Q + A With Emily Victoria Q+A by Hear2Zen Magazine - December 18, 2022December 18, 20220 Enter into the lush and mysterious realm of Melbourne multi-instrumentalist Emily Victoria, with her brand new track Humming Heart making its way into the world today. Also accompanied by an immersive and intriguing music video, Humming Heart murmurs with rich instrumentals and effortless charm like a hazy twilight spell. Inspired by the likes of Hatchie, Kate Bush, Caroline Polachek and The Sundays, Humming Heart is a layered, bold and dreamlike affair, equally warm and beguiling with a retro undertone amidst Emily’s textured vocals. Recorded to tape at Soundpark Studios with producer Nao Anzai, who has previously worked with Mildlife and The Teskey Brothers, Humming Heart hums along with synthesisers and production by Lewis Moody, additional vocal production provided by Hamish Patrick,
Q + A With Kit Interviews by Hear2Zen Magazine - April 28, 20200 An integral part of the beloved Australian group All Our Exes Live In Texas, Kit (otherwise known as Katie Wighton) has announced her debut solo release, Good Guy. A gritty, guitar-led powerhouse of a single, Good Guy calls out every dude who’s ever gotten away with bad behaviour. Kit has also released a stellar clip to accompany Good Guy, created in collaboration with Gina Somfleth of Pop Candi Films (Merpire, Peach Noise, Press Club). Kit was gracious to answer some questions for us H2Z: Hi, thanks for taking the time to chat with Hear 2 Zen, what have you been up to today? KIT: Today so far, I’ve had a cup of tea, meditated and gone for a walk with the cat.
Q + A With Dip Road Dogs Interviews by Hear2Zen Magazine - April 28, 20200 Reemerging from that dusty dirt track deep in the Mallee are the Dip Road Dogs, who have today dropped their dreamy new single, Lazy, a comforting, hypnotic journey into Americana. Lazy is the third taste of their new EP, Shakshuka that is set for release on May 21. Dip Road Dogs are back with some of their finest music to date. Lazy is exquisite Americana folk rock from the fun loving Aussie country boys. For fans of The National and The Church, haunting cello, and mesmerising, deep vocals will entice the listener, but it’s the unassuming emotional force that will sock you right in the feels and keep you coming back for more. Contrastingly, Lazy is a song about a relationship
Q + A With Harper Bloom Interviews by Hear2Zen Magazine - April 27, 20200 H2Z: Hi, thanks for taking the time to chat with Hear 2 Zen, what have you been up to today? HB: No worries at all! Thank you. Today I have been preparing a little surprise for my girlfriend as we are celebrating our 5-year anniversary tomorrow and I’m sure she is expecting something nice! Apart from that I have been arranging a cover of Seabird by the Alessi Brothers. They are a pop-rock duo from the 70s. I am obsessed with this song anyway. You should check it out! H2Z: Tell us about yourself, how long have you been performing/creating music for? HB: I have been playing guitar and songwriting since I was a kid. It has always been a peaceful place for me