In the Back of my Head Podcast w/ Rhath

Is it a happy ending if your work gains critical acclaim after you die? Is framing fame as "success" terrible for your mental health as an artist while you're alive? Is Nick Drake good, or do people like him just because he's dead? Some questions I try to answer on this podcast. Enjoy This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders pa...

https://youtu.be/Z6RaNQ_bsOQ I've spent a lot of time trying to figure out how my brain works, what productivity tricks work for me. And it's been super effective. But how much damage to our well being are these tricks to be more productive doing to us? I have a yarn about that. This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, pr...

Clag, paper, cuttings and anything else. Breaking down the core concepts of collage, makes it sound like every other art form is basically a variation of it. Taking ideas, symbols, what have you and sticking them together. And is that what A.I is doing? What's the difference between what we do and A.I? This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my res...

Been musing on the thought of growth as an artist. It can be hard to measure how you're progressing in your practice. But perhaps even harder, and more importantly, how you're growing as a person. 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, c...

It CAN be potentially foolhardy, but one approach I like to getting into things is saying 'Yep, I can do that", then panic later. However, it could get you into trouble when not being able to deliver on a project. 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 liv...

I talk a lot on here at moving at your own pace. But then I also counter that myself with how fast I move, there is something to be said about keeping your creative momentum up. 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 th...

Naturally, it's hard to see the progress you're making until you step back. I think this goes for your confidence and mental health as well. I chat about that for a while coming off my first stand up comedy set. 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...

Today I go on a rant about venues as a musician, but really, I'm angry at the finger pointing from everyone involved. Hospitality and the music industry suck, how can we make it better? In the Back of my Head Podcast Episode: 44 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. Fo...

No final goals, no plans. Just excited to keep making shit until the day I die. That's the mentality I'm trying to cultivate for myself and it was reinforced by seeing Rickie Lee Jones last night. 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, c...

There is no right way to make or market your art, especially now. There are tricks, I don't know them, but I've heard they're out there. But I find the lack of a rigid pathway exciting. 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 th...

I like to work quickly, and efficiently. Not to necessarily squeeze every second out of every day, but rather because my brain gets so easily frustrated fighting with the tools. So I try to shorten the path between A and B from project creation to completion. In this episode, I fight with a new mic. It pissed me off. Enjoy. Bobby Fingers video: https://youtu.be/VGhcSupkNs8?si=S5qh46QpKz5wxmri This...

It's a funny thing, battling the need to create while also being terrified of being judged for it. Cringe is a particular fear of mine, one that I think debilitates me considerably. ... Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or check out  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vibe Union⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ but mainly just follow me on Instagr...

Is it insane to tie our lives so closely to our devices? These tools are like nothing that has come before in human history, so perhaps it makes a lot of sense.... ... Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or check out  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vibe Union⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ but mainly just follow me on Instagram -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Its an on going question, but is A.I just another tool? What sort of affect does it have on your creativity when your tools become so accessible? ... Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or check out  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vibe Union⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ but mainly just follow me on Instagram -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rhath_music⁠ This podc...

So I went to see some Mexican wrestling, and it was a fascinating time. Got me thinking about allowing yourself wholeheartedly to commit to a performance and art in general. ... Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or check out  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vibe Union⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ but mainly just follow me on Instagram -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

I did some reading, running with the theme of the plague from Pathologic. 'The Plague' by Albert Camus. And it got me thinking of the repetition in humanity's response to terrible events. I drink wine while talking about it. It's loose. ... Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or check out  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vibe Union⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Is work-life balance a personal responsibility or a societal one? How are you managing work vs life, or is work an important part of your life? I had a chat with Kelsey about it! ... Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or check out  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vibe Union⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ but mainly just follow me on Instagram -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rhat...

I've been trying to make some changes to the type of content I consume lately. I have a bit of a ramble about being more intentional with what you're watching/listening to/reading in order to inspire more creativity. And if you feel like it, check out some cool soviet post apocalyptic movies here: http://exmilitai.re/film.html ... Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Pat...

Sometimes you can recognise when something is not worth doing. When part of the creative process is not at all enjoyable, maybe there is a way around it. But then, parts of it are perhaps supposed to be gruelling. Maybe. I riff on that for a bit on today's episode. ... Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or check out  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠V...

This episode I rant and rave about Pathologic 2, the most powerful experience I've had playing a video game. It's really gotten me excited for art in general at the moment. ... Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or check out  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vibe Union⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ but mainly just follow me on Instagram -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rhath_music⁠ This podcast...

Make sure to check out this amazing video on "What Does It Mean To Be Indigenous?" by Andrewism. Great stuff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQm1EEW79RI Obviously, talent is integral to standing out and creating convincing art. But is it more important than making unique art for you? Is being incredibly skilled or being incredibly creative more rewarding? I don't have an answer here but I certainl...

I don't believe this is the only reason, of course, but I can certainly realise it in myself when I just want to feel seen. Perhaps it's a good drive, perhaps it should be ignored. Who's to say. ... Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or check out  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vibe Union⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ but mainly just follow me on Instagram -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rhath_music⁠...

I suppose a sense of progress and growth suggests an end goal. Of course, having a goal is a good thing, but allowing yourself to simply be 'moving forward' is extremely freeing. Not in all things, but mostly, you're allowed to just exist. ... Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or check out  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vibe Union⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ but mainly just follow...

So I had my album launch last week, and it was a blast! I loved playing with the band, and the support was so heart warming. But naturally, there is always a mixed bag of feelings when releasing something. I have a bit of an explore of those mixed feelings on today's episode. ... Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or check out  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vibe...

It's good to prepare, and I should honestly practise a lot more for live performances. But one particular part I like to be prepared for is the unexpected. It's the part of live performance I enjoy the most while also being the most terrified of. The chaos and unpredictable nature of seeing what the fuck happens on stage. Today's episode is about me trying to calm my nerves before my album launch....