Episode 24 - Sam Octigan

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09/04/23 • 108 min

Episode 24 features Sam Octigan, a painter, artist, and frontman in Melbourne hardcore band Iron Mind.

On this episode, Sam speaks on Melbourne’s hardcore scene, straight-edge culture, how he stepped into the role as a frontman, early influences, solitude, social media, and more.
You can find him over at : https://www.instagram.com/samoctigan/
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Episode 24 features Sam Octigan, a painter, artist, and frontman in Melbourne hardcore band Iron Mind.

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Episode 23 - Brendan Huntley

Episode 23 features Brendan Huntley, painter, sculptor, and frontman for Eddy Current Suppression Ring.
Brendan’s roots run deep within Melbourne's music and art scenes. Growing up in a creative family and exploring graffiti in his youth, before turning to lyrics, painting and sculpture, Brendan has always used different mediums to express himself to the fullest, switching forms when it feels intuitively right to do so.
On this episode, we chat about Brendan's early life, mentors, therapy, being a vehicle for ideas, ego, Eddy Current, touring, and more.
You can find Brendan over at : https://www.instagram.com/brendanhuntley/

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Episode 25 - Steph Hughes

Episode 25 features Steph Hughes, a Melbourne-based illustrator, musician, artist, and community art collaborator.
Steph has been a part of various bands over the years, including Dick Diver and the Boomgates. Has made gig posters for the likes of Courtney Barnett and The Feelies, and continues to collaborate with people of all ages through community artworks and murals, via a range of different workshops and projects that promote connection through art making.
Steph speaks on becoming a mum, her early love for sports, how she got into music, meeting Henry Rollins, her creative process, the importance of community and collaboration, and more.
You can check Steph out here: https://www.instagram.com/_steph_hughes_/