Are Drummers Musicians?
By Luke Singleton
Listen to a podcast, please open Podcast Republic app. Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Image by Luke Singleton
Category: Music Interviews
Open in Apple Podcasts
Open RSS feed
Open Website
Rate for this podcast
Subscribers: 3
Reviews: 0
Episodes: 94
Description
Are Drummers Musicians? is a weekly deep dive into the world of a musician—a captivating exploration of the diverse talents and experiences of musicians. Hosted by drummer Luke Singleton, the podcast features relaxed, in-depth conversations recorded on a cosy couch in Brunswick. Each episode shares stories of a musician's journey and experiences, resonating beyond trends and promo cycles. Join us for timeless storytelling, community building and authentic insights into the music industry—your backstage pass to the music scene in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia, and beyond.
| Episode | Date |
|---|---|
|
Janelle Ashley: Songwriting, R&B Roots and Finding Your Own Path
|
Feb 17, 2026 |
|
Maya Charles Sedergreen: Opera, Early Music and the Classical Voice Today
|
Feb 10, 2026 |
|
Kee’ahn: Songs, Valuing Authenticity and Community
|
Feb 03, 2026 |
|
Hayden Lauersen: Mix Engineering, Vocal Production and a Life in Sound
|
Jan 27, 2026 |
|
J WILS: Singing, DJ-ing, and The Joy of Music Making with VENTURA and FOOLS
|
Jan 13, 2026 |
|
Michelle Nicolle: Voice, Storytelling and a Life Singing Jazz
|
Jan 06, 2026 |
|
Peter Luscombe: Drum Groove, Longevity and Life as a Working Musician
|
Dec 16, 2025 |
|
Xani Kolac: Electric Violin, Innovation and Improvisation
|
Dec 09, 2025 |
|
Kieran Rafferty: Behind the Kit on Stage and in the Pit
|
Dec 02, 2025 |
|
Invictus Quartet: String Quartet, Collaboration and Creativity
|
Nov 25, 2025 |
|
Taylor Douglas: Drumming, Persistence and the Joy of Teaching
|
Nov 18, 2025 |
|
Travis Woods: Trumpet, Hustle and the Horns of Leroy
|
Nov 11, 2025 |
|
James Sherlock: Mentors, Growth and the Craft of Jazz Guitar
|
Nov 04, 2025 |
|
Beth Stephen (Teeny Tiny Stevies; Little Stevies) Making Music for Every Age – From Indie Folk to ARIA-Winning Kids Tunes
|
Oct 28, 2025 |
|
Lash 78: Singing, Sisterhood, Songwriting, and Navigating the Music Industry
|
Oct 21, 2025 |
|
Thomas Waltrich: Drumming, Streaming, and Balancing Music with Life
|
Oct 14, 2025 |
|
Nathan Liow: Jazz, Life Is Better Blonde, and Making Music for Yourself
|
Oct 07, 2025 |
|
Kat Greta: Songwriting, Production, and Building a Musical Identity
|
Sep 30, 2025 |
|
JIM ALXNDR: Music, Production, and a Journey Between Continents
|
Sep 23, 2025 |
|
Michaela Jayde: Soul, Singing Competitions, and the Art of Backing Vocals
|
Sep 16, 2025 |
|
Brayden Becher: Doom Metal, Drumming in Six Bands, and Life’s Big Questions
|
Sep 09, 2025 |
|
James Davies: Drumming, Black Jesus Experience, Music Theatre, and the Evolution of the Podcast
|
Sep 02, 2025 |
|
Jess Ellwood: Tour Life, Drumming for Alex Lahey, Guitarist for Angie McMahon, and Growing in Music
|
Aug 26, 2025 |
|
Selene Messinis (SOLUNE): Keys, Improvisation, Circus Music, and Musical Freedom
|
Aug 19, 2025 |
|
Ellis: Drumming, Band Life, and Finding Balance in Music
|
Aug 12, 2025 |
|
Nat Bartsch: Music with Purpose, Neurodivergence, and Creating Forever Changed
|
Aug 05, 2025 |
|
Gerry Pantazis: Fusion Drumming, TV Pressure, and 3.5 Hours of Drummer Wisdom
|
Jul 29, 2025 |
|
Danny Fischer: Jazz Drumming in New York, Yoga, and a Personalised Approach to Teaching
|
Jul 22, 2025 |
|
Jack Foy: Multi-Instrumentalism, Jazz Drumming, and the Story Behind Lafferty Daniel
|
Jul 16, 2025 |
|
Stilla: Independent Pop, STILLAVERSE, and the Art of Making Hits
|
Jul 08, 2025 |
|
Raleigh Williams: Vocal Mastery, Music as a Trade, and Overcoming Challenges
|
Jul 01, 2025 |
|
Kylie Auldist: Singing, Soul, Songwriting, Music Rights, and Laughs
|
Jun 24, 2025 |
|
Ben Edgar: Guitars, Sound Exploration, Gotye, Angus & Julia Stone and The Cat Empire
|
Jun 17, 2025 |
|
Myles Mumford: The Art of Recording, Creative Spaces, and Making Music That Matters
|
Jun 10, 2025 |
|
Lucas Taranto: Gotye, Touring the World, Session Life, and Bass Talk
|
Jun 03, 2025 |
|
David Jones: Drumming Mastery, Sound Creation, Spirituality, and Musical Insecurities
|
May 27, 2025 |
|
DJ Mizhap: Turntablism, Club DJing, Moving to Melbourne, and Musical Growth
|
May 20, 2025 |
|
Beth Feik: The Vovos, Punk Rock, Girls Rock! Australia, and Community
|
May 06, 2025 |
|
Gormie: Bass, Studio Life, Angie McMahon, and Deep Conversations
|
Apr 29, 2025 |
|
Ruby Ester Mae (Clariloops): Loops, Clarinet, EDM, and Rediscovering Music
|
Apr 22, 2025 |
|
Nitida Atkinson: Don’t Thank Me, Spank Me, Songwriting, Session Life, and The AFL Grand Final
|
Apr 15, 2025 |
|
Ronny Ferella: Jazz Drumming, Community, Hard Work, and the Business of Music
|
Apr 08, 2025 |
|
Jude Perl: Musical Comedy, Songwriting, Jazz Roots, and Creative Process
|
Apr 01, 2025 |
|
Yael Zamir: Jazz Flute, Brazilian Grooves, Classical Roots, and Musical Freedom
|
Mar 25, 2025 |
|
Toby Peterson-Stewart: Bass Virtuosity, The Omnific, Global Tours, and Musical Honesty
|
Mar 18, 2025 |
|
Evan Englezos: Community Centred Music, Live in the Saddle, Family, and Musicals
|
Mar 11, 2025 |
|
Kathleen Halloran: Guitarist for Kate Ceberano, Session Work and Releasing Her Own Original Music
|
Mar 04, 2025 |
|
Louis Smith: Classical Guitar, Shoegaze, Ambient Soundscapes, and Pushing Musical Boundaries
|
Feb 25, 2025 |
|
Owen Downie: Bass, Making Great Music, Inspiring Others, and Being Musical Director of Hamish and Andy's Band 'Cool Boys and The Front Man'
|
Feb 18, 2025 |
|
Andrew Masutti: Audio Engineer, Live and Studio Work, Tour Managing, and Collaborating with British India
|
Feb 11, 2025 |
|
Yuri Pavlinov: Bass, Stories, 20 Years with The Bamboos, Renee Geyer, and the Future of Live Music in Australia
|
Feb 04, 2025 |
|
Ben Cripps: Bass, Hard Work, Touring with Human Nature, Releasing Music as Cripptic
|
Jan 28, 2025 |
|
Rod Wilson: Drumming with Sons of Korah, Touring the World, and Over 1000 Concerts of Musical Stories
|
Jan 21, 2025 |
|
Brett Garsed: A Guitar Legend, Growth Mindset and His First Experience with John Farnham
|
Jan 14, 2025 |
|
marigolden (Mel O’Neill): Songwriting, Creativity, and a Journey from Classical Voice to Jazz School to Indie-Rock
|
Jan 07, 2025 |
|
TRAILER: The Podcast Continues in 2025!
|
Dec 31, 2024 |
|
BONUS: Christmas Special 2024 - What is Your Favourite Christmas Album?
|
Dec 24, 2024 |
|
Mick Meagher: Bass, Collaborations with Emma Donovan and Touring with Aussie Icons
|
Dec 17, 2024 |
|
Josh Manu: From Musical Family Roots to Pro Bassist – Study, Teaching and a Lifelong Passion for Music
|
Dec 10, 2024 |
|
David Quested (Local the Neighbour): Jazz Drums, Indie Rock and Creative Freedom
|
Dec 03, 2024 |
|
Holly Moore: From Saxophone Student to Commissioned Composer, Teacher and Improviser—a Journey into the Australian Jazz Scene
|
Nov 26, 2024 |
|
Dominique Garrard: Making music with N.Y.C.K, Zombeaches and Mutual Colour, Leading Box Hill’s Voice Program
|
Nov 19, 2024 |
|
Joseph Batrouney: Middle Eastern, Jazz and Flamenco Influences, Music Education, and the Hybrid Cajon-Drumkit
|
Nov 12, 2024 |
|
Alex Kwong (A2K): 45+ Million Streams, From Classical Roots to Music Production Mastery
|
Nov 05, 2024 |
|
Grace Chia: Creating Safe Spaces in Hip-Hop, Supporting Women and Her Journey from Slam Poetry to Rap in Tasmania
|
Oct 29, 2024 |
|
Holly Thomas: Journey as a Drummer from Adelaide to Melbourne, International Touring with Quivers, and Recording with Indie Folk Band Husky
|
Oct 22, 2024 |
|
Kim Beales: Singer-Songwriter, Exploring Music, Connection and Meaning, and the Stories Behind His Album 'Nine Portraits'
|
Oct 15, 2024 |
|
Caitlin Thomas: Songwriting, Drums and Personal Growth
|
Oct 08, 2024 |
|
Niko Schauble: Award-Winning Drummer, Composer, Pughouse Studios, and a Love of Improvised Music
|
Oct 01, 2024 |
|
Ryan Griffith: Jazz Guitar, Fostering Community, and Creating Hurstbridge Jazz Club
|
Sep 24, 2024 |
|
Aaron Syrjanen: Versatile Guitarist, Session Musician and Working in the Music Theatre Scene
|
Sep 17, 2024 |
|
Sidney (Jess Singleton): Indie-Pop Singer-Songwriter, Going Viral, Balancing Original Music/Weddings
|
Sep 10, 2024 |
|
Hannie Day: Emerging Indie Artist, First Tour with The Vovos & Preparing to Record Her Debut Single
|
Sep 03, 2024 |
|
JT McRae: Drumming for Gretta Ray, Modern Musicianship, Touring, Production, Behind-the-Scenes Roles
|
Aug 27, 2024 |
|
Aaron Schembri: Original Music, Guitar, The Wiggles, Collaborations with Aussie Legend Ross Wilson
|
Aug 20, 2024 |
|
Jake Amy: Nu-Jazz, Session Pianist and Social Justice in the Music Scene
|
Aug 13, 2024 |
|
Daniel Farrugia: Original Music, Drums, Collaborations with Angus & Julia Stone and The Cat Empire
|
Aug 06, 2024 |
|
Abbey Rose: Singing, Blending R&B, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Storytelling in Her Music
|
Jul 30, 2024 |
|
Mal Sedergreen (Part 2): The Unique Sound of Melbourne, Local Music and Quickfire Questions
|
Jul 23, 2024 |
|
Mal Sedergreen (Part 1): Authenticity, Jazz, Saxophone and His Musical Journey
|
Jul 23, 2024 |
|
Lillian Albazi: Singing Jazz, Leading Great Falls and International Collaborations in Noise Rock
|
Jul 16, 2024 |
|
Megan Burslem: ABC Classic Host, Musicology, Gender and the Australia Music Scene
|
Jul 09, 2024 |
|
Alistair Kerr: Brazilian & Jazz Drumming, Music Education, and Musical Director of Panorama Brasil
|
Jul 02, 2024 |
|
Ann Blackburn: Life as an Oboist with the MSO, Winning a Job and the Art of Reed-Making
|
Jun 25, 2024 |
|
Tim Mallis: Composition, Piano Accompaniment and Surtitles for Opera Australia & Victorian Opera
|
Jun 18, 2024 |
|
Amber Ferraro: Success as a Vocalist, DJ and Bandleader, and Creating 'Silhouette' with Crozier
|
Jun 11, 2024 |
|
Peter Carolane: Keys and Organ, Co-Founding North Fitzroy Records and Touring Asia with Tamas Wells
|
Jun 04, 2024 |
|
Elliot Lamb: Trombone, Composing 'Between Worlds' and Finding Their Place in the Music Scene
|
May 28, 2024 |
|
Tony Floyd: Drums, First Gig with Gurrumul at the Opera House, and Decades with The Black Sorrows
|
May 21, 2024 |
|
Paul Davies: Searching for the Perfect Vintage Gibson, Musical Fulfilment & Starting a Tribute Act
|
May 14, 2024 |
|
Jude Harris: Drummer, VCA Student and Touring Drum Tech for GANGgajang
|
May 07, 2024 |
|
Luci Floyd: Bass Player and Singer, Touring with Gush and Making Music with Family
|
Apr 30, 2024 |
|
Greg Arnold: ARIA & APRA Awards, Things of Stone and Wood, Touring His Latest Album as a Solo Artist
|
Apr 23, 2024 |
|
Welcome to Are Drummers Musicians?
|
Apr 16, 2024 |