The Point Music Podcast

#musicpodcast Australian producer and DJ, What So Not has been making waves all over the globe with his signature style that blends bass, trap, and melodic hues into an unique and unforgettable package. He's teamed up with Dutch producer BUUNSHIN, putting together a wicked EP 'The Quiet That Hurts' , mixing up D&B with What So Not's stylings. We chat all things the new EP, then delve into thoughts on meditation (and kung fu), and What So Not's opinion on AI in the music industry.Strap in for 30 minutes - it's a hell of a fun ride.What So Not on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/7t9HdYryY0IyVDhzv1eIB2?si=dXdjbQbyToe6dvPrWolKYw

It’s full steam ahead rocknroll with the legendary Dallas Frasca on Episode 98 of The Point Music Podcast. We’re talking The Green Electric Tour, which sees Dallas team up with the amazing Sarah McLeod for 15 shows nationally from Feb through mid-March in 2026, all while keeping their ongoing commitment to sustainability - more specifically, sustainable touring. Proudly supported by Music Australia, The Harbour Agency, Spank Betty Records, and Seed Mob (Australia’s first indigenous youth-led climate justice organisation and their ongoing fight for climate justice). @dallasfrasca  Tickets to The Green Electric Tour available through dallasfrasca.com and sarahmcleodofficial.comThursday 19 February Bended Elbow AlburyFriday 20 February Moyhu Hotel MoyhuSaturday 21 February Northcote Social Club MelbourneSunday 22 February Pelly Bar FrankstonFriday 27 February Mos Desert Clubhouse Gold CoastSaturday 28 February The Royal Quarters NundahSunday 1 March Imperial Hotel EumundiThursday 5 March Big Easy Radio AldingaFriday 6 March Lion Arts Factory Adelaide Saturday 7 March Mojo’s Bar Fremantle Sunday 8 March Indi Bar ScarboroughWednesday 11 March La La La’s WollongongThursday 12 March The Baso CanberraFriday 13 March The Bridge Hotel RozelleSaturday 14 March Stag & Hunter NewcastleCheck out Dallas Frasca's 'Force of Nature' album - https://open.spotify.com/album/2uEQoR20zbrqZWy0wpF2t1?si=MlAM3rdWS26EuRJ46EFT3g

Using the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold infill to create something beautiful as a reference, Brisbane’s It’s Acrylic have taken a side-step from their more emo/alt rock stylings, and crafted something stunning in the track, ‘Kintsukuroi’, teaming up with fellow Brisbane artist, Neish. On this episode, we delve into the creation of that track, and discuss the Brisbane music scene (and more). #emo #musicpodcast #altrock Check out the new track from It's Acrylic - https://youtu.be/ibHVE6_8UMw?si=lCkW2Nq0rI4WtPYNhttps://open.spotify.com/track/3KV7KjO44CVPMggpqf8h27?si=3855445508d34e82

Episode 96 of The Point Music Podcast sees chats with Loki from SELVE. Not only have SELVE just dropped a magnificent album in 'Breaking Into Heaven', but Loki is also the first Aboriginal artist to have recorded at the world famous Abbey Road Studios. We talk about how this happened, the album, and the influences going to the making of this release in this episode.Follow SELVE on Spotify now - https://open.spotify.com/artist/033lztbwXp7jXxOGHAkZOL?si=he593zbTQnSSSXK4in9l_w

Episode 95 of The Point Music Podcast - it's a well overdue catch up with Melbourne-based artist AND producer, EMEREE. We nerd out over production stuff, and talk about her latest singles, 'Locked Up' and 'Eyesore', as well as discuss EMEREE's approach in bringing back Neo Soul/Nu Soul to the Australian soundscape.'Locked Up' - https://open.spotify.com/track/187DYqgOLBTeyoBbno1cKf?si=0a7f7726f51f47ae'Eyesore' - https://open.spotify.com/track/5ZaQQmw3YvW8mi9KK9ydIu?si=8e8e672ab8cc490f

Satellite Mile is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist Ben Love, who is the guest of Episode 94 of The Point Music Podcast. We discuss all things his debut full length album, 'The Water's Edge' and more in this episode.Dive into the album now - https://open.spotify.com/album/0KKuAhfN52if9qwAEYc6go?si=MNZhbLrGSeO7uBcyQERnew

Georgia Betts is a SE Qld-based folk/indie singer/songwriter who has just dropped her debut full length album, ‘Autumn’ - a release that presents a cohesive yet diverse soundscape that mirrors the changing season it’s name after. In this podcast we discuss the process behind the album, Georgia’s busking background, and how she found her voice.You can check out Georgia’s album, ‘Autumn’ here -https://open.spotify.com/album/4uQzYHEnR53sVqY3lxijTf?si=IsjYujMNR1iNrWo_fwsHDA

Sydney-based artist Lucian joins us for an episode of The Point Music Podcast, discussing his full length album, 'Fears, Reflections & Shades of Time', the appreciation for the long player format, and more. Packed full of interesting tangents.Support Locian here by purchasing the album on Bandcamp - https://locian.bandcamp.com/album/fears-reflections-shades-of-timeOr immerse yourself in the album via YouTube - https://youtu.be/9VW_Pu3qgns?si=uvsQIbym6htVzNqD

We cycle back around to Denis from LoveLoveLove for another podcast, this time around chatting about his upcoming single, ‘Pisces’ (out on April 16), the importance of the DIY ethos in the music industry, and how we find our own voice, in a vocal sense. All that and existentialism.  ⁨You can find Lovelovelove on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/71AkKjNLAa2eGpswzxbdM6?si=UCZdevwfT1qQ8xaQ52RKEw

Sydney smooth metallers, Inertia are making waves up and down the coastline of Australia, thanks to their modern polished-yet-aggressive sound, evident on debut album, ‘Second Shadow’. The band will be touring the album through April, so before they head out, we chat with Mark, guitarist and producer for Inertia all about the album, the upcoming tour, and the state of metal/heavy music in Australia.Catch Inertia on tour in April 2025Landsdowne Hotel (Sydney) - April 19Black Bear Lodge (Brisbane) - April 20Jive Bar (Adelaide) - April 25Bergy Bandroom (Melbourne) - April 27

In the podcast that was eventually meant to happen - we chat with Sam and Kahlia from JUNO. This episode was meant to have happened in August 2024, but gremlins got into the audio, we lost everything, and then JUNO got busy. REAL busy. But they’ve made the time to make this happen, and glad we did. Talking all things their debut EP (due out on April 17), current single, ‘Pity Party’, upcoming tours (including the UK), and beating that demon that makes you want to adjust the snare when mixing.Check out ‘Pity Party’ now - https://open.spotify.com/track/1VJVoJ76e3PdaZfBg5BqNB?si=903ee35729604c4d

And we're back after a 6-month hiatus due to gremlins in the machine. The Point Podcast is back up and running for 2025, with first guests, Sydney's Toy Saints (who came in at #6 in the 2024 The Pointies Top 50). We talk all things their latest EP, songwriting, and the meaning behind the lyric, 'My Favourite Colour is a day of the week'.Go check out Toy Saints on Spotify now - https://open.spotify.com/album/39jAjrVqSoFsULaavNdF9R?si=ecHMLzLMRv2WtOVOKll8FA

We chat to Noah from Radio Free Alice on this episode of The Point Music Podcast. We delve into the band's new EP, 'Polyester', what Pop music represents today, and get all philosophical about creating art. Radio Free Alice are touring the 'Polyester' EP through Aug and into September 2024 Thu 15 Aug - Beach Hotel - Arakwal Country/Byron Bay, NSW Sat 17 Aug - Tomcat - Meanjin/Brisbane, QLD Fri 23 Aug - Lansdowne Hotel - Eora/Sydney, NSW Sat 24 Aug - Bar Yuki - Yuin Country/Milton, NSW Thu 29 Aug - The Night Cat - Naarm/Melbourne, VIC Sat 31 Aug - Bridge Hotel - Dja Dja Wurrung/Castlemaine, VIC Thu 5 Sep - Crown & Anchor - Kaurna/Adelaide, SA Fri 6 Sep - Mojos - Boorloo/Perth, WA Check out the 'Polyester' EP out now - https://open.spotify.com/album/2hhrbFyHhJsJxskjhWDfuX?si=Ds-pP0KtQfaqmEL3o3pDJA

Episode 85 of The Point Music Podcast sees chats with Newcastle duo RAAVE TAPES on their self-titled album, the songwriting process, their thoughts on the Australian Music Festival scene and more. Go check the full length self-titled album here - https://open.spotify.com/album/0UGqGokVfovASe6VG9xkOK?si=uJ2bZrS9SGOcV-tCNz3VwQ

Jack from Adelaide emo/alt outfit Wolf & Chain is our guest on Episode 84 of The Point Music Podcast, talking all things latest single, ‘Not Giving Up’, the resurgence of emo/alt in Australia, and the mutual admiration for the weird and wonderful sci fi modern classic, Donnie Darko, which partly inspired the music video for ‘Not Giving Up’… plus we nerd out over Batman comics. Check out ‘Not Giving Up’ by Wolf & Chain now https://open.spotify.com/track/40sVWUA48fE5Q8MiVZmKT5?si=cb0b86d8cd1748b2

Episode #83 of The Point Music Podcast sees chats with Denis from Lovelovelove talking about the latest EP, 'everything feels like a movie', shifting from indie-pop to the world of alt-folk, and that damn staircase at Brisbane's Black Bear Lodge. Go check out the brilliant EP from lovelovelove here - https://open.spotify.com/album/2telVHb8Cvq0vvbBjZYNAE?si=dydCfuzdQo2ZWuOfDJDa7g

Episode 82 of The Point Music Podcast, we finally catch up with one half of The Dreggs. Paddy joins us to talk about their full length debut album, 'Caught In A Reverie', the state of festivals and the folk scene in Australia, and more. The Dreggs have had a steady climb in the industry, going from small, intimate shows, to selling out major venues within a 7 year period. 'Caught In A Reverie' - the debut album from The Dreggs is out now. https://open.spotify.com/album/57mCFDpG3DjTa7LeD89Dsr?si=d-UExTafQ1iLaDSQqa1F-Q

In this episode, Elyssa and Toby from Newcastle Shoegaze/Indie outfit, Elestial talk all things their new EP, 'Delphinium', the world of country and crossovers, and what exactly Delphinium is. Elestial will be touring their EP up and down the East Coast from April 26 through to October. Head to their Instagram for info. Listen to 'Delphinium' now on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/2tAkriOmTbsDq5fMivfwdw?si=d9K0ppmsRYi4o04Zdn5abQ

In episode 80 of The Point Music Podcast, we chat to multi instrumentalist Joe Mungovan on the release of his sophomore album, the indie-funk goodness of 'Sugar, Candy, Lips', the inspiration behind the album, and the telepathic link between rhythm section members, among other things. Joe Mungovan will be touring the East Coast in support of the album - Friday 5 April Stag and Hunter Newcastle Saturday 6 April La La La’s Wollongong Friday 19 April Oxford Art Factory Sydney Saturday 20 April The Gasometer Melbourne Sunday 28 April The Gum Ball Festival Hunter Valley Friday 3 May It’s Still A Secret Brisbane Check out 'Sugar, Candy, Lips' now - https://open.spotify.com/album/3M6tggqryy4fkt33laMEIB?si=pjDue4uoTdCkQMRKiD_U9w

The Point Music Pocast thingy. Episode 79. We dive into Brisbane-based artist Lima Delta's debut single, 'Ghosts' and find out what makes it tick. Also life as a musician working in the mines, and discussing Lima Delta's upcoming debut album. All this and more. Follow Lima Delta on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6r4Ojou8o4tApWa6dyiDy5?si=BH0V6UcsRv2wA4aOSCoywg And on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/limadeltamusic/