Don't Give Up

Don't Give Up
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Don't Give Up

Don’t Give Up is a podcast series hosted by kiwi musician Danny McCrum.    The idea of this podcast is to give people an insight into the real lives and careers of creative professionals, with a focus on problem solving and finding solutions in the arts, in our lives and in these unpredictable times.    Welcome to the conversation.  Welcome to Don’t Give Up.

  1. 164. Chris Melville

    AUG 29

    164. Chris Melville

    Danny met Chris Melville twenty five years ago when they were both regularly performing at The Temple Bar in Auckland’s CBD. Chris didn’t realise he was playing an important role in Danny’s career, giving Danny lots of great advice about how to build a career in the arts. They went on to collaborate on several projects together and now, after having not seen each other for a few years, they have reconnected to record this episode of the podcast. This one goes deep. Enj...

    1h 41m
  2. 163. Jenni Smith

    AUG 8

    163. Jenni Smith

    Danny first met Jenni Smith when he was tutoring guitar at Auckland University. Jenni was a first-year student on the Popular Music course and years later, Jenni is now celebrating a recent chart placement and is working hard promoting her new, upbeat single ‘T-Shirt’. A proud ‘Swifty’, Jenni developed a fascination with pop and country music when she was young and has spent the years since learning to play a variety of instruments, while developing her songwriting skills. S...

    1h 18m
  3. 162. Mike Baker

    JUL 19

    162. Mike Baker

    Mike Baker is a songwriter who was involved with the Flying Nun scene in the late 80s (primarily with the band Not Really Anything) before relocating to Sydney to manage bands and create a career as a chef, including cooking for White Stripes, Dandy Warhols, Henry Rollins, Boss Hogg, Lloyd Cole and many others, before returning to NZ. He’s now got a debut EP out under the name BAkeR.Support the show

    1h 16m
  4. 161. Joanne Cole

    JUL 2

    161. Joanne Cole

    Originally from Canada, Joanne currently holds the position of Director, Artistic Planning & Participation, at New Zealand Opera in Auckland, New Zealand where she has been a department head since 2014. On this episode the two musicians talk about craft, technique, the business of music and they discuss the differences and the similarities between their careers. Find out more about Joanne and New Zealand Opera at www.nzopera.comWatch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cI...

    1h 7m
  5. 160. Graham Reid

    APR 30

    160. Graham Reid

    Graham Reid has been an important part of the fabric of the New Zealand music scene for several decades. He’s a journalist, an author, a writer and a music reviewer who has consistently delivered intelligent and well-considered perspectives, with class and integrity. He’s written for Metro Magazine, The Listener and the New Zealand Herald (back when it was good) as well as his legendary website Elsewhere.co.nz Graham knows his stuff and isn’t afraid to speak honestly. ...

    1h 20m
  6. 159. Noise Play

    MAR 15

    159. Noise Play

    Danny sits down with bandmates Jasper de Roos and Dan Antunovich to discuss how The Beatles and Covid initiated the creation of their band Noise Play and how they produced their new album Junk. They discuss the success and failure of their 2021 theatre show, recording the drums for one song with only three mics, the guest performances by Mark Steven, Stephen Small and Eddie Rayner and they also talk musicianship, song writing, session work, live performance, and their unique approach to...

    1h 11m
  7. 158. Jody Garrett

    FEB 29

    158. Jody Garrett

    In a past life Jody Garrett managed record stores. Now he’s the General Manager of DRM (Digital Rights Managers), New Zealand’s go to aggregator for digital music releases. We have an in-depth conversation about the streaming platforms and navigating a music career in the digital age. Support the show

    1h 5m
  8. 157. Bobby Kennedy

    FEB 1

    157. Bobby Kennedy

    Podcast cofounder and Opshop drummer Bobby Kennedy is back to talk about the rebranding of the podcast, grieving his music career, societal divisions and Indiana Jones. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ueh8rYaE9cQ www.dontgiveup.co.nzSupport the show

    1h 6m
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About

Don’t Give Up is a podcast series hosted by kiwi musician Danny McCrum.    The idea of this podcast is to give people an insight into the real lives and careers of creative professionals, with a focus on problem solving and finding solutions in the arts, in our lives and in these unpredictable times.    Welcome to the conversation.  Welcome to Don’t Give Up.

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  • Creator
    Don't Give Up
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    164
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Don't Give Up
  • Show Website
    Don't Give Up

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