Episodes
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EP12 - Off the Record: Held Together By Duct Tape and Door Sales
Australia's live music venues are disappearing — and the ones that survive are held up by exactly what the title says. This episode of Oz Soundz Unleashed goes inside the real numbers behind the crisis: why insurance premiums have spiked as much as 500% for small venues, why the traditional...
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The State of Independent Music in 2026 – What Every Artist Needs to Know!
🎙️ Oz Soundz Unleashed Podcast – Episode 11 The State of Independent Music in 2026 – What Every Artist Needs to Know! The independent music landscape is evolving faster than ever, and artists who understand the changes are the ones best positioned to succeed. In Episode 11 of Oz Soundz…
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Episode 10: Indie Unleashed — Powering Australia’s Underground with Local Sounds
In this milestone Episode 10 of Oz Soundz Unleashed, we turn the spotlight where it belongs — on the heartbeat of Australia’s music scene: independent artists. This episode dives deep into what it really takes to support indie talent in today’s rapidly changing music landscape. From airplay...
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AI vs REAL MUSIC: THE FIGHT FOR THE SOUL OF SOUND
Is AI music killing creativity… or just getting started? In Episode #09 of Oz Soundz Unleashed, we dive headfirst into one of the most controversial topics in the music world right now — AI-generated music vs authentic human artistry. No fluff, no fence-sitting… just raw, honest opinion from an...
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Indie Pulse: The Rise of Polybius
Ever wonder what happens when you blend the infectious energy of indie pop with the raw grit of rock? This week, we’re sitting down with one of the most exciting acts coming out of the Sydney local scene: Polybius_official. Known for their genre-blurring sound and high-octane live performances,...
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The Art of Home Recording for Indie Artists - DIY Studios
Ever wondered how some of the biggest and best sounds are coming out of spare bedrooms, garages, and backyard studios? This is Oz Soundz Unleashed, and in this episode we are diving into the world of DIY home music and recording studios — built by musicians, for musicians. Today, we’re diving...
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From Streams to Stages: Planning, Marketing & Strategy for Music Artists heading into 2026.
The artists who will win in 2026 aren’t waiting for a viral moment. They’re building systems—around their music, their audience, and their live shows. In this episode, we are unpacking how to think like a business without losing your soul, how to turn gigs into growth engines, and how to position...
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Remote Collaboration and Modern Digital Recording in a globally connected environment.
Today’s music industry is more connected than ever. With cloud-based DAWs, high-fidelity file-sharing, real-time collaboration platforms, and virtual instruments that rival hardware, musicians no longer need to be in the same room—or even the same continent—to create together. Remote…
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Reimagining Music Education: Schools, Universities and the future of sound.
The future of creative arts and in particular music relies on the combination and collaboration of education, creativity and technology to shape the musicians and audio engineers of the tomorrow. In this episode of Oz Soundz Unleashed we are diving into music education in 2025. How it's evolved,...
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"The Ghost Track" - Uncovering the hidden hands of session musicians behind Indie Music.
EPISODE SYNOPSIS Oz Soundz Unleashed is pleased to release Episode #03 of the podcast series that tackles the issues in the Indie Music industry. In this episode in Segment one we discuss the Session Musician, their role, opportunity, risks and issues in the currently music industry. We unpack…
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Band membership, personalities and politics - The good and the bad through the eyes of a drummer.
Episode #02 of the Oz Soundz Unleashed podcast is a witty and personal conversation with a good mate of our Stewart Robertson, Drummer and IT Guy who chats with us on his involvement in the indie music industry over the past 30 years. We discuss his background to music, passions, politics and...
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The concept of community - A combination of business, artistry and support for a better world.
Podcast Name: Oz Soundz Unleashed Presenter: Jason "Plummo" Plumridge Topic: The Concept of Music Community, where the heartbeat of creativity, business, and support all come together to shape a better world. In a world where music transcends boundaries and connects us all, we’re diving deep into...
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Podcast for all music, audio and performance enthusiasts looking at the issues affecting upcoming and indie artists and interviews with artists about their music creation, production, marketing and performance.
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