Homebrewed: An Australian Music Podcast

The headline is satirical, don't @ us without listening! In this edition of the Music News, Cam and Eamonn discuss various topics ranging from holiday chaos with a Christmas tree incident caused by Cameron's cat, Odin, to the complexities of measuring furniture dimensions. We then delve into the science of music, exploring how our brains predict melodies and the role of brainwaves in this process....

Fletcher Kent sits down with us in this one right as he prepares to release his first new music in almost five years. For Fletcher, this break has been an absolutely necessary step for his evolution as a creator. Whilst his artist name has been tweaked, his sound has evolved, and his new music sits on a fresh streaming profile, what's abundantly clear from our conversation is that this is a case o...

On this one Adelaide duo TOWNS join us as they prepare to release their debut album, Sentimental Slowdown . TOWNS’ brand of alt and post punk has been turning heads since they first released music back in 2018, and we’re tipping them for a huge run off the back Sentimental Slowdown ’s release. In this conversation, Aston and Dan from the band talk football, their friendship, the Adelaide music sce...

In this edition of the Music News, Cam and Eamonn discuss the transition from Halloween to Christmas, focusing on the debate over when to put up the Christmas tree. We then shift to an update on the Lost Paradise festival, which is going ahead despite financial challenges. The conversation further explores the current state of the music industry, particularly the rise of independent artists and th...

We’re delighted to be joined by Andy Bull on this one - a prolific creator and thinker within Australian music and arts. It's been almost two years to the day since we first spoke with Andy. Now, he's just a couple of weeks away from releasing his fourth album, Collapse in Bliss;  and he's jumping on to chat about the unique process of crafting every single part of that album himself. Andy now boa...

Ella Powell is a country/pop musician from the Central Coast, and she joined Cam and Eamonn to discuss her new single 'Cross Roads'. In this episode, Ella talks about releasing the most personal song she's ever released, while also giving Cam and Eamonn an education into country music instruments, such as the pedal steel. Cam, Eamonn and Ella discuss whether country music could gain popularity in...

We return with our first music news since everyone changed their clocks to discuss the absolutely enormous new festival coming for Gosford CBD this November and to ponder the impact of streaming on our relationship with music itself. Local artist and festival programmer Gerard Masters joins us first up to unpack the Gossy Weekender festival. In huge news for the Central Coast music scene, this bra...

Well wouldn't ya know it, Central Coast artist Brandon Duff is back for a fourth time! Brandon chats to us about his brand new EP 'Overrated', as well as DJing and wedding gigs. He even tells us about a patron who got upset with him for playing music by Michael Jackson. Brandon also tells us about his recent venture into stand up comedy, and details how it's both harder and easier than being a mus...

Andy Martin is a Brisbane/Meanjin based solo artist and school teacher who's spent the last few years building both a solid fanbase and a fantastic catalogue of indie rock. So far, Andy has shared the stage with acts like The Rubens, The Vanns, Ben Lee and The Central Coast’s own The Moving Stills. In this episode of Homebrewed, Andy Martin dials in from the sunshine state to chat about his latest...

In this episode of the Music News, we discuss the current state of Australian music festivals, focusing on the challenges faced by Lost Paradise and Long Jetty Festival. We explore the impact of the Lyte ticketing platform's crisis on these events, including a pending lawsuit in America which claims Lyte transitioned into a scalping platform. We also discuss the regulatory hurdles that led to the...

Sugar Soap have been a favourite of ours since their 2020 inception, and we're stoked to have brothers Luke and Jordy Mahler back through for a catch up. Both brothers come to us fresh off the back of their first overseas travel and a brand new single, Living Uptown . In this one, we cover Luke and Jordy's respective travels and the influences drawn from fresh experiences. We also dive into their...

This episode is record-breaking. Not because it's the best, or the longest, but because we're joined by Chelsea Berman for a record-breaking sixth time! In this one, Chelsea chats about starting her own podcast and the challenges faced by musicians in the industry. Chelsea also shares her thoughts on country music, a genre she loves, becoming commercialised and popular. We also go off the...

In this conversation, Cam and Eamonn discuss the recent case of music streaming fraud involving Michael Smith, who allegedly defrauded Spotify by generating fake streams.cWe explore the implications of this fraud on artists and the music industry. The discussion then shifts to the controversial dynamic pricing model used by Ticketmaster for concert tickets, particularly for the Green Day Australia...

In this episode we're joined by Rick Bridgman for a conversation about Good Intent's Greater Good Initiative for 2024.  Good Intent is a Sydney/Eora based music services company offering everything from artist management to professional photography and videography. The Greater Good Initiative is a fantastic music prize offered to emerging artists. It's worth $30k this year and includes...

We're stoked to be joined in this episode by one of Australia's most enduring and compelling recent pop artists, Wafia. In this conversation, Wafia joins Eamonn all the way from LA to discuss her return to releasing, the hurdles imposed by COVID, labels and the industry itself, and the bright new path she's forging as an artist. Be sure to keep an ear out for what is almost certainly t...

No, despite the title, we promise you this is still a music podcast and not a sports one. The touring company of Robbie Williams have successfuly won a lawsuit in court against Formula 1 for cancelling their post-GP gig in Melbourne in 2020. Meanwhile, the major sporting codes in Australia continue to annoy us by booking international acts for pre-game entertainment. This time, it's the AFL bo...

An artist well and truly adored across the country, Cam and Eamonn were thrilled to be joined by Merci, Mercy! She joined us to chat all things Angel, her new music and tour, and what we can expect moving into next year. She also reveals what she would do if she had a time machine! We also find out yet again that our producers (us) are rubbish and need to be fired. Thanks for listening! Be sure to...

In this episode, we welcome Comar - a Central Coast hip hop artist making waves in the scene both through his solo work and as part of the Flight Academy collective. We couldn't have snagged Comar at a better time. Flight Academy have gained some serious attention following the release of their debut mixtape back in June, and Comar has just started work on an upcoming solo project that will ce...

After 35 years of glorious festival entertainment, Bluesfest has announced that the 2025 edition will be its last. A devastating blow for the industry already in turnoil - but could this all just be a bluff? Also, we look into the success of Rolling Sets Festival, which announced that on day 1 of ticket sales, 70% were snapped up, bucking the trend of low ticket sales and eventual cancellation. Th...

We traverse the artistic spectrum of Ben Jones - from Writing, recording and releasing a spontaneous EP after a few beers on a Saturday night, to playing a completely improvised set at MONA in Tasmania.  Ben plies his trade as part of several projects - he’s one half of duos Trash Stash and The Visor Guy, while also leaving room for whichever spontaneous creations come in between.  He’s been a dri...

Hey! Astro is a uniquely places alt-pop artist from the Central Coast. Owen joined Cam and Eamonn on release day to discuss his brand new Mixtape - 'Don't Waste Another Minute'. Eamonn shows his stalkerish behaviour by recounting a story of seeing Owen running through Wamberal, while Cam desperately clings onto any hope that maybe he had crossed paths with Astro prior to meeting him in...

International musicians seem to have no problem selling out stadiums and arenas, while Australian musicians, festivals, and venues are hurting. One proposal to help this is a levy on international tours. In this episode of the Music News, we debate the pros and cons of the proposed levy, and how it might work. We also discuss how we might be able to better export our Aussie musicians overseas. Tha...

Ruby Miles wears a lot of hats. Between programming for Sydney’s edition of South By Southwest (SXSW) and the iconic Laneway Festival and presenting shows on Sydney’s FBi Radio and Triple J, it’s fair to say Ruby has her finger on the pulse of Australian music right now.  In this episode, we cover plans and processes for SXSW 2024, Ruby’s work across the spectrum in Australian music, the state of...

Jack Nigro is a producer/engineer at Sonora Studios in Tuggerah. Jack speaks to Cam and Eamonn about celebrating 12 months of Sonora Studios, and what his plans are for the future. Jack asks why the Central Coast can't become the Nashville of Australia, and discusses new workshop opportunities available to help developing or establishes producers. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe for...

Stop freaking out! We're back to load you ears up with our opinions on news. We kick things off with a look at some fresh technology (that may or may not involve AI) aimed at making sure artists get paid every time their song is played on community radio stations. Next, we dive into some comments coming out of the NSW Chris Minns government, as it looks to tighten up on what can and can't...