The Good Vibes Show

Join us for an explorative chat exploring Carmine’s journey to Australia as a backpacker with nothing to a fully independent artist working here in Australia.  Making music with family - the us and downs, the good the bad and even the ugly in his incredible upbringing and how his dad encouraged their family to develop a love of music.  Conversion flows to the threat and opportunities of AI in the...

Laurie Luke is back on the show for a second interview! Laurie Luke is a Perth-based multi-instrumentalist who's literally come back from the dead, learning how to walk, talk and play music again after suffering a brain haemorrhage that almost killed him. After waking from a 6 day coma three years ago, we talk about his journey recently overcoming the challenges of his recovery to play on stag...

How can independent artists get on the radio? How to get started in a career in Radio presenting or become a successful DJ... here's how with Perth Artist Dr J, and long time Radio Presenter on RTR FM. Check out his music, socials and support on bandcamp here: http://www.dr-j.au/ Instagram: @doctorjay184 Youtube:  @dr-j  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MusicbyDr. J Bandcamp: http://www.dr-j...

'Singing sensation' Thomas Cameron is a charismatic young English tenor, whose powerful voice has been described as having velvet-like qualities and is making waves in the world of classical music. Not only does Thomas Cameron have an incredible Tenor singing voice and success in his independent music career, he has a popular radio show in the UK, interviewing hundreds of artists and celeb...

From homeless and living in his car to pursuing an independent music career, discover the inspirational journey of Von Spriggan. Von Spriggan is an Australian nu-metal /alternative metal artist - musician, singer and producer. Von Spriggan has mixed and produced most of his own music, check out his EP and singles on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ETqTTpMXgqLvMoe9gemNa?si=eA9qVbakQKuTos5f...

Basil Breen is a singer-songwriter from Dublin, Ireland.  After beginning his musical journey in his mid-twenties, Basil has now emerged onto the Irish music scene with potent songs of love, heartbreak, and optimism.  Some of my chat with Basil includes:  topics of songwriting,  finding inspiration to produce the creative,  AI and how the new technologies can help songwriters, musicians and produc...

Adrian Howe sadly passed away earlier in 2022, a few months after this  recording. Adrian Howe, of The Oompah Roundabout, is a singer, songwriter, musician who also recorded and produced a-lot of his own music. I wanted to put this out there as a tribute for his many fans, and his family and friends.  This is the first episode of the show I ever recorded so please forgive  the audio...

ML Ruubz is an Australian Singer, Songwriter and Musician creating art in the Pop-fusion genre. ML Ruubz has a new album out in early 2023, and has already released two singles from it. This interview we talk about songwriting process, generating ideas and passion for music, the challenges of working as an independent artist while creating art and marketing your music.  This show also has a S...

Imagine you dreamed a song then woke up and started songwriting?  Learning guitar as you started writing songs for the first time and  discovering a whole new part of yourself. Meet Darragh from Pyrolite and  find out his journey that lead him to start creating music.    The  conversation with Darragh from Pyrolite covers a range of topics to  inspire budding art...

Chris Murphy is a super talented Australian artist, creating incredibly  moving songs and memorable performances. Perhaps most well known for his  Australian Idol performance of Evie (part 1) in 2006 which received a  “Touchdown” from Mark Holden and Marcia Hines said it was “One of the most exciting performances we've ever seen on that stage”.    Chris has a busy and buzz...

Derek Lee Goodreid creates powerful music with a fusion of blues-rock,  country & rockabilly. Derek shares his story facing some difficult times with mental health and how music has helped in his journey.   You can check out Derek's latest songs on Spotify, Bandcamp, iTunes,  Apple Music & all other streaming platforms. Latest song - Breakthru Hardtimes - https://open.s...

Rob Agostini is a Songwriter, Producer, Mixer & Musician. Rob has worked with hundreds of artist including Dido, Ronan Keating,  Cahoots, Maude, Tim & Jean, Sun Rai, Jaz Dhami, Nikhita Gandhi, The  Panics, Tiger Shroff & Mila Jam. Rob has co-written a song for Dido 'Give You Up' that got remix number one billboard dance charts Rob is most well known for his vocal production &...

Jenna from Unicorn chats to Marie about songwriting, meaning in the  music, performing and the fun in the band making their recent videoclip for the song, Circus.  Unicorn is a Rock band infusing a pop sensibility and melody with moody hooks. Unicorn have most recently released Cats a new song out now on Spotify.    Find Unicorn's latest single along with all our other artists...

A member of Perth band Viperchain, Dylan also is creating original music with his solo project, Dylan Kristian.  We chat about finding ideas as a songwriter, and band life for a young guy still in uni, balancing the challenges of life with starting your jorney in music.  It was a pleasure to chat with Dylan about his passion for music, his career so far and the musical projects he's work...

Merlot Embargo, is a collective of humans from Los Angeles headed by  singer/songwriter and guitarist/producer pair (and wife/husband) Scarlet  and Geoff.  They write and record out of their home studio and perform  throughout Southern California.     This interview features Geoff and Scarlet, interviewed by singer  songwriter Marie Hopkinson, about all thin...

Tear is an instrumental artist, with a new EP out 1st July 2022. It was a  pleasure to Interviewing Chris from TEAR about his latest musical  project, Ataraxia. This 6-track EP takes you on a musical journey  (instrumental) that is emotive, moving and unexpected.   Discussing his motivations for making music, how to go with creative  inspiration and his journey in mak...

An incredible story of a musician, singer, songwriter and producer re-wiring his brain through music after a Traumatic Brain Injury.  Laurie  Luke is releasing his new single 17th June 2022, Long Way Home.    Long Way Home is a story of the journey to recovery but as you will hear  in this interview, its a celebration of the arduous journey Laurie Luke  went through,...

Emily B Emily B is a recording artist, singer/songwriter, a classically trained musician, sound engineer and producer from Watford, Hertfordshire. Interviewed by Marie Hopkinson, singer-songwriter and Indipendent Artist, the Good vibes show explores the why behind the music. The ups and downs of life as a muso, the mental health aspects and there are plenty of laughs in this episode! EmilyB - Inst...

Indie Artist, Marie Hopkinson interviews Matt Harskamp (Shimmergloom, Verona, Hair Metal Heaven)   - Episode 1  The Good Vibes show is a podcast about the meaning behind the music, why we write the songs, what music does for artists and fans and the mental health aspects of music.  Matt Harskamp is an Australian bass player, singer and songwriter.    Hair Metal Heaven...