My guest this week is Perth singer/songwriter Siobhan Cotchin, so prepare to charge up the manifestation crystals! She recently just came off and amazing experience, supporting The Goo Goo Dolls and Matchbox Twenty, for their tour of Australia. She shares with me some amazing moments from the tour and how it all came to be, we also delve into her m…

This week, I have Declan Boss joining me! He's a musician based in Australia who has been playing in bands for 15 years! He has a brain full of experience and in this episode I pick it to the best of my ability. From playing in bands such as Nox5 and PTL, to now creating his own solo project Fa$t Company, Declan has an ear and eye for being a creat…

This week, we’re heading to Finland, where I converse with Sanna and Joel, members of the modern metalcore band My Favourite Nemesis, who recently finished a tour of the UK as well as releasing their newest EP We Annihilate I. Join us for the conversation as they discuss their musical beginnings, leaning into their influences and pursuing a dream t…

This week, I introduce you to 19 year old singer/songwriter Piper Butcher from Newcastle, NSW. We have an amazing conversation as piper shares with me her journey through music, which lead her to being in the top 24 for Australian Idol in 2023, to having some incredible experiences with big name bands shortly after. Dropping out of high school at g…

This week listeners I have the full length audio version of The CHA5M Review of the Invisible Monsters EP by Ngarrindjeri Nu Metal singer/songwriter Thomas Readett, AKA Falter. Join us as we discuss the EP and Falter himself takes me through his creative process when it came to writing the EP, and he takes us through all the songs on the EP and how…

This week my guest is Dylan Guest, a creative individual and musician from Adelaide. He talks through his years playing guitar and bass in multiple bands, we reminisce on a tour we played together a few years ago and both realize that we play the bass guitar like an electric. He shares his experiences with his current band Spaghetti Death Trap, and…

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 & Medit…

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.…

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 creat…

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 an…

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 a…

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 …

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, book…

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…

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 musi…

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 Qu…

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 …

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 c…

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 h…

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 sin…

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 O…

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 …

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 …

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…

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 other…

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 …

My guest this week is Dom Ventra, joining me from Adelaide, SA. We have a great catchup chat surrounding music, as well as diving into Dom's music journey, from his early passions playing guitar & bass, to taking an indefinite hiatus, which then circled around into the opportunity to join his current band, Rocky’s Pride & Joy, who’ve just released …

My guest this week is James Gray who joins me from Nottingham, UK. We discuss his venture through music, including some stories from his band Aviira, including some insights into their next album, we also reminisce about our Download Festival experiences, he shares some behind the scenes knowledge on his drum covers and we go on a Big Lez Show rant…

This week my guest is New Zealand born artist Rachel Trainor otherwise known as Nighteyes, who joins me from Melbourne, Australia. We talk about her move from New Zealand to Melbourne with her band Honey Bone, touring with a circus as a session musician, playing fringe festivals in Adelaide and Edinburgh and collaborating with London based artist L…

This week my guest is Spencer Morphy from the Canadian band the Velveteins, he joins me from Vancouver, we've touched down in Canada! We talk music, the formation of The Velveteins, their latest album Declarations of the 3am Freeway, he also chats about his time in Adelaide and we bond over our experiences at the Crown and Anchor, he also talks som…

This week we’re breaking new ground! My guests this week is Zach & Sam from the Utah based band Roseburg, formed in Oregon in the US, we’ve touched down on another part of the world! We have a brilliant conversation about the 2 of them meeting as missionary's, writing each other letters, filled with music and ideas which lead to the formation of th…

This week my guest is Sam Massacci from the Alt-Rock Grunge band Larsen from Adelaide, South Australia. We talk about his musical beginnings and formation of the band, into EPs, albums and touring, and also talk about his work in film studies and creating music videos Check out their music and videos here @larsen.music Intro song: Overflow - Larsen…

This week I have two guests! Cameron & Adam (Wez) From the Brisbane based band Two Times Shy. We talk about their beginnings, their sold out EP Headliner show, an upcoming tour as well as the new single and getting play on Friday Night Football. Follow the band and keep up to date with everything, and be sure to stream the newest single Witts End w…

My guest this week is Gracie Mack, from the band Menajerie in Brisbane, Australia. We have a wonderful chat about their latest single Holding Pattern, as well as Gracie's musical life which includes a degree in Jazz and working in Musical Theatre, to eventually becoming apart of Menajerie, as a pianist and vocalist. Follow her journey with Menajeri…

This week my guest is Clayton Francis, and we talk about his debut EP 'Best Friend' as well as that we talk about his beginnings from learning the violin, to learning about music through producers and being in bands, to writing his EP and creating some simplistic yet passionate music videos to follow them. Check out the EP where ever you stream you…

This week I answer some of your questions Thank you again for putting them forward to me Check out The CHA5M Review with Mish Sharma for "Damaged" the new track by Torizon and give it a listen, and check out Benevolence the new track by KAZARAN (the band I front in Adelaide) featuring Falter, and watch our new lyric video for it! The CHA5M Review -…

This week my guest is Kristen Adams from Downgirl, and we explore her music journey, from playing in pubs to taking a 5 year sabbatical, to joining Downgirl with a bunch of her friends and now releasing music and playing around Australia. They're newest single "Boys" is available to listen to now, ahead of their debut EP "Manic" follow @downgirlban…

My guest this week is Emmy Mack, who you may know as the frontwomen of Redhook from Sydney, Australia. We chat through her music journey from moshpits at an assembly, to touring and playing in front of thousands of fans with Redhook. There's celebrity meetings, simpsons quotes and some Lord of the Rings mentions, but not too many, so join us! This …

This week my guest is MOZË from Wangaratta in Victoria, Australia. We talk about living her dreams as a pop singer, her influences including Lianne La Havvis & Carol King, and have a wonderful conversation about life. If you wish to check out her tunes head to @mozemusic_ and follow her journey, be sure to check out her new single "Would You Be Min…

This week my guest is Luke Ganeo, frontman of @downandoutaus, we have an awesome conversation about pop punk and music, the creativeness and process within Down & Out, we also talk about their new single Lost (in Exposure) that features the wonderful @emmyredhook. Feel free to check out the single and follow his journey @lukeganeo & @downandoutaus …

This week I have a special episode for you, the full length CHA5M Review of DashaDay's new album Phobia. This is available to watch on YouTube as well, so whether you watch or listen, we hope you enjoy it, this one has some extra bits in it too that aren't included in the video so get listening, and get Dashes Album on repeat, follow her @heyitsdas…

This week my guest is Alex Priest from the band Connections We talk about music, his passion for playing guitar, we also dabble in horror movies & bands we've seen play live that hit us right in the inspiration bone. Check out his work @connections.aus @alex.connections Intro song: Home - Connections Get in touch @thisischa5m…

This week my guest is Felicia Tassone, current vocalist of the band Connections! We talk about music, bands, singing and screaming, as well as acting and being involved in feature films, there's a lot to unpack, so join us! If you'd like to hear her music head here @connections.aus @_falsedawn Intro song: Halo 2 Soundtrack (Mjolnir Mix) Get in touc…

My guest this week is Matt Ryan, member of Copious Dribble, Front man of Jettison and my former bandmate in Paper Sunsets. In this episode we discuss his Music journey from Whyalla to Adelaide, as well as transitioning into playing different genres and styles with different bands, and taking hold of planning and hosting his multi band mini festival…

LATTE is out now, and this week I host The $kRiMC@5T with Sam Upton, we discuss the idea behind $kRiM@G3, and delve into the workings of the song and video, plus some of our barista struggle stories. Follow and listen to the track here @skrimlatte This episode is also available to watch! Head to YouTube and Subscribe to @thisischa5m and enjoy the v…

In this episode I talk with Brad Rankin, drummer of Relapse and It's Not a Phase! We talk about how music runs in his family, his influences which include Metallica and Megadeth, and how a music festival of community invigorated him to continue drumming when it seemed like we wanted to give it up. Join Brad on his journey at @brad.rae.rankin and fo…

In this episode, I reflect on the 20 episodes so far on CHA5M Converses. Talk about the idea behind the podcast, some behind the scenes stories on how some of them were done, and some reflecting on what some of them meant to me. Join me and thankyou again for listening to this podcast, here's to the next 20! Get in touch @thisischa5m…

My guest this week is metal vocalist and coach Aliki Katriou! We talk about her band Eight Lives Down as well as what she loves about being a vocal coach, teaching people all around the world how to scream, and pig squeal. We have a wonderful conversation so do join us, and if you'd like to know more about what Aliki does and even take some of her …

This week my guest is Conor Deery, and we discuss his recent album Sandy Hill, That he wrote in Sandy Hill Ireland. We also talk about his musical journey from learning multiple instruments as a kid, to recording in the US and being involved in bands in Adelaide. Join Conor on his journey and be sure to listen to the record Sandy Hill, available to…

This weeks episode is with the wonderful Mish Sharma of Torizon, we talk about KnotFest festival that she attended in Australia, seeing influential bands like Evanescence, Bad Omens and Spiritbox. Going through vocal surgery and coming out the other end with a new lease on music life, as well as recording new music, which she teases will be availab…