CHA5M Converses

This week, I have Declan Boss joining me! He's a musician based in Australia who has been playing in bands for 15 years! He has a brain full of experience and in this episode I pick it to the best of my ability. From playing in bands such as Nox5 and PTL, to now creating his own solo project Fa$t Company, Declan has an ear and eye for being a creative musician as well as being an incredibly d...

This week, we’re heading to Finland, where I converse with Sanna and Joel, members of the modern metalcore band My Favourite Nemesis, who recently finished a tour of the UK as well as releasing their newest EP We Annihilate I. Join us for the conversation as they discuss their musical beginnings, leaning into their influences and pursuing a dream that solidifies their desire to perform and create...

This week, I introduce you to 19 year old singer/songwriter Piper Butcher from Newcastle, NSW. We have an amazing conversation as piper shares with me her journey through music, which lead her to being in the top 24 for Australian Idol in 2023, to having some incredible experiences with big name bands shortly after. Dropping out of high school at grade 10, to pursue being a singer songwriter, over...

This week listeners I have the full length audio version of The CHASM Review of the Invisible Monsters EP by Ngarrindjeri Nu Metal singer/songwriter Thomas Readett, AKA Falter. Join us as we discuss the EP and Falter himself takes me through his creative process when it came to writing the EP, and he takes us through all the songs on the EP and how he bought them to life. Stream or Download Invisi...

This week my guest is Dylan Guest, a creative individual and musician from Adelaide. He talks through his years playing guitar and bass in multiple bands, we reminisce on a tour we played together a few years ago and both realize that we play the bass guitar like an electric. He shares his experiences with his current band Spaghetti Death Trap, and we take a trip into his YouTube and Twitch work....

This podcast starts with a few questions about my time in London, then just becomes a full on rant of fun times and experiences, as well as down and the not so happy times. It's as simple as that! Listen to me recount stories, such as not realizing I was in line to see Queen Elizabeths Memorial at Winsor Castle. Travelling to Scotland broke &  Meditating in Graveyards. Check out more thin...

It's episode number 60! So this week we’re heading over to the Netherlands to Rotterdam to talk with singer/songwriter philine. Her newest single Green is a calming, mesmerizing, eye opening track, and she goes through it with me and honestly, locks me in with every word, as she speaks about becoming one with nature, and living her life in stories. She also tells me about her latest tour that...

My guest this week is OMRA a singer, songwriter from Brisbane, Australia. She has just released her newest single Weightless, an atmospheric, flow of beauty and connection that just immerses you in the world that she has created for you. Be sure to add this song to your playlists. She tells me about the song and the intricacies that went into creating it. As well as the story behind it, that inclu...

My guest today is Ella Belfanti from the 8 person group TYDE, based in Brisbane, Australia. They’ve just released a new single titled Latte Party, an incredibly fun and hip tune that has you moving from the first bass line. Ella tells me about the song and how it features the classic lines about current generations spending their money on lattes and avocados, and they take it in an in your face, b...

This week I have SAMMM from Brisbane, and he takes me through his once solo project, now turned band and his new single Whatever You Like, that you’re hearing right now, so do add it to your playlists. He tells me about writing songs, the progression of project now band. Being diagnosed with ADHD and loving to perform on stage in front of friends and new listeners. He’s an innovative, energetic in...

This week I have Dolly Dagger joining me! She’s a frontwomen, singer, songwriter originally from Victoria, but now living in Los Angeles. She finds herself back in Victoria for a special show, launching her newest single Tower. We chat about the song mentioning a ton of influences behind it, and its awesome medieval concept. Our discussion is also a must listen for musicians, especially those look...

This week I have pop artist Ava Charlotte, joining me from Perth. The former Melbourne based singer songwriter takes us through her newest single Hellfire! We have a great chat about her progression as a singer, moving to Perth, joining bands and crafting songs in 10 minutes! She tells me the story behind Hellfire, and we also discuss tattoos, books and recording. Be sure to give listen to the new...

This week I have indie pop rock artist EDIE joining me from Perth. We talk about her newest single Villian, inspired by the horror genre, and that you’re listening too right now, so do add it to your listen list. We explore her influences behind it, as well as the idea behind her enticing and menacing music video. We chat about various horror films and she tells me about meeting Sam & Dean fro...

This week, I have the twin duo Idol Minds, Mia and Ava joining me from Melbourne. We discuss they’re newest single Needed you, and some behind the scenes chats on coming up with the song and recording it. We go into some of their previously released tracks which then delves into how they came up with their name. We talk about Melbourne and the music scene, and they explain to me a bit about their...

 This week I have singer songwriter Douzey based in Melbourne, but joining me from Perth. She tells me about living in France and London, to meeting musicians and taking steps to learn and begin her journey as a singer/songwriter. She shares some insights into her time working in the arts and with different comedians, her podcast called the Sound Quality Podcast, and she also takes us through some...

This week I have Jack Bolingbroke joining me from here in Adelaide. We talk about being involved in the music scene for a decade, he tells me about his travels and tours in China and Taiwan, we banter about I-pods and we also discuss his musical versatility, playing in 5 different bands. You can also see 2 of his bands play at the Crown and Anchor on March 6th The Slow Light (performing songs by O...

It’s episode number 50! To celebrate this milestone with me, I have Stacey Ann, joining me from Perth! She graduated from WAAPA in the hopes of fulfilling her desire to become a musician, and since then she’s released songs, including her most recent one Riptide that you’re hearing right now, and as well as that, she has her first EP on the way A change in the Wind that is set for release on March...

This week my guest is Brisbane raised singer/songwriter Lucinda Poy, based and joining me from Perth. She tells me about her move from Brisbane to Perth, to study at the well renowned Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts or WAAPA. Performing at Fringe and at the GABBA in Brisbane, to writing and releasing her first single Just Fine, that has built to an incredible reception. We also talk...

This week my guest is Russian singer, songwriter, artist and actress NOANNE, joining me from her home in Prague. We have a wonderful conversation, from her beginnings moving from Russia to Prague at the age of 17. Excelling in academics, study and travelling to the UK and the US. To jumping into acting and thus into music, where she’s created 2 singles with 2 amazing music videos, which she tells...

Today my guest is one that you may recognize if you’ve been listening from the very start of this podcast! It’s Amelia Dembowski, and we have a wonderful conversation that includes, more facts and information about Lord of the Rings. Amelia takes us through transitioning from Synth Wave and Pop, Into Dungeon Synth, and we go through her new EP as Obscure Australis, and also find out where the name...

Welcome back to CHA5M Converses, we’re here in 2024, a happy new year to all of you listening and a massive thank you for supporting the podcast last year. My first guest of the year is Jannah Fahiz, hailing from Canberra and joining me from Adelaide, SA. We have a great discussion about her ventures in becoming a solo artist, we talk through some of her releases including The Best Day and Broken...

 My guest this week is Serena Ittoo, solo artist and life coach, joining me from Enfield in London. This chat has so much in it, from Serena's beginnings in music, writing lyrics at 9 years old, to becoming a life coach and using disciplines to write and create music, which lead to her first single Nature Foreseen that we also discuss. There’s also some talks on classic ipods and he hint at e...

My guest this week is Tyler Gunn, solo musician and artists joining me from Toronto, Canada. We have a wonderful chat about his life in music, including his newest single , A Million Miles which you can stream and listen too right now! We also go deep into the creative process of being a musician and artist, as well as reflecting on the current way things are formulated in different elements withi...

My guest this week is David Blomiley from the band Seven Spies, joining me from London. We talk about his journey through music, starting at a young age in choir, getting the opportunity to work and perform for the National Theatre, learning the in’s and outs of the industry and teaching his skills in vocals and various musical instruments to others. We also discuss Seven Spies and their new singl...

My guest this week is Laurie Black, joining me from London! This episode is packed with talks about Adelaide & Edinburgh Fringe, Spiders, Tim Minchin, Muse, Camping in Scotland my goodness there’s so much to get through. As well as all that we talk about her debut album Angst Music which is available right now to purchase and or to stream,  You can also watch her newest video for Strange Fruit...