The Green Room with Tiana Speter – Details, episodes & analysis

More often than not, in pain there lies a great beauty, and Kiwi indie pop dynamos Broods are no strangers to turning darkness into shimmering sonic gold. 

Emerging officially in 2013 under the moniker Broods, the compelling dynamic between brother-sister duo Georgia Nott and Caleb Nott is unsurprising, stemming back to the pair performing together as kids, while also being immersed in an extremely musical family in their formative years. 

And while the pair are already sitting pretty with over one billion streams of their material, 2022 is already gearing up to be another astronomical milestone, with the extremely anticipated release of their fourth studio album Space Island officially releasing today. 

Conjuring an immersive, ethereal and highly conceptual world on their brand new album, much of the inspiration behind Space Island stemmed from some significant personal lows and self-reflection, with Broods also embracing their most progressive songwriting to date as they traverse love, loss and heartache. And while the end result for Space Island perfectly lives up to its fantastical namesake, it also signals at the enduring connection both Georgia and Caleb possess, not just with each other, but with their fans who continue to remind them why they continue to chase this dream - and to talk all things Space Island and beyond, Georgia and Caleb join host Tiana Speter today to chat favourite instruments, songwriting, Aussie fan moments and beyond!

• How Georgia and Caleb really feel to be on the brink of release for their fourth studio album Space Island, and how this release compares to when they previously unveiled Don't Feed The Pop Monster back in 2019.
• When the seed for Space Island was planted, and the journey behind the name and overall concept for the album.
• Weaving personal experiences into Space Island, finding the "hint" that they were on the right track in the songwriting process and music as a universal meeting point.
• Caleb discusses spending most of his money on gear, and how the fortuitous purchase of an organ added new layers to the eventual end product of Space Island.
• Caleb and Georgia share some behind the scenes tales about the filming of their incredible music video for single Piece Of My Mind, and how the experience linked to grief and concepts behind Space Island.
• Some key songs on Space Island that Caleb and Georgia love on the album, as well how they built the album, why it's designed to be listened to in full from start to finish and how the curation links to their live shows
• How the time forced by the pandemic away from the stage and seeing some other inspiring live shows recently has contributed to a shift in their own live show plans.
• The power of live music and the connectivity that a live performance extends to artists and fans alike.
• Why Australian fans are some of the best Broods fans in the world for Georgia and Caleb, as well as why the Aussie music industry excites them.
• A standout fan moment for Georgia that still keeps her going when things get tough (hint: it was in Brisbane!), and what Caleb and Georgia love most about this Broods journey after all this time.

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Back in 2007, a group of uni mates in Leeds started writing and playing music together, not fathoming that casual living room gigs and an enjoyment of triangles would eventually lead to a Mercury Prize, Grammy award nominations and a debut album in 2012 that would go on to be classed as one that "flipped the indie script" via its genre-morphing, experimentation and catchy as hell off-kilter pop tendencies.

The band in question, Alt-J, have since gone on to become one of the most successful modern British bands, boasting the coveted feat of successfully cracking America (despite some self-described British cynicism), selling over two million records, carving up half a billion streams and even counting artists like Miley Cyrus as a fan. 

With 2022 now well and truly upon us all, it's been now over four years since fans last copped a brand new studio Alt-J album, with RELAXER previously releasing in June of 2017, and a rap-heavy alternative album of RELAXER titled REDUXER released back in 2018. But as of today, the fourth album chapter in the Alt-J tale is upon us, bustling with songs about beauty, darkness, Hollywood and even true crime weaved with the classic Alt-J sonic hallmarks - but also with some shimmering showings of a band who just continue to burgeon as writers and storytellers with each passing release. And to celebrate the long-awaited release of The Dream, Alt-J vocalist and guitarist Joe Newman stopped by The Green Room podcast to chat with host Tiana Speter everything from first gigs to directing music videos and more!

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

The journey for Alt-J to releasing their fourth studio album The Dream, including from taking time off in 2019 to now

How Alt-J usually craft their albums, the thematics that started to emerge during the writing phase of The Dream and what significant role feedback from their fans plays when it comes to them understanding their own creative works

Joe discusses the process and experiences behind his directorial debut for the music video Hard Drive Gold (and Tiana and Joe puzzle over whether it's Melburnian or Melbournite when it comes to talking about people who live in Melbourne), and opens up about catching the directorial "bug"

What songs from The Dream is Joe most looking forward to playing with the band, and what songs on the album is Joe most keen on singing live? Joe dives into some standout tunes on The Dream for him and why (plus - Tiana's favourite song on the album turns out be a partial time-traveller from 2008)

The Alt-J process for concocting, creating and, at times, storing music ideas, including an insight into how the band defy time periods when they write new material

Joe takes us back to the very first official Alt-J live show in 2008, and what happened in the lead up to this performance (hint: it was in a living room and it was the catalyst for Alt-J beginning their journey in earnest)

The "pinch me" moments that stand out for Joe throughout the Alt-J journey, and balancing the work and play aspects of his "dream job"

Joe's key green room item he likes to have backstage when he's on the road (hint: it's green, it goes well with toast and Tiana also found Joe a new favourite beer as a result)

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CONTENT WARNING: This podcast contains discussion of mental health. If you are suffering from any of the issues that have been discussed or need assistance, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. 

A musician, a composer, an actor and now a podcast creator: Sam Nelson Harris, aka the frontman for American pop rockers X Ambassadors, has many strings to his creative bow.

Now in 2021, armed with a brand new release, a third full-length X Ambassadors outing titled The Beautiful Liar, Harris has simultaneously now also branched out into the land of podcasts, with an accompanying audio drama series also titled The Beautiful Liar detailing a gripping coming-of-age-meets-superhero-origin story, as well as a heartfelt accompaniment to Harris and his brother and bandmate Casey Harris' experience growing up devouring supernatural radio dramas.

The road to a podcast was uncomplicated in terms of concept; The Beautiful Liar itself embraced both the Harris brothers’ real life experiences, including Casey’s experience having been legally blind since birth. But despite the inevitable hurdles both have traversed and overcome in the lead up, The Beautiful Liar, both podcast and album, offers a raw and relatable insight into life in general.

Join Sam this week on 'The Green Room' as he chats storytelling, concept albums & the stories behind this new podcast series.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

• The role of storytelling and the eventual evolution of both the X Ambassadors recent album The Beautiful Liar and the brand new accompanying narrative podcast of the same name - and how the podcast was briefly nearly going to be a musical
• Embracing ambition, authenticity and affirmation in a variety of creative settings - and why they are included in these latest projects
• The importance of sharing messages of empowerment and inclusivity, and how the underlying themes of The Beautiful Liar podcast connect personally for Harris, his brother Casey and the rest of the band
• How X Ambassadors hit their most ambitious sonic territory yet for The Beautiful Liar, and the intention behind creating the album
• Why Harris declares himself as a "psycho", his realisation that he didn't have everything in life sorted, and how these things ultimately impacted his songwriting for the new album (and lent some comedic tinges to the new podcast)
• How Schitt's Creek starlet Emily Hampshire became part of The Beautiful Liar podcast, and how her character Shadow was conjured
• The moment(s) that Harris got to embrace a lifelong love of dance with the clip for My Own Monster, why he's officially a "dancer" now, and how performing and being outside his comfort zone informs and inspires his passion in all creative pursuits
• What it's been like for Harris to finally be able to get back onstage since the COVID-19 pandemic kicked off - and a trip down memory lane to the first ever official X Ambassadors shows (and why a keyboard flew into the audience at one gig)
•  Who some fictional and real life superheroes are that Harris most admires (tune in X Men and drama class fans)
• And Harris reveals what he always has with him in his green room backstage - and it's a handy tip for all the singers out there!

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