Podcast by Parry Talks
SOLLYY is a rapper, producer and artist from Sydney. He is a leader in his space, pioneering a new generation of music from Western Sydney in amongst his friendship group, Full Circle and other frequent collaborators. Keep up to date with SOLLYY here: https://www.instagram.com/sollyywood/
Isaac Puerile is a rapper, artist and producer from Sydney. He joins Parry Talks to chat how he has evolved through different eras of Australian rap, evolving his sound and how Western Sydney has fundamentally shaped him as a person. You can find Isaac here: https://www.instagram.com/isaacpuerile/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/0aH9E0OKr6OeB4x4azs6X4?si=SeK-bTv7ScmzbdMAHJduxQ
Nazty Gurl is a Turkish-Australian radio host, DJ and tastemaker. She currently hosts Sunsets on FBi Radio.
Triple One return to the Parry Talks arena following their debut album, Panic Force and in the midst of the release of part 1 of their mixtape series A DANGEROUS METHOD. We chat creative compromise, the singular unified creative mind of the group as well as conflict resolution and focus. Stream A DANGEROUS METHOD here: https://ffm.to/111adm Check out Triple One here: https://www.instagram.com/tripleonemusic/ https://www.facebook.com/tripleoneofficial https://soundcloud.com/triple-one-official
We acknowledge that this podcast takes place on stolen land belonging to the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We recognise its true custodians, and pay respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. Support ALS NSW here: https://www.alsnswact.org.au/ Ayebatonye returns to the podcast for a chat about all things dance music. We break down the intrinsic political nature of dance floors, reflect on being a punter in the midst of a pandemic and the current landscape of underground music. You can follow her work here: https://www.instagram.com/ayebatonye__/ https://soundcloud.com/ayebatonyedjs
Naarm's Pretty Girl is becoming one of the most hyped names in Australian underground dance music.Her first foray into the full evolved Pretty Girl sound came in the form of ‘Sun Phase', which won over hearts and minds of dance heads despite wide reaching lockdowns. Her debut EP, Middle Ground has become one of the most adored Australian dance releases of the year. You can find her here: https://www.instagram.com/p_g.mp3/ https://soundcloud.com/prettygirlmp3
Caitlin Medcalf is one of Australia's most exciting DJs. After running Purple Sneakers, she's found a distinct sound and gap in the market for the harder and faster styles of underground dance music. After her iconic set at Sydney's Boiler Room, she's now beginning to turn her focus to production. You can find her here: https://soundcloud.com/caitlinmedcalf https://www.instagram.com/ccaitlinmedcalf/ https://www.facebook.com/ccaitlinmedcalf
Highly talented Brisbane based First Nations singer and songwriter Sycco (pronounced ‘psycho') has recently released her debut EP, ‘Sycco's First EP'. With her ascent only starting mid last year, it's incredible to see the deserving career highlights she's already achieved. Whether a sold out debut headline tour, performing for virtually for SXSW or Triple J's Like A Version, no matter the context, she always wears her personality bright on her sleeve. You can find her here: https://www.instagram.com/syccoworld/ https://www.facebook.com/syccoworld/
Naarm based aritst Jerome Farah is one of Australia's most credible songwriters and artists. He's currently on a hot run of singles, tackling personal identity, challenging conventional rap tropes and taking the Australian music community by storm. You can find his work here: https://www.instagram.com/jerome.farah/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/4a1J1CCs8vldNEl3MPsBPw?si=fV1WaBhkQfO7Rro44okeYQ&dl_branch=1
DoloRRes is a Melbourne based artist that blends hip-hop, experimental rock & electronica to create his own very distinct sonic world. He's just released his new EP, It's All Happening Somewhere Else. You can check him out below: https://www.instagram.com/dol0rres/ https://www.facebook.com/dol0rres
Egyptian/Australian producer Moktar has been teasing his incredible sound for a little while now. With club appearances across Warrang/Sydney and Naarm/Melbourne, he's established himself as a DJ on the rise. Now, he unveils his debut single, ‘Silk', out now via Steel City Dance Discs. You can find him and his work here: https://www.instagram.com/moktarmusic/ https://moktar.lnk.to/SilkSo https://soundcloud.com/moktarmoktar
Jack Grace is an inimitable artist. The journey for the singer-songwriter, musician and producer started in the suburbs of Newcastle (NSW) obsessing over piano, making demos and listening to mixes of Silver Chair, Dylan and Ray Charles. The result of which led him to the upper echelons of the Australian indie underground world before relocating to Paris in 2018. You can find him here: https://www.instagram.com/jackgracejackgrace/ https://www.facebook.com/jackgraceofficial
DJ Sarah is a Naarm based community leader. You probably know her best from her DJing career as In2stellar across country, throwing parties as Neurotique Erotiq and of course starting database and community hub WIP Project. The chat involves her coming of age as a DJ, reflecting on the dynamics and important of underground scenes, tackling diversity on lineups and some fan questions at the end. You can find Sarah and all her work below: https://www.instagram.com/djsarahoffi... https://www.instagram.com/in2stellar/ https://www.instagram.com/hellowippro... https://www.instagram.com/neurotiqero... https://soundcloud.com/djsarahmorgan https://soundcloud.com/in2stellar
Mintox is a Boorloo/Perth based and widely adored DJ. With roots in community radio, the selector has been involved with FBi Radio, RTRFM and Nomad Radio. She's also just started Club Jewelz a collective that focusses on diversity and inclusivity in events via workshops, resources and parties. We talk about the importance of community radio, why dance music spaces need to be diverse and safe for all and bridging the gap between scenes across Australia. You can find her here: https://www.instagram.com/djmintox/ https://soundcloud.com/djmintox
Dante Knows is a Brooklyn Bred, rapper currently based in Sydney. With a raging delivery and a cunning ear for sound, Dante reflects on his experiences living in a multitude of different environments, tackling COVID19 and how it's shaped his forthcoming bodies of work. Find him here: https://www.instagram.com/dante.knows/ https://www.facebook.com/dante.knowss
After years of creation through a range of unique outputs, Sydney's Russel Fitzgibbon has reached his most personal form with his new project Skeleten. Off the back of three stunning singles, the artist hops on Parry Talks to talk his musical journey, transitioning between music projects and moving into a post covid world. Find him here: https://www.instagram.com/skeleten.wav/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/skeletenwav/
Planet Vegeta are one of Sydney's most exctiing hip-hop projects. After multiple years of crafting their sound the Western Sydney trio have created an EP that's as diverse as their collectively unique experiences, stories and voices. Made up of JAZZ NOBODI, SVNO and LKGD, the EP channels everything from underground hip hop, glitzy 2 step garage to silky smooth RnB. Despite its wide sonic territory, the EP is rooted in authenticity, with continuity and a unique brilliance flowing through its veins. Find them here: https://www.instagram.com/planetvegeta/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/planetvegeta
Morgan Huggins is a DJ and producer from Sydney Australia. He has recently released his debut EP, ‘Anzac Bridge Filter' via his own imprint Lovejoy. We talk about writing the EP across the east coast of Australia, the current state of dance music, and how years of throwing parties led to production bliss on his debut offering.
BOY SODA is a songwriter and producer from Sydney. Drawing influences from the golden era of 2000s R&B and hip-hop to develop his own take of the established genre with a pop-centric twist, BOY SODA is one of brightest names to keep an eye on in 2021. With an EP rumoured around the corner, we get the artist right before the project takes off. Find BOY SODA here: https://www.instagram.com/official_boysoda/ https://www.facebook.com/OFFICIALBOYSODA
A proud Fijian woman, Jesswar is defining where Rap is evolving towards. Her refusal of prescribed definitions is the foundation on which she builds her universe. Deeply inspired by her chosen community and her experiences she uses music as the vessel to tell her story. She's gearing up to release her debut EP, Tropixx on March the 5th. Check her out here: https://www.instagram.com/jesswar/ https://www.facebook.com/jesswarrr
Tangela is a DJ, curator and active member of the Sydney dance community. She hosted feel good, house party energy live streams with her housemates as Douglas Street from their share house living room. She also hosts Citrus on FBi, which sees her experiments with tangy, bouncy, house and minimal tinged movers and groovers. Follow her and her work here: https://www.instagram.com/talia_jimenezz/ https://www.instagram.com/douglas__street/ https://www.facebook.com/djtangela https://www.facebook.com/douglasstreetlive
With big energy, tasteful savagery and uncompromising creative vision, MADAM3EMPRESS is fearless in her pursuit to be loud and unapologetic about one's truth. Her deep roots in Gospel music and Cape-Townian Jazz, mixed with her love for Neo-Soul, RnB and Hip-Hop has allowed her to create art without boundaries, enabling her to write and perform from a place of true freedom and absolute certainty. Check her out here: https://www.instagram.com/madam3empress/?hl=en
Ian Tran runs an object and fabrication business named Domus Vim. While hosting a range of commercial clients, the business is moving into creative new territories, operating in the consumer world with some witty and genius new ideas from mirrors, juul incense burners and lamps. Ian is also a renowned member of Sydney dancefloors and heavily contributes to our local dance community. Check it out: https://www.instagram.com/domusvim/ http://domusvim.com/
Liyah Knight is a songwriter from Sydney Australia. She recently released her debut EP ‘Nesting' an intimate collection of tracks that spans genres, themes and stories from Liyah's brilliantly unique voice. We chat the creative process of the EP, her formative years and what makes her artistry so unique. Find her here: https://www.facebook.com/liyahknight.au/ https://www.instagram.com/liyah.knight
Phil Fresh is a rapper from Sydney Australia. He's had his biggest 2020 yet, releasing his best singles, features and his best live performances to date. Most notably he released ‘GLOW' a sonic statement and expansion from his other work He comes on Parry Talks to talk about wearing his identity on his sleeve, how he measures success, meeting some of his idols and importantly his Mount Rushmore of Hip Hop. Find Phil Fresh HERE https://www.instagram.com/imphilfresh/ https://www.facebook.com/philfreshmusic
Craterface are a hip hop duo from Newcastle, NSW. They've recently released their experimental mixtape, ‘BURN AFTER LISTENING' an intimate and raw experience that travels through their stories via an extremely unique sonic palette. They come on Parry Talks to talk their unique sonic influences, their home town and a general chin wag on the current state of hip hop.
Sydney rapper RAJ MAHAL has recently released his new EP RAW DAWG. He comes on Parry Talks and we chat everything from his journey to Australia from Boston, managing mental health as a rapper, the pressures of being an artist in the digital age and how struggle and context build great rap music. Find Raj HERE: https://www.instagram.com/srirajmahal/ https://www.facebook.com/srirajmahal
Once a month me, Katy (@cheekbone.mag) and Obi Ill Terrors (Triple One) will come together and rank give our takes, opinions and reviews on Australian culture. Today we analyse key Australian reality TV formats. Follow Katy here: https://www.instagram.com/cheekbone.mag/ Follow Obi Ill Terrors/Triple One https://www.instagram.com/tripleonemusic/
GAUCI are a Gadigal/Sydney based trio of brilliant artists. As a collective they've recently released their self titled debut EP, a collection of tracks that cement them as favourites in Australia's always evolving and genre bending new generation of exciting artists. Find them here: https://www.instagram.com/gauciworldwide/ https://www.facebook.com/gauciworldwide/
Hauskey has recently released his sophomore single ‘Somewhere'. It comes off the back of significant momentum, with his debut single ‘Slow' leading to a whole range of accomplishments, including being featured on Triple J's Like A Version and two sold out shows. You can find Hauskey HERE: https://www.instagram.com/hauskeymusic/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/hauskeymusic/
hearteyes is an artist from Sydney Australia. Moulding everything from pop, hip hop and indie he's recently released his debut album 'Rock Album'. hearteyes however is a new project for this versatile artist, having done everything from produced dance music from house to hardcore on Steel City Dance Discs. This is a dynamic chat, spanning from his influences for 'Rock Album', our opinions on the future of genre, Soundcloud rap and importantly out astrology. You can find hearteyes here: https://www.instagram.com/softbodyheartthrob/ https://soundcloud.com/iamhearteyes
Jonny Reebok is a producer from Sydney Australia. He's recently released a double A Side via Soothsayer. He comes on the Parry Talks to talk his early upbringing in the UK, how UK culture has become mainstream in Australia and how all of that has influenced his latest release. You can find Jonny Reebok Here: https://soundcloud.com/jonnyreebok https://www.instagram.com/jonnyreebok/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/thejonnyreebok/
Benjamin Johnson is the owner of Sydney pub and home of Parry Talks The Lord Gladstone Hotel. The pub has gained cult status due to its attachment to local culture and a lot of it can be credited to this mans work. He's also recently started clothing and management company 'Clutch'. You can find him here: https://www.instagram.com/johnoxbloke/ https://www.instagram.com/chippolord/ https://www.facebook.com/thelordgladstone/ You can check out 'Clutch' here: https://www.instagram.com/nevernotclutch/ https://www.nevernotclutch.com/
New series on Parry Talks the "Culture Review". Once a month me, Katy (@cheekbone.mag) and Obi Ill Terrors (Triple One) will come together and rank give our takes, opinions and reviews on Australian culture. We are kicking it off with Australian beers. No craft beers, all Aussie classics. Follow Katy here: https://www.instagram.com/cheekbone.mag/ Follow Obi Ill Terrors/Triple One https://www.instagram.com/tripleonemusic/
Carolina Gasolina is a DJ and leading community member from Western Sydney. She recently curated FBI Radio's TRACKS event, an even aiming to close the gap between marginalised communities and the music industry. We chat through the event, the limelight on Western Sydney, being a hip-hop DJ and her Peruvian roots. Check her out here: https://www.instagram.com/carolina_gasolina/ https://www.facebook.com/CarolinaGasolinaa/
Jack Limmer runs Sydney based label Of Leisure. They've recently released their second, community based various artists compilation, Blue Line Steppers, which aims to highlight the up and coming diverse minds of Australia's dance community. The label also hosts names Young Franco, Human Movement, MUTO, Jack Grace. We talk about the Blue Line Steppers Ethos, his journey up through the music scene, some of the community minds in Sydney dance which we adore, as well as working within the label sphere. Check out Jack and Of Leisure here: https://www.facebook.com/ofleisurerecords/ https://www.instagram.com/hans.limmer/ https://www.instagram.com/ofleisurerecords/ https://soundcloud.com/of-leisure
Wesley Chiang is the mastermind behind Australian brand Pseushi. After 10 collections he enters Parry Talks with a heap of wisdom, talking about the intersection of fashion and music, Black Lives Matter, Covid and his experience in starting a brand and the day to day operations of Pseushi. Check out Pseushi here: https://www.instagram.com/pseushi/ https://www.facebook.com/pseushi/ https://www.pseushi.com/shop
Making an unmistakeable mark on the circuit in the past couple of years, Human Movement's [aka Edward Macdonald] signature blend of House, Garage and Techno has seen a swift trajectory to the forefront of home grown dance music. He comes on Parry Talks to talk his takes on the underground scene, developing a unique sound and also navigating the project into the future. Check out Human Movement here: https://soundcloud.com/humanmovement-aus https://www.facebook.com/humanmovementmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/human_movement/
Hey all, We are back at the Lord Gladstone Hotel. As a way to mark the return, I called upon two of my close friends, and distinguished alumni to talk through the chaos of the world between our episodes. From our community reaction to bushfires, social media activism of Black Lives Matter and live streamed parties, we cover a fair amount. This is a very important conversation reflecting on some very politically charged times. Check our Honey Point here: https://www.facebook.com/heyhoneypoint/ https://www.instagram.com/heyhoneypoint/ https://soundcloud.com/heyhoneypoint
Body Corp is a Sydney based DJ and producer. He's recently put out his critically acclaimed debut EP 'Soft Expression' via Soothsayer. He's a veteran of the scene with nearly a decade of experience ploughing through clubs and engaging in Australia's dance community. He also is apart of band Retiree. Find him here: https://www.instagram.com/bodycorp_/ https://www.facebook.com/marcovellarecordings/ https://soundcloud.com/bodycorp
Ayebatonye gets shit done. She's the founder of Irregular Fit, hosts a radio show on Nomad and is an innovator in the virtual club space with LAN. She's also a technically brilliant DJ having played some of the world's best festivals and venues. Find her here: https://www.instagram.com/ayebatonye__/ https://www.facebook.com/ayebatonyedjs/ https://soundcloud.com/ayebatonyedjs Follow Parry Talks! https://www.facebook.com/parrytalks/ https://www.instagram.com/parrytalks/
Ryan Powderly is a man of many talents. He is one of the founders of and runs Pelvis Records, produces as Transit State and has recently gone viral off his field recording techno hits. Find his work here: https://soundcloud.com/pelvispelvis https://www.instagram.com/pelvispelvispelvis/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/ryan.powderly/ https://www.facebook.com/pelvispelvispelvis/
Room 2 Radio are a crew out of Sydney innovating in the online club sphere. They went viral off their first draft of a COVID-19 party and are now building a fully fledged online dance community. Check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/Room2Radio/ https://www.instagram.com/room2radio/?hl=en
AK SPORTS is a London based DJ, Producer and don. She has her own radio show on Balamii Radio, and is releasing her debut EP via Gallery. We talk about how COVID-19 forced a move back to Australia, her creative process, the state of Sydney dance and a whole lot more! AK SPORTS Socials https://www.facebook.com/aksportsdj/ https://www.instagram.com/aksportsdj/ https://soundcloud.com/aksportsdj Parry Talks Socials www.facebook.com/parrytalks/ www.instagram.com/parrytalks/
Cassettes for Kids is a DJ and producer from Melbourne. He recently released his 'Dreams EP' and played Pitch Music and Arts. Follow him on socials here: https://soundcloud.com/cassettesforkids https://www.facebook.com/cassettesforkids/ https://www.instagram.com/cassettesforkids/ Follow Parry Talks on socials https://www.facebook.com/parrytalks/ https://www.instagram.com/parrytalks/
Angus Russell has recently founded Gallery Recs. The imprint is a management, events and record label from the heart of inner west Sydney. We spoke about the debut party, releasing records, and the general wiff of optimism in the air of Sydney pre-Covid19. This episode also marks the end of the first chapter of Parry Talks. I want to thank everyone for the support across the first 15 episodes. I've already reached some of our lifetime goal interviews including Triple One, Willaris K, Made in Paris. Check out Gallery Recordings here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galleryrecs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galleryrecs/
Made in Paris is a techno DJ and producer from Sydney Australia. She's toured globally and played some of the biggest festivals in Australia including Beyond the Valley, Lost Paradise and Wildlands. She's come on ahead of her debut hard ticket national tour! Check all the info on the tour here: https://untitledgroup.com.au/tours/made-in-pars-the-exordium-tour/ And her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinParisMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madeinparismusic/
A whole lot of Big Doof energy here. The Velodrome lads are a crew in Sydney who throw parties, more often than not in DIY spaces. They now endeavour into the world of distribution, launching a label. Catch them as they yarn through their adventures through the renegade scene. Check them out here: Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/veldromesydney/ Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/velodromesydney/
We are back for 2020 with the fabulous Honey Point. Fresh tastemakers in the scene, Dani and Deepa care tremendously about Sydney dance. I got to chat to them on the eve of their Daytime Dance fundraiser, on the brink of their first interstate shows and a headline Harpoon Harrys marathon set! Check them out here! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heyhoneypoint/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyhoneypoint/
Willaris. K is a producer and songwriter from Northern NSW. He hops on Parry Talks just before his final NSW live show for the year at Output Festival in Sydney's Roundhouse. Check him out here Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willaris.k/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willaris.k/