In the Back of my Head Podcast w/ Rhath

A goal can be useful as a compass, but do you need to have your final outcome set in stone? The world is chaotic and impossibly complex, as is a creative venture. I riff on the idea of focusing on the underlying driving principles rather than having 'it all figured out". ... Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or check out  ⁠⁠⁠Vibe Union⁠⁠⁠ bu...

I've always tried to put politics in my lyrics in a way that is approachable through abstract imagery. But I do wonder if its better to speak plainly. I don't really have an answer, but I chew on the idea for a bit on todays episode. ... 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 -  ⁠⁠...

Who has the highest expectations for themselves? Is it you? Yeah, of course it is. Which I think just means you give a shit. And when you do a 'bad' performance, it means you know you can do better. No one else has the context of your head to frame that performance in, and in the worst-case scenario, they'll simply forget it. I mused on that for a while on today's episode. Enjoy ... Also, if you l...

Hello. I do sell a lot of wank, don't I. I've been thinking about making approachable art or being very selective with the audience you seek for your projects. Where do your interests take you, or how do you find yourself naturally communicating? 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. Alway...

It's amazing what one person can do, but it pales in comparison to what a community can do. Be it working on a project by yourself, or enacting political change. I have a yarn about that in this episode. Enjoy ... 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 is reco...

Of course, we all gotta push ourselves creatively and as people. But does that mean we have to challenge ourselves the way others do? Maybe you can feel when being challenged feels right and productive and when it's not for you. Podcast time bb. Listen. ... 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 Ins...

I've been very manic lately and have been really enjoying it. Something about my brain at the moment is allowing me to work really hard in a very excited and joyful way.... But that's just for now. Maintaining this forever is not possible or useful. I rant about this and jump around a lot to other topics on this episode, so buckle up or skip it. Love ya Also, if you like what I do, you can throw m...

When you're working on a project, it's obviously very easy to focus on the parts you doubt the most. But maybe it's best to focus on your strengths and allow your weak points to just be good enough to play their role. Some thoughts on it. Podcast time. You get it. Listen Album launch! https://www.vibeunion.com.au/vibe-union-events/liminal Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple buck...

With lofty goals, we risk never achieving them or not knowing what to do once we do. But then, with small goals, we might always be chasing the next one and just repeating ourselves. Maybe, I dunno, but I had a yarn about such a concept on this episode. Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon - ⁠ Patreon⁠ Or go check out Vibe Union and our Patreon there www.vibeunio...

Well, this one I bloody got into it. Talking some fundamental values that drive both my work, and just who I am. I'm most likely just a big hippy at heart who doesn't know shit but, I'll hide that behind my black wardrobe until the grave. Enjoy Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon - ⁠ Patreon⁠ Or go check out Vibe Union and our Patreon there www.vibeunion.com.au...

Where is the line between raw and 'real' art vs unrefined and lazy art? IS there a point when you're polishing too much? I certainly try to embrace the jank but I'm also scared I'm just a lazy creator. Ramble ramble ramble. New episode. Enjoy Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon - ⁠ Patreon⁠ Or go check out Vibe Union and our Patreon there www.vibeunion.com.au bu...

When is a project done? Can a project be perfect? Will you ever consider it either of these things? I think I'm pretty good at finishing projects, at calling it when they can't go any further. But I still, of course, have so much doubt every time if it's.... just not good enough. Aaaaand I have a bloody ramble about that on today's podcast. Ok, enjoy. Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me...

We're always looking for spring boards/launchpads/milestones etc... Markers to say now we're good, now we're seeing success, this was a big one or what have you. But post release depression is a bloody nightmare and taking the pressure off is important. I'm trying to shift some things in my head around releasing which is what this episode is all about. Enjoy. Luv Also, if you like what I do, you c...

I go on a lot about just making stuff as much as possible, which is all well and good, but I often struggle with just letting myself chill. Just exist. Not relaxing so you might work harder later, just exist with no purpose. So I ramble on about that and pro-wrestling for a while. Have a listen. Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon - ⁠ Patreon⁠ Or go check out Vi...

Well, bloody hell, today, I had nothing. Or rather, I started with nothing, and found something. There is something to be said about sticking to your schedule and getting over that first hurdle. But is it healthy? Let’s have a chat about that. Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon - ⁠ Patreon⁠ but mainly just follow me on Instagram - ⁠ rhath_music This podcast is...

Been musing on the same shit recently I have for a few weeks, making money from creativity. But having a chat with someone recently got me thinking clearer about why I might be struggling with it. Coming to terms with your limitations and communicating that with people. So I riff on that for a while. Have a listen if ya want. Be well. Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on...

Even as someone who makes art for basically no cash, I still get caught up in trying to turn everything into content. I mean, that's just the way of social media and capitalism, yada yada, but I'd like to embrace creating for the sake of creating more. Anyway, I rambled on about that for a while. Have a listen. Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon - ⁠Patreon⁠ but...

The bloody hardest part of performing art is convincing the audience that you believe in what you're doing. At least that's what I've found. I think I'm getting better at that, though, and I talk about it on this episode... also the first half, I coughed a lot, so I'm sorry about that. Ok, enjoy, bye. Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon - ⁠ Patreon⁠ but mainly j...

Why do we share our art? I think I've got a few insecurities around my sense of value as a person connected with my creative output.... BUT I also love being inspired by mates art and want to inspire other mates. In this episode I also create a tier list of basic human needs, so that was silly. I think I forgot water as well.... oops. Alright, catch ya next time. Also, if you like what I do, you c...

We all want to get paid for our work, obviously. But then we’re scared of ‘selling out’, and some are ‘hustlers’ who monetize everything and suck the life out of it. I dunno, I don’t know how I feel, but I ran my mouth for half an hour about it. Have a listen. Also I have more tram gripes. Be well mate Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon - ⁠ Patreon⁠ but mainly...

So I've been thinking about those situations lately when you no longer care about a project or just get in a creative funk for a little bit. When you've poured your heart, soul, and time into something and then... lose interest. That can be crushing, but it probably doesn't have to be. Let me know if you've experienced something like this! Luv ya Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a cou...

Is it when the audience hears it? When it releases? When you lose your emotional connection to it in the final editing stage? When is art finished? I dunno. Uh, I struggle to work on long form art projects, so I rambled on about that for a while. Enjoy. Smooches Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon -  Patreon but mainly just follow me on Instagram -  rhath_music...

Do you need to feel part of the community? Do you need to be a social butterfly to get your art out there? I dunno, but I definitely struggle being really social constantly while out and about. Let's have a chat about it. Well, I'm going to talk about it, you can listen and then comment. It's a podcast, you get it. Love ya Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon - ...

Do you write about the same topics? Do you try and get political? Write another soppy love song?! Oi, I dunno. I just like weird imagery and shit. This is a chaotic episode as usual, maybe more so, but I think I make some points. Love ya Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon - Patreon but mainly just follow me on Instagram - rhath_music This podcast is recorded on...

Marketing sucks. I hate it, and I'm sure most of you do to. But it's something I think about a lot given it's so important to getting your work out there. But I'm trying to figure out a way I can do it with sincerity. This episodes mostly about that. Alright, catch ya next time champs. Also, if you like what I do, you can throw me a couple bucks on Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/Rhath but mainly...