Jarrah McCleary/Panama - how artists earn money today - live interview

This week, something a little different for you – our first live interview! Jarrah McCleary is an Australian musician - writer, songwriter & producer - whose music, a mix of synth-heavy sounds and beats to smooth electronica, is sometimes evocative of a smoky Fifties restaurant, and at other times, the coolest nightclubs.  Starting out in Western Australia around 20 years ago, Jarrah has toured Australia and Europe, played the festival circuit in Europe and the UK and played the Big Day Out. We talk with Jarrah about his history and how he creates his work with his band Panama and how, more importantly, a musician like him makes a living in this modern world that doesn’t have physical albums fans can buy, far fewer venues where fans can see him play, and, often, a more remote atmosphere for collaboration with other musicians. Our “Album You Must Hear Before You Die” is “Back to Black” by Amy Winehouse, and Jeff loves it. Jeff also brings us some Rock News with legal action against Rod Stewart kicking soccer balls into the crowd. We think you’ll like it.  References:  Big Day Out, Rod Stewart, Back to Black, TensnakeSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!