Dakota Griffiths

Band Banta

Music EN ↓ 30 episodes

Welcome to Band Banta, a podcast that champions Australian music from the ground up. Based in Adelaide/Kaurna, Band Banta is all about honest convos and creative storytelling with the musicians shaping Australia’s music scene. Hosted by Aus music lover, Dakota Griffiths, each episode is an interview with Australian musicians from across the country. Hear firsthand stories behind new releases, songwriting processes, and what it really means to be a musician in Australia today.

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Dakota Griffiths

Episodes

LUMENS: BIGSOUND 2025 Spotlight 12.08.2025 6:11

In this special edition episode of Band Banta, Dakota catches up with heavy metal band LUMENS, to learn more about the band before they head off to BIGSOUND 2025. LUMENS open up about their excitement to be included on the showcase lineup and how it feels to be representing the heavy scene of South Australia at the event. They also give us some inside scoop as to what we can expect from their sho...

Logan Priest: The Making of His New EP 'Late Night Call' 05.08.2025 11:25

In this heartfelt episode of Band Banta, Dakota sits down with Southeast Queensland artist Logan Priest to dive deep into his new EP Late Night Call — a raw and reflective project released in June. Logan opens up about the emotional process behind writing and producing the EP, what it means to be vulnerable in his music, and how he sees music as a universal language that connects us all. From late...

Frothy Surf Co: From Grassroots Clothing to Frothy Festival 3.0 09.07.2025 17:26

In this sun-soaked episode of Band Banta, Dakota catches up with Baden Dlask, founder of Queensland’s grassroots clothing label Frothy Surf Co , to unpack the journey from backyard brand to cultural staple in the surf and music scenes. Baden shares how Frothy was born, the unique way he blends fashion and live music, and what it’s been like collaborating with events like Spaced Out Festival . We a...

Oscar The Wild: Making a Mini EP, Gearing Up For a Tour, and a Brand New Vinyl 06.07.2025 11:30

In this electric and wide-ranging episode of Band Banta , Dakota sits down with Adelaide/Kaurna favourites Oscar The Wild to dive into their brand-new mini EP Blue — a bold, genre-hopping release that’s as unpredictable as it is cohesive. The band reflects on lessons learned from life on the road, what excites them about this next run of shows, and how touring has shaped both their sound and frien...

Tyne-James Organ: Tour Highs, Healing Through Music & The Other Side 14.06.2025 9:59

In this emotional and joy-filled episode of Band Banta , Dakota catches up with Tyne-James Organ backstage at Lion Arts Factory, right before the final show of The Other Side tour. Tyne opens up about returning to the stage after a two-year break, the vulnerability behind his latest record, and the surreal feeling of hearing fans sing back his lyrics. He reflects on his song-writing journey, findi...