Sunburnt Country Music Sophie Hamley

Jen Mize is a singer, a songwriter, a producer, a mentor and a great collaborator, having created music with her band The Rough N’ Tumble as well as writing songs with other artists in addition to releasing solo music. Her latest solo song is ‘My Buzz’.
‘I wrote “My Buzz” after realising I can sometimes be a total Debbie Downer when I'm talking to people,' says Mize. ;The song calls me out for always wanting to discuss depressing things instead of just having fun.’
This interview is a long one but here’s the thing: Mize is funny and smart and thoughtful and one doesn’t rush through a chat with a person like that, because as soon as she’s offered one nugget of gold it’s reasonable to expect another one. That’s because Mize’s energy is expansive as well as inclusive, so it never feels like there won’t be gold. And that’s also how she creates music, with that voice that expands to fill spaces in your heart and mind, while wrapping itself around you at the same time. 
That expansiveness also takes in other artists: at the time we spoke, Mize was not long returned from The Song Muster in Gympie, where she taught songwriting and practised collaboration, as is her wont.
‘I focus on writing new songs, recording a lot, and collaborating with other inspiring artists,’ explains Mize. ‘That keeps me energised and in a musical zone.’
We talked about that, about her band The Rough n’ Tumble, and about her first tattoo. So settle in and enjoy listening to Jen Mize just as much as I did.
For more about Jen Mize: https://www.jenmizemusic.com/
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Nathan May has been a musician since childhood and over the past couple of years has been releasing singles such as ‘Fix It Up’ and ‘It’s Gotta Start Somewhere’ that showcase his wonderful voice as well as his storytelling. In 2019 he won the award for Young Aboriginal Artist of Year in 2019 and in 2022 he won the Creative Young Achiever.
May’s latest single is ‘Love From Me’, which tells the story of his great-grandparents – his great-grandfather arrived in Australia from England to work on the Ghan railway line and met his great-grandmother, an Arabana woman from Marree in South Australia. They went on to have 13 children at a time when their relationship faced, as May says in our recent interview, judgement from both sides. 
The song was written with beloved singer-songwriter Kevin Bennett and features a guitar solo from the great Troy Cassar-Daley. It was produced by James Gillard, who has worked with May on all of his singles. 
In the interview May talks about the story behind the song as well as his experience of co-writing and how his perspective on it has changed – he used to be, he says, protective of his music and unsure of how collaboration would turn out, but now he loves working that way and just wants to do more of it. 
That shift says much about how May opens himself up to new experiences and ways of telling his stories, and is no doubt part of why he’s found himself touring Europe lately and also performing in Hawaii. If you’re heading to the Gympie Music Muster between 22 and 25 August you’ll be able to see him there.
For more about Nathan May: https://linktr.ee/nathanmaymusic
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Patsy and Dave are Patsy Doop and Dave Baird and they used to be known as The Long and the Short of It. Their 15-year collaboration – writing, recording performing music together – has resulted in albums, the latest of which was Midnight Choir. As Patsy and Dave they have a brand new single, ‘Dream Vacation’.
They first met by chance at a local tavern where Patsy was impressed by Dave's singing voice and asked him to sing a spur-of-the-moment duet. The experience made them realise their musical chemistry, which led them to start writing songs together.  
These days, Patsy and Dave split their time between touring and working in their personal recording studio built with the help of producer Kenny Royster. 
In our recent chat, Patsy and Dave talked about their creative process, their new album set for release in September, the story behind ‘Dream Vacation’ and the music video that accompanies it, as well as their busy performing schedule. It is clear that after 15 years the duo is stronger than ever, with their new name and new music to go with it, their clear passion for what they do matched by their drive and dedication.
For more about Patsy & Dave: https://patsyanddave.com.au/
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Courtney Keil released her debut album The Good Kind last year and since then the singles ‘All About You’, ‘Nothin’ Like a Sure Bet’ and her latest, ‘Worn In’, which she recorded with Gina Jeffreys. From her first single, 'I Just Wanna Hold You', Keil has marked herself as an engaging country-pop artist with a knack for creating memorable songs, and 'the latest is no'Worn In' is no different. 
 
Courtney first met Jeffreys and her husband, producer Rod McCormack, in early 2020, right before the pandemic hit. She connected instantly with Jeffreys and McCormack went on to produce The Good Kind. Now they've all worked together again on 'Worn In'.
 
‘Worn In’ was written by Keil with her regular collaborators Sam Gay and Templeton Thompson. It wasn’t written as a duet but Keil has said that, ‘The more I came back to the song, I couldn't help but hear a strong female duet voice on it. The beautiful Gina Jeffreys, who of course is my mentor and dear friend agreed to collaborate with me on the track.’
 
In addition to writing and performing, Keil teaches singing at Jeffreys’s music academy, where she works with aspiring vocalists of all ages and skill levels. And on a personal note, Keil recently became engaged to during a sweet surprise proposal, and is also looking forward to welcoming a Golden Retriever puppy. 
 
We spoke about the meaning behind ‘Worn In’, about Keil’s decision to go all-in with music in 2020, as well her personal news and upcoming performance at the Gympie Music Muster on 22 August as well as her own headline show at Gosford RSL (NSW) on 20 September.
For more about Courtney Keil: https://www.courtneykeil.com/
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Kayla Mahon is a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, music teacher and nurse from the South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand who has released music in the duo The Heartleys and as a solo artist she’s been releasing singles steadily since last year, including 'Love's Got a Witness' and 'Little Man'. She now has an album - her first solo record - called Right on the Money.
The creation and release of the album are the fulfilment of Mahon’s lifelong dream of releasing original music that authentically represents her artistry. Right on the Money showcase's Mahon’s songwriting skills across a range of styles, from traditional country to rock-infused country anthems. 
In conversation Mahon is as authentic and heartfelt as her songs, and our conversation covered her motivation to return to music after taking time to focus on motherhood; how teaching music and mentoring other artists of all ages keeps her engaged with the local music community; the very personal stories behind emotional tracks like ‘Angels Biding Time’ and ‘Home on the Vinyl’; balancing music aspirations with family life and her nursing career, and her goals to perform the new album live as much as possible and reach new audiences. 

For more on Kayla Mahon: https://www.kaylamahon.com/
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Sam Snape is a singer and songwriter from the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. He grew up immersed in country music and learned to play guitar by ear at a young age. Although his musical journey has had starts and stops, over the past six years Snape has been performing at various venues and events in his home area, and earlier this year he appeared on Australian Idol.
 
During the course of our conversation Snape talked about the influence of his cousin Anthony on his music career, including co-writing and introducing Snape to his producer, Michael Carpenter. The collaborations led to the release of Snape’s first single, ‘My Country Song’, and his latest, ‘Old Dog, Old Ute, Old Hat’.
 
In between writing, recording and performing, Snape works on a family property and raises four young children with his wife. Although work and family life keep him well occupied, it’s clear that he is determined to keep making time for music, influenced by the music he grew up with and which, as he said, was about his life. In turn he makes songs that capture real life, just as ‘Old Dog, Old Ute, Old Hat’ does.
For more about Sam Snape: https://www.facebook.com/samsnapeartist/
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