Welcome to Part 2 of Episode 6 Season 2 of Making of a Musician.

Listen to part 1 first here https://omny.fm/shows/making-of-a-musician/season-2-episode-6-idge-hehir-part-1 

Episode 6 part 2 brings you Idge's best gig, favourite artist and how he goes about writng songs and working in the studio.

Flickering Stars are launching their debut album this month. https://www.instagram.com/theflickeringstars/ 

We talk about collecting instruments including toy drums, and how to learn to sing or practice.

It is an absolute pleasure to have had this time with Idge and listening to how he works and what he has learnt. I am pretty lucky to have worked with him over 4 different recordings too over the last 25 years. 

This episode features music from different Australian Artists that have all got some Idge in them, either by playing on the recording or engineering it. Most artists come back to work with Idge because he is really good at his job too! So make sure you checkout Soundpark Studios in Northcote.

Kruzy
The Flickering Stars
Massimiliano Gallo 
Sometimes Anderson
Julitha Ryan
The Darling Downs 
Clancy Walker

and 

The Social Surgeons

On Sunday’s old episodes of Making of the Musician are on Untidy Radio www.untidyradio.com  After each Episode is played at least an hour of music talked about during the show is programmed by Mark James from Untidy Music with a little help from me. Currently 5pm AEST and 8 am in England.

All Music is used under fair use of The Australian Copyright Act (1968). This is an educational podcast that collects no income, just talks about Music, hoping people will buy artists music.

In October you can come to a live version of Making of a Musician at Club Voltaire!

https://www.sometimesanderson.com/moam-monthly-live 

Welcome to Part 2 of Episode 6 Season 2 of Making of a Musician.
Listen to part 1 first here <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/making-of-a-musician/season-2-episode-6-idge-hehir-part-1">https://omny.fm/shows/making-of-a-musician/season-2-episode-6-idge-hehir-part-1</a>&nbsp;
Episode 6 part 2 brings you Idge's best gig, favourite artist and how he goes about writng songs and working in the studio.
Flickering Stars are launching their debut album this month. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theflickeringstars/">https://www.instagram.com/theflickeringstars/</a>&nbsp;
We talk about collecting instruments including toy drums, and how to learn to sing or practice.
It is an absolute pleasure to have had this time with Idge and listening to how he works and what he has learnt. I am pretty lucky to have worked with him over 4 different recordings too over the last 25 years.&nbsp;
This episode features music from different Australian Artists that have all got some Idge in them, either by playing on the recording or engineering it. Most artists come back to work with Idge because he is really good at his job too! So make sure you checkout Soundpark Studios in Northcote.
Kruzy The Flickering Stars Massimiliano Gallo&nbsp; Sometimes Anderson Julitha Ryan The Darling Downs&nbsp; Clancy Walker
and&nbsp;
The Social Surgeons
On Sunday&rsquo;s old episodes of Making of the Musician are on Untidy Radio www.untidyradio.com&nbsp; After each Episode is played at least an hour of music talked about during the show is programmed by Mark James from Untidy Music with a little help from me. Currently 5pm AEST and 8 am in England.
All Music is used under fair use of&nbsp;The Australian Copyright Act (1968). This is an educational podcast that collects no income, just talks about Music, hoping people will buy artists music.
In October you can come to a live version of Making of a Musician at Club Voltaire!
<a href="https://www.sometimesanderson.com/moam-monthly-live">https://www.sometimesanderson.com/moam-monthly-live</a>&nbsp;

Making of a Musician is an independent music interview podcast hosted by Kristy Graham, a Melbourne-based singer-songwriter and musician. Since 2016, Kristy has been sitting down with musicians to explore the music that made them who they are. Season 1 featured eight Australian artists across a range of styles. Season 2, launched in October 2025, expands the conversation globally — covering protest music, international guests, and the stories behind a life in music. Produced, edited, and recorded entirely by Kristy, the show carries no paid advertising. The best way to support it is to support the musicians featured.

Making of a Musician is an independent music interview podcast hosted by Kristy Graham, a Melbourne-based singer-songwriter and musician. Since 2016, Kristy has been sitting down with musicians to explore the music that made them who they are. Season 1 featured eight Australian artists across a range of styles. Season 2, launched in October 2025, expands the conversation globally &mdash; covering protest music, international guests, and the stories behind a life in music. Produced, edited, and recorded entirely by Kristy, the show carries no paid advertising. The best way to support it is to support the musicians featured.

Making of a Musician is a podcast hosted by Kristy Graham, a Victorian singer-songwriter with a lifelong love of music. Kristy talks to musicians about the songs and sounds that shaped them. Independent, ad-free, and made with heart 

Making of a Musician

Making of a Musician is a podcast started in 2016.

Kristy talks to musicians about the music that made them.

 

Making of a Musician is a podcast started in 2016.
Kristy talks to musicians about the music that made them.
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Making of a Musician Podcast featuring Interview with Idge Hehir from the band 'The Flickering Stars' and Soundpark Studios in Northcote Melbourne, Australia. 

Season 2 Episode 6 Idge Hehir Part 2

Episode 6 of season 2 features Idge Hehir from the band 'The Flickering Stars' and Soundpark Studios in Northcote Melbourne, Australia. 

This interview was done a while ago but it was worth the wait as it features some of the upcoming debut album "The Flickering Stars" by The Flickering stars. And if 'Blue Honey' and 'Clown Shoes' are anything to go by the album is going to be a killer. You can get ticket to the launch on the 20th of September 2026 here.

https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/0174bbb5-0197-4ddb-97cc-c1c5a5f7714d 

In part 1 we go through Idge's songwriting style, music that he paid attention 2 and a pretty cool first band sound. I was lucky enough to get some of Idge's earlier work too, so you will hear a little of how his sound has progressed in the last 25 years.

Since starting recording and engineering in Melbourne, out the back of Bakehouse in 2000, with a walk away with a CD in a day offer (which my band took up) Idge has been involved in recording some of MElbournes best known and unknown talent and has a mark on the Melbourne Music scene with at least 300 to 400 recordings including Dave Graney, The Basics, The Darling Downs, Hugo Race & The True Spirit, Amyl and the Sniffers and many more. 

https://www.facebook.com/the.flickering.stars/

https://www.instagram.com/theflickeringstars 

https://www.instagram.com/soundpark_idge 

Sorry it has taken so long to get this wonderful interview to you all.

Life has definitely been happening in West Melbourne.

You will be seeing part 2 soon, like depending where you are it should already be out! 

Kristy

On Sunday’s old episodes of Making of the Musician are on Untidy Radio www.untidyradio.com  After each Episode is played at least an hour of music talked about during the show is programmed by Mark James from Untidy Music with a little help from me. Currently 5pm AEST and 8 am in England.

All Music is used under fair use of The Australian Copyright Act (1968). This is an educational podcast that collects no income, just talks about Music, hoping people will buy artists music.

Episode 6 of season 2 features Idge Hehir from the band 'The Flickering Stars' and Soundpark Studios in Northcote Melbourne, Australia.&nbsp;
This interview was done a while ago but it was worth the wait as it features some of the upcoming debut album "The Flickering Stars" by The Flickering stars. And if 'Blue Honey' and 'Clown Shoes' are anything to go by the album is going to be a killer. You can get ticket to the launch on the 20th of September 2026 here.
<a href="https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/0174bbb5-0197-4ddb-97cc-c1c5a5f7714d">https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/0174bbb5-0197-4ddb-97cc-c1c5a5f7714d</a>&nbsp;
In part 1 we go through Idge's songwriting style, music that he paid attention 2 and a pretty cool first band sound. I was lucky enough to get some of Idge's earlier work too, so you will hear a little of how his sound has progressed in the last 25 years.
Since starting recording and engineering in Melbourne, out the back of Bakehouse in 2000, with a walk away with a CD in a day offer (which my band took up) Idge has been involved in recording some of MElbournes best known and unknown talent and has a mark on the Melbourne Music scene with at least 300 to 400 recordings including Dave Graney, The Basics, The Darling Downs, Hugo Race &amp; The True Spirit, Amyl and the Sniffers and many more.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/the.flickering.stars/">https://www.facebook.com/the.flickering.stars/</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theflickeringstars">https://www.instagram.com/theflickeringstars</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/soundpark_idge">https://www.instagram.com/soundpark_idge</a>&nbsp;
Sorry it has taken so long to get this wonderful interview to you all.
Life has definitely been happening in West Melbourne.
You will be seeing part 2 soon, like depending where you are it should already be out!&nbsp;
Kristy
On Sunday&rsquo;s old episodes of Making of the Musician are on Untidy Radio www.untidyradio.com&nbsp; After each Episode is played at least an hour of music talked about during the show is programmed by Mark James from Untidy Music with a little help from me. Currently 5pm AEST and 8 am in England.
All Music is used under fair use of&nbsp;The Australian Copyright Act (1968). This is an educational podcast that collects no income, just talks about Music, hoping people will buy artists music.

Season 2 Episode 6 Idge Hehir Part 1 

Here is a sneak peak into Episode 6 featuring Idge Hehir from Soundpark Studios.

Idge started producing music and recording bands out the back of Bakehouse studios before building his own studio and rehersal room in Northcote. 

Idge not only produces music but has been playing drums and hanging out in bands and with friends creating music since he was 15. 

Listen to hear some of the influences.

And what is it with Kiss and all the Australian men Musicians?

They definitely have had a roll in music created since the late 80s around here.  

All Music is used under fair use of The Australian Copyright Act (1968).

This is an educational podcast that collects no income, just talks about Music, hoping people will buy artists music.

Here is a sneak peak into Episode 6 featuring Idge Hehir from Soundpark Studios.
Idge started producing music and recording bands out the back of Bakehouse studios before building his own studio and rehersal room in Northcote.&nbsp;
Idge not only produces music but has been playing drums and hanging out in bands and with friends creating music since he was 15.&nbsp;
Listen to hear some of the influences.
And what is it with Kiss and all the Australian men Musicians?
They definitely have had a roll in music created since the late 80s around here.&nbsp;&nbsp;
All Music is used under fair use of&nbsp;The Australian Copyright Act (1968).
This is an educational podcast that collects no income, just talks about Music, hoping people will buy artists music.

dge Hehir from Soundpark Studios.  Idge started producing music and recording bands out the back of Bakehouse studios before building his own studio and rehersal room in Northcote.   Idge not only produces music but has been playing drums and hanging out in bands and with friends creating music since he was 15. 

Season 2 Episode 6 Intro Idge Hehir

Kira has an amazing story telling style in her song writing and just sitting with her on a cold Melbourne Summers day. She is a soul that finds music at 3am regularly and has some beautiful, moving, strong and delicate songs that we get to talk about in Part 2.

Sometimes being a musician means your hours are not the same as the 9 to 5 people and the quiet of the night or the start of a dream can get the creative spirits going. I find for me, I write a lot of songs in the shower which is not a handy way for someone with ADHD to remember them after.

In part 2 of Episode of 5 of Making of a Musician Kira explains how driven her father was for her to be successful in many things and I think he would be so proud at the passion she has developed for so many things including her talent on piano and guitar.

I am so privileged to get to share Kira’s story and song writing and the ups and downs of trying to be a mother and everything else. I loved getting to sing with her too and her influences are so wide and interesting too.

I do look forward to hearing her next recording featuring the Roddy Reid short listed song Slow it Down.

I hope you love listening to Kira and if you want to find out more or buy some of her music here are the links

https://music.apple.com/au/artist/kira-janowsky/1581401530

https://kirajanowsky.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/kirajanowskymusician

On Sunday’s old episodes of Making of the Musician are on Untidy Radiowww.untidyradio.com see my website for the dates. After each Episode is played at least an hour of music talked about during the show is programmed by Mark James from Untidy Music with a little help from me.

As usual I hope you like listening as much as I have enjoyed producing this episode.

All Music is used under fair use of The Australian Copyright Act (1968). This is an educational podcast that collects no income, just talks about Music, hoping people will buy artists music.

Kira has an amazing story telling style in her song writing and just sitting with her on a cold Melbourne Summers day. She is a soul that finds music at 3am regularly and has some beautiful, moving, strong and delicate songs that we get to talk about in Part 2.
Sometimes being a musician means your hours are not the same as the 9 to 5 people and the quiet of the night or the start of a dream can get the creative spirits going.&nbsp;I find for me, I write a lot of songs in the shower which is not a handy way for someone with ADHD to remember them after.
In part 2 of Episode of 5 of Making of a Musician Kira explains how driven her father was for her to be successful in many things and I think he would be so proud at the passion she has developed for so many things including her talent on piano and guitar.
I am so privileged to get to share Kira&rsquo;s story and song writing and the ups and downs of trying to be a mother and everything else. I loved getting to sing with her too and her influences are so wide and interesting too.
I do look forward to hearing her next recording featuring the Roddy Reid short listed song Slow it Down.
I hope you love listening to Kira and if you want to find out more or buy some of her music here are the links
<a href="https://music.apple.com/au/artist/kira-janowsky/1581401530">https://music.apple.com/au/artist/kira-janowsky/1581401530</a>
<a href="https://kirajanowsky.bandcamp.com/">https://kirajanowsky.bandcamp.com/</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kirajanowskymusician">https://www.facebook.com/kirajanowskymusician</a>
On Sunday&rsquo;s old episodes of Making of the Musician are on Untidy Radiowww.untidyradio.com see my website for the dates. After each Episode is played at least an hour of music talked about during the show is programmed by Mark James from Untidy Music with a little help from me.
As usual I hope you like listening as much as I have enjoyed producing this episode.
All Music is used under fair use of&nbsp;The Australian Copyright Act (1968). This is an educational podcast that collects no income, just talks about Music, hoping people will buy artists music.

Kira is an award winning songwriter and last year had 5 songs short listed in 5 different categories of the Australian Songwriting Competition last year!  Part 1 explores Folk Festivals and how Kira has found being short listed and winning at Maldon Folk Festival and I try and make jokes about Port Fairy.

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