Homebrewed: An Australian Music Podcast

It's a bonus episode! With the Australian Federal election pending this Saturday, we thought we'd break down what the major parties are offering when it comes to music and arts. In summary: Greens have good policy promises; Labor are promising to continue some of their current policies and have a good track record; and the Coalition are coming into this election without a recognised music...

We return from a short break over the public holiday period to bring you a fascinating conversation we had with founder of We Are Coral, Dan Gooden. We Are Coral is an organisation and social enterprise looking to transform both the way that we support artists and also how communities form and interact around music. What Dan has built stems from ideas that are radical and commonsense at the same t...

It took us 90 minutes of battling technology, but we managed to record a Music News episode for you. Just please go easy on us if we sound weary in this one. After listening to us bang on about how little a lot of our commercial radio networks do for Australian music, ARIA and the PPCA have come through with a campaign urging updates to the Commercial Radio Code. Meanwhile, the same bods + a bunch...

Stella Hannagan is a Central Coast musician now based in Melbourne. Stella tells us about her move, and talks about the concept of home (and future EP plans). We also discuss social media trends and why going on a holiday is amazing for growth. Stelle also shares with us why she didn't feel ready to release new music until recently, despite being a musician for over five years. Thanks for list...

In this predictably hilarious and comprehensive chat, we're delighted to have Jordy from Teenage Dads join us on the pod. It's been 7 months since Teenage Dads dropped their acclaimed second album, MAJORDOMO; and we're chatting to Jordy right as the band step between European and American touring. We cover MAJORDOMO, tales of touring, pocketing your own poo and everything in between in this one, s...

Universal Music Group have hit back at Drake in a Motion to Dismiss, and the statements are equal parts petty and devastating. In short, UMG claim Drake started a rap battle, lost, and then decided to sue for defamation as a result. We break down the ongoing case and why we would want to see it heard in court. We also provide an update on Long Jetty Festival, which will not go ahead as originally...

After spending the last few years carving a place of their own in the national scene, WA two piece Old Mervs have just dropped their debut, self titled album. Dave from the band joins us in this one to discuss the album and a stack more. We cover the history of Old Mervs, the dynamic Dave shares with bandmate Henry, the evolution of their sound and the national tour on the horizon. Catch Old Mervs...

In an interview that's both parts deep and silly, we're joined by the frontman of The Pretty Littles, Jack Parsons. Jack shares his experiences with regional touring, and highlights the differences between a small band touring regional towns with big Australian acts like Ben Lee or Jet. Eamonn expresses his love for 'Australian Dream', an eight-minute track which holds a mirror up...

Cam and Eamonn are back to discuss various topics related to music news, including a clever annual leave hack for maximising time off, the influence of TikTok on music trends, and updates on the Long Jetty Festival and Esoteric Festival cancellations. We explore the implications of these events on the music industry and the challenges faced by festival organisers regarding permits and regulations....

Central Coast pop punk band The Ritzy Kids joined us at Sonora Studios for this episode. Hot off an East Coast tour, a new single release and an album announcement, Sean and Scotty from the band sat down with us to unpack their story so far. We cover their decades-long friendship, how they've managed to at least break even as a band plus a bunch more. Catch their brand new single 'Lately&#...

This one goes off the rails a bit, but it's good fun! And we'd expect nothing less from Bootleg Rascal, who joined us for a chat. We start by discussing the cons of playing a New Years gig, and how the best of intentions can go out the window. The duo also tell us of a bad experience in the UK, before we talk about the creative process behind their music, and their evolving sound as they p...

Is having your music succeed on Tik Tok the only way to gain traction as an artist? New data says that - for the most part - it is. Tik Tok has just released its annual Music Impact Report, which is carried out in conjunction with music market researchers Luminate. The standout figures from their report tell us that nearly all the music that reached Billboard's global 200 last year also went viral...

Central Coast musician Phoebe Joy joins us and shares her journey as a musician, discussing her early musical influences, the challenges of vulnerability in songwriting, and her involvement with MMAD The dialogue explores the balance between authenticity and humour in her music, the changing landscape of teenage challenges, and the importance of positive influences in today's digital age. The...

In this episode, Cameron Smith and Eamonn Snow (whose names have great synergy, it turns out), sit down with Dave and Sidney to discuss the genesis of their band, Drawing Arrows. The conversation delves into the philosophy behind their music, emphasising the importance of purpose and emotional connection in their work, while also reflecting on how music resonates differently across generations. Da...

In this episode, we discuss the recent multi-year agreement between Warner Music and Spotify, exploring its implications for artists, the music ecosystem, and the future of streaming. We delve into the potential impact of subscription tiers, the monopolisation of the music industry, and the balance between consumer benefits and artist compensation. We then shift to the topic of pill testing at mus...

We're stoked to have Western Sydney RnB artist and dance floor filler Becca Hatch join us for this episode. Becca is gearing up to play at Love Lanes Festival on the Central Coast and will also be playing a part in the APRA AMCOS Regional Sessions Initiative, bringing songwriting workshops to regional areas around Australia. You can expect to hear a bunch about those events in this episode, al...

They're meant to be two of the biggest weekend on the Australian music calendar - Triple J's Hottest 100 and Splendour in the Grass Festival. Yet both have served up disappointment for very different reasons. The Hottest 100 went off without a hitch over the weekend, though many couldn't help but notice some absentees from the annual countdown - Australian artists. This year's nati...

In this episode, we're joined by Luke Bevans, the founder of Impressed Recordings. In this chat, we explore different types of music consumption, and the role the resurgence of vinyl records has played. Luke emphasises the importance of deep connections to music and the physical experience of listening to vinyl, contrasting it with the intangible nature of streaming services. We also touch on...

We're joined by the Grammy-nominated Montaigne for our first artist interview of 2025. Montaigne is gearing up to release their fourth album (and first self-produced record) in the first half of this year, so expect to hear plenty about that. We also cover Montaigne's joy in going fully independent, their somewhat unconventional approach to both making and marketing music, and how the trau...

We're back for 2025! In this episode, Cam and Eamonn delve into the critical topic of pill testing in New South Wales. We explore the historical resistance to pill testing, the evidence supporting its implementation, and the potential impact on drug safety and harm reduction. The discussion also touches on legal and moral implications surrounding the topic. We also discuss the recent demolition of...

Spotify Wrapped has arrived for 2024. For some, it's more exciting than Christmas, whilst others are alleging a conspiracy of sorts influenced the results. In this edition of the Music News - and our last episode of the year - we unpack the results of Spotify's annual mass data release, investigate the kinda credible conspiracy accusations coming out of the woodwork, and reflect on the year that w...

In this episode, we're joined by Woolongong artist Meadowhip! In it, she discusses the integration of her flute playing into her music career (and how it aided her recover from a near-death experience), the pressures of live performance, and the duality of her artistic identity as the 'Calamity Queen.' She shares insights on her new EP, 'Inside Out,' which features both original and reimagined aco...

In this slightly more coherent edition of the Music News, we introduce you to the mundane stories of our lives before diving into some more serious stuff. Funding for music therapy sessions for NDIS participants is set to be slashed under proposed changes from the federal government. We run the rule over that decision and question how the government failed to find an adequate "evidentiary standard...

Tom and Mike from The Moving Stills join us for this chat just 24 hours after releasing their first new music in a year. We cover their new single Telephone , the wonderful community that's formed around their band, what they've got in the pipeline and - predictably - anything and everything in between. This conversation will have you laughing, pondering and celebrating one of the Central Coast's...

Central Coast alumni Evie Irie joined Homebrewed for our first chat in four years. A lot has happened in that time, including a global pandemic, a move back to Australia from America, a savatical from music, and more. Evie joined us to celebrate the release of her new single, 'Laila'. In this chat, Evie offers what we can learn from American music culture, including a higher sense of collaboration...