What does it mean to be a team player? How does technology affect performance? What does Big Ben symbolise? Host Callum Drage, sits down with Dan Blitzman, a core member of the Melbourne based band Dole ManChild, in a discussion that takes a deep dive into what true musicianship represents. Be sure to check out Dole ManChild’s latest hit, The Ballad of Big Ben, when it releases later this year. 

What does it mean to be a team player? How does technology affect performance? What does Big Ben symbolise? Host Callum Drage, sits down with Dan Blitzman, a core member of the Melbourne based band Dole ManChild, in a discussion that takes a deep dive into what true musicianship represents. Be sure to check out Dole ManChild&rsquo;s latest hit, The Ballad of Big Ben, when it releases later this year.&nbsp;

Giving local music a lift! The Hoist is SYN's local music program.

The Hoist is a SYN Media Podcast.

Giving local music a lift! The Hoist is SYN's local music program.
The Hoist is a SYN Media Podcast.

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Dole Manchild | The Hoist with Callum

Being human is complicated enough without all of life’s other scenarios we find ourselves in. But that is exactly what D’Arcy Spiller is trying to communicate through her latest album. Although life can be trying at times, it’s worth seeing through. Join Callum, Bella, and D’Arcy as they chat through the meaning of life and music, the emotional process that goes into choosing the perfect track list, and what makes an album sonically pleasing.

Being human is complicated enough without all of life&rsquo;s other scenarios we find ourselves in. But that is exactly what D&rsquo;Arcy Spiller is trying to communicate through her latest album. Although life can be trying at times, it&rsquo;s worth seeing through. Join Callum, Bella, and D&rsquo;Arcy as they chat through the meaning of life and music, the emotional process that goes into choosing the perfect track list, and what makes an album sonically pleasing.

D'Arcy Spiller | The Hoist with Callum & Bella

What happens when the light, ‘fluttery’ voice of an angel meets a dark, intense instrumental? Genre-defying artist, Asha Ryder West, joins Callum in the studio to chat about her latest release, ‘She’s No Angel.’ Tune in to hear a discussion about the importance of juxtaposition in not just music, but also in visuals. Heard of the term “Shadow-Self”? The art of collaborating. We break that and so much more down in this episode!

What happens when the light, &lsquo;fluttery&rsquo; voice of an angel meets a dark, intense instrumental? Genre-defying artist, Asha Ryder West, joins Callum in the studio to chat about her latest release, &lsquo;She&rsquo;s No Angel.&rsquo; Tune in to hear a discussion about the importance of juxtaposition in not just music, but also in visuals. Heard of the term &ldquo;Shadow-Self&rdquo;? The art of collaborating. We break that and so much more down in this episode!

Asha Ryder West | The Hoist with Callum

This week, we sat down with Cooee to unpack their debut album Messengers! From the
meaning behind the title to the songs that almost didn’t make the cut. It’s reflective, layered,
and deeply personal. Tune in to hear the full conversation.

This week, we sat down with Cooee to unpack their debut album Messengers! From the meaning behind the title to the songs that almost didn&rsquo;t make the cut. It&rsquo;s reflective, layered, and deeply personal. Tune in to hear the full conversation.

Dole Manchild | The Hoist with Callum

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