In the Back of my Head Podcast w/ Rhath

Exploring hidden nooks and crannies for abstract and weird games at the moment. So I have a chat about choice paralysis in a world of infinite incredible art.  This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Always was, always will be. For those who live in Australia, check out the Pay the Rent organisatio...

The “two” halftime shows at the Super Bowl this year were a fantastic look at how different sides of the political aisle handle “popular” art. The right wing continue to commit crimes against music. This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Always was, always will be. For those who live in Australia,...

When is it a good idea to take shortcuts, and how do they affect your skillset in the long run? This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Always was, always will be. For those who live in Australia, check out the Pay the Rent organisation as a start towards a better future here: https://paytherent.ne...

Bandcamp has announced that they don't allow A.I music on their platform, that's all I needed to hear. As the internet continues to erode, I've decided I want to value my own work and take back some control over it. This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Always was, always will be. For those who l...

You are what you eat creatively. And we have an abundance of things to consume, each pushing you in a different direction. But you can also find inspiration and lessons in the most unlikely of places. This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Always was, always will be. For those who live in Australi...

A quick update on what’s going on, and some rants about current A.I shenanigans ruining the world. Enjoy This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Always was, always will be. For those who live in Australia, check out the Pay the Rent organisation as a start towards a better future here: https://payt...

Massive Jack White fan here, but let me over dramatise a throw away line real quick to talk about a bigger topic here. How much agency do you have over your mental well being vs external factors? 00:00 - Intro & Jack Whites speech 05:06 - Get off your screens 13:51 - This is a collective issue 22:19 - Keep working at it This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kuli...

I've always been quite addicted to output, releasing, and content. I'm now reckoning with my addiction to social media and how these two things intersect. How do you reclaim your attention span and your love of the creative process? Mailing list: https://www.rhath.com/mailing-list 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Addicted to output 07:55 - Knowing what you don't know 12:57 - Tools over shortcuts 20:06 - Wher...

How do you legitimise your art in the eyes of others and, far more importantly, in your own eyes? How do you communicate to people that you’re taking your art seriously? 00:00 - Intro 03:24 - Building a music library 08:58 - Legitimise your art 22:26 - Outro This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging....

When you hit a creative roadblock, is it worth brute forcing your way through it? And how much trust should you put into your tools? This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Always was, always will be. For those who live in Australia, check out the Pay the Rent organisation as a start towards a bett...

I joined the bandwagon in ditching Spotify because the CEO is a scumbag, which was easy, as I couldn’t stand the user experience of Spotify… but is the degradation of one platform just another sign towards the ‘dying’ internet (as we know it)? 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - The decay of Spotify 12:49 - The canary in the coal mine 18:32 - Build a library 28:39 - Outro This podcast is recorded on the lands o...

Just some loose musings on how we talk about politics with our mates and the thoughts that paralyse us from speaking up. You're part of a larger movement. 00:00 - Intro 00:12 - Getting more active politically 07:50 - Everyone has to have a hot take 15:21 - We know too much 25:25 - Be confident and comfortable to speak up 31:19 - Outro This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people...

Is the advice you’re giving (and I’m giving) ‘rules’ or simply your aesthetics? Been thinking on the mental gymnastics we all can do when rationalising our creative choices. 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Industry standard equipment and tech 09:24 - Your aesthetic advice 18:05 - How to blow up? 22:00 - Intention & effort 27:42- Careful of your gospel 30:02 - Outro This podcast is recorded on the lands...

How does what we share online and in conversation with people about our creativity affect our practice or mental space? Does it guilt you into doing more, or paralyse you? 00:00 - Intro 00:20- How much should you share? 05:00 - "Are you still doing that?" 12:45 - Promoting projects before that start 22:33 - Let a project take time 27:54 - Outro w/ song by Nathan Abbey This podcast is recorded on t...

Are you creating through passion & romance, or is your rigid structure to creativity sucking all the life out of your art? Some musings today on romanticising other's creative processes, finding your routine, and building your perfect workshop. 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Being creative in the morning vs the night 08:22 - Romanticizing artist's bad traits 14:06 - Building your perfect workshop 22:01...

Are you saying yes to every opportunity, or are you just a people pleaser? You need to be careful with your time, but you also never know what’s coming next and who’s checking out your work. This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Always was, always will be. For those who live in Australia, check o...

Like many, I get on a 'productivity kick' too often, and I struggle to let myself rest. Just some musings on that along with some thoughts on the book 'The Wall' by Marlen Haushofer. This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Always was, always will be. For those who live in Australia, check out the P...

What's your hook/entry point/draw to your art, and what does it say about the work itself? And how many times have you tried to get into a movie/game/band before it clicks? This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Always was, always will be. For those who live in Australia, check out the Pay the Ren...

Do you give enough time for emergent stories and details to emerge? And do you look for the intended meaning in art or the accidental meaning in art? This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Always was, always will be. For those who live in Australia, check out the Pay the Rent organisation as a sta...

You make a social contract with every piece of art you interact with or create. Are you holding up your end of the bargain? Also, what’s happening with the insane amount of cringe on Instagram music reels? Trust and Sincerity in Art - C . THI NGUYEN: https://philpapers.org/archive/NGUTAS.pdf ... This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects t...

Do you need ambition to make ‘something of yourself’? Do you need to ‘make something of yourself’? What’s the difference between drive and ambition as an artist? This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Always was, always will be. For those who live in Australia, check out the Pay the Rent organisat...

Can you turn on your creativity like a tap? Have you given yourself enough time to just sit in your creative space? This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Always was, always will be. For those who live in Australia, check out the Pay the Rent organisation as a start towards a better future here: h...

How do you get back to that place of curiosity, after you've finished a project and again at a crossroads? And more importantly, should you just let yourself rest? Some rambles on such topics today This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Always was, always will be. For those who live in Australia,...

Are you actively consuming art and media or passively? How can you connect your work to the world around you in a deeper way? The mentalities of old-school scrapbooking could help. Also, what's all this about a “blood book”? Articles referenced on John B. Garland:https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/garland-blood-collages/https://www.productofnewfoundland.ca/articles/john-bingely-garlands-blo...

The majority of people don't enjoy the majority of the time they spend making - Mikey Shulman, CEO @Suno Why do you make art? How do you find your passion and curiosity? I've got three questions that I ask myself for new projects and mediums that might help you as well. 00:00 - Intro 01:57 - You have to try new things 08:46 - In response to Suno 19:12 - Why do you make art? 27:44 - Outro This podc...