Daniel Markulic's "GMAB" is a finalist in the AIM Student Songwriting Competition.
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Daniel: “The song is about giving up on trying to save an unsalvageable relationship, whether that be a friendship, romantic, or anything else. Eventually, you have heard all the excuses this person has to offer and all you can say is “Give me a break”. While writing the song, I was thinking about an ex-partner. I wrote the song as a way to vent about the breakup. It’s a pretty original concept, I think I may even be the first person in history to write a song about a breakup. Why don’t people do this more often?”

Daniel Markulic - "GMAB"

Rhianna Lorae's Eleven PM is a finalist in the AIM Student Songwriting Competition.
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Rhianna: “Eleven PM is a reflection of struggling with depression & anxiety as a young teenager and how that developed for me growing up. I feel like this is something that so many people deal with, especially today. I have always had an odd relationship with time. This song was written after its sister song “3am Thoughts” that I wrote a couple of years ago. When I wrote this song, I was thinking of my past self and her relationship with mental health personified.”

Rhianna Lorae - "Eleven PM"

Gailla's "Crowning" is a finalist in the AIM Student Songwriting Competition.
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Gabi: “When I was about 15, I realised that I was bisexual, and the girl I liked knew this too, but she played with the idea for the sake of self-entertainment. This can make you feel really insecure and ashamed as a young person figuring out your identity, and so I used this song to overcome that shame and tell the girl that behaving that way isn’t appropriate – something I couldn’t do at the time. When I wrote the song, I was thinking of myself when I was younger, to comfort her and take control of her narrative, and of all the young people who have gone through the same thing on their own.”

Gailla (Gabi Brown) - "Crowning"

Select Music CEO Stephen Wade joins Josh and Elana to provide advice on navigating the new music industry, what it takes to become a successful booking agent and how to professionalise an industry that has pub rock in its DNA. Select Music is one of Australia's premier booking agencies. Select Music's Australian roster features high-profile artists including Amy Shark, Baker Boy and Client Liaison.

About the podcast:
Australian musicians Josh Pyke and Elana Stone explore the complex facets of the Australian music industry through in-depth interviews with a series of accomplished industry mentors. The first season of the show includes an introduction to the new music industry and unique insights into the world of major labels, independent labels, booking agents and the live scene.

Ep 01: "Welcome To The Industry" with Stephen Wade

Warner Music Australia CEO Dan Rosen joins Josh and Elana to discuss the musician's dream of signing to a major label, how the music business has evolved and what he believes is needed to succeed as an artist in the 21st century. Warner Music is one of the world's most iconic major record labels, with a diverse range of new stars and legendary artists on their books.

About the podcast:
Australian musicians Josh Pyke and Elana Stone explore the complex facets of the Australian music industry through in-depth interviews with a series of accomplished industry mentors. The first season of the show includes an introduction to the new music industry and unique insights into the world of major labels, independent labels, booking agents and the live scene.

Ep 02: "Major Labels" with Dan Rosen

Three accomplished AIM international students share their experiences of studying at the Australian Institute of Music.

AIM International Student Experiences - Live Panel Interview

The Australian Institute of Music is Australia's leading tertiary institution dedicated exclusively to music education. Discover more: https://aim.edu.au/

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