Creative Labour

We talk to multidisciplinarian Johnny Barker about making an international career step and what brought him back home again. Johnny describes going from hometown notoriety to obscurity, and how he adopted a growth mindset to add a fascinating chapter—with occasionally hilarious footnotes—to his creative journey.

Brendon Kahi was the first to believe in a crazy idea that took us to the other side of the planet to record on a boat. Our previous adventures together included touring South Africa as one of few New Zealand bands ever to have done so. He's a great friend, a natural musician and a pop culture omnibus. We talk about his reflections on our most recent project.

Dave Holmes is our long-time collaborator. He speaks to us about our most recent recording experience and reflects on his career as a producer and recording engineer. We cover the unique studio that he operates in London (onboard a 1939 lightship) and how he creates a safe space for vulnerability and nuanced performance to achieve the right outcomes for artists.