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The New North podcast investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians. New North is a new Narrm/Melbourne based platform for musicians who push boundaries in their areas of practice. This podcast is a companion to our concert series, which celebrates the amazing work of musicians and sound artists, both established and emerging, who make and present work on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. Each episode features an interview with an artist, providing insights into the fascinating perspectives that shape their work.
Episodes
Sunday May 15, 2022
Sunday May 15, 2022
This is Ep.9 of 'The New North Podcast' that investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians.
In this episode, Jessica Linsday Smith discusses her opera 'Esoteric' that premiers at Brunswick Mechanics Institute on May 20th, 2022. Esoteric contemplates a future on earth post environmental collapse. It combines instrumental and vocal textures with projections by visual artist Rachael Archibald and movement by Arabella Frahn-Starkie. More information on Jessica's website:
http://www.jessicalindsaysmith.com/esoteric-1
New North’s activities are made possible by the generous support of Creative Australia and Arts Merri-Bek
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
This is Ep.8 of 'The New North Podcast' that investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians.
In this episode, Joe O'Connor is interviewed by guest host Steven Socha about his piece 'Five Moods, Five Poses' which was performed at 'Afterglow' on February 24th, 2022. The piece combines tape tracks developed by Joe and percussionist Tim Green, with live elements by Helen Svoboda (double bass) and Joe (organ and samples placed through drum and gong, piano, and trombone). Watch performance at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufH_ntn5_fY&ab_channel=NewNorth
New North’s activities are made possible by the generous support of Creative Australia and Arts Merri-Bek
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
This is Ep.7 of 'The New North Podcast' that investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians.
In this episode, Jasmin Wing-Yin Leung talks about her performance at New North's 'Resonant Threads' on March 10th, 2022. She explored the resonant frequencies of the room with wavering sine-tone harmonies, combined with her unique approach to the erhu.
Find out more at newnorthmusic.online
New North’s activities are made possible by the generous support of Creative Australia and Arts Merri-Bek
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
This is Ep.6 of 'The New North Podcast' that investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians.
In this episode, drummer and composer Maria Moles talks about her performance at New North's 'Resonant Threads' on March 10th, 2022. Her performance combined drums, gongs, cymbals and synthesizer to create an immersive and hypnotic series of textures.
Find out more at newnorthmusic.online
New North’s activities are made possible by the generous support of Creative Australia and Arts Merri-Bek
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
This is Ep.5 of 'The New North Podcast' that investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians.
In this episode, percussionist and sound artist Michael McNab talks about the the YouTube set he performed at New North's 'Resonant Threads' on March 10th, 2022. This amazing piece of musical collage was created by layering sounds played from multiple internet browser tabs. We couldn't publish this set due to its use of 3rd party content, so the episode begins with an original footwork composition by Michael called 'I'll Be Fine'.
Find out more at newnorthmusic.online
New North’s activities are made possible by the generous support of Creative Australia and Arts Merri-Bek
Saturday Dec 18, 2021
Saturday Dec 18, 2021
This is Ep.3 of 'The New North Podcast' that investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians who make and present work in Narrm (Melbourne).
In this episode, trumpet player Niran Dasika and guitarist Theo Carbo talk about the new electroacoustic work they developed for New North's online concert 'Monochrome'.
New North’s activities are made possible by the generous support of Creative Australia and Arts Merri-Bek
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
This is the second episode of the 'New North Podcast' that investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians.
In this episode, violinist Lily Tait and guitarist Nick Ashwood talk about ideas that converged in their stunning performance at New North's inaugural concert 'Ghost Lights' in May 2021. They created a transfixing presence that was subtle, soothing and, above all, incredibly beautiful.
New North’s activities are made possible by the generous support of Creative Australia and Arts Merri-Bek
Saturday Jul 24, 2021
Saturday Jul 24, 2021
This is the first episode of 'The New North Podcast' that investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians.
In this episode, trumpet player and composer Callum G'Froerer talks about his creative practice, his growing repertoire for the double-bell trumpet, and the intriguing piece that he developed with the amazing James Rushford for performance at 'Ghost Lights', New North's inaugural concert in May 2021.
Find out more at newnorthmusic.online