Where are you currently based?

We’re based in Brisbane, Australia. 

What’s been happening recently?

Honestly, a lot of writing. We’ve been writing and demoing as much as we can outside of our regular lives. 

Your latest single ‘Wasting Away’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

We all came from either rock bands or heavier. We went for a commercial pop sound on our last EP and while we love those songs, we wanted to return to our roots as musicians. The lyrical content reflects a grittier, more aggressive sound too, so we aimed to keep it that way rather than turn the song into something it wasn’t. 

How did you go about writing Wasting Away?

Song writing has always been my (Jake- vocals) role in the band. I’ve always written the songs and then developed them further with a producer before the band essentially just learnt their parts. This time around, I wanted all of us to sit in together and write the song as a unit so everybody felt like they had some ownership of the art we were putting out collectively. While I still had a hand in writing, I also took on a producer role and helped develop everybody’s ideas. 

Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?

I produced and recorded the song with the band in late 2022 at my studio in Brisbane. We then sent the track to Declan White in Melbourne who did the mix & master. Declan also did a small amount of additional producing and engineering on his end. 

How did you approach the recording process?

I approached the recording process like I would do with any of my clients. We set some time aside and tracked what we needed to in that time. None of us had access to a guitar with an Evertune bridge, so we tracked guitars well enough for Declan to decipher (along with providing a video on how each part/section is played) and asked him to track the guitars at his studio with the guitar setup we wanted. Declan is great at what he does, arguably one of the best in this genre in Aus, so he was able to smash it out easily. 

Since there was no real deadline, I was able to spend a lot of time in post-production working on the electronic elements of the song. I was also able to spend more time tracking and dialling in all of the vocal layers. If memory serves me correctly, the song has over 40 tracks of vocals alone. 

Please tell us about any upcoming music:

There’s an album worth of material written currently with about half of that recorded and mixed as pre-production. Sonically, it goes further down the rabbit hole that we started on with Wasting Away and in my opinion, it’s a big step up. I love Wasting Away, but it was written as a bridging track between our last EP and what’s to come. 

What’s planned for the remainder of 2023?

A lot more writing and recording and likely a couple of shows. Our goal is to have some new songs totally finished and ready to go in the new year. 

Who are you listening to at the moment?

I’ve been listening to a lot of Sleep Token, Trophy Eyes, Movements and No Pressure. Those bands have either just released something new or have something coming up. Whichever the case, everything these bands have put out recently is great. 

Favourite food and place to hangout?

My favourite food is pizza (pepperoni with added chili flakes and olives is king). I can’t say I have a favourite place to hangout anymore though. I’m 31, so maybe a pub? I’m also a dad nowadays, so hanging out is a long-lost luxury of the before time.

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Where are you currently based?

Naarm/Melbourne

How did you first start playing music?

Growing up, I was always surrounded by music because my dad is a musician (a bass player and classically trained pianist). He taught me some piano and guitar at a young age. My mum, although not a musician herself,  is also an extremely creative individual with a great love of literature, so she would read me books and poetry most evenings. As a result, I loved writing and storytelling and dreamed of being a novelist. At age 11, I decided to combine writing and music and began songwriting, soon discovering it was my true passion.

What’s been happening recently?

Honestly, so much! I’m releasing my next single, Rosé Glow on July 21st. The single is a prelude to my debut EP, The 11th Hour, set to be released in August. It’s been a very busy (but rewarding) few months and I can’t wait to share the songs with everyone. I’m so very proud of this EP. I’ve been writing songs since I was 11 and have wanted to release them for almost as long, but always struggled with lack of confidence and self-doubt. You could say, I kept leaving my music till ‘The 11th Hour’. I’ve been sitting on some of these songs for years (one since I was 14), so to finally release this EP feels surreal. Apart from that, I also have some exciting shows coming up – stay tuned on my socials for more details soon!

Your latest single ‘Rosé Glow’ from your upcoming August EP, ‘The 11th Hour’ will be out on July 21, what does this track mean to you?

Rosé Glow is the embodiment of fun – it’s sparkly, alluring and nostalgic of unforgettable nights out with friends. It’s the type of song you add to your ‘getting ready’ playlist and sing whilst doing your makeup and having pre-drinks with friends. It also dabbles in a bit of fantasy – blurring the lines between reality and possibility. Rosé Glow is also very special to me as it was also my first collaboration. I do the majority of my songwriting alone in my bedroom (which I love), but I wrote this one with Gabrielle Emery (‘EMEREE’). It was such an enjoyable experience, especially considering EMEREE and I have such a lovely friendship. It all came together so naturally.

How did the single come about?

I was in the studio with my producer EMEREE and I had another song in mind for The 11th Hour. However, after we started producing it, it just didn’t feel right or seem to slot in with the other tracks. We then decided to just write a song together, so we brainstormed and decided we wanted it to be a fun, pop song people would listen to whilst getting ready with their friends. We wrote up until the end of the first chorus together and then I took it home and finished the remainder of the lyrics that very night because I just loved it so much.

We recorded the majority of it at Gabrielle Emery’s home studio and then were lucky enough to record the rest at a state of the art studio (which was so cool). Working on Rosé Glow at the home studio was so enjoyable though. EMEREE and I often went on coffee walks and lunch outings – we drank one too many aperol spritzes and recorded my final vocal in her wardrobe (it was the quietest place we could find haha). EMEREE produced and mixed the track and it was mastered by Darren Ziesing. 

What influenced the sound and songwriting for your upcoming EP?

My songwriting is influenced by my experiences and those around me. This collection of songs reflect my life for the past 7 years. From childish infatuation, to feeling isolated, alone and unwanted, to just enjoying time with friends, to falling in love once (and then falling again), to sisterhood and ensuring that loved ones are in healthy, positive relationships, The 11th Hour divulges my feelings, experiences and observations. 

How did the musical creation process take place?

The 11th Hour includes 5 songs I’ve written over the past 7 years. I write songs as an outlet and a way to process and express what I’m experiencing and feeling. Therefore, I wrote the majority of these songs alone (in my bedroom with my guitar or at the piano). However, Rosé Glow was a joint effort (written by EMEREE and I). 

I discovered EMEREE and loved her production style, so we began working together. I approached her with voice memos of my songs – I’d just recorded myself singing them (accompanied by piano or guitar) into my phone. The first song I played her was Fall Twice (maybe my favourite track on the EP). She instantly loved it and actually kept the piano from my original voice memo and even the squeak of my old pedal. It can be heard throughout the track, but predominantly in the introduction and first verse!

All in all, it’s been an incredibly rewarding and enjoyable experience. I’m grateful to have met EMEREE, who has brought my songs to life so perfectly. 

Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?

The 11th Hour was produced and mixed by EMEREE and mastered by Darren Ziesing. We began working on the EP in September of 2022. We did the bulk of the recording/producing at Gabrielle’s home studio and also at a couple of other, very nice and cool studios. 

What do you have planned for The 11th Hour?

Rosé Glow is a prelude to my debut EP, The 11th Hour, set to be released in August. 11 has always felt like my lucky number. I was born on the 11th and at age 11, I began writing songs. I have also procrastinated releasing my music for many years, despite having wanted to so desperately. I struggled with self-belief and the confidence to properly pursue my passion. 

To finally record this EP has been the most fulfilling, rewarding, enjoyable and emotionally chaotic experience. The 11th Hour is composed of 5 songs – I’ve been sitting on some of them for years (I wrote Boy in the Shadow at age 14!). To finally release them is the most surreal feeling. I was lucky enough to meet and befriend EMEREE, who is an extraordinary producer and has brought these songs to life so perfectly. 

I am so excited to share it with you in August and keep your eyes peeled for some exciting shows and videos?!

How did you balance your legal studies with your music?

Google Calendar. 

In all seriousness, it’s sometimes a struggle. I find myself neglecting my studies or sometimes my music, depending on the week. I try to stay organised, keep on top of due dates and complete my work as soon as I receive it. Obviously, at times I procrastinate and end up with a mountain of things to do. That’s when I have a cry about it. I hope to one day make a full-time career out of music and wave goodbye to my legal studies. However, for now I’m juggling both and managing!

Your family consists of a father who is a musician (Bass player and classically trained pianist), mother who is a writer, brother who is a musician and plays in a traditional greek rebetiko band, how has this influenced your music?

My dad influenced me because without him, I wouldn’t have constantly been surrounded and exposed to a large variety of music. He also was responsible for teaching me guitar and piano and bought me my first guitar (a Taylor, because he knows I love Taylor Swift). We still regularly jam out together and he played bass on a few of the tracks on my upcoming EP (Memory of You, Boy in the Shadow and Fall Twice). 

My mum, although not a musician herself, is such a creative individual and during my childhood, she would constantly be writing stories, drawing and reading my brother and I books and poetry every night. This resulted in my great love for words and crafting stories of my own. From a very young age, I decided I wanted to be a novelist, but after discovering my love for songwriting, I realised that was my true passion.

My brother is insanely talented. He’s a multi-instrumentalist (he plays guitar, piano, violin and has a beautiful voice). He is also in the process of learning bouzouki. He’s one of my closest friends and inspires me to practise guitar and piano more haha! He’s very in touch with our Greek heritage, which I really admire.

Constantly being surrounded by such musical and creative individuals has shaped who I am immensely. My parents have always encouraged creativity, imagination and inquisitiveness. I don’t think I would have discovered my passion for songwriting without them.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

Taylor Swift (ALWAYS). Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) is on repeat.

I’m also currently obsessed with The Good Witch (Maisie Peters) and Gretta Ray’s new singles from her upcoming album Positive Spin (Heartbreak Baby makes me go feral in the best way possible).

What do you like to do away from music?

Spending time with friends and family, nature/beach walks, cooking dates, cuddling my dog and taking him for walks (the cutest standard poodle ever), journaling and reading.

What’s planned for the remainder of 2023?

Well, The 11th Hour is set to be released… so there are many exciting things planned surrounding that…

Favourite food and place to hangout?

Burrito bowls. At friends houses making burrito bowls.

Where are you currently based?

Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.

What’s been happening recently?

Despite the new album just releasing, we’ve been writing more tunes for our next album. We’re also locking in some Australian tour dates at the moment.

Your album ‘One Way Ticket To Midnight’ will be out Friday 21st July, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

Musically, Mainland Break is propelled by a passion for jangly, guitar-driven indie rock. Over the past few years we’ve been inspired by a wave of great bands who have built on that classic sound by injecting some modern indie rock/post-punk attitude, instrumentation, and production. Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Quivers, and Ducks Ltd. are prime examples of bands that do this very well and motivate us to make music.

What would you like the listeners to take away from the album?

Indie rock isn’t dead!

Where and when did you record and who with?

We recorded the album in late 2022 with Mark Anderson, at his studio (Cowboy Cowabunga Recordings) in the secluded mountain town of Evergreen, Colorado.

What’s the meaning behind the album title?

The album title is a direct quote of something we heard during a night out. We were walking along an urban Denver street when a passerby on a little BMX bike came speeding down the sidewalk, standing on his pegs, repeatedly shouting “I’m on a one-way ticket to midnight!” He embodied the feeling of freedom and excitement that we felt could only come from having some kind of “one-way ticket to midnight.” We aspire to capture the energy of that moment in a lot of our music. Ultimately that’s how the phrase made its way into the title of the album and the lead single.

Favourite things about Australia?

The music! And the Betoota Advocate.

Favourite Aussie bands at the moment?

We’re big fans of Quivers, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Jacqui Lumsden, dust, and Major Plains.

Any memories/stories from the filming of the music video for Portland?

During the shoot, we stopped by the famous Hotel Caesars (which makes a cameo in the video) and had the original Caesar salad. Many of the shots in the video were inspired by the colors and vibrant life around the hotel and downtown Tijuana.

Please explain the importance of the overarching theme of a setting sun and the journey through the night:

The whole album follows the course of a night – starting at sunset and working towards the hours before sunrise. Many of the songs are inspired by time spent with each other and friends, and often, the songs are pining to have those times back again. We use the setting sun as that unobtainable eternity – something to always be chased.

Favourite moments as a band?

We loved performing with Quivers here in Denver and taking them out for pizza and doughnuts after the show. We’ll also never forget accidentally filling a 750 litre septic tank with lake water and nearly sinking a houseboat together.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

We can’t get enough of Kiwi Jr., Public Body, dust, and Slow Pulp.

What’s planned for the remainder of 2023?

We’ll be releasing a single at the end of 2023, then we’ll be heading out on an Australian tour in early 2024.

Favourite food and place to hangout?

When we’re hanging out together, we’re often eating corn dogs at one of our favourite dive bars…potentially engaging in some karaoke, depending on how much mustard we put on the ‘dogs.

Where are you currently based?

I don’t really have a base at the moment. I was in Australia over summer, then New York for a few months and now I’m in Europe for the next few months. 

What’s been happening recently?

Working on remixes for the tracks on the EP and doing DJ shows in Europe.

Your single ‘Perfectly Numb’ from your debut EP is out now, how did this track come about & what influenced the sound and songwriting for the EP?

It’s from a new EP called ‘Démons à Combattre’. I wrote most of the songs whilst living in Paris last year. There is a French theme to the EP.  I loved living in Paris and I wanted this EP to have a really strong theme. I wanted to explore temptation, forbidden fruit – fighting against inner demons. I walked the streets of Paris at night recording ideas into my phone. When I got to New York I was ready to record. 

The track Perfectly Numb really moves and there’s a lot going on. I love the energy and the structure – it’s really pumping.  It’s a throwback to the music of the 2010’s – bloghaus or “indiesleaze” as it’s recently been coined. I wanted to keep the spirit of this era within the track and I guess the references are pretty obvious. There’s a hedonistic indulgence to Perfectly Numb. It’s about being in a self-induced deluded state – where you’re temporarily stuck, you’re ok– but there’s no turning back – your committed – it can’t be undone. Time to sit back and roll with it – ride out the moment.

Where and when did you record and who with?

I recorded it at Transmitter Studios in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York with Abe Seiferth who co-produced and mixed it with me.

How did the music video come about and who did you work with?

To get to the studio in Greenpoint Brooklyn from Manhattan I usually take the subway. I’m constantly blown away by what I see on the subway – it’s a mad zoo at times. Regularly I would see subway dancers jump on and perform – especially W.A.F.F.L.E crew. They are a crew of Litefeet dancers from the Bronx. So I reached out to them about being in the video and they were down. Wiz The Kid, Joel Leitch and Lady Slic all appear in the video pulling awesome dance tricks. We filmed in the middle of the night on the subway when not many people were around. We were down there for hours – it was surreal when we came back up to the street. it was a long but fun experience. 

What’s the meaning of the EP title?

“Démons à Combattre” means “Demons to Fight” in French.

Any plans to play live/tour?

I’m currently doing DJ shows across Europe and I’ll be back in Australia to play a lot over summer.

Favourite food and place to hangout?

There is a hole-in-the- wall taco spot in Greenpoint near the studio called Taqueria Ramirez. We go there most days for lunch when recording. The pastor tacos there are incredible! My fave spot to hang – well I love to go down to the Hudson River in the West Village in New York of an evening and watch the sunset. It’s a real gratitude moment. More and more I like to hang out where I can experience natural beauty. I did a show last week in Bourg Saint Maurice in the French Alps. I went for a hike one day high up the mountain and came across this tiny village called La Côte. It was the most beautiful place, surrounded by mountains, with small stone cottages and a stream running through it. This could be my new favourite place to hang.

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Jebroer

Where are you currently based?

The Netherlands

What’s been happening recently?

Currently I’m touring in Europe. Everyday a different country. And i finished the recordings of my upcoming projects. 

How did you come to collaborate with Bee on ‘Bee Alright’?

I know Bee for a longggggg time. She connected me before anyone knew me. I think that’s 10 years ago. We recorded a song that we never released. After that we kept in touch and supported each other regardless in our journey. We’re more friends than colleagues. Later on, we worked on 2 releases. ‘After The After’ and ‘In Mijn Systeem’ with Alvaro. Both very nice releases. Last year I recorded the vocals of ‘Bee Alright’. I send it to Bee and she liked it. With a little Boaz touch I think this is the perfect match. I love it. Hope you love it too 

Please explain the songwriting and recording process together:

It’s a very natural process as we know each other so well. Usually, one of us comes with an idea and if the other one likes it too, we jump into the studio and work on it.

How did you two first meet?

Like I said we met over 10 years ago. Bee reached out to me when I just started out with making music. We recorded a track and became very good friends.

Please tell us about your long-term friendship:

It’s amazing to have a friend that works in the industry as well. She understands me in a way other people might not. She gives the best advice, makes me laugh and is just the sweetest friend you can wish for. 

You’re very successful in Germany, please tell us what this means to you:

I love it! I’m really grateful that my German fans embraced my music and support me in everything I do.

Please tell us about any upcoming music:

I just finished my German album. I want to drop it around October. For the rest I’ll be releasing a lot of Dutch and English music.

Do you have any future collabs on the way?

Yes, but you just have to wait and see with who.

Any tours coming up?

Yes, I have a lot of festivals and gigs in Germany and Spain this summer. Can’t wait to be back at Airbeat One, Parookaville and all the others festivals and clubs to make one big party!

Who Are you listening to at the moment?

That Mexican OT, Paul Wall – Johnny Dang 

Favourite food and place to hangout?

Turkish pizza with a lot of garlic sauce a neef 

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Lady Bee

Where are you currently based?

Born in Amsterdam and also based in Amsterdam

What’s been happening recently?

Well, I just got married 2 months ago so for a month I was on my honeymoon vibes. Also did a gig in Bali while on our honeymoon that was pretty awesome. But currently really busy with DJ shows because it’s festival season, my fav season ? and of course every week doing studio session so expect a lot more lady bee tunes soon. 

How was it collaborating with Jebroer on ‘Bee Alright’?

 I really love him. we know each other for a while now. In the beginning of our careers, we already had a connection and besides growing as friends we also hit the studio. So, we already collaborated on 2 records. (‘In Mijn Systeem’ and ‘After De After’), and this is the third one and I am sure not the last 😉 

What does this single mean to you?

It means that I am continue doing what I love and block the opinions of others. I am going to make the most out of my life while having fun. 

Please explain the creative process:

Jebroer had send me vocals and asked me if I was feeling it. Of course I loved it and made a demo right away. Played it a couple of times in my set, and the crowd loved it. But we were missing something in the production. So, we send the song to Boaz and he made a masterpiece out of it. 

What new music do you have on the way?

End of this month I have a release together with DJ/producer Curbi. And in August I have a club banger on DJ/producer Tchami his label “Confession”. And in September I got a release on Sam Feldt is label Heartfeldt. And I promise you there is a lot more to come 🙂 

You’re a newly wed, congratulations! How is married life treating you? 

I am still on cloud 9. ?❤️

Any upcoming shows?

Tomorrowland, Mysteryland, Dreamfields, and I am playing on the mainstage of Pride Amsterdam and have my own boat during the parade

Who are you listening to at the moment?

My wife 😉

What’s planned for the remainder of 2023
I am planning something really exciting for Amsterdam Dance Event in October 😉 I will tell about this soon.

Favourite food and place to hangout?

Spicy asian food and my fav place to hangout is HOME !! 

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Tell us a bit about ‘Time’ and the significance of the song to you now, if you listen to it back?

Being the one song for me that’s been sitting in the vault for agesss, finally being able to release it is such a special feeling. Being able to listen to it whenever and playlist it just makes me fall in love with the track all over again.

It’s always been one of the songs I say I’m the most vulnerable in, could be part of the reason it took me a while to get it out was that I’m still learning to be comfortable in my personal stories and letting people hear them.

How do you think your songwriting confidence and style has evolved since the release of ‘Latest Song?’

I believe from the release of ‘Latest Song’ till ‘Time’, there’s a major difference in storytelling. I think the ability to reach deeper and write from a third person view, where I’m analysing my situation, is a new skill I’ve learnt. That’s why with this track you can see it from two views: the person singing and the person being sung too.

Were there any specific musical influences that worked their way into your writing for this track?

Whenever I write or record ,I try to put my mind in the frame of the all time greats. Guys like Michael Jackson, Eminem, Ed Sheeran. The ones who make timeless music are the best to inspire yourself off, no matter what they put out and how much time passes, the music is still so good for any age and any generation.

What do you think it has been about ‘Time’ that has connected with your social media audience, TikTok in particular?

I think the combination of it being a Color Violet/Hold On We’re Going Home type aura. That’s the sound that gets everyone grooving and it’s easy to pick up, which I think is the reason it’s blown up as it has. There’s something about it being so simple, but complex at the same time that is the intriguing factor.

‘Latest Song’ saw you go viral on TikTok – was this expected, and have you felt pressure to up the ante or keep the momentum going?

COMPLETELY unexpected. The song wasn’t even meant to come out. The sole reason was the fans that got attached to that tiktok, so thank you and thank you a lot for helping me kickstart this journey. The pressure is always on, but that’s what I’m here for.

Who are you listening to at the moment, what’s one artist and album you can recommend?

John Mayer’s Sob Rock album. I listened to a couple singles when the album came out but didn’t go into depth with all the songs. Going back to it now, this album is just the right mix between foot tapping and easy listening, and I can’t stop going to it in my early mornings.

What are your plans for the rest of 2023?

BANG IT OUT!!! Get out as much music as I can and finally start performing live, and getting my personality out there. I’ve got a lot to say and to anyone willing to hear it and experience it, I can promise you won’t be dissatisfied with what’s about to hit your playlists. Can’t wait to meet my fans in person and let them know more about who I am.

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Where are you currently based?

I’m currently living in Los Angeles! 

What’s been happening recently?

Well, a lot! I have just recently returned from Brazil and Mexico following a Chase Atlantic headline tour! It was such a fantastic experience to visit those countries for the first time and I can’t wait to go back! I also had the pleasure to release my new Short Film (UN) Justify which I’m really happy that it’s finally out in the world.

Please tell us about any projects that you’ve been working on:

Right now, I’m working on a couple of feature – length scripts which I’m very excited about. One is based off my most recent short film ‘(UN) Justify’ and the other, a sci-fi epic. Additionally, I’ve started shooting a feature documentary that I’m really excited about involving a number of incredible, talented and smart humans!

How did you get into film/directing?

I’ve always been obsessed with Film. However, I never gave myself permission to look too much into it from a young age. I kind of put myself in a box with my own self-limiting beliefs at the time and really just focused on being a musician. 

During Covid however, I found myself going through a particularly troublesome time after a special relationship ended. This is what led me to write my first short film ‘You Are The Ocean’ and deep dived into how to actually make a film myself by watching interviews and kind of self-teaching how it all works.

Best memories in directing/film so far?

I think just the ability to see the words you’ve written on paper come to life on camera is a really liberating thing. Writers rack their minds and souls when putting the words on the page and it’s a very vulnerable experience to not only have an actor embody those characters and speak those words, but also for the world to be exposed to those thoughts and feelings.

That, and also singing with Zero Gravity Management and my manager Jermaine was a really amazing feeling and I can’t wait for the years to come and see what we will accomplish together.

What are you most excited about achieving/biggest goals for the year ahead and beyond?

For this year I’m really looking forward to continuing to shoot this Documentary and get these two scripts done. I’ve also got another Short Film that I’m very eager to shoot in the meantime in which I’m currently putting the final touches on!

How has drumming in Chase Atlantic influenced your directing?

I think one informs the other. While drumming I feel an incredible tribal-ness come out and let a lot of emotional expression take reign. This creates even more room for a more vulnerable and emotional side of myself to come out when writing. 

The show also really revolves around a story and a ‘universe’ that has been created. So there’s lots of storytelling in the shows which keeps the creative juices flowing amongst all of us.

What would you like people to take away from your films/directing work?

Once someone watches a film, or listens to a song, it becomes theirs. I want them to take something, anything, out of what I make and make it their own. 

I try to create thought-provoking works that may sometimes make people feel uncomfortable. In all honesty it’s something I’m probably working through myself and this is the only way I know.

There’s a place for pure entertainment, fun and relaxing for sure, but I also think  it’s important for us as a society as a whole to sometimes absorb art that speaks on a more thought-provoking and challenging level and take moments to reflect and discuss. 

That is, after all, one of the magical things about making art and why storytelling is our species’ oldest traditions.

How is the film industry different compared to the music industry?

Well, the film industry has a lot more people at play to get something done. Similarly to music, when writing, it is a solo thing that you can do by yourself. However, shooting something takes a lot of talented people to be involved. From actors, producers, crew, the list goes on. But the bigger things get and the more elaborate you desire your shoot, the more people it requires. It’s a super collaborative medium. However, technology is so good these days you can shoot anything with a few friends and make it work with your iPhone. It really just depends on what you, as a director, see as the vision and what the best way is to execute that vision.

On the other hand, the Music world differs in this aspect, especially Chase Atlantic. The most compelling work was made in a bedroom studio and minimal overheads. Everything is in house, self produced, self written, self recorded. So getting the actual product done takes a lot less people than you would need to shoot a film.

Highlights of living in LA?

Well, i’ve been fortunate enough to be coming to and from LA for the most part of the last 8 years, so it’s always felt like a home to me. I’ve made incredible friends here which i’m very thankful for. I think the most inspiring thing about being here is the pace and the talent. Everyone you meet is really the best at what they do. The city is a melting pot of creative ideas and excellent execution and you can’t help but let that drive rub off on you.

That, and I was ordering a burger from a store the other day and Christopher Nolan was standing right in front of me. Very LA haha.

Favourite directors/influences?

Christopher Nolan and Denis Villenuce have to be my most influential currently-working directors. Their work speaks for itself.

However, when I write or conceptualize a film or screenplay, I still draw heavily on my musical brain and use a lot of score to get the juices flowing. This is where Johan Johannson’s composition work really influences my style, as well as the composer Ryuichi Sakamoto. If you’re not familiar I urge you to check out their work.

What’s planned for the remainder of 2023?

Lots. Of. Writing. This year so far really has been setting up the years to come with a large body of screenplays to draw from and concepts to develop. I want to shoot a new short as a proof of concept for another feature too which I’m really excited about.

Other than that, I will be embarking to London and Europe in September to perform at Reading and Leeds festival as well as Lollapalooza Berlin with Chase Atlantic. They’re both historical festivals and it’ll be the first time playing on both main stages, so I think everyone is keen for those!

There’s a couple of other things in the works, but that has to stay hush hush for now ;).

Favourite food and place to hangout?

I do love my local coffee shop Oaks Cafe here in LA, but I’ve also got to say the food at the new Birds Street Club is to die for. There’s also a little dive bar called ‘The Woods’ which is a great spot for a drink and hang. I should probably have a loyalty card to the place by now.

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Where are you currently based?

We’re currently based in Sydney

What’s been happening recently?

Things have been pretty non-stop! The reception to our new single has been overwhelmingly positive so we’ve really been trying to ride that wave while we rehearse a bunch for tour.

Your latest single ‘Plastic’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

Plastic was written out of frustration really. At the time I felt like I was really only being seen as a toy by the men in my life and it took a lot of work to build the self-worth to stand up to that and say “Hey! no! fuck you! I’m a human being”. That’s why although the lyrics of the song are pretty almost bitter (I’m a big fan of The Smiths so a lot of my writing has that sarcastic tone to it), instrumentally we really went for something with a much brighter almost nostalgic tone. We were playing a lot of 00’s pop between writing sessions and I think that comes through.

What does this single mean to you?

Plastic means a huge deal to me! It feels like such a time capsule of this awful thing I overcame. I’m proud of how overall positive it ended up being and I think it’s some of mine and Josh’s (Gonzalez/producer) best work.

Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?

I recorded the song with Josh Gonzalez who is a long time friend and creative partner. His writing and production is really what makes Heterochromia what it is. We wrote and recorded the song in his home studio and then sent it off to Chris Vernon to mix and master, because I just have a bunch of talented besties and the band is a great excuse to work with them

How did you approach the recording process?

Very very slowly and with a lot of patience on Josh’s end. Heterochromia is my first time having the musician hat on and so there was a lot to learn. We didn’t want to settle at all. Consequently there was a lot of tweaking until we were both stoked.

You have an upcoming tour, where are you headed?

Yeah oh my god I’m so excited! We’re adventuring around the East coast for the first time with a bunch of old and new friends and then finishing off with a hometown headliner. The tour starts with Canberra and Melbourne so I’m currently in the market for some nice and thick jackets.

What can we expect from your live shows?

Dancing and chaos wrapped in pastel satin. We’ve got such a wonderful, fun live band and we’re all up for a boogie and a banter so that seems to be the kind of vibe we attract in a crowd. We’re playing our whole new ep + a couple overs and maybe some bonus tracks *wink wink*. It should be a really fun time! 

Who are you listening to at the moment?

Right this second I’m listening to Jenette Mccurdy’s audiobook. But in terms of music recently I’ve been hyperfixating over Belle Haven’s new songs, Lewis Capaldi’s new album and a bit of Black Flag. I really like to keep spotify’s algorithm guessing in terms of what to recommend to me.

What’s planned for the remainder of 2023?

Well we’re going to release this EP finally, make some new friends up and down the east coast and then maaaaybe even release a little more music before the year ends.

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