Hiya Franxie ,thanks for joining us in the virtual RGM lounge today .Grab a brew and take a seat.
Thanks for having me.
Thanks for joining us today…Tell us a bit about where you are from and how you got into music?
I’m from Wollongong, Australia. I’ve wanted to sing for as long as I can remember. I grew up doing singing competitions, eisteddfods, musicals and any chance I could get to be on a stage. That slowly turned into writing my own songs and gigging around the local scene. I’ve been gigging since I was 14!
What’s the live music scene like in Wollongong right now? Anyonewe should be looking out for (bar you, of course)?
Wollongong and the surrounding areas have a strong scene. It’s coastal, but close enough to the city that artists can move between worlds. There’s a real mix of acts and artists who’ve broken through. The Vanns and Joe Mungovan are great examples of artists coming out of this area and doing things well. There’s a good community here if you’re willing to dig in.
Do you think it’s easy to become a victim of our surroundings sometimes?
Yeah, definitely. Your surroundings shape what you think is possible, especially early on. If you’re not careful, you can shrink yourself without realising it. It takes a lot of awareness to step outside that and decide what you want for yourself.
What’s your favourite social media platform to use and why?
Probably Instagram, even though it frustrates me the most. It feels like the best place to share snippets of process and personality. .
We believe it’s essential to have a presence on Facebook, Instagram and X. What’s your thoughts on that?
I understand why it’s important, but I find it hard. It’s frustrating having to spread my creativity so thin sometimes. I can use all my energy trying to be social online, making a video, overthinking a caption, stressing about whether it hits the mark, and then feel mentally exhausted when it comes time to actually make music. I tend to write when things come to me, not on demand, so lately I’ve been leaning into imperfection just to stay present and not disappear entirely.
What’s your view on the music industry today?
It’s demanding and noisy, but also more open than ever. You don’t need permission anymore, but you do need stamina. There’s a lot of pressure to constantly perform, not just musically, but socially and visually too.
What’s your thoughts on AI generated music?
I see AI as a tool, not a replacement. It can help clear space, speed up tasks, and make things easier behind the scenes. But it can’t replace human experience, emotion, or instinct. You can still hear the difference, I think.
What’s the biggest thing you’ve learned recently as you progress withy our music?
Let it exist. Finish it, and make it better later. Holding onto things too tightly just stops them from becoming anything at all.
What’s currently in your ears and on rotation at the moment?
Hayley Williams, Lola Young, Lily Allen, and Angus & Julia Stone are always in rotation. They help slow me down and remind me that simplicity and honesty go a long way.
What was your worst experience onstage ? Any funny stories to share?
One of the worst was playing in the corner of a club on a footy night, with patrons yelling at me to be quiet. I ended up walking off stage. Playing to people who don’t want live music at all can be pretty soul-destroying.
Got any fun or funny stories from life on the road?
I’m still building those. I do love being on the road though, figuring out how to keep costs down and make it work. In my past act there were a lot of arguments, so doing things on my own now feels a lot lighter.
I hear you have new music.What can you tell us about it?
I’ve just released Nobody’s Home. I produced, recorded, and mixed it all myself, and I’m pretty bloody proud of it. It’s an internal song, the kind you listen to late at night while sitting in your feelings. I wrote it when I felt really unheard and depressed, and it explores emotional shutdown and disconnection.
What was the recording process like?
A lot of overthinking and restarting. I tried different mixes and approaches, figuring out how to get a groove without overshadowing the feeling of the song. I wanted to stay true to how it actually felt when I wrote it. All up, it took about three months of producing and editing.
Would you change anything now it’s finished?
Honestly, no. Maybe a tiny tweak here or there, like slightly less effects on the main vocal, but overall I’m really proud of what I’ve created. I’m still figuring out my sound, and this feels like an important step.
Is there any thing else you would like to share with the world?
Let it exist first. Don’t bottle things up or they’ll spill out sideways. Keep trying. I’m starting fresh and sometimes feel behind, but I know I’m exactly where I’m meant to be, and I’m proud of how far I’ve come already.
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