Laneway Talks with Vince & Rob

Vince and Rob discussed the potential changes to the University of Adelaide's Conservatorium of Music as part of a proposed merger with the University of South Australia. While initial reports suggested the Conservatorium would be axed, the conversation revealed that the director, Anna Goldsworthy, believes the Conservatorium is on a growth trajectory and welcomes the opportunities for expansion....

Vince and Rob debated the role of government funding for music festivals and artists. Vince expressed skepticism towards providing financial support, while Rob advocated for supporting grassroots venues and artists. They emphasized the importance of investing in the next generation of musicians to ensure the long-term success of the music scene. They also discussed the current state of live music...

Rob and Vince discussed various challenges faced by the music industry, including copyright infringement, content moderation, financial struggles, and the impact of the recession, rising costs of living, and government policies. They also discussed drumming techniques and strategies to prevent injuries, as well as the challenges of balancing music as a hobby versus a career. Additionally, they tal...

Vince and Rob discussed the current state of the music industry, including the growing influence of major labels and distributors, the challenges of booking live music shows, and the impact of algorithm changes on artists' reach. They also discussed the various challenges and opportunities faced by independent bands and festivals, and shared their insights on how to succeed in the industry in the...

Vince and Rob discussed their experiences and perspectives on the intersection of music and academia. Robert shared his journey as a musician and academic, while Vincent discussed his experiences playing with various bands. They emphasized the importance of perseverance and passion in achieving success in the music industry. Later, they discussed sustainability, context, and the music industry, hi...

Independent artists and labels face numerous obstacles in the music industry, including a lack of support from major labels and the need for honesty and transparency. Vince and Rob share their experiences and insights on the importance of having a solid plan, viral component, and professionalism to succeed. They also discuss the challenges of finding the right audience, creating engaging content,...

Vince and Rob discussed the latest trends and challenges in the music industry, including Universal Music's decision to pull out of TikTok and the evolution of publishing in the digital age. They also discussed the differences in focus and concentration between their generation and the current younger generation, and the complexities of the music publishing industry. Donato emphasized the importan...

Cattletruck began as a self-described "irreverent semi-acoustic punkabilly covers outfit", that would play "anywhere, anytime, invited or not". In early 1985 singer/guitarist Paul Janovskis decided to "get serious" and the group independently produced a single "Never Is", which received public radio airplay. This allowed the band to do support gigs for A-list Australian and International acts. The...

Vince and Rob discussed various Australian hard rock bands, including lesser-known acts with unique sounds, and the challenges faced by independent bands when touring and performing live. They also discussed the latest developments in the music industry, including the recognition of Untitled as the top festival promoter in 22/23 and new releases from Laneway. Vince and Rob shared their experiences...

Vincent Donato and Robert Boundy discussed the relevance of royalty and music in modern times, with Donato questioning the newsworthiness of royalty and the high costs associated with changing from a Commonwealth to a Republic. Boundy highlighted the popularity of old bands like Supertramp despite being from an older era. They also discussed the current state of the global music industry, includin...

Vincent Donato and Robert Boundy discussed the latest news and trends in the music industry, including upcoming tours and local bands' success. They also exchanged thoughts on new music and shared discoveries. Later, they discussed the evolution of classic rock bands, the corporatization of the music industry, and the current state of new metal bands and genres. Vince and Rob emphasized the need f...

Vincent and Robert discussed the meanings of fusion, progressive, and classic rock genres, with vincent questioning the categorization of Sebastian Hardy as fusion rock. Boundy identified progressive rock as a genre that embraces jazz elements and has a strict structure. They also explored the origins of classic rock, with vincent defining it as straight out rhythm and blues rock, while Boundy con...

Vincent Donato and Robert Boundy discussed various aspects of the digital music landscape, including content creation, platform optimization, and marketing strategies for heritage artists. They emphasized the importance of creating engaging content for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, while also monetizing content through ad revenue streams and collecting playlists. They also discuss...

Vincent Donato and Robert Boundy discussed their experiences in the music industry, from marketing strategies to the importance of lyrics and music in rock music. They also analyzed the current state of the industry and shared their insights on successful artists and unique approaches to success. Donato emphasized the need to educate older generations on music marketing and technology, while Bound...

Glyn Mason has built an impressive music legacy playing with numerous iconic Australian and New Zealand bands.   Glyn was a member of the legendary Australian rock band Chain, and subsequently Ariel. He also played with Jeff St John and Copperwine, and Home, before forming the Stockley See Mason band.   Glyn's impressive catalogue of material was released for the first tim...

Billy Miller is an  Australian musician who started singing and playing guitar back in the 1960s . After a 3 year stint in the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar, he formed The Ferrets, who in 1977 had a no1 hit ("Don't Fall In Love") and gold album ("Dreams of a Love"). Billy then played around Australia with his band Billy Millers Great Blokes. He then had another hit with his band The Spaniard...

Chris Turner is a London born guitarist. He started playing guitar in 1961 around the London rock scene. His first band appeared on the same bill as Bowie, Frampton and The Small Faces with Steve Marriot. His band also did shows with John Mayall, Manfred Mann and Johnny Dankworth’s Orchestra to name just a few. He played the Mecca Ballroom Circuit with this band, The Consorts, until 1965. The late...

Steve Lucas is the last surviving founding member of infamous Aussie punk band X. He is also a producer singer/songwriter and has fronted various other bands of note. Steve became an ambassador for Childwise in 2012. Steve Lucas was recently honoured as a part of the Living Legend Series at The Tote this year. Steve has played as far afield as Kathmandu (for a fundraiser to treat the poverty...

Violetine formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1995. After building a strong live following, Violetine signed a deal with Mushroom Records' White label. Their first EP titled 'Violetine' was released that same year and was followed by the single "Gutless Feeling" in June 1996. By the time their next single, "Red," was released in March 1997, drummer Steve Leicester had been replaced by Glenn Maynard,...

Formed in  1979 , Rob Griffiths named his band  Little Murders  after a  1971 film  directed by Alan Arkin and starring Elliot Gould. As an  English expatriate , Griffiths embraced  1960's English pop culture  (The Who, The Troggs, The Kinks,  Union Jacks  draped over amplifiers) and accordingly Little Murders became the premier&nbsp...

Australian band Ward 13 started out as a brash 1960s-influenced rock & roll band, working the Sydney pub circuit for 19 months before issuing the EP  Robot Wizards  in 1980. The EP sounded like a cross between  The Angels  and  Mi-Sex  – albeit with none of the endearing features of either of those bands. The band took a three-month break to contemplate their futu...

Originating in Newcastle under the name 'Delta', the band moved to Sydney, before relocating to the Melbourne circuit as 'Daniel'.   Showcasing a stunning blend of R'n'B with country overtones and featuring three part harmonies, the band came to the attention of Mike Rudd (Spectrum and Ariel) who produced the bands only studio album.   During their three year career, they relea...

Phil Manning is a legendary Australian blues singer-songwriter and guitarist. He has been a member of various groups including Chain, and has had a successful solo career. As a member of Chain, Phil co-wrote the 1971 smash Black & Blue which went to number one on the Melbourne charts, and Judgement, which reached number two in Sydney. The related album,  Toward the Blues &n...

Kent Steedman from The Celibate Rifles delves through his musical history and what made the rifles so influential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Kelly was a member of Crossfire, an Australian jazz-fusion band active from 1974 to 1991. Crossfire recorded five studio albums and two live albums. The primary composers of the group were founding members Jim Kelly (guitars) and Michael Kenny (keyboards, piano). Other members of Crossfire included Ian Bloxsom (percussion, glockenspiel), Greg Lyon and Phil Scorgie (electric bass), Do...