Ben Abraham

Ben Abraham is a singer-songwriter originally from Naarm/Melbourne, now based in Los Angeles. He spent his early years as an independent artist in his hometown, eventually crowd-funding his first album Sirens. This caught the attention of US indie label Secretly Canadian and major publisher Sony/…

Update!

Dropping in with a short update on the future of this podcast - episodes will return soon!  And if you think you might be able to help keep Why Make Music going in 2025, get in touch. You can DM me on Instagram @timshiel or email me here: timothyryanshiel@gmail.com

Ed Service

Ed Service is a producer and DJ originally from Aoeteroa/New Zealand. He is also one half of the musical duo SHOUSE. Since moving to Melbourne about 15 years ago, he’s juggled his creative practice with day jobs that reflect his personal interest in arts infrastructure and community engagement. In…

Montaigne

If you are in Naarm next week and want to come see me interview Ella Thompson for the podcast, get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/why-make-music-x-breakfast-club-2-with-ella-thompson - - - Montaigne has explored a truly eclectic creative career over the last decade, working acro…

Tim Hollo

Tim Hollo is a musician, writer, environmental advocate and campaigner.  He's been playing viola in FourPlay String Quartet for almost three decades, releasing music and touring the world. He is also the founder of Green Music Australia, an organisation that strives to reduce the environmental impa…

Tiana Khasi

Are you in Naarm? Would you like to come to our next live event in November? Register your interest here and you'll be the first to know more details: https://forms.gle/LWBP2CiyBXs4C6V18 - - - - - Tiana Khasi is a jazz-educated, community-focused singer/songwriter & musician based in Naarm/Melbou…

Dr Sam Whiting

Dr Sam Whiting is an academic and musician from Meanjin/Brisbane.  His research focuses on issues of capital, labour and value as they relate to the creative industries and the cultural economy more broadly.  He is an expert on Australia’s live music landscape, with a rare holistic perspective back…

Noelani

One last chance to join us for our first live event next Friday morning in Naarm, with literally only a handful of spots remaining at the time of posting this.  Head here for more info, and to register your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/spirit-level-presents-why-make-music-x-breakfast-club-…

Jen Cloher

If you live in Naarm and are free on the morning of Friday October 25, please join me for the first ever live recording of Why Make Music!  I'll be talking to local duo SHOUSE about their commitment to communitas and collective joy, and their surreal transition into EDM superstars. This event is in…

Ben Lee

Why Make Music will be recording live for the first time soon (!) in Naarm/Melbourne on Friday October 25, in collaboration with Breakfast Club.  If you'd like to join us, please register your interest here: https://forms.gle/8CEaG2HZpxfSuF4v8 - - - - - Ben Lee’s life as a professional musician s…