Episode 23: Drum Roll Please for Libby Scott! From one drum to another, we discussed about career opportunities as a drummer and the wild world of the music industry, including songwriting, producing, networking, performing, education and being a female drummer. Libby is an emerging, enthusiastic drummer who made her national debut placing second in 'Australia's Best Female Drummer' competition at the annual Australian Ultimate Drummers' Weekend in Melbourne 2016. She is a graduate of Bachelor of Music (Jazz Drums) at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. She is a versatile drummer of various genres and styles, as seen in her band, Pink Matter, and other live performances and studio recordings. For more information head to her website at www.libbyscott.com.au Music Credits Opening Theme by Daniel Kassulke Giant by Pink Matter Drum Performance 1 by Libby Scott You'll Never Know by Pink Matter Drum Performance 2 by Libby Scott Drum Cover of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis's Can't Hold Us by Libby Scott

Episode 22: Singer-Songwriter features local artist, Jo Davie. We discuss the process of her music making from song writing to singing, as well as her honours research into singer-song writing and the influences from internal and external factors. Further in performance, we talk about the addition of solo instrumental accompaniment to voice and the art of vocal improvisation. Currently working on her solo original project, she hopes to incorporate the beauty of music technology in her future performances. To find out more or keep updated, head to her website at www.jodavie.com or follow her on social media. Jo Davie Graced with jazz sensibilities, exceptional vocal technique and a four-octave range, Jo Davie offers up genuine story-telling. Graduating from the Queensland Conservatorium in 2017, with First Class Honours and the University Medal, Brisbane vocalist Jo Davie burst onto the scene as the 2018 runner-up Folk Alliance Young Artist of the Year, winning audiences and accolades across Australia. Whether performing her own songs or soaring above her raucous gypsy band 'Cigány Weaver', she sings with heartfelt simplicity, technical skill and impressive versatility. Music Credits Opening Theme by Daniel Kassulke Clouds by Cigány Weaver Why Can't We Be Happy by Jo Davie To Start Again by Jo Davie Honey, Please Come and Save Me Now by Jo Davie The River by Cigány Weaver

Episode 21: Production in Pop features ENIJAE, Senija Hadzich and Jake Barker, pop production and song writing duo based in Queensland (Gold Coast/Brisbane). In this episode we discuss the history of ENIJAE and how they started out, as well as the magic that goes behind the production team and within the pop industry. We also talk about the positives and negatives of the music production industry and advice they have for others with the same passion. ENIJAE Specialists in crafting sophisticated pop music through their production and songwriting, ENIJAE are an Australian duo comprised of Jake Barker and Senija Hadzich. Drawn together by their pop sensibilities, ENIJAE harnessed their power for writing and electronic production at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. ENIJAE has since been creating glossy, dynamic and densely produced pop music, pulling inspiration from renowned producers such as Max Martin and Steve Mac as well as the expansive sounds of K-Pop and Euro-Pop. For more information head to their website at https://enijaemusic.com or follow them on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/enijaemusic Music Credits Opening Theme by Daniel Kassulke When Will I Learn? - Cooperr. Promises - Isabel Wood Feel Alive - Anthem Rose Like I Do - Cooperr. Danger To You - Cooperr. *All pop tracks are written (with the artists) and produced by ENIJAE

Episode 20: Voice on Video explores the world of a versatile vocalist, educator, researcher and now local YouTuber, Julia Nilon, and her journey into vocal coach react video content, editing, and the ever expanding YouTube community. In addition, we discuss the importance of vocal pedagogy, research and vocal health. Find out more about Julia on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, or her website at https://www.jvoxstudio.com. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JuliaNilon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jvoxstudio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jvoxfox/ Julia Nilon is an active vocalist and contemporary singing specialist with almost a decade of teaching experience. She is a graduate of Queensland Conservatorium of Music with Bachelor of Music and Masters in Vocal Pedagogy. She is currently undergoing a doctoral research exploring vocal events/function in repertoire. Throughout her studies she has performed Jazz, Pop, RnB, Blues and Musical Theatre in a professional capacity with quartets, duos and vocal ensembles. She particularly enjoys writing and directing solo cabarets and has also gone into musicals as a Vocal Director (La Cage Aux Folles, 2017; You’ve Been Trumped, 2017). In 2018, Julia taught internationally with M Academy China Beijing and worked with national debuting artists and is now back in Australia pursuing her career goals and future endeavours. Music Credits Opening Theme by Daniel Kassulke YouTube excerpts from Julia's videos in order: 1. VOCAL COACH REACTS | JOJO "MAN".... I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS. 2. VOCAL COACH REACTS | 소향 Sohyang YOU RAISE ME UP 불후의명곡 ... INSPIRING. Truly. 3. VOCAL COACH REACTS | DIMASH KUDAIBERGEN... SOS... FIRST TIME LISTENING TO HIM EVER. 4. VOCAL COACH REACTS | First Time Listen.... NIGHTWISH, FLOOR JANSEN Ghost Love Score... holy heck. 5. VOCAL COACH REACTS | MAMAMOO... Immortal Songs Medley... can I even deny a bias at this point...

Episode 19: Practice of Productivity features woodwind multi-instrumentalist and educator, Luke Carbon. Originally from Brisbane and now based in Melbourne, Luke Carbon is an artist of passion, practice and productivity. In this episode, we discuss the impact of the Melbourne lockdown and the highs and lows during this time. We also discuss how it has affected music practice and performance, education, mental and physical health and the community. Luke Carbon is a woodwind multi-instrumentalist and educator based in Melbourne. An orchestral musician, chamber player, and fluent improviser, he attended the Australian National Academy of Music during 2015-2016 and was awarded a Master of Music Research, the Musica Viva Chamber Music Prize, and a programming award for his exploration of third stream music. www.lukecarbon.com Purchase your copy of 'Brightest Threads' now from Bandcamp at https://lukecarbon.bandcamp.com/track/davidson-brightest-threads Music Credits Opening Theme by Daniel Kassulke Brightest Threads by Robert Davidson featuring Luke Carbon, Stuart Byrne, Natasha Fearnside, and Robin Henry Bled Out by Ryan Walsh The Sea Meets Infinity by Paul Dean (Live Performance) featuring Luke Carbon and Thea Rossen New York Counterpoint Movement 3 by Steve Reich

Episode 18: Overseas Opportunities explores percussionist, collaborator, curator, improviser and educator, Joyce To's, positive experience and influence in her international studies abroad at University of Toronto with Aiyun Huang and fellow colleagues. We elaborate on the decisions and considerations for overseas studies, especially during this pandemic, the opportunities and experiences available overseas in comparison to Brisbane, and lastly the technology available today to promote live concerts that collaborate performers all over the world! Go check out Joyce To and Tyler Cunningham's live digital concert series, Nothing Else Left to Read, at the following link: https://youtu.be/qNPcqOHyIK0 Nothing Else Left to Read is a digital concert series exploring new online mediums as a basis for live performative frameworks. This series focuses on celebrating emerging artists, new compositions and innovative developments during this digital age. Music Credits Opening Theme by Daniel Kassulke The Tyalgum Sessions: Catching the Wind by Concept Ensemble and Charulatha Mani (Live Performance - Opening) Sunflowers by Joyce To (Field Recording) Gold Creek Movement 3: Water by Joyce To and Nozomi Omote (Field Recording) Coral Speak by Kate Moore (Live Performance) The Tyalgum Sessions: Catching the Wind by Concept Ensemble and Charulatha Mani (Live Performance - Ending)

Women of Noise (WoN) is a dynamic platform celebrating and featuring the work and stories of women and non-binary creatives in the global community. It aims to provide an all-inclusive space for the diverse and prolific work of female-identifying and non-binary creatives. WoN began as a concert series (formerly 'Noisy Women') and has been enjoyed by many in Brisbane to celebrate International Women's Day. This concert featured women in music throughout musical development to today. Also tune in to 4ZZZ(102.1) on Sundays at 2-5 am to hear the 'Women of Noizzze' Radio Show. 'Women Write Now' Blog Interviews released each 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. https://womenofnoise.com/ Phoebe Bognár is a Sydney-based flutist, composer, curator, improviser and founder and artistic director of Women of Noise. Her approach to music is sewn with vibrancy and fluidity, and explores a diverse range of genres, repertoire and styles. Phoebe has given numerous performances across the globe as a soloist, in ensembles and festivals; sharing music with audiences in Sydney, London, Berlin, Oslo, Brisbane, Finland and the United States of America. Phoebe delights in genre-bending collaborations, art forms and disciplines. She explores new and exciting ways of creative expression which intertwine vocal techniques, technology, and relationships with built and natural environments within flute playing and composition. https://phoebebognar.com/ Phoebe Bognar's Note: "Around the 34:00 mark: when I talk about not programming a concert of completely ‘Black, Indigenous, People of Colour’ composers’ I mean to say I would rather go beyond programming for the sake of programming, but to commit to amplifying and uplifting voices in every single part of Women of Noise and music making. Another note around this section is that there are many organisations doing the work of listening, amplifying and working towards justice. This is to be celebrated and acknowledged. But the work is continual and must be an ongoing commitment." Music Credits Opening Theme by Daniel Kassulke vanishing points (2020) by Phoebe Bognár legacy of ill placed tracks (2017) by Phoebe Bognár Phoebe Bognar and Clayton Thomas Improvisation (un)reasoning (2020) by Phoebe Bognár I Want You To Panic (2019) by Elizabeth Shearon

Episode 16: Asian Persuasion features Asian Brisbane musicians, Flora Wong (violinist) and Cara Tran (pianist). In this episode we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being an Asian musician in the Brisbane music scene, and what we represent as role models of race - from our cultural influences of Asia and Australia to our impact as individuals for the future generation. BrisAsia Festival features rich culture, traditions and an atmosphere that celebrates Brisbane’s cultural diversity. The festival showcases Asian dance, visual arts, food, music, film and more. From breakdancing competitions to live concerts, and colourful cosplay events – there’s something for everyone! Back for its eighth year on February 1st to 29th in 2020, it was held across multiple venues, such as SunPAC, Visible Ink Youth Hub, QPAC, Queen Street Mall, Aspley Central, Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre and more. Keep your eyes and ears out for the annual festival! For updates head to www.brisbane.qld.gov.au. Music Credit Opening Theme by Daniel Kassulke Winterstate - First Movement (Live Performance) by Chris Perren Flora Wong and Luke Cuerel Improvisation (Live) at Kin-Makers 3 Winterstate - Second Movement (Live Performance) by Chris Perren Baliya (Premiere Live Performance)by Brenda Gifford Samurai Loops (Live Performance) by Chris Perren

Episode 15: Brisbane bassist, Matty Cook, joins us for this podcast episode, as we discuss his musical journey of gigging and teaching. From the affects of COVID-19 to cruise gigs and the night life music industry, to his experiences at jam nights, tertiary studies and what it's like to have a music teacher as a parent. Most importantly, the influences and decisions that led to his successful career today. Head to Fortitude Valley for Live Music, at featured venues such as The Met, Cloudland, Crowbar, Brightside, Outpost Bar, Press Club, Woolly Mammoth, Netherworld, Ric’s Bar, Foundry, Finn McCool’s, Black Bear Lodge, Doo-Bop Bar, Elixir Rooftop Bar, Suzie Wongs Good Time Bar, Beirne Lane, The Sound Garden, Birdees, Pig ‘N’ Whistle, Empire Hotel, Brunswick Hotel, and Waterloo Hotel. Music Credits Opening Theme by Daniel Kassulke Song For My Father by Horace Silver Footprints by Wayne Shorter (Terrence Blanchard Version) Swinging at the Haven by Elis Marsalis Strasbourg St. Denis by Roy Hargrove Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder

Fellow podcaster, drummer and educator, CJ Nash and I come together to discuss the power of podcasts. As hosts of Brisbane music podcasts, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of setting up a podcast, how it affects the listeners and music scene, and what it takes to uphold it throughout our portfolio music careers. To find out more about Sundowner Drum Talks, follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and SoundCloud. Other Australian and Brisbane podcasts you can follow include After the Show, Friends with Benefits, Shuffology, Franky Walnut, Heavy Music Interviews, OzMade, The Music, My Songs Suck, Flawless, Australian Music Diaries, The Music Show, Jaytech Music, Australian Rock Show, The J Files, Like A Version, Live At The Wireless, Australian Music Podcast, Ben Sorensen’s Real Country, Listen Now with Matt and Sam and many more. Music Credit Opening Theme by Daniel Kassulke This is Not A Love Song by New Clear Vision Phobias by New Clear Vision Game of Life by New Clear Vision LIMERENCE OR LOVE by Mattytwohats Rainy Day Trippin by Woodstock Road