#197 - Skip September and Embrace the Mayhem – Chloe Marks Unfiltered

Join Curly, Braggy, and Rossy on Episode 197 of the Unfiltered and Undiscovered podcast as they dive deep into the world of Australian independent music with special guest Chloe Marks from Chloe Marks & The Mayhem. Discover Chloe’s journey as a multi-instrumentalist, her approach to songwriting, the story behind her latest single 'Skip September,' and how her band brings genre-bending Americana and pub country vibes to stages across Australia. Plus, get insights into the creative process, live gig stories, and the importance of supporting local artists. Whether you’re a music lover, aspiring songwriter, or just looking for new sounds, this episode is packed with raw stories, laughs, and inspiration.Chloe Marks, Chloe Marks and the Mayhem, Unfiltered and Undiscovered Podcast, Australian independent music, songwriting, Americana, pub country, Brisbane music scene, female artists, music podcast, live music Australia, indie music, Triple J, local artists, music interviews,If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share! Don’t forget to check out our playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music. Follow Chloe Marks & The Mayhem for upcoming gigs and new releases. Leave a comment below about your favorite moment or artist discovery! 🔥 What We Talk About:Everyone who's put a guitar in the back of a station wagon and driven 200 km for a gig for 20 bucks—they're the ones who need that support. That's why we do this show."Skip September was a full song in about 20 minutes. I literally sat down and wrote it... the song just happened."⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️:00:00:00 - Introduction to Unfiltered Undiscovered Podcast and Hosts00:00:15 - Australian Independent Music Scene Since 198600:00:45 - Footy Tipping and Playlist Updates00:03:37 - How to Listen: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, YouTube00:04:20 - Triple J Hottest 100 and Australian Content Quotas00:07:09 - Veronicas 'Untouched' and Female Artists in Australia00:07:50 - Special Guest Introduction: Chloe Marks00:08:40 - Chloe Marks' Musical Background and Family Influence00:10:48 - The Story Behind 'Skip September'00:11:40 - Chloe's Songwriting Process and Multi-Instrumentalism00:14:14 - Recording 'Skip September' and Working with Producer00:15:50 - Music Video Symbolism and Healing Through Song00:21:16 - How Chloe Marks Mayhem Got Its Name00:24:45 - Band Rehearsals, Live Shows, and Musicianship00:28:10 - Singles vs Albums: The Changing Music Release Strategy00:31:39 - Defining Americana and Genre-Bending Influences00:35:21 - Chloe's Other Projects: Scotch Cider and Anti-Music Music ClubTo appear on the podcast please email: [email protected] by Curly, Rossy, and Braggy.—---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🎵 Featured Tracks Sarah CataniaCarolina - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fir_rDzqzrA Skip September- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ROWmDd_O1g Baby Got No Time - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jezm7_VzHxA 🔗 Follow Chloe Marks & The MayhemFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/chloemarksmusic/ Instgram - https://www.instagram.com/chloemarksmusic/ Website - https://www.chloemarksmusic.com/ ===============================================Copyright Disclaimer:"The Unfiltered & Undiscovered Podcast features interviews and showcases with music artists, along with our Mystery Song Deep Dive segment, which is intended solely for educational and entertainment purposes. Any songs discussed or played during the podcast remain the property of their respective copyright owners, and no copyright infringement is intended."===============================================Follow our SocialsFor all of our links- Socials, Platforms and Playlistshttps://my.linkpod.site/unfiltered Find our playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube Music and Amazon Musichttps://unfilteredandundiscovered.com/spotify-playlists-hub/