Can We Be Friends‪?‬ WALTA

We're diving into the wild world of making a music career happen in 2023 without going broke or selling out. Is it really doable? Join us on this episode as we break down two ways indie artists are making it work – grant writing and crowdfunding. We'll be dishing on the good, the bad, and the crazy of crowdfunding from an artist who has tried it all, and come out with the goods... aka a shiny new album titled 'Girlhood'. 

Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of music industry networking and collaboration strategies, just in time for BIGSOUND music conference. The ‘How To’s’ of  setting up impactful meetings and structuring conversations with key industry figures. Also, don't miss the exciting collaboration between Pink Matter and I Scream Nails, featuring 3 unique shades to complement their latest EP, "Gloss."

Is it possible to build a dedicated fan base all around the country, with no support from Australian radio stations or media outlets? Apparently it is. In this episode we uncover how this Australian pop/rock band have managed to grow a fanbase from the ground up, one show at a time. 

How artists are becoming more self sufficient as the costs involved with having a career in the music industry increase. From releasing an EP ,to funding live shows, and working with friends, we take a look into the financial logistics of being an emerging artist, and ways it can be made possible to live out your aspirations on a smaller budget. 

Is music marketing really just as simple as uploading a TikTok of you sitting in the car screaming along to your next single? 
The quick and obvious answer is No. If it was that simple we wouldn’t be here wondering how on earth to crack the damn TikTok algorithm. During this episode we discuss and share some tips and tricks to marketing that have nothing to do with the app we all love (to hate). 

Welcome to season two of Can We Be Friends?  
What better way to kick start the season than with one of the co writers of ‘Can We Be Friends’ the single by our host WALTA. 
This episode was recorded last year and reveals the back story of the artist MARLOE. How she got her start in music, what inspired her latest EP  ‘the pieces in between’ and how her newly discovered  sexuality was the inspiration behind her hit single ‘I like girls’.
The newlywed artist shares insight into how she navigates the hardships of living with multiple chronic illnesses and the challenges she has faced with her mental health from a young age. 

Her EP ‘the pieces in between’ was released in February and is available on all streaming platforms.