finish off our week of chats on SoulFood, they touched base with friend of the show BOY SODA to see how his year has been so Noah last spoke with him, as well as diving deep into creative processes and the direction he hopes to keep moving in. Catch more chats from SXSW across SYN , from The Hoist, The Hi...

Noah and Marzi attended SXSW Sydney to have conversations with trailblazing local artists, this time around with the one and only Taj Ralph! Catch more chats from SXSW across SYN , from The Hoist, The Hip-Hip Show, Asian Pop Nation, New & Approved, and of course here on SoulFood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.