Newly launched on Spotify,Amazon Music,Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and more, the 'Australian Songwriters' podcast features a variety of regular segments as episodes hosted by some of your favourite ASCers!
'Industry Insight' features brand new interviews with hit songwriters and music industry professionals, hosted by Naomi Crain, Courtney Keil and other guest hosts and interviewers.
'Spotlight', featuring ASC member interviews and music, is hosted by rising Australian Country Music artist, Courtney Keil.
'What's On' chat-style episodes, features the ASC Team of coordinators and volunteers who discuss all the upcoming events and activities at ASC. We don't have a name for these segments/episodes yet, so your suggestions would be appreciated!
Finally, 'From The Vault' segments feature past interviews that were hosted by Naomi Crain and previously only available to ASC Members.
Sponsor or Advertise! Our goal is to release 3-4 episodes each month and we are actively seeking sponsors and advertisers to reduce the costs of production. Ad and sponsorship enquiries can be made to Lisa Butler at lisa@australiansongwritersconference.com
ASC Classic Interviews
July 13, 2021
David Musumeci (DNA Songs)
In this interview with David Musumeci of DNA Songs, we cover rookie production mistakes, matching voices, personalities and production, the importance of being seasoned in your craft before you release music, how much of your songwriting will never see the light of day and how to impress David when you walk into a co-writing session. We touch on U2, Billie Eilish, DuoLupa, Adele, Whitney Houston, Bob Dylan and more! It’s jam packed with great insights from one of Australia’s most successful pop music writer producers.
March 1, 2021
Anthony Snape
In this episode of the ASC Podcast, host, Naomi Crain, interviews award-winning hit songwriter and independent artist, Anthony Snape, ahead of his Masterclass in Live Streaming on Thursday 8th April 2021. https://anthonysnape.com
November 6, 2020
John Prior
In this interview, recorded 6 November 2020, multi award-winning Australian musician, composer, arranger, producer and teacher, John Prior, shares his views on the Australian music industry landscape, the rights of independent songwriters and musicians, his music career highlights and his upcoming ASC workshop, 'Composing Music for Film & TV' on 26 November 2020. NOTE: There is 15 seconds of silence at the start of this recording. Please be patient while it loads. https://www.facebook.com/JohnDavidPrior/
July 14, 2020
Pamela Oland
ASC Podcast host Naomi Crain chats with 3-time Grammy-Nominated lyricist, Pamela Phillips Oland, whose has been recorded by no less than the spectacular talents of Aretha Franklin & The Four Tops, Frank Sinatra, Whitney Houston & Jermaine Jackson, Anne Murray, Philip Bailey, Earth Wind & Fire, Gladys Knight, Reba McIntyre, Peabo Bryson, The Jacksons, Engelbert Humperdinck, Dusty Springfield, The Crusaders, The Whispers, The Brothers Johnson, DJ Ralphi Rosario, Michael Learns to Rock, and Selena. Pamela’s lyrics can be heard in movies and on TV shows that include: The Sopranos, Coming to America, 102 Dalmatians, Burglar, J.A.G., Xena Warrior Princess, Gideon, Kids 10 Commandments and Blizzard, which was nominated for a Genie Award for Best Song in a Motion Picture. Her musical, Soldier of Orange, with almost 3,000,000 tickets sold, it’s the most successful musical in Dutch history. Pamela has also published two books, The Art of Writing Great Lyrics and The Art of Writing Love Songs. Links to the books can be found in the Resources section. www.pamoland.com
April 4, 2020
Pat Pattison (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this fabulous interview, host, Naomi Crain, continues on her quest to discover the song craft meanings behind the famous 'Pat-isms' that are almost as legendary as the man behind them.
Pat shares some brilliant songwriting tools that will instantly make your writing more productive, resulting in songs that shine!
Plus, Naomi poses the hard questions to Pat; Joni Mitchell or Carole King?; Lennon & McCartney or Taupin & John?
We've made this ASC Podcast episode available for everyone, so pour yourself a glass of whatever-you-fancy and enjoy!
December 8, 2019
Di Torossian
Australia’s top Writer Manager, Di Torossian, shares her insight into the world of ‘career’ songwriters, writing songs that make Publishers take notice, making the most of networking opportunities and the evolution of music publishing in Australia and internationally.
(Editor’s note: Sadly, Diana passed away in September, 2024. Her legacy Facebook page can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/diana.torossian )
September 4, 2019
Gina Jeffreys
ASC Podcast host, Naomi Crain, interviews Australian Country Music artist, Gina Jeffreys, about songwriting, co-writing, working with husband/producer, Rod McCormack, and the journey from winning Star Maker in 1991 to writing her hit new album, Beautiful Tangle. www.ginajeffreys.com.au
July 14, 2019
Pat Pattison (Part 1)
Host, Naomi Crain, interviews the Berklee College of Music professor, international songwriting teacher and best-selling author, Pat Pattison. www.patpattison.com
April 12, 2019
Matthew Donlevy
Matthew Donlevy is Managing Director of Cooking Vinyl (Aust) Publishing and sits on the board of Australian Music Publishers Association Limited (AMPAL). He has been a board member of APRA-AMCOS, and was the Managing Director of Peer Music Australia for many years. He has worked for leading music copyright companies across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia including the creative departments of ATV-Northern Songs and EMI Music. With a wealth of experience in music publishing, artist and writer development and management, we know you will enjoy hearing the valuable knowledge and experience that Matthew shares in this interview.
March 18, 2019
Barbara & Adrian Hannan (Part 2)
Here it is! Part 2 of the interview with hit writer/producer team, Barbara and Adrian Hannan of The Song Store. Barb and Adrian talk with host, Naomi Crain about co-writing, competing for album cuts, professional demo production, DIY A&R and much more.
If you haven’t listened to Part 1 of this interview, scroll down. The Song Store
March 4, 2019
Barbara & Adrian Hannan (Part1)
This interview with the hit Australian writer/producer team was filled with so many stories, tips, and industry information, it was too long for one podcast! Seriously. The file was so big we couldn’t upload it! So, we’ve split it into two parts. Part 2 is coming soon, but for now, grab a cup of java, relax and enjoy Part 1. The Song Store
February 15, 2019
Lisa Butler
You host, Naomi Crain, interviews ASC Founder/CEO, Lisa Butler, in this revealing episode about her songwriting, the history of the Conference, her passion for songwriters and the current expansion of the ASC. Lisa Butler Bio
We would love to get our podcast up and running again but to do so we need dedicated, reliable podcast hosts to run relevant shows featuring interviews with established and upcoming Australian songwriters and singer-songwriters, hold discussions with pro writers on the craft of songwriting, etc.
If you have experience as a podcaster - or you believe you have what it takes - and you have a passion for songwriting and songwriters, or music industry experience, contact Lisa Butler at lisa@australiansongwritersconference.com