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Shaun Blackwell is an incredible songwriter and performer. I was lucky enough to create a hardcore band back in the day with him called Upheld. His main music project now is Hemi Hemingway, look him up, listen to his music and be impressed. He's a legend and a great friend and I loved this chat we had about how life has been for him for the last 20 years. Don't even really know if it's a convo that'll make sense to people that don't know us, so for everyone that DOES, enjoy!

Jojo is a great person and talented songwriter. In conversation and within his music and lyrics he's straight up, vulnerable and honest about his perspective and his mental health challenges. Stoked to have a friendship with Jojo, and for them giving up their time to sit down with me. A heads up before you listen to this episode - we do cover some tough topics related to mental health and suicide. Also these Lifeline numbers are free to call and free to use - and you'll be connected to a professional with experience in suicide prevention: NZ: 0508 828 865 AUS: 131 114 US: 988

Sam and Matilda are great people, super funny and they love supporting bands and artists. Follow them on instagram @tuneswiththetwiins and browse their feed as you listen to my chat with them which they kindly scheduled into their very busy Melbourne trip

DARTZ are a kiwi band that you'd have to be pretty dead inside to not have fun listening to. Good dudes that are all working hard to be able to do what they love - touring, playing gigs and writing songs. They opened for The Chats, theyre on an Australia tour right now, including gigs at SxSW festival and are gearing up to release their new album early 2024.

Mae loves music and her mates and sometimes people think she's someone else.