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.
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Building through Experimentation w/ Xenosine
In this episode, I chat with Vijay Thillaimuthu also known as Xenosine, a Tamil-Australian audio-visual and laser artist whose work is rooted in curiosity, feedback systems, and exploration of electromagnetic phenomena. We dig into the process behind his latest and most ambitious work, Oblation, a massive audio-visual piece that took five years to realise. Vijay shares how his creative practice is guided by experimentation, constantly chasing how one element affects another - whether through voltage, sound, or light. But we also talk about the hidden toll of large-scale projects: the emotional weight, the unseen labour, and the fine line between deep focus and burnout. It’s a conversation about staying curious, navigating timelines, and finding meaning in the act of 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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Finding clarity as a Solo Musician with Punko
In this episode, I chat with Liv Jansz, the creative mind behind Punko, an electronic solo project from Melbourne that blends pop, ambient, and post-punk influences to create dreamy soundscapes. We discuss the transition from being in a band to going solo and how to find clarity in the process. A big part of that is managing decision fatigue - the challenge of handling every aspect of a project on your own. We also dive into the struggles of self-promotion on social media, promoting gigs, and dealing with the pressure of doing it all by yourself. It’s a conversation about the highs and lows of going solo and staying true to oneself when you’re in charge of everything.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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