Barre Talk

The AMR Sooki Lounge Podcast series returns with Daniel chatting to Jack Botts right before his gig at the venue. The pair discuss Jack's ongoing tour to support his 2021 EP "Slow Mornings", the nuances of van life, and Daniel gets to review Jack's expertly-poured water.Find Jack on his socials:InstagramYouTubeThe full AMR Sooki Podcast series can be foundhere.

In this extra "nice" episode, and our final one for 2021, Jordan Merrick does a deep dive into his recent sophomore album “Waiting Blues”, explaining the connections between songwriting, a record's themes, and the album art.Featuring these awesome new tracks:India Dupriez - VenomousLaura Mac - Garage Full of DreamsThe Human Kind - Walk To The RiverTeen Jesus and the Jean Teasers - Miss Your BirthdayThe Fat Bastards - ForearmsBellwether - CharadeStorm & Stone - Fire & SmokeAbby Wolfe - Lose MyselfJordan's socials:InstagramTwitterYouTubeInterview starts at approx. 25 min mark.

Singer-songwriter Marianne Leigh may be New Zealand's biggest fan of T-Swift's lyrics, and a recovering emo kid, but this certainly does not inhibit her own musical accomplishments! She tells us how she is improving with her own lyrics and collaborative skills, with the release of her second EP “simple things”.Featuring these awesome new tracks:Jodi - FrenchieSarah Kabbani & Taylor Piggott - DaydreamingTesh Batkins - SpotlightPHIN - MistakesFrank James - STUCK ON YOUMatilda Rose - This Is PersonalHot Donnas - Fear MeThe Holy Rollercoasters - Tears, Heartache and SighsSnowcats - RespireCARDAMONE - Passion To AshesHannah Sands - La La LandTommy Drifter - On FireMarianne's socials:InstagramTwitterYouTubeInterview starts at approx. 33 min mark.