Behind The Soundcheck
What happens when the lights go off, the applause fades away and the band has left the stage? These are the stories from every facet of the music industry; from what happens onstage to the media, mental health, mixing desks and more, come behind the scenes with The Soundcheck's Tiana Speter and get to know more about the weird and wonderful world of music.
Episodes
Thursday Oct 24, 2019
Season 1, Episode 4 | Mixing Business with Pleasure - Chrispy Town
Thursday Oct 24, 2019
Thursday Oct 24, 2019
We're up to Episode 4 of Behind The Soundcheck, and today it's a lesson in mixing business with pleasure as Brisbane guitarist and music production guru Chrispy Town from Osaka Punch takes us from the stage to the recording studio in style.A man as notorious for his fusion licks as he is for his passionate innovation in the studio, Chrispy has long been a fixture in the Aussie music industry, recently expanding his creative muscles by co-running Brisbane music production company Head Atlas alongside fellow creative powerhouse Joel Myles. But what series of events led this shred-lord to find his home in the music world? For Ep 4, Tiana Speter grabbed some time with Mr Chrispy Town himself to chat musicality, mixing and his journey into the music industry.
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Season 1, Episode 3 | Creating A Buzz - Sammie Anschau
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
For Episode Three of Behind The Soundcheck, publicity's the game and Sammie Anschau is the name. Founder of the independent music PR company Beehive PR, Sammie has become a mainstay in the industry, starting life in the live music arena before eventually finding her home in the hive with her very own company.From running PR campaigns for bands from every corner of the industry, including Psychedelic Crumpets, The Ruminaters, and The Getaway Plan (to name but a few) to sharing her expert advice at various events alongside fellow industry heavyweights, Sammie's true talent isn't just that she's remarkably driven and experienced; instead, this is also a passionate lover of all things music who thrives in a hectic industry and holds authenticity and positivity above all else to achieve remarkable results. But what does it take to effectively create a buzz about a band in a this digital age? Come join Sammie as she chats with Tiana Speter about insights, inspirations and her intimate knowledge of PR and the Aussie music world.
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
Season 1, Episode 2 | Finding The Balance - Adrian Goleby
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
No stranger to balancing colours, creativity and his day-to-day-life, for the second episode of Behind The Soundcheck come jump into the mind of guitarist, videographer and total creative cauldron Adrian Goleby from Caligula's Horse.A man equally at home both behind and in front of the the camera, Adrian's approach to his multiple crafts is one of sincere curiosity and a whopping dash of in-built talent. And when he's not busy busting a move onstage, touring globally or churning out tunes with his fellow pony progsters it's likely you'll find him calmly helming a music video adventure, slaving to a render or devouring every inch of the vivid world around him, and for Episode Two of Behind The Soundcheck Tiana Speter grabbed some time with this intriguing gentleman to peer further into the world of videos and how to find a balance in this brave new creative world.
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Season 1, Episode 1 | On The Road Again - Brenton Page
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Kicking off Behind The Soundcheck for the first time ever is none other than Brisbane bass overlord and all-round lovely human Brenton Page from Osaka Punch.As a man who has seen it all touring the country alongside a horde of local and international icons, including Cog, Mammal, The Butterfly Effect and Living Colour, Brenton's take on finding balance in a world of excess and constant shifts is a refreshing juxtaposition to the clichéd rockstar mold. A stomp machine by night and a mental health nurse by day, you can guarantee this is a man with a story or two to tell, and for Episode 1 Tiana Speter grabbed some phone time with Sir Page himself to chat touring tips, musical quips and where his creative journey began.
Host: Tiana Speter
Raised on a diet of classical music before evolving into a rock and metal devouring machine, Tiana Speter has spent over 15 years working in creative fields, including the past 6+ years dominantly spent in the music industry.
Establishing The Soundcheck, an independent music media website, in 2017, Tiana has evolved her professional gaze to include solely running a music media outlet and podcast series alongside freelance writing, social media management, website building and hosting for a range of companies and bands.
Specialising in the heavier realms, Tiana was brought on as a podcast host and journalist for The Music in 2020 amid the pandemic, before branching out as a solo agent. From writing for and operating PR campaigns with Dallas Does PR, Australia’s leading boutique heavy publicity company, to frequently contributing as a writer for Hysteria Magazine, Tiana’s work is also featured on Music Feeds, Desert TV, Full Tilt Festival’s video interview series, and she will next be featured as the host of the official Good Things TV series in conjunction with Good Things Festival and for Knotfest Australia.