SoulFood: Table for Two

Noah and Marzi attended SXSW to have conversations with trailblazing local artists, speaking with Elle Shimada about her journey and how it informed her creative practice, themes around debut LP Home ≠ Location and how the next album will be a little more free in theme. Catch more chats from SXSW across SYN , from The Hoist, The Hip-Hip Show, Asian Pop Nation, New & Approved, and of course her...

Noah and Marzi attended SXSW to have conversations with trailblazing local artists, starting with PANIA with a chat fresh off the release of EP WE STILL YOUNG. Catch more chats from SXSW across SYN , from The Hoist, The Hip-Hip Show, Asian Pop Nation, New & Approved, and of course here on SoulFood.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alisya Rae joins the show live in studio to talk latest single Bless. She also touches on her journey to the sounds of soul, recent collaborations, creative approaches, as well as working and performing as an R&B artist in Naarm. Including now performing with a band, and how that has changed her sound on the stage and off. Keep up with Alisya Rae Follow SoulFood Check out SYN and consider dona...

Paris404 joins the show live in-studio to chat debut single bad as u . Speaking on how the track came together, inspirations and diving into why she choses to work in the sounds of R&B. Keep up with Paris404 Hosted by Noah daCosta Check out SYN and consider donating! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minhy joins Marzi, Noah and Owen live in studio to talk her journey in music so far, inspirations and creative approaches to songwriting and upcoming performances. She shares her perspective on the value of SYN as we are in the middle of emergency fundraising. Keep up with Minhy Check out SYN and consider donating! Follow SoulFood See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Owen chats with trailblazing neo-soul act Bumpy to reflect on debut solo EP 'Morning Sun' released at the start of this year. Diving into Bumpy's creative process and the motions of forming a band for the new project; while also touching on the Squid Nebula output. They also chat the support that could be given for emerging artists, community radio and creating safety in music both creatively and...

To finish off Season 3 of SoulFood, Marzi catches Eleftherios post gig to chat creative processes and inspirations, his journey to the artist he is today through collaboration, and perspectives on how far the Melbourne Soul and R&B scenes can go. Being an interview recorded immediately after a show, plenty of punters and fellow artists also stop by to give Eleftherios some love! Keep up with E...

Caiti Baker calls in to the show live, speaking with Owen and Gracie on her journey to the sounds of Soul, Blues, Pop and R&B she works within today from family, to career-long collaborators, to more general creative inspirations. She also reflects on 'Under Our Galaxy' a year since its release, a project that celebrates the sounds she grew up on and the sounds we love to celebrate on SoulFood...

Powloh chats with Marzi post launch of latest project 'Cold Summer Paradise,' talking creative inspirations and processes when bringing it together. Also touching on creating the project and accompanying music videos as an independent artist, the dissonance in marketing music that isn't created with a specific genre or audience in mind, and how the industry tends to cater more to those established...

Bailey Judd and DANSY join Noah and Marzi LIVE in the studio to talk latest singles 'Precious Gold' and 'Bad Actress' respectively, as well as how they are feeling ahead of the double single launch at Shotkickers on September 14th. Find out more about the launch party! Follow SoulFood & SYN Theme by Sab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wild Gloriosa calls into SoulFood live to chat with Noah daCosta, spending time to give love to her all time favourites and inspirations in neo-soul and beyond. Also speaking on being apart of soul-pop outfit JOTHI and the differences between writing as apart of a group compared to the new solo endeavour. And of course tells us all about upcoming debut single Joy, expected to release in October, a...

Noah speaks with Son Little, taking the time to reflect on Like Neptune a year since release and how his new perspective on writing and making music, as he moves away from the pressure to make a masterpiece and fearing he won't meet expectations, to focusing on the lifelong journey of artistry and enjoying the discipline itself again. Son Little also speaks on his last time in Australia, especiall...

Marzi speaks with Maddy from Velvet Bloom about latest EP 'Where You Are.' Diving into how the project came together, who was involved, what equipment was used and the general creative direction as Velvet Bloom moves even further towards the sounds of soul. She also speaks on recent tour across Victoria and Tasmania, as well as the plan for the rest of the year as the next project comes together....

Wollongong based artists Benjamino and meadowhip join Noah, Marzi and Owen live to talk collaborative single 'On Repeat,' as well as touring together to celebrate the release. They also touch on their individual artistry, and particularly how soul artists and music have influenced their own creative output. Catch them live in Naarm/Melbourne at Brunswick Artists' Bar on the 5th of August!!! Origin...

Boorloo/Perth and Naarm/Melbourne based singer-songwriter Jordane calls in live to speak with Noah, Marzi, Owen and Sameer. Speaking on the reception of Is It Wrong? and how the track and music video came together. Jordane also talks being a creative that gravitates towards the sounds of R&B, the nature of performing and creating in both Boorloo and Naarm, as well as building her own creative...

Kid Heron joins Owen and Marzi over the phone to talk latest single DNTBSHY  featuring Squidgenini, talking how the track came together and taking a new creative direction for his upcoming EP series Fantasy (Pt. 1 & Pt. 2). Kid Heron also touches on how support from his friends and the personal music community he has cultivated motivates and inspires his projects and performances. As well as n...

Elysia joins Marzi and Sammy live in the studio to talk latest single ‘Just,’ as well as her approach to writing music, and working with producer Pastels for previous singles. And as always on SoulFood, there’s also conversations around the industry. Talking the supportive facets of it, aspirations for the scene, working with Pastels as a woman in music production, and focusing on the fans of the...

Squid The Kid joins Marzi and Sammy in studio with a very generous chat, touching on latest single Getaway, how it came together collaborating with Infuschia and Nesh. He also shares his thoughts behind the concept of COZY, the projects under the name and in the process showing love for his band with how important that collaboration is to the idea of Squid The Kid. There’s also talks around the in...

Noah catches up with BOY SODA post Naarm gig to chat the connection he feels to creatives in the city - and of course his own - as well as authenticity, and becoming confident in his artistic approach. There’s also some questions about the industry, where it’s at, where it could go and where BOY SODA feels he fits amongst it all. Originally Broadcast February 2023 (sorry for the wait!) See omnystu...

Asyiqin chats to WAEVZ entertainment journalist, Violet Murphy, for her expert opinion on the rise of local R&B talent within the Australian music industry. Violet talks about the importance of local artist collaborations, she gushes over PANIA and producer Hamley as an example of this!  She identifies Australia's lack of support for work opportunities in the arts as a key barrier to the growt...

Asyiqin and Loughlin chat to Emy Zaluzna about her musical inspirations like Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Mýa. Emy talks about sexism within the music industry, especially being a producer, vocalist and dancer simultaneously. She emphasises the importance of community, working in a genuine team to avoid burn out and pressure. Taking the time to recognise the lack of support for emerging R&B ar...

Asyiqin chats to Zara Moana about her artistic upbringing, from running paint classes with mum, to starting off playing gigs at sports bars! Together, they chat about Zara Moana's similarity to Alanis Morissette, alternative pop R&B and the importance of taking inspiration from the 90s pioneers and new local R&B artists! Does Zara Moana think Melbourne has the taste for R&B? Find out b...

Sammy chats to Queen Ali, formally known as ALI. about being named after Aaliyah (the princess of R&B), her family's musical influence, moving past perfectionism with art, getting into DJ-ing, spinning local artists like Arno Faraji and more! Sammy and Queen Ali together, tackle questions of the industry and call for more support around the local R&B scene in Australia. See omnystudio.com/...

Asyiqin and Gracie chat to Zima from Zretro about being an R&B singer in Melbourne! Covering concepts like the duality of being a male singer, Shona culture, nostalgia, female empowerment, the Aussie-Zimbabwean music scene and even how Zima met 2nd Thought! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.