While Sydney post-hardcore group Weight Of The World had a band session at Girraween's RedRock Studios, prepping for a string of gigs in April kicking off at The Valve Bar on Friday 5th, Gen grabbed the boys for a chat. It gets pretty rowdy (in a good way) - The five break down challenges and successes of recording debut EP 'Judgement', tour and personal aspirations, and the melting pot of influences colliding to make their sound.

Crashing Weight Of The World's Band Practice At RedRock Studios

The GA team have decided to bring in more content - and a more personal side to the pod - by stripping it back down to how the podcast first started: conversations between two friends. On the first monthly catch-up, the two break down what's been happening this past year, from Gen starting a new job, to Aless joining the New Age Noise Collective for women in electronic music. The pair also discuss how content is changing in the GA world, as well as their setlist tracks this past month.

Featuring tracks from Snail Mail, LPX, Orla Gartland, Redhook, Between Friends and Black Eyed Peas.

Episode 25: Catching up with Gen & Aless - Breaking Fresh Formats, Music and Ground

It was at 27 that Melbourne musician Jayden McGrath really started his journey of self-discovery, having struggled with depression and contributing to bands with heavier roots. He recently released solo single 'Conditions' and is set to play a launch show at The Evelyn in Fitzroy, Melbourne on June 7. Ahead of the gig, McGrath sat down with Gen to dive into his music history, progress with Ableton and discovering the beauty of living a minimalist life in Thailand.

Chatting 'Conditions', Playing Didgeridoo & Living a Simple Life in Thailand With Jayden McGrath

Melbourne-based heavyweights The Beautiful Monument get personal on new release 'I'm The Reaper', out on June 28, delving into dealing with the death of multiple loved ones and strained relationships. Vocalist Lizi Blanco settles in one night to chat all about the record, how her Spanish roots shaped the first songs she listened to growing up, and  seeing the world through an animal's eyes on album track 'The Silencer'. 

Featuring tracks from Gideon, Melanie Martinez, Mary J Blige, Crimson & Clover, Clarissa Mei and Sam Fender.

Episode 26: Swapping Tracks, Music Roots & Eating Habits With Lizi Blanco of The Beautiful Monument

Before the release of debut album 'Supergiant' in Australia, we welcomed the lovely Natalie Carol, vocalist of LA indie rockers Valley Queen, to the GA family. Nat originally lived in Arkansas, and she takes us through finding her calling as a musician in LA after being surrounded by the medical and art worlds, the myth-making at the heart of songwriting and music recs from her friends in Cosmo Gold to tour mates The Wild Reeds.

Featuring tracks from Twin Shadow, Ecca Vandal, Cosmo Gold, Stella Donnelly and The Wild Reeds.

Episode 27: Finding Your Calling With Natalie Carol of Valley Queen

2019 has been a big year for Sydney-based songwriter Montaigne, with the artist releasing her second album 'Complex' on August 30. She sat down with Gen to chat about her tight relationship with producer Tony Buchen, the emotional triggers for her songwriting and her upcoming November tour.

Being a Complex Human With Montaigne (Jess Cerro)

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