Spins & Takes Podcast

On this episode, I sat down with Esther, a Meanjin/Brisbane-based singer-songwriter and music teacher. We talked candidly about the experiences that have influenced her, ranging from her classical training, taking on songwriting challenges, doing bass recorder jams on Tiktok, to neurodivergence. A potential content warning for listeners: we do talk about personal grief, relationship with food and...

Today we have Chris Yates, a dear friend who is a fantastic pianist and singer-songwriter. As a former band member of the Storm Chasers and various tribute bands, his work is diverse, drawing from influences such as Tim Minchin and Ben Folds, to personal tribulations such as a stuffed up computer. Chris candidly shares what his upcoming solo show at the Byron Bay Theatre means to him in this first...