In this episode, I sit down with Zoltan Fecso, a Hungarian, Melbourne-based composer and artist whose work explores the many perceptual possibilities of listening through prepared instruments, field recordings, and electronics. We talk about the challenge of balancing an active creative life; touring, rehearsing, and new projects, while maintaining grounding routines like meditation and journaling. Zoltan reflects on the role of space and place in his music, his connection to landscapes across the world, and how field recordings evolve in his sonic practice. We also discuss What Artists Eat, the podcast he co-hosts with his partner Claire, and how cooking, food, and mindful eating can nourish creativity and mental health.To stay updated and get access to exclusive content, subscribe to my monthly newsletter. You can also connect with me on Instagram for more updates.
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Departing, Returning, Traveling w/ Ex Ponto
Ivan Masic is a Melbourne-based artist working at the intersection of sound design, projection, and the moving image under the alias Ex Ponto. His practice explores the insoluble intimacy between music, light, and place through immersive, site-responsive works. I visited Ivan in his studio Twomb, to talk about capturing stories through sound, the freedom of instinctive music-making, and how his migrant journey shapes his creative practice. We touched on the importance of letting go of pressure, resisting fads, and creating work that is deeply tied to place and community.To stay updated and get access to exclusive content, subscribe to my monthly newsletter. You can also connect with me on Instagram for more updates.
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Don't be afraid to be sh*t w/ Kai Cult
KAI CULT is the cutting edge Techno Punk project of Louis Fuji, combining diverse influences from Asia with the trendy underground sounds of Punk Rock, Post- Punk, Hardcore, Hyperpop and Techno. Inspired by his roots in Punk and Metal, KAI CULT delivers an explosive and energetic live show. He's built a social media system that works for him so I sat down to find out more about his approaches to content and music making. To stay updated and get access to exclusive content, subscribe to my monthly newsletter. You can also connect with me on Instagram for more updates.
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A Career in Film Composition with Chiara Kickdrum
In this episode, I chat with Chiara Costanza aka Chiara Kickdrum, Italian-Australian film composer and electronic music producer. Her recent screen credits include the global Netflix hit Heartbreak High, the feature film Panopticon (KVIFF) and Inside, starring Guy Pearce and Cosmo Jarvis, which screened at Tribeca in 2025. She also composed the score for Mixtape (BBC/Foxtel), which premiered at SXSW this year, alongside previous work on Totally Completely Fine (STAN), Australia’s Open (MIFF/ABC), and the Palme d’Or–winning short All These Creatures (Cannes, 2018). We talk about her journey towards working full-time in film composition, the importance of networking and taking risks. To stay updated and get access to exclusive content, subscribe to my monthly newsletter. You can also connect with me on Instagram for more updates.
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Write first, Edit later w/ Gregor
Today on Cereal Music Talks, I’m joined by Gregor - a Bosnian-Australian multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who’s been writing and producing music since 2010. His work spans a wide range of achievements: from Cillian Murphy playing his track on BBC radio, to sold-out shows across Melbourne, and nominations for Best Album and Best Solo Artist at the Music Victoria Awards. Despite arriving at his beautiful St Kilda East home studio with a long list of prepared questions, the conversation takes on a life of its own. We dive into songwriting, the relationship between language and perception, and of course, the question I ask all my guests: how’s the hustle going?To stay updated and get access to exclusive content, subscribe to my monthly newsletter. You can also connect with me on Instagram for more updates.
Real conversations about sound, creativity, and the journeys that shape them.Join me (ŽIVA aka Lucija Ivsic), a Croatian-Australian musician and new media artist, as I explore the complexities of music careers with emerging fellow musicians and sound artists. Through honest discussions, I dig deeper into the challenges of navigating new scenes, forging unique paths, and finding success in niche genres. To stay updated and get access to exclusive content, subscribe to my monthly newsletter. You can also connect with me on Instagram for more updates.
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