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The New North Podcast

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The New North podcast investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians. New North is a new Narrm/Melbourne based platform for musicians who push boundaries in their areas of practice. This podcast is a companion to our concert series, which celebrates the amazing work of musicians and sound artists, both established and emerging, who make and present work on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. Each episode features an interview with an artist, providing insights into the fascinating perspectives that shape their work.

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Episodes

  1. The New North Podcast Ep.23 Catherine Lamb in Conversation with Steven Socha (Part 4)

    Part 4 A conversation between Catherine Lamb and Steven Socha. Part 4 of 4. Recorded in May/June 2024. Music: 01:23:57 - Muto Infinitas (2016) https://www.sacredrealism.org/artists/catherine-lamb/ Spiral image from ‘The Harmonic Series as a Logarithmic Spiral’ by Erv Wilson (March 1, 1965)....

  2. The New North Podcast Ep.22 Catherine Lamb in Conversation with Steven Socha (Part 3)

    Part 3 A conversation between Catherine Lamb and Steven Socha. Part 3 of 4. Recorded in May/June 2024. Music: 00:20:08 - Mirror (2006) 00:24:44 - Muto Infinitas (2016) https://www.sacredrealism.org/artists/catherine-lamb/ Spiral image from ‘The Harmonic Series as a Logarithmic Spiral’ by Erv…

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  3. The New North Podcast Ep.21 Catherine Lamb in Conversation with Steven Socha (Part 2)

    Part 2 A conversation between Catherine Lamb and Steven Socha. Part 2 of 4. Recorded in May/June 2024. Music: 00:48:00 - Shade/Gradient (2012) 01:02:13 - Divisio Spiralis - X (2019) 01:08:28 - Curva Triangulus (2018/2021) 01:11:38 - Point/Wave (2015)...

  4. The New North Podcast Ep.20 Catherine Lamb in Conversation with Steven Socha (Part 1)

    Part 1 A conversation between Catherine Lamb and Steven Socha. Part 1 of 4. Recorded in May/June 2024. Music: 00:00:00 - Divisio Spiralis - X (2019) https://www.sacredrealism.org/artists/catherine-lamb/ Spiral image from ‘The Harmonic Series as a Logarithmic Spiral’ by Erv Wilson (March 1, 1965)....

  5. The New North Podcast Ep.19 James Rushford Artist Talk

    This is Ep.19 of 'The New North Podcast', which does a deep dive into the unique ideas and approaches that make Melbourne's exploratory music scene so rich and varied. In this episode, we share another fascinating artist talk, this time presented by James Rushford in June 2024. James is an artist...

  6. The New North Podcast Ep.18 Jon Heilbron Artist Talk

    This is Ep.18 of 'The New North Podcast', which does a deep dive into the unique ideas and approaches that make Melbourne's exploratory music scene so rich and varied. In this episode, we share an artist talk presented in April 2024 by Narrm raised double bassist, composer and keyboardist Jon...

  7. The New North Podcast Ep.17 Aviva Endean and Dale Gorfinkel

    This is Ep.17 of 'The New North Podcast', which does a deep dive into the unique ideas and approaches that make Melbourne's exploratory music scene so rich and varied. In this episode, Dale Gorfinkel and Aviva Endean discuss their duo collaboration with a focus on their performance at New North's...

  8. The New North Podcast Ep.16 Jack Palmer aka Bad Ambulance

    This is Ep.16 of 'The New North Podcast', which does a deep dive into the unique ideas and approaches that make Melbourne's exploratory music scene so rich and varied. In this episode, Jack Palmer talks about Bad Ambulance, his long-standing electronic music project that was featured in New North...

  9. The New North Podcast Ep.15 Aditya Ryan Bhat

    This is Ep.15 of 'The New North Podcast', which does a deep dive into the unique ideas and approaches that make Melbourne's exploratory music scene so rich and varied. Aditya talks about fixed/fleeting, which he created with support from the 2022 New North Emerging Artist Commission. The work...

  10. The New North Podcast Ep.14 Anthony Pateras

    This is Ep.14 of 'The New North Podcast' that investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians. In this episode, pianist, composer and electronic musician Anthony Pateras talks with Francis Plagne about his current musical interests, formative influences and the collection...

  11. The New North Podcast Ep.13 Reuben Lewis

    This is Ep.13 of 'The New North Podcast' that investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians. In this episode, trumpet player, composer, improviser and producer Reuben Lewis talks about the path that lead him to the electroacoustic work that he is making. He also shares...

  12. The New North Podcast Ep.12 James McLean

    This is Ep.12 of 'The New North Podcast' that investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians. In this episode, drummer James McLean talks about solo drums, practicing for emergence, and the influence of street photography in his thinking about long-term artistic...

  13. The New North Podcast Ep. 11 Flora Carbo & Eitan Ritz

    This is Ep.11 of 'The New North Podcast' that investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians. In this episode, Flora Carbo and Eitan Ritz discuss feedback loops and bodily movement as inspirations for their work 'Besides, Just Besides' which premiered at 'Foreign,...

  14. The New North Podcast Ep.10 Mahagonny

    This is Ep.10 of 'The New North Podcast' that investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians. In this episode, interdisciplinary ensemble Mahagonny discuss their telematic performance at New North 4: Foreign, Intimate, which connected performers in Narrm/Melbourne,...

  15. The New North Podcast Ep.9 Jessica Lindsay Smith

    This is Ep.9 of 'The New North Podcast' that investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians. In this episode, Jessica Linsday Smith discusses her opera 'Esoteric' that premiers at Brunswick Mechanics Institute on May 20th, 2022. Esoteric contemplates a future on earth…

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  16. The New North Podcast Ep.8 Joe O’Connor

    This is Ep.8 of 'The New North Podcast' that investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians. In this episode, Joe O'Connor is interviewed by guest host Steven Socha about his piece 'Five Moods, Five Poses' which was performed at 'Afterglow' on February 24th, 2022. The...

  17. The New North Podcast Ep.7 Jasmin Wing-Yin Leung

    This is Ep.7 of 'The New North Podcast' that investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians. In this episode, Jasmin Wing-Yin Leung talks about her performance at New North's 'Resonant Threads' on March 10th, 2022. She explored the resonant frequencies of the room with...

  18. The New North Podcast Ep.6 Maria Moles

    This is Ep.6 of 'The New North Podcast' that investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians. In this episode, drummer and composer Maria Moles talks about her performance at New North's 'Resonant Threads' on March 10th, 2022. Her performance combined drums, gongs…

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  19. The New North Podcast Ep.5 Michael McNab

    This is Ep.5 of 'The New North Podcast' that investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians. In this episode, percussionist and sound artist Michael McNab talks about the the YouTube set he performed at New North's 'Resonant Threads' on March 10th, 2022. This amazing…

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  20. The New North Podcast Ep.3 Theo Carbo & Niran Dasika

    This is Ep.3 of 'The New North Podcast' that investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians who make and present work in Narrm (Melbourne). In this episode, trumpet player Niran Dasika and guitarist Theo Carbo talk about the new electroacoustic work they developed for…

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  21. The New North Podcast ep.2 Lily Tait & Nick Ashwood

    This is the second episode of the 'New North Podcast' that investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians. In this episode, violinist Lily Tait and guitarist Nick Ashwood talk about ideas that converged in their stunning performance at New North's inaugural concert…

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  22. The New North Podcast ep.1 Callum G'Froerer

    This is the first episode of 'The New North Podcast' that investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians. In this episode, trumpet player and composer Callum G'Froerer talks about his creative practice, his growing repertoire for the double-bell trumpet, and the…

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About this show

The New North podcast investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians. New North is a new Narrm/Melbourne based platform for musicians who push boundaries in their areas of practice. This podcast is a companion to our concert series, which celebrates the amazing work of musicians and sound artists, both established and emerging, who make and present work on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. Each episode features an interview with an artist, providing insights into the fascinating perspectives that shape their work.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The New North Podcast have?

The New North Podcast has 22 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on June 25, 2025.

What is The New North Podcast about?

The New North podcast investigates the unique sounds and perspectives of exploratory musicians. New North is a new Narrm/Melbourne based platform for musicians who push boundaries in their areas of practice. This podcast is a companion to our concert series, which celebrates the amazing work of...

How often does The New North Podcast release new episodes?

The New North Podcast publishes about every 68 days, based on its 22 episodes since July 2021.

Who hosts The New North Podcast?

The New North Podcast is created and hosted by newnorth.
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