The Shortlist

Elkkle is Callum Baker, a 22 year old producer and songwriter based in Melbourne. It was in 2015 that he first made waves, collaborating with fellow producer and songwriter Woodes. It was in late 2016 however, that he emerged as a solo artist. From an early age Callum was interested in music, but in school and later university he started to develop a keen interest in technology. It eventually all came together, and he evolved as an electronic musician. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instrumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a big couple of years for Ayla. The Sunshine Coast / Brisbane songwriter has been honing her craft since the release of breakout EP When The World Ends in 2015. At 21 years old, she’s just announced a brand new EP and shared a few songs which show her growth and direction as a songwriter. The Shortlist caught up with Ayla to chat about her journey so far and to find out the finer details of her new EP. She also treats us to a live performance of latest track, ‘Shallow End.’ Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instrumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this instalment of The Shortlist, Ro catches up with electronic group Tora. Recorded on location at Howler – just hours before their show, we talk about the production of debut album Take A Rest and what the band’s journey has been like. Tora are Jo Loewenthal, Jai Piccone, Thorne Davis and Shaun Johnston. Jai and Jo join us for this interview. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instrumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has a wealth of incredibly talented young artists rising through the ranks, and Brissy-based wunderkind Golden Vessel is right at the front of the pack. The project of 20-year-old Max Byrne has been making music since childhood, honing his skills and finally taking the leap into his solo project. Collaboration is key for Golden Vessel, and already in his teenage years he has worked with the likes of Mallrat, Woodes, Caleb Hodges, Elkkle — the list goes on and on. Ro chatted with Max the day before he turned 20 to chat everything Golden Vessel — from the beginning of the project, to the importance of teamwork and what the GV endgame looks like. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instrumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yoke Lore is the Brooklyn-based solo project of musician Adrian Galvin. After growing up in and artist family, and immersing himself in the arts, Galvin found his musical passion as a drummer. After making music in bands Walk The Moon and Yellerkin came to an end, circumstances led Galvin to step out on his own and thus Yoke Lore was born. His music brings together a variety of sounds and genres, from his signature folksie banjo,to pop elements, and lush electronics, every piece deconstructed and reconstructed, looped and layered to create a wall of sound that is intrinsically Yoke Lore. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instrumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even if you don’t know his name, you’ve definitely heard a record he has worked on. Adrian Mauro, the face behind Machine Age, has had a hand in records from bands including Big Scary and BANFF. A couple of years before releasing his debut single Chivalry in 2015, Mauro stepped out of the studio and away from his band, diving head first into a non-stop touring schedule as a solo artist — packed with guitar, samplers and loop pedals galore. His sparse release output (three singles in total) doesn’t mean Mauro is lazy, instead there is very thought out reasoning behind the Machine Age plan. Don’t let me tell you though, hear all about it from his mouth. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instrumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We can all take a lesson out of Belle Haven‘s book when it comes to rising from hardship. They’ve been through the ringer more times than most, but it is the brutal honesty that flows through their music and the community they’ve created that has continued to see fans flocking to the band. With their second album, You, Me and Everything In Between due out on Friday June 16, vocalist David and guitarist Daniel sat down for an in-depth and upfront look at everything Belle Haven.  Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instrumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bursting onto the scene is just what local newcomers Press Club did when they dropped their debut single Headwreck. A force to be reckoned with, they’ve played more shows in more venues around Melbourne than bands who have been around double — even triple — the length of time. We chatted with the band’s drummer Frank about the band’s origins and just what the future might hold. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instrumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reading four-piece The Amazons have been on the rise over the last two years, making a name for themselves throughout the UK with their endless riffs, hooky choruses and relentless touring schedules. Lead vocalist Matt Thomson joined Gloria to discuss the band’s formation, why they’ll never sway from their sound and heading into the studio with Aussie-expat Catherine Marks. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instrumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Shortlist, we touch base with hype-worthy London collective, Pumarosa. The band embrace their art in all it’s forms. For example, front woman Isabel Muñoz-Newsome, an established painter, dancer and creative produced the album and single artwork.  Keys player and saxophonist of the band, Tomoya Suzuki revealed what their journey has been like - from formation, to their debut record The Witch. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instrumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An incredibly talented multi-instrumentalist and prolific performer, Kirsty Tickle is an absolute force. She joined us on The Shortlist to talk about her new project Exhibitionist, and of course her story so far. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instrumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the first day of National Reconciliation Week, Gloria and Ro were joined by Eleanor Dixon, vocalist and songwriter of Indigenous four piece Kardajala Kirridarra. She told us the story of the band’s formation, why it’s so important to carry their language through music and how they are empowering women through their debut album. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Gloria on The Shortlist, Will Rimmington — better known as Billy Davis — let us into the inner workings of his project Billy Davis & The Good Lords. From how they came together, to their breakout moment and just why he feels so passionately about supporting other musicians. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resident shortlister Ro had a very lovely Skype chat with Ellen, Hayley, Charlie and Hayden of Moaning Lisa. In this episode you’ll here about how the band came together and some of the topics they passionately write music about. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instumental from the band. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining The Shortlist whilst down in Melbourne for the week, Kirklandd gave an insight into his upcoming EP and explained what it’s like developing as an artist outside of a major music scene. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this instalment, the Shortlist gals invite Jack and Harrison of Melbourne-via-Tasmania indie rock band Empire Park into the studio. We talk making the move to the mainland and the release of debut EP, Give Myself Away. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat with Sydney-via-New Zealand neo-soul superstar Wallace. In this instalment we find out why Wally chose Sydney, how she collaborates with such incredible artists and why she is in control of her aesthetic. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, The Shortlist gets familiar with US indie punk rockers Dude York. They’ve been kicking around for a couple of years now – Andrew and Peter having come together in college, before welcoming Claire to the fold a couple of years later. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gloria and Ro sat down for a chat with Cable Ties’ bassist Nick Brown. In this instalment you’ll hear about the band’s inception, just what it feels like to open Meredith and take a behind the scenes look into the band’s latest recording session. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Shortlist, we’re profiling future pop star Janeva. We talk about where she started, collaborations with some of the best in the biz and where to next. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Shortlist caught up with Celia Archer from The Big Moon, and she told us all about their debut record Love In The 4th Dimension and playing in a band with best pal Marika Hackman.  Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.