Nostalgia, happiness, melancholy. Australian music producer 44 Ardent weaves these together in ‘pieces’, making for a musically and emotionally complex single resisting easy characterisation. Radio Fodder speaks to the musician on his artistry, creative processes and what’s in store for the coming year.
Music Music Interviews44 Ardent on ‘pieces’ and upcoming releases: “A lot of creative choices happen without me really planning them”
Music Music InterviewsMelding classic romance with alt-pop: Lemonade Baby on his new single ‘Electric Girl’
Brisbane-based musician Lemonade Baby talks his latest single ‘Electric Girl’, his artistic inspirations and the best cosmic locations to listen to his music.
Music Music InterviewsInterview: Julius Black on Experimental Alt-Pop Sophomore EP, ‘Together We Go Down In The Dark’
Soft, dark and haunting. Kiwi artist Julius Black is back on the alt-pop scene with his latest EP, ‘Together We Go Down In The Dark’, an episodic visage of one’s descent into a toxic love-induced madness. Julius Black tells Nishtha of his creative process, themes and thoughts on the new release.
Music Music InterviewsInterview: Dekleyn’s latest single ‘Save My Name’ and the future of their sound
Formed in 2017, Aussie duo Dekleyn are no strangers to the music industry. Having amassed over 5 million streams on Spotify over the last 3 years, the two have made a name for themselves in the realm of memorable, irresistibly catchy and skilful songs. Inspired by the beat from their 2021 single ‘Over Again’, ‘Save My Name’ is a heartfelt song that delivers a sincere yet uplifting emotional narrative through the duo’s reliable roots in electronic pop.
Music Music InterviewsInterview: Will Hyde on the powerful, visual world of his sophomore EP ‘nothing ever changes’
Every so often, an artist comes around with an almost supernatural ability to capture the mutability of adolescence in their work. will hyde does exactly this, weaving a powerful, emotional story of youth throughout his sophomore EP ‘nothing ever changes’.
Music Music InterviewsBedroom pop, lockdown creativity, and Chey Jordan
Such is the power of the bedroom music, having helped preserve a lively, albeit socially distanced, music scene over the past year and a half. With a multiplicity of streaming platforms for artists to upload to and focus on lo-fi DIY, the genre’s prominence has never been greater. It has democratised music, removing the industry’s gatekeepers and granting artists like Chey the chance to share their work with the world.
Music Music InterviewsIn Conversation with Cam Wade: Meadow Festival
Due to Coronavirus restrictions, Meadow 2020 was cancelled only days before it was planned to go ahead. Cam was on his way to a friend’s wedding when he realised he’d have to drop a whole years work.
Music Music InterviewsNick Batterham on Lovebirds
The album’s strength lies in its instrumental prowess and rich orchestration. Batterham and his talented collaborators combine piano, strings, guitar, percussions, woodwind and brass with sincere and haunting lyrics, resulting in a striking interplay of shadow and light.
Music Music InterviewsInterview—Calico Sunday: Fresh Band, Fresh Single, Refreshing Sound
Lauren Berry
Young Melbourne rock n’ roll band Calico Sunday’s new single ‘She’s My Gun’ is out now. The song represents the band’s essence; it has a classic sound, rich, golden female vocals, sizzling lead guitar breaks and hard, honest drum beats. The up and coming band’s music is familiar, yet twinged with new flavours…convention pushing its way into innovation.
Music Music InterviewsReview—Vera Blue, The Way That You Love Me Tour 2019 Geelong
Monique O’Rafferty
Vera emerged in a haze of shimmering yellow to a teaser of ‘The Way That You Love Me’. She wore a sheer, yellow ensemble over a yellow bodysuit with chunky sneakers. I could never! With a cheeky grin towards the audience, she opened the show with ‘Private’, giving the crowd a first taste of her signature dance moves and vocal range.