The Rise of Heavy Music and Music Theory with Jacob Petrossian

Instagram Plus and Imposter Syndrome with Hayley Harding

Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand. Episode 17 features Hayley Harding, who works in digital marketing and classifies herself as a beginner songwriter in Melbourne. Drawing on her experience in paid advertising, the conversation explores: * Industry context: Instagram details the features in its new ‘Plus’ subscription [https://musically.com/2026/06/05/instagram-details-the-features-in-its-new-plus-subscription/] * Song discussion: Shades of Shame - Kieran Wallace [https://open.spotify.com/track/7kgRMmWe6Tu6N2zWmPdrug?si=535eb238e6d4491e ] * Artist development focus: Navigating imposter syndrome and marketing approaches The AU-NZ Music Podcast is presented by GYMjot, an artist development practice based in Melbourne. GYMjot works with emerging musicians to support clearer thinking, intentional decision-making, and sustainable creative practice within real industry conditions. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gymjot.com.au [https://www.gymjot.com.au/]

The Rise of Heavy Music and Music Theory with Jacob Petrossian

Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand. Episode 16 features Jacob Petrossian, guitarist and vocalist for multiple metal bands, based in Melbourne. Drawing on his experience in the metal scene, the conversation explores: * Industry context: New Data Finds Cost-Of-Living Crisis Is Drawing More People To Heavy Music [https://themusic.com.au/industry/new-data-finds-cost-of-living-crisis-is-drawing-more-people-to-heavy-music/llkkiIuKjYw/05-05-26] * Song discussion: Not So Perfect - Zac Slater [https://open.spotify.com/track/3P7HYrZyyTI2k5ApU5Qwtk?si=a9c1c62fb7df4aea] * Artist development focus: Using a 7-string guitar and musical theory to your advantage. The AU-NZ Music Podcast is presented by GYMjot, an artist development practice based in Melbourne. GYMjot works with emerging musicians to support clearer thinking, intentional decision-making, and sustainable creative practice within real industry conditions. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠gymjot.com.au [https://www.gymjot.com.au/]

The Value in Performing Live and The Creative Act with Connor Lambrou

Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand. Episode 15 features Connor Lambrou, 1/2 of LamBros. music based in Sydney. Drawing on his love of music and experience playing all over Australia, the conversation explores: * Industry context: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lime-cordiale-off-grid-festival-launch-tickets-date-89913/]⁠⁠The 'Next On' series for emerging talent, from Live Nation [https://themusicnetwork.com/live-nation-support-for-emerging-talent-next-on/] * Song discussion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/track/3wnT7WH7daRlx31PDykwpZ?si=a213d39939f94db5]⁠⁠You Won't Call - LamBros. [https://open.spotify.com/track/78EFLJOyab0Tk3NstuR07M?si=dc21a55722414a20] * Artist development focus: The act of creation and why support is needed to progress. The AU-NZ Music Podcast is presented by GYMjot, an artist development practice based in Melbourne. GYMjot works with emerging musicians to support clearer thinking, intentional decision-making, and sustainable creative practice within real industry conditions. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠gymjot.com.au [https://www.gymjot.com.au/]

Live Streaming and Creative Hoarding with Tilaye Sweeney

Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand. Episode 14 features Tilaye Sweeney (ihatecontext [https://www.youtube.com/@ihatecontext]), a self-made videographer and musician based in Melbourne. Drawing on his storytelling experience, the conversation explores: * Industry context: ⁠⁠⁠ [https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lime-cordiale-off-grid-festival-launch-tickets-date-89913/]⁠ [https://www.muzic.nz/news/nz-artists-help-drive-growth-in-music-consumption/]We're unleashing a whole month of Like A Version performances over March [https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/like-a-version-month-launch-announce/106385670] * Song discussion: ⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/track/3wnT7WH7daRlx31PDykwpZ?si=a213d39939f94db5]⁠Wolves - Yung Maynie and JJ4k [https://open.spotify.com/track/2BlD3TjjQGxv0t3TTH7a5C?si=1a2f70e0c2d742d9] * Artist development focus: How we started hoarding our work and the next developments in live streaming The AU-NZ Music Podcast is presented by GYMjot, an artist development practice based in Melbourne. GYMjot works with emerging musicians to support clearer thinking, intentional decision-making, and sustainable creative practice within real industry conditions. Learn more at ⁠⁠gymjot.com.au [https://www.gymjot.com.au/]

New Zealand Music Consumption and Locking In with Emily Farrell

Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand. Episode 13 features Emily Farrell, multi-project Bassist from Christchurch. Drawing on her experience in the live music sector and studio sessions, the conversation explores: * Industry context: ⁠ [https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lime-cordiale-off-grid-festival-launch-tickets-date-89913/]NZ Artists Help Drive Growth in Music Consumption [https://www.muzic.nz/news/nz-artists-help-drive-growth-in-music-consumption/] * Song discussion: ⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/track/3wnT7WH7daRlx31PDykwpZ?si=a213d39939f94db5]Bones - Flynn Gurry [https://open.spotify.com/track/6MkopNf0dNwpfkJF4vQ3h6?si=917a38ae1db64fe5] * Artist development focus: Locking in with other musicians and saying yes The AU-NZ Music Podcast is presented by GYMjot, an artist development practice based in Melbourne. GYMjot works with emerging musicians to support clearer thinking, intentional decision-making, and sustainable creative practice within real industry conditions. Learn more at ⁠gymjot.com.au [https://www.gymjot.com.au/]