Send us a Text Message.This podcast starts with a few questions about my time in London, then just becomes a full on rant of fun times and experiences, as well as down and the not so happy times. It's as simple as that! Listen to me recount stories, such as not realizing I was in line to see Queen Elizabeths Memorial at Winsor Castle. Travelling to Scotland broke &  Meditating in Graveyards. Check out more things here https://linktr.ee/thisischa5mIntro Song: Fractured - CHA5M & Sam I Am

Send us a Text Message.It's episode number 60! So this week we’re heading over to the Netherlands to Rotterdam to talk with singer/songwriter philine. Her newest single Green is a calming, mesmerizing, eye opening track, and she goes through it with me and honestly, locks me in with every word, as she speaks about becoming one with nature, and living her life in stories. She also tells me about her latest tour that she and her band went on supporting German band Provinz, in Munich and Hamburg to a mass of people. So, Throw Green into your playlists and join us for the conversation, lets get conversing. Follow philine and keep up with her journey below!https://linktr.ee/philineIntro Song: Green - philine

Send us a Text Message.My guest this week is OMRA a singer, songwriter from Brisbane, Australia. She has just released her newest single Weightless, an atmospheric, flow of beauty and connection that just immerses you in the world that she has created for you. Be sure to add this song to your playlists. She tells me about the song and the intricacies that went into creating it. As well as the story behind it, that includes feeling like an astronaut on a different planet. She also sheds light on her previous single plastic paradise and the fun that she and everyone else involved had in creating the song and formulating the music video, and as a former film student, she thrives in that environment and it shows. Follow her music journey and listen to hear songs!https://linktr.ee/omramusicIntro Song: Weightless - OMRA

Send us a Text Message.My guest today is Ella Belfanti from the 8 person group TYDE, based in Brisbane, Australia. They’ve just released a new single titled Latte Party, an incredibly fun and hip tune that has you moving from the first bass line. Ella tells me about the song and how it features the classic lines about current generations spending their money on lattes and avocados, and they take it in an in your face, but very fun direction. She tells me about forming the band and her former musical ventures as a singer songwriter, touring and gathering experience which now leads her to fronting this explosive new group. As well as her time as a ski instructor and we share a nice conversation about snow. TYDE are also hitting the road for a tour of Latte Party, hitting up Brisbane, Wollongong, Sydney and Melbourne. Hit the link below for all the info!https://linktr.ee/tydeIntro Song: Latte Party - TYDE

Send us a Text Message.This week I have SAMMM from Brisbane, and he takes me through his once solo project, now turned band and his new single Whatever You Like, that you’re hearing right now, so do add it to your playlists. He tells me about writing songs, the progression of project now band. Being diagnosed with ADHD and loving to perform on stage in front of friends and new listeners. He’s an innovative, energetic individual with a drive to bring out his best in himself and in others. There’s talks of Mudvayne, Punk bands, Touring, Opening up for the band WAXXX and some stories about broken guitar strings.Follow SAMMMs music journey and support his workhttps://linktr.ee/sammm.stuffIntro Song: Whatever You Like - SAMMM

Send us a Text Message.This week I have Dolly Dagger joining me! She’s a frontwomen, singer, songwriter originally from Victoria, but now living in Los Angeles. She finds herself back in Victoria for a special show, launching her newest single Tower. We chat about the song mentioning a ton of influences behind it, and its awesome medieval concept. Our discussion is also a must listen for musicians, especially those looking to travel overseas, or even base themselves overseas. Dolly has such an incredible insight into being a creative musician when it comes to songwriting, creating videos and playing shows, and she drops just absolute fire and facts throughout this episode, So please, join us and follow her journey and support her creativenesshttps://www.dollydaggerxo.com/linksIntro Song: Tower - Dolly Dagger

Send us a Text Message.This week I have pop artist Ava Charlotte, joining me from Perth. The former Melbourne based singer songwriter takes us through her newest single Hellfire! We have a great chat about her progression as a singer, moving to Perth, joining bands and crafting songs in 10 minutes! She tells me the story behind Hellfire, and we also discuss tattoos, books and recording. Be sure to give listen to the new single and follow Ava and her journeyhttps://linktr.ee/avacharlottee@avacharlotteeIntro Song: Hellfire - Ava Charlotte

Send us a Text Message.This week I have indie pop rock artist EDIE joining me from Perth. We talk about her newest single Villian, inspired by the horror genre, and that you’re listening too right now, so do add it to your listen list. We explore her influences behind it, as well as the idea behind her enticing and menacing music video. We chat about various horror films and she tells me about meeting Sam & Dean from Supernatural. There’s a vampire slaying kit, talks about the occult and she shares where she would love tour and perform in future! Keep up to date and follow EDIE's journeyhttps://linktr.ee/edie_@ediephonehomeVillian Music Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_areQb_HcQQIntro Song: Villian - EDIE

Send us a Text Message.This week, I have the twin duo Idol Minds, Mia and Ava joining me from Melbourne. We discuss they’re newest single Needed you, and some behind the scenes chats on coming up with the song and recording it. We go into some of their previously released tracks which then delves into how they came up with their name. We talk about Melbourne and the music scene, and they explain to me a bit about their family and how they have 12 sets of twins within their family! We also talk about recording, playing live and also about the upcoming Melbourne International Comedy Festival!Follow their music journey and support them with a listen and follow@idolmindsmusichttps://linktr.ee/miaandavaIntro Song: Needed You - Idol Minds

Send us a Text Message. This week I have singer songwriter Douzey based in Melbourne, but joining me from Perth. She tells me about living in France and London, to meeting musicians and taking steps to learn and begin her journey as a singer/songwriter. She shares some insights into her time working in the arts and with different comedians, her podcast called the Sound Quality Podcast, and she also takes us through some of her tracks including Sleep No More and Pavement, and tells us about her upcoming EP Discard. We also chat about Hyperphantasia, and Horror movies! Keep up to date with everything and follow Douzey's journeyhttps://linktr.ee/douzeymuseIntro Song: Pavement - Douzey

Send us a Text Message.This week I have Jack Bolingbroke joining me from here in Adelaide. We talk about being involved in the music scene for a decade, he tells me about his travels and tours in China and Taiwan, we banter about I-pods and we also discuss his musical versatility, playing in 5 different bands. You can also see 2 of his bands play at the Crown and Anchor on March 6th The Slow Light (performing songs by Opeth) and Kuiper, playing alongside Ekosa in a show which they are calling Slowpeth, if you’re around Adelaide at that time, go along and support the boys. He's been band tested, and he thrives with the many he's involved in, check them out!@theslowlightband@holur_band@vorosmetal@wingsofthanatos@kuiperbandIntro Song: The Hourglass - The Slow Light

Send us a Text Message.It’s episode number 50! To celebrate this milestone with me, I have Stacey Ann, joining me from Perth! She graduated from WAAPA in the hopes of fulfilling her desire to become a musician, and since then she’s released songs, including her most recent one Riptide that you’re hearing right now, and as well as that, she has her first EP on the way A change in the Wind that is set for release on March 14th. She tells us all about it, and there’s also some stories from London, and travelling around Western Australia. Keep up with Stacey and follow her journey @staceyannmusichttps://linktr.ee/staceyannmusicIntro song: Ripples - Stacey Ann

Send us a Text Message.This week my guest is Brisbane raised singer/songwriter Lucinda Poy, based and joining me from Perth. She tells me about her move from Brisbane to Perth, to study at the well renowned Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts or WAAPA. Performing at Fringe and at the GABBA in Brisbane, to writing and releasing her first single Just Fine, that has built to an incredible reception. We also talk about Hospitality and Cheeseburgers, what a tangent, so join us!Follow Lucinda and keep up to date with everything she has going onhttps://linktr.ee/lucipoyIntro Song: Just Fine - Lucinda Poy

Send us a Text Message.This week my guest is Russian singer, songwriter, artist and actress NOANNE, joining me from her home in Prague. We have a wonderful conversation, from her beginnings moving from Russia to Prague at the age of 17. Excelling in academics, study and travelling to the UK and the US. To jumping into acting and thus into music, where she’s created 2 singles with 2 amazing music videos, which she tells some interesting stories about. Pre-save her third single on the way called Forgiveness below, and follow her across all social platformsPre-Save "Forgiveness"https://orcd.co/noanne_forgivenessSocials@this_is_noannehttps://www.youtube.com/@this_is_noanneIntro Song: Goodwill - NOANNE

Send us a Text Message.Today my guest is one that you may recognize if you’ve been listening from the very start of this podcast! It’s Amelia Dembowski, and we have a wonderful conversation that includes, more facts and information about Lord of the Rings. Amelia takes us through transitioning from Synth Wave and Pop, Into Dungeon Synth, and we go through her new EP as Obscure Australis, and also find out where the name comes from. We finish off with some chilling tales about The Necronomicon, the book she’s currently reading. Keep up to date with all of Amelia's works and listen to her chilling new EP @ameliaoflothlorien @obscuraaustralis_ Intro song: Cave of the Convict Woman - Obscura Australis

Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to CHA5M Converses, we’re here in 2024, a happy new year to all of you listening and a massive thank you for supporting the podcast last year. My first guest of the year is Jannah Fahiz, hailing from Canberra and joining me from Adelaide, SA.We have a great discussion about her ventures in becoming a solo artist, we talk through some of her releases including The Best Day and Broken Hearted, she also teaches me about twitch, and shares some special meetings with bands and musicians one of which is Hayley Williams of Paramore! Join us for the chat, and keep up to date with everything Jannah has happening in 2024  https://linktr.ee/JannahFahizIntro Song: The Best Day - Jannah Fahiz

Send us a Text Message. My guest this week is Serena Ittoo, solo artist and life coach, joining me from Enfield in London. This chat has so much in it, from Serena's beginnings in music, writing lyrics at 9 years old, to becoming a life coach and using disciplines to write and create music, which lead to her first single Nature Foreseen that we also discuss. There’s also some talks on classic ipods and he hint at each others Spotify Wrapped for 2023!Follow Serena and her musical journey @serenaittoo https://linktr.ee/serenaittooIntro song: Nature Foreseen - Serena Ittoo

Send us a Text Message.My guest this week is Tyler Gunn, solo musician and artists joining me from Toronto, Canada. We have a wonderful chat about his life in music, including his newest single , A Million Miles which you can stream and listen too right now! We also go deep into the creative process of being a musician and artist, as well as reflecting on the current way things are formulated in different elements within the artist psyche, remember, its more so about the journey than the destination, and Tyler is here to share some wisdomFollow his journey @tylergunn https://stream.tylergunn.co/amillionmilesBe sure to follow the podcast @thisischa5mIntro song: A Million Miles - Tyler Gunn

Send us a Text Message.My guest this week is David Blomiley from the band Seven Spies, joining me from London. We talk about his journey through music, starting at a young age in choir, getting the opportunity to work and perform for the National Theatre, learning the in’s and outs of the industry and teaching his skills in vocals and various musical instruments to others. We also discuss Seven Spies and their new single Lie, and also share some on stage antics and accidents that we’ve each been apart of, there’s so much to unpack, so join us!Follow Seven Spies and keep up to date with everything!@seven.spies LIE: https://ffm.to/283pzogIntro Song: Lie - Seven Spies

Send us a Text Message.My guest this week is Laurie Black, joining me from London! This episode is packed with talks about Adelaide & Edinburgh Fringe, Spiders, Tim Minchin, Muse, Camping in Scotland my goodness there’s so much to get through. As well as all that we talk about her debut album Angst Music which is available right now to purchase and or to stream, You can also watch her newest video for Strange Fruit out now!https://laurieblack.co.uk/musicFollow her on @laurieblackincIntro Song: Strange Fruit - Laurie Black