Music

How did you find your creative niche? I’m not entirely sure I’ve found it yet, but I’ve certainly enjoyed working in lots of different mediums to explore creativity. I think having a thirst for ideas and a belief in what you’re doing (whatever that is) helps. Why do you do what you do? Because I love communicating with people, telling stories, sharing ideas, sharing music and supporting the creative arts in general. Also, having fun! I feel very lucky. I think art allows us to come closer to understanding difficult concepts, feelings and emotions, and is a way to challenge entrenched and unfair societal structures. How do you stay motivated and interested in your work? Surround yourself with creative people. Challenge your own ideas and understanding. Keep learning. Keep pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. Work hard, but make it fun, too. What frustrates you about the local music scene? I think it’s still a very sexist industry on all levels – not just music-making, but production, admin, etc. are still cis bloke-heavy. Although, judging by the change that’s starting, local music will look very different in a few years, and that’s for the best. And what excites

you? Hearing from diverse voices allows for a greater breadth of storytelling, and that’s exactly what we all need right now. We’re not all the same, but we can commune over music, and that’s a great way to encourage greater empathy and understanding. What are you looking for in this year’s Good Stuff awards? An authentic voice, a great sound, and a little bit of magic that’s impossible to quantify, but you know it when it’s there. Any final words for Good Stuff

entrants? I can’t wait to hear what you all come up with!