'The Bottom Of It' with Joshua Moriarty
At a time when music is at its most ubiquitous and supply is everywhere, what is it that drives artists to continue to create and do what they do? ‘The Bottom Of It’ is a podcast hosted by New Zealander Joshua Moriarty who is a musician, songwriter and performer for both Miami Horror & All The Colours. These candid conversations philosophise and muse over the music industry, the meaning of life, what art offers to the world, what being a creative gives back to the people of this planet and how to try and keep yourself sane in a world of entropy! It’s also just a relaxed one-on-one chat between musicians with a host that has plenty of years experience and isn’t afraid to tackle any issue no matter how niche or ridiculous and have a laugh about it.
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Ep. 68 - Conrad Keely (...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead)
03/18/2022
Ep. 68 - Conrad Keely (...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead)
Conrad Keely has been a hero of mine for a long time. Since being shocked and beguiled by the lyrics to the title track from …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead’s 4th studio album, ‘Worlds Apart’ I’ve been a fan ever since. Their 5th record, ‘So Divided’ is one of my favourites of all time and their 3rd record, ‘Source Tags & Codes’ received a 10 out of 10 review from Pitchfork (Pitchfork can get f#@ked but that’s still pretty bad ass). The band has currently just completed the recording of their 11th studio album and are getting ready to release and get back out and tour around the globe again. Hear Conrad and I discuss hitting a guy in the head with a guitar, practical rider requests, hungover twitter posts, inventing a game called Frisball and a bunch more. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty. Conrad Keely’s Patreon- ‘Worlds Apart’ the title track from Trail Of Dead’s 4th album- ‘Sunken Dreams’ from So Divided- ‘Baudelaire’ from Source Tags & Codes- ‘The Rest Will Follow’ Live on Letterman-
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Ep. 67 - Paul Kelly (singer/songwriter)
12/21/2021
Ep. 67 - Paul Kelly (singer/songwriter)
Paul Kelly is one of the great voices of Australia. Not in a way where he preaches or speaks for others, it is in the way that he tells stories of its inhabitants, never hiding the scary or the ugly yet always with a tenderness and a beauty and honesty that is so hard to encapsulate as a songwriter. His song ‘How To Make Gravy’ has become a Christmas staple and Paul has extended that by releasing his new album ‘Paul Kelly’s Christmas Train’ featuring guest such as Marlon Williams, Vika & Linda, Lior, Kasey Chambers and a bunch of other friends and collaborators. We had a chat over zoom to talk about the new record, what he got up to during lockdown, the difficulty of breaking old patterns as a songwriter and plenty more. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty. ‘Christmas’ by Paul Kelly- ‘How To Make Gravy’ by Paul Kelly- ‘Shane Warne’ by Paul Kelly (I love cricket and Warney so had to post this one!)-
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Ep. 66 - Davey Lane (You Am I)
11/16/2021
Ep. 66 - Davey Lane (You Am I)
Davey Lane is a red hot gun slinger. He joined You Am I as a youngster back in 1999 and since then has gone on to play with Crowded House, Todd Rundgren, Jimmy Barnes and a bunch of other big names in the biz, he’s the sort of musician you could comfortably get to join any band and know he will instantly make it better. He has also been making solo records since 2014, he’s a prolific artists who never stops creating, music is deep in his DNA. Hear us talk about our mutual love for The Beatles, Supergrass and Alan Partridge (who we think might actually be the real Steve Coogan), working with Producer Tony Buchen (who produced Davey’s first solo record and my latest record), how to write a spoof Chili Peppers song and plenty more. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. ‘Not An Option Now’ by Davey (my fave song of his)- Davey Lane with Jimmy Barnes ‘Gotcha Money On Yr Mind’- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccFdTgo9HBc&ab_channel=DaveyLane Supergrass ‘In It For The Money’ live (the tune Davey saw at Big Day Out as a youngster)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAxX_z9oV_Y&ab_channel=1967RTMOPAR Ornette Coleman 'The Shape Of Jazz To Come' from 1959- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpf99MZQhIM&ab_channel=ClassicMoodExperience
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Ep. 65 - Luke Steele (Empire Of The Sun/H3000)
09/16/2021
Ep. 65 - Luke Steele (Empire Of The Sun/H3000)
Luke Steele knows how to create magic. From his accomplished work in the early 2000’s with The Sleepy Jackson to the grandiosity of Empire Of The Sun and the bold musical exploration and experimentation of his project Dreams with Daniel Johns from Silverchair, Luke has written some absolute first class tunes that contain that inexplicable quality which transcends language and trend and resonates with people of all ages. His new project H3000 is a collaboration with producer Jarrad Rogers and is a meritorious continuation of Luke’s musical journey. We talk about Luke’s new bushman beard and his bear-proofing skills, waiting for the right musical calling, ignoring the fear of people’s opinions, meeting Rocky and a bunch more. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty. The H3000 video for ‘Running’ from their self-titled debut record available now- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igQU2sa9Usk&ab_channel=H3000VEVO The monster smash hit that is ‘Walking On A Dream’ by Empire Of The Sun- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eimgRedLkkU&ab_channel=empireofthesunvevo The single ‘No One Defeats Us’ from Luke’s project Dreams with Daniel Johns- Lady Gaga with Ariana Granola ’Rain On Me’ (the song that Luke never needs to hear again, it’s defs a bit of a turd, I’ve never been a Gaga fan tbh)-
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Ep. 64 - Daniela Spalla (songwriter/performer)
06/15/2021
Ep. 64 - Daniela Spalla (songwriter/performer)
Argentinian artist Daniela Spalla has all the hallmarks of a star. Charisma, style, wit, talent, the look, she is the complete package. Based in Mexico City she has been rising to fame steadily over the last 5 years. Her latest record ‘Puro Teatro’ (Mere Theatre) is an 80’s inspired affair with sophisticated musicality and top notch songwriting all topped off with her gentle elegant vocals. Daniela and I discuss Mexican pop sensation Luis Miguel, writing the lyrics for the same song 3 times, how she discovered her own ‘tiny voice’ and how we would both be happy to never hear Dance Monkey ever again. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. The Luis Miguel inspired song ‘Te Veo A La Salida’- The video for Daniela’s single ‘Me Voy’- The video for Daniela’s single ‘Vete De Una Vez’ (I love the outro on this one!)- Mariah Carey & Luis Miguel compilation-
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Ep. 63 - Gretta Ray (songwriter/performer)
05/25/2021
Ep. 63 - Gretta Ray (songwriter/performer)
Gretta Ray is a natural when it comes to songwriting. She was already kicking arse as a teenager when she won the Vanda & Young songwriting competition for her song Drive back in 2016. Since then she has released some impressive singles and an excellent EP and her debut album ‘Begin To Look Around’ will be out in August of this year, nice one Gretta! We discuss how we met 10 years ago when Gretta was a kid singing in the Young Voices Of Melbourne children’s choir (who featured on a Miami Horror song), we talk about John Mayer not wanting to play Your Body Is A Wonderland (just play it John ya dick!), our resistance to Tik Tok, how difficult it is to write a great pop song and a bunch more. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. Gretta’s recent video for the song ‘Passion’- Gretta’s song ‘Drive’ which won the Vanda & Young songwriting competition in 2016- 'Imagination' by Miami Horror featuring Gretta and the Young Voices Of Melbourne-
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Ep. 62 - Murray Cook (The Wiggles)
04/08/2021
Ep. 62 - Murray Cook (The Wiggles)
Murray Cook is one of the founding members of Australian children’s music group The Wiggles. Easily recognisable in his red skivvy with a guitar around his neck, Murray played in the band for 20 years and recorded an enormous amount of records (an album every year and sometimes more!). At their peak they were known to play up to 40 shows a month and on average were playing to a million people every year, that definitely makes them one of the hardest working bands in showbiz. Guitar Magazine once speculated that since Cook was one of the first guitarists children were exposed to, he might be the most influential guitarist in the world, nice one Murray! Since leaving the Wiggles in 2012 Murray has been focusing on his new project The Soul Movers which just released a new record entitled ‘Evolution’. Murray and I caught up in Sydney to talk about infinite Wiggledom, American stalkers, The Soul Movers, touring like a madman, what makes a children’s hit single and a bunch more. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. The Soul Movers single ‘Hot Sauce’- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRXb9_wFFZs&ab_channel=TheSoulMovers The Wiggles cover Tame Impala’s ‘Elephant’- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a13WnqsRc5g&ab_channel=triplej Murray in the DZ Deathrays video for ‘Like People’- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DstIlngjlw4&ab_channel=IOHYOUMUSIC The Wiggles song ‘Play Your Guitar With Murray’- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qxg8qHUaxQY&ab_channel=AllieWiggle
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Ep. 61 - Lachlan Stuckey (Surprise Chef)
03/02/2021
Ep. 61 - Lachlan Stuckey (Surprise Chef)
Lachlan Stuckey is the guitar player in Melbourne instrumental soul band Surprise Chef. He also runs the record label College Of Knowledge which puts out their records and other like minded contemporaries. Their latest record ‘Daylight Savings’ is exemplary, the playing is super tight, the production is gritty and the musicality is on point, it’s impressive stuff. We sat down to discuss jazz school, Marilyn Manson, whether you really want to know what’s in a chicken McNugget and what constitutes musical blackface. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. Surprise Chef live- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-uThmynHQE&ab_channel=StampTheWax College Of Knowledge Records- https://collegeofknowledgerecords.bandcamp.com/ The Putbacks live- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXUekfJSBzc&ab_channel=HopestreetRecordings
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Ep. 60 - Coco Reilly (songwriter/performer)
02/14/2021
Ep. 60 - Coco Reilly (songwriter/performer)
Coco Reilly released her debut self-titled record in December of 2020 and it’s excellent, it was a swell way to finish off a very silly year, thanks Coco! Recorded in Nashville over the course of a few years it took her 3 attempts at recording it to get it right and was definitely worth all the hard work. Coco and I have worked together on a bunch of projects over the years and I think she’s an exceptional songwriter with a real natural gift for melody and chord movements, I’m a big fan. We recorded this episode remotely as Coco is currently living in Iceland and this is actually the first episode of The Bottom Of It to be recorded that way! We talked all things Iceland, American democracy, recording an album multiple times, whether being a narcissist is good for success in the music biz and the circadian rhythms of darkness. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. Coco’s video for her single ‘The Truth Will Always Find A Way’- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OXIN_p1H0I&ab_channel=CocoReilly Coco’s video for her single ‘Define You’- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uoLHrH6xg4&ab_channel=CocoReilly ‘That Thing You Do’ slow version- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPiD9HptXz4&ab_channel=DomPedroI ‘That Thing You Do’ fast version- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o40za1wAlI&t=11s&ab_channel=Movieclips
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Ep. 59 - Clinton Tokona (Weta)
10/21/2020
Ep. 59 - Clinton Tokona (Weta)
Clinton Tokona is the bass player for iconic New Zealand band Weta. Tookie (or Toks as he is known) and I have been good friends since Weta released their debut (and only!) album ‘Geographica’ back in 2000. We met backstage at Kiwi high school band competition The Pepsi Smokefree Rockquest which I was competing in with my first band 1QA and Weta were the guest performers. Since then Toks and I have played in a bunch of different projects with each other and have enjoyed many a lol over a coffee/tea/beer/cigarette/other. After the death of his brother Aaron Tokona (the principal singer/songwriter for Weta) earlier this year the band have remastered their record and are celebrating it’s 20th anniversary along with a new single entitled ‘So Far, So Close’. Toks and I talk about boxing, bass playing, cheap eggs benedict, his brother Aaron, how he (maybe) met Flea (but DEFINITELY met Neil Finn) and a bunch more. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. The title track of the Weta record ‘Geographica’- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGF4-hUzSMQ&ab_channel=Weta-Topic ‘Got The Ju’ live on Channel V in 1999- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuRNLpGOnDM&ab_channel=Weta Aaron Tokona performing his song ‘Turnaround’ with Fly My Pretties- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNHDfl__g2c&ab_channel=loopcrew
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Ep. 58 - Nicolaas Oogjes (NO ZU)
05/19/2020
Ep. 58 - Nicolaas Oogjes (NO ZU)
Nicolaas Oogjes is the ringleader of globulous, wonky and gooey Melbourne band NO ZU. Self labeled as ‘Heat Beat’, NO ZU is a 10-piece party of flesh, muscles, horns, rotor toms, whistles and ass shaking vibes. We sat down to talk about constructing the ZUniverse, Nic’s new project Cong Josie, The no strings attached policy of NO ZU and how Australian dance act the Potbelleez (maybe) came up with their smash hit ‘Don’t Hold Back’. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. Check out the NO ZU video for ‘Spirit Beat’, it’s excellent!- ‘Mind Melt’ Live on 3RRR- The 80s band Nic mentioned Use No Hooks (very cool)-
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Ep. 57 - Edward Quinn (Slum Sociable)
04/27/2020
Ep. 57 - Edward Quinn (Slum Sociable)
Edward Quinn is one half of Melbourne electronic duo Slum Sociable. Edward takes care of all their production duties (AND the hot guitar licks!) and is a real wiz when it comes to whipping up fresh beats in the studio. Edward and I along with Angeline Armstrong have been collaborating on a new project called Telenova over the last year and things are sounding tip top thanks to his expertise. We sat down to talk about the Chili Peps and Jack Johnson, what makes an exceptional live show, whether or not something is good enough for the boys in Queensland and if Opeth is the ‘real shit’ or not. All songs on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. The single ‘Life Is Free’ by Slum Sociable- ’65-45’ from the Life Is Free E.P.- Opeth live at Shepherds Bush Empire in London (a little bit of that ‘real shit’..)-
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Ep. 56 - Jake Webb (Methyl Ethel)
03/04/2020
Ep. 56 - Jake Webb (Methyl Ethel)
Jake Webb is a musical adventurer, The Methyl Ethel records he creates cover a lot of themes and concepts and move melodically in such beguiling ways. His voice is elegant and bewitching and the production is right on, I dig what the man is doing! We sat down to discuss the lessons you learn through osmosis while working with producers, when to be untethered musically, what to do when you get the ‘tinge of the cringe’ and whether all music could stop being made tomorrow and if we would still have enough to last us a lifetime. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. My fave Methyl Ethel song ‘Trip The Mains’- The hobbyist Joe Tossini’s record we talked about from 1982-
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Ep. 55 - Sam Sparro (musician/performer)
02/04/2020
Ep. 55 - Sam Sparro (musician/performer)
Sam Sparro has a penchant for nostalgia, it runs deep in his family. His self-titled first record hinted at the 80s, his second record ‘Return To Paradise’ was late 70s disco flavoured and his latest record ‘Boombox Eternal’ is a homage to the new jack swing era. Sam always brings something fresh to everything he does and his voice is exceptional, the man can sing! We sat down to discuss the highs and lows of the record biz, heading to the suburbs for tranquility, Myspace and our mutual fear (and adoration) for Beyonce. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. The video for one of Sam’s most recent singles ‘Everything’- ‘We Could Fly’ off Sam’s second record ‘Return to Paradise’ (a sick tune with excellent production and arrangement, love it)- The Sam Sparro and Basement Jaxx collaboration ‘Feelings Gone’ (with a seriously bad ass vocal performance!)-
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Ep. 54 - Tony Buchen (producer/musician)
01/10/2020
Ep. 54 - Tony Buchen (producer/musician)
Tony Buchen is an A-class producer. Not only does he know how to make things sound shit-hot and get the best out of an artist and their songs but he is also an excellent musician too, it’s a winning combo! Him and I have been working together a bunch over the last year and his musicality and studio knowledge is second to none. We sat down to talk about authenticity in art, how being in the fanciest studios with a lot of history doesn’t mean you’ll automatically create something special, what makes live music so exhilarating and how he could happily never hear ’It’s Raining Men’ ever again. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. Tony Buchen instagram- Tony’s latest musical project ‘Air Land Sea’ with his best buds Lior and Nadav- https://open.spotify.com/album/4hpJBQEqgNOLIeiKpuKwg2?si=8tiQ5MxxQqStuc3yD69fGA The Mick Flannery record Tony produced that went to number 1 in Ireland! - https://open.spotify.com/album/48rcrRY3lVDZ23cpE6kwls?si=dLez5IBhRL6P8Cb6inlTcw The latest Harper Finn single Tony produced- https://open.spotify.com/track/2y7xcnb7kV5ScDMgtOl9T2?si=JCms_IFtSSWvumvPuFLjcg
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Ep. 53 - Samuel Flynn Scott (The Phoenix Foundation)
12/13/2019
Ep. 53 - Samuel Flynn Scott (The Phoenix Foundation)
The Phoenix Foundation are one of my all-time favourite bands. So much so that I’ve dedicated two episodes to them! Since their second record ‘Pegasus’ was released in 2005 I’ve followed their career closely and have caught them live every chance I’ve had. Samuel Flynn Scott is one of the principal songwriters and singers in the band alongside Luke Buda (who I interviewed for episode 52). Sam and I talk about songwriting in creative bursts and stock piling songs, the difficulty of songwriting when you’re a family man, what you would do if KFC offered you a shit tonne of money to use one of your songs and what it means to give up a fictitious dream and enjoy what you have. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. ’40 Years’ film clip by The Phoenix Foundation (directed by and featuring Taika Waititi)- Some of my fave Phoenix Foundation songs in a Spotify playlist- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5MvhNkhK8VwhhmixXATtvY?si=N_NS_lghRfy_jQm7KZcftg The Rolling Stones ‘Waiting On A Friend’- Mick Jagger, Will.i.am and J. Lo (this is serious bad news!!)- Supergroove Munchos song-
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Ep. 52 - Luke Buda (The Phoenix Foundation)
12/06/2019
Ep. 52 - Luke Buda (The Phoenix Foundation)
The Phoenix Foundation are one of my all-time favourite bands. Since their second record ‘Pegasus’ was released in 2005 I’ve followed their career closely and have caught them live every chance I’ve had. Their records are always lush sounding and filled with brilliant songs and beautiful instrumental compositions. Luke Buda is one of the principal songwriters and singers in the band alongside Samuel Flynn Scott. Luke and I sat down to discuss Metallica, scoring films for New Zealand director Taika Waititi, the unlimited sonic options available to musicians these days, the fashion statement of wearing a cardigan whilst having a beard and lots more. Some of my fave Phoenix Foundation songs in a Spotify playlist- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5MvhNkhK8VwhhmixXATtvY?si=tnOFBSxZSn-0-pUgOMlq5A ‘Bob Lennon John Dylan’ (this song and video rules!)- The video for ’Give Up Your Dreams’ (featuring Bret McKenzie)-
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Ep. 51 - Donny Benét (musician/performer)
11/12/2019
Ep. 51 - Donny Benét (musician/performer)
Donny Benét has a very strong aesthetic. An Italian 80s lothario, a nostalgic romantic, a hot shot bass playing love machine, the list goes on. His latest record ‘The Don’ encapsulates all these things and his videos are always exceptional, Donny doesn’t miss a detail. We sat down to talk about his love for jazz and how it has influenced his career as a musician, how Donny Benét as a project is avant-garde, how having children can really bring fulfilment into your life and a whole bunch more. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. Donny’s latest single ‘Second Dinner’- ‘Just Leave Him’ (one of my faves)- The Donny & Kirin J Callinan video for ‘The Edge’-
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Ep. 50 - Malcolm Besley (Northeast Party House)
10/21/2019
Ep. 50 - Malcolm Besley (Northeast Party House)
Malcolm Besley is a strong all-rounder. Not only is he the drummer in Northeast Party House but he also mixes and produces their records as well as contributing songs to the band, that’s a man of many talents! He has mixed and produced a bunch of great Australian acts over the years including Client Liaison, City Calm Down and of course All The Colours! We sat down to discuss Art vs The Artist, lasers, Limp Bizkit (a bottom of it staple these days..), Ed Sheeran being sued by Marvin Gaye’s blood thirsty estate, the reasons for writing music and a whole bunch more. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. ‘Girl’ my fave tune by Northeast Party House: https://open.spotify.com/track/2t92t3Fxs3a4XK3rBOqjVk?si=bXXybwEnS_u0LJqd_G85hg ‘Dare’ (sick tune!) the title track of their second record: https://open.spotify.com/track/13Xa8MPm2LWd0f6wootU4H?si=oH78l4PzS82H2hneAMu0Yg Ed Sheeran being sued by Marvin Gaye’s estate (bastards!):
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Ep. 49 - Gareth Liddiard (Tropical Fuck Storm/The Drones)
09/25/2019
Ep. 49 - Gareth Liddiard (Tropical Fuck Storm/The Drones)
Gareth Liddiard is an icon. He is enigmatic, prolific, never adheres to trends and has a voice that is completely his own. With The Drones he paved the way for countless other Australian acts and his new band Tropical Fuck Storm is just as fresh and innovative. We sat down to talk about meat space, Gareth’s musicological obsessions, why Eric Clapton is a shitty guitar player and lots more. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. You Let My Tyres Down by Tropical Fuck Storm (this song really makes me feel stuff!): Mighty Sparrow (a big influence on Gareth musically): A live version of Shark Fin Blues by The Drones:
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Ep. 48 - Ben Plant (Miami Horror/Mild Minds)
09/09/2019
Ep. 48 - Ben Plant (Miami Horror/Mild Minds)
Ben Plant has world-class eyes and ears. Whether it’s the strong visual aesthetic he has created for Miami Horror or the attention to detail in every song he produces, there is always a vision and an intention behind everything he is involved with. He is very aware of current trends and loves exploring and creating something new. We sat down to discuss his latest project Mild Minds, the escapism of music, outrage culture, Daft Punk and lots more. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. Don’t Be On With Her by Miami Horror (the first video we made together!): Restless by Miami Horror: Weak Signal by Mild Minds:
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Ep. 47 - Stella Mozgawa (Warpaint)
08/20/2019
Ep. 47 - Stella Mozgawa (Warpaint)
Stella Mozgawa has the magic feel. It’s something certain musicians possess, when they are behind their instrument you are captivated as a listener and their touch is so natural you never question what they are playing, it’s just right. Stella has been the drummer in Warpaint for over 10 years and in that time has delivered that magic to their critically acclaimed albums as well as playing on albums by Kurt Vile, Kim Gordon and Sir Tom Jones to name just a few. We sat down to discuss Alanis Morissette, LA rock pigs (or LARPS for short..), how to make a band work in the longterm and why she never needs to hear Sultans Of Swing by Dire Straights ever again. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. Stella’s BBC radio show- My fave Warpaint song ‘Drive’ live from a few years back-
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Ep. 46 - Hannah Joy (Middle Kids)
08/06/2019
Ep. 46 - Hannah Joy (Middle Kids)
Hannah Joy is a positive presence. Her vigour and effervescence is contagious and it overflows into her music with the band Middle Kids. Middle Kids have been kicking arse in Australia and the U.S. for quite a few years now and keep getting bigger and better with every release. We sat down to discuss turning your mind into a happy place, what songs we never need to hear ever again, forcing yourself to be simpler while writing music, being a musical wanker and lots more. All songs on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. ‘Real Thing’ by Middle Kids- ‘Edge Of Town’ by Middle Kids-
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Ep. 45 - Chris Walla (producer/musician)
07/22/2019
Ep. 45 - Chris Walla (producer/musician)
Chris Walla is a musical all rounder. He was a member of Death Cab For Cutie for 17 years and produced all their records during that time while also playing in the band AND writing songs, that’s a lot of jobs in one! These days he is producing records, songwriting, mentoring, being an all around legend and lovely guy. We sat down to talk about the elusive ’Smash’, piano teachers sucking the fun out of learning music when you’re a kid, singing your heart out until you pass out and plenty more. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. ‘Tape Loops’ by Chris Walla: ‘Stable Song’ by Death Cab For Cutie (one of my faves): Lil Nas X surprising kids: The song Chris sung live recently ’The Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald’:
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Ep. 44 - Olivia Bartley (Olympia)
07/11/2019
Ep. 44 - Olivia Bartley (Olympia)
Olympia is the alias of Australian artist Olivia Bartley. She writes evocative songs, plays excellent guitar and sings like a bad ass, basically she knows what’s up! Her new record ‘Flamingo’ just came out and is a real treat, the production is super tight and her voice rips, it’s top-shelf stuff. We sat down to discuss guitar trolls, being an intenso, uncomfortably honest lyrics, pez dispensers and plenty more. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. The excellent ’Smoke Signals’ video by Olympia- ‘Different Cities’ (my fave tune off her debut record)- ‘Shoot To Forget’ off her new record Flamingo-
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Ep. 43 - Ainslie Wills (songwriter/performer)
06/24/2019
Ep. 43 - Ainslie Wills (songwriter/performer)
Ainslie Wills is a musical explorer. Her songs weave and move in such beguiling ways taking the listener on a sonic journey yet they are always held together firmly by the elegance and captivation of her voice. Her recent single ‘Society’ was voted one of the top 5 songs of the years by her peers in the APRA AMCOS song of the year contest which is quite the honour! We sat down to discuss songwriting sessions, being honest in your music, whether yoga is useless enough to be considered a hobby and a whole bunch more. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. Check out Ainslie’s single ‘Society’ - ‘Running Second’ live- ‘Fear Of Missing Out’ Live at ACMI during Melbourne Music Week-
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Ep. 42 - Nick Launay (producer). Part 2
05/27/2019
Ep. 42 - Nick Launay (producer). Part 2
Nick Launay is one of the legendary music producers. He has made records with Kate Bush, INXS, Midnight Oil, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Arcade Fire, the list goes on and on! We sat down to discuss capturing emotions as a producer and how to get an emotional response from listeners, we talk about being in the room for THE iconic Phil Collins drum fill, we chat about the shambolic genius of recording Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and a whole lot more. This episode is split into two parts so be sure to check out ‘part 1’ for more words of wisdom and wonderful anecdotes. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. ‘The Earth’ frequency 432 Hz- Emma Paki ‘Greenstone’ (featuring Cliff Curtis in the video getting in a rumble outside Micky D’s on K road in Auckland!)-
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Ep. 41 - Nick Launay (producer). Part 1
05/22/2019
Ep. 41 - Nick Launay (producer). Part 1
Nick Launay is one of the legendary music producers. He has made records with Kate Bush, INXS, Midnight Oil, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Arcade Fire, the list goes on and on! We sat down to discuss capturing emotions as a producer and how to get an emotional response from listeners, we talk about being in the room for THE iconic Phil Collins drum fill, we chat about the shambolic genius of recording Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and a whole lot more. This episode is split into two parts so be sure to check out ‘part 2’ for more words of wisdom and wonderful anecdotes. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. Mixing Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds- Yeah Yeah Yeahs ‘Heads Will Roll’ produced by Nick Launay- Shakespeares Sister ‘All The Queens Horses’ produced by Nick Launay-
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Ep. 40 - Dan Whitford (Cut Copy)
05/02/2019
Ep. 40 - Dan Whitford (Cut Copy)
Dan Whitford is the founding member of Australian dance act Cut Copy. Cut Copy were part of the first wave of Australian dance acts that put the Australian indie-dance scene on the map and paved the way for bands like Miami Horror, we owe them a lot! Cut Copy are five records deep now and their latest offering ‘Haiku From Zero’ is my favourite to date, it’s sophisticated and mature in all the right ways with lyrical depth and excellent production. Dan and I sat down to discuss being Superman on tour and Clark Kent at home, having fantastical song and album titles, moving back to Melbourne, having an artistic mind enriched by design and lots more. All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. Check out the Cut Copy documentary ‘Don’t Let Me Die Tonight’: Cut Copy’s video for ‘Free Your Mind’ starring Alexander Skarsgard!:
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Ep. 39 - Luke O'Loughlin (I Know Leopard)
04/18/2019
Ep. 39 - Luke O'Loughlin (I Know Leopard)
Luke O’Loughlin is one of my all-time favourite Australian songwriters. A perfectionist and master of his craft, his band I Know Leopard have put out some absolute corkers over the last 5 years and I truly believe they will stand the test of time. We sat down to talk about writing music for an audience as opposed to writing only for yourself, gibberish lyrics and the process of songwriting, having a heavy metal guitar player in your pop band and lots more (including Fear Factory and the Black Eyed Peas!). All music on the podcast by Joshua Moriarty & All The Colours. ‘Heather’ by I Know Leopard: ‘She’ by I Know Leopard (one of my faves!): Picasso quote, “it took me four years to paint like Raphael but a lifetime to paint like a child.”
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