The crew have the absolute pleasure of being joined by Burundian-Australian singer-songwriter Beckah Amani, fresh off the release of her highly-anticipated debut album, 'This is how I remember it'. Beckah chats about the feeling of having an album out and the carthacism that comes with, spending time with Jorja Smith while opening for her tour across Australia and the excitement of her own Australian headline tour. When discussing the album, Beckah shares what she thinks her sound is, and what inspires it. She also brings SoulFood the exclusive story of how she got to play on stage with Coldplay, and the magic of the night + so much more!

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Stream Beckah's debut album 'This is how I remember it.' here

Aired live on 1st December 2024
Interviewed by Owen Gonsalves and Osker Morieson
Edited by Ethan Rundle

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meadowhip (pronounced 'meadow-whip') is the solo project of Wollongong musician-poet-calamity queen, Cara Walkam. A musical project that was born during Cara's recovery from a major hemorrhagic stroke in 2019, meadowhip is an exploration of self and society from Cara’s perspective. Osker got the chance to sit-down with meadowhip, dialing in from Wollongong, to chat about her latest acoustic EP 'Inside Out'. meadowhip discusses the difficulties of making an entire project without software and samples, the source of the writing on this project (including the truth behind who the song David is about), co-writing with friend and collaborater Minhy during lockdowns back in the pandemic years + so much more!

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Stream meadowhip's latest EP 'Inside Out' here

Recorded at SYN Studios on 19th November 2024
Aired on 1st December 2024
Interviewed by Osker Morieson
Edited by Ethan Rundle

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CINTA is a powerhouse of modern soul, channelling raw emotion and storytelling through her music. A diva, schooled in the blues, she leads her band with an intensity and authenticity that have become staples in Sydney's music scene.

Owen and Osker have the pleasure of being joined by CINTA in the studio in Naarm/Melbourne. She joins the show to chat about her latest album, 'WORTH CONTROL', which was released just days before the time of recording, and also the double headline tour that she just wrapped up with good friend and collaborator, Ella Haber. She shares the story of how Ruby Jackson found herself opening up for their Melbourne leg of the tour, her friendship with Ella, the success of the double headline tour itself, and the process of putting together the body of work that is 'WORTH CONTROL' + so much more!

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Stream CINTA's latest album 'WORTH CONTROL' here

Aired on 24th November 2024
Interviewed by Owen Gonsalves and Osker Morieson
Edited by Ethan Rundle

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With our first pre-recorded interview of the year, Owen is lucky enough to get to sit down (virtually) for a chat with Indonesian-born and Gadigal/Sydney-based, Maina Doe! Maina is a singer-songwriter and creator, who has fast become a singular talent on the local music scene–fusing her love of old-school R&B and hip-hop with cutting-edge neo-soul and her distinctive Somali-Indonesian heritage. She joins the show to tell us all about her experience at SXSW in Sydney, her EP that she released earlier in the year 'ODIWAMS', and her recent tour, including a gig in London + plenty more!

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Stream Maina Doe's EP 'ODIWAMS' here

Recorded at SYN Studios on 13th November 2024
Aired on 24th November 2024
Interviewed by Owen Gonsalves
Edited by Ethan Rundle

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The West have turned up for this episode of Table for Two! Owen is joined on the show by upcoming Filipino R&B artist, J9INE. Known for her soulful sound and lyricism, J9INE draws inspiration from artists such as Jhene Aiko and Snoh Alegra. She chats about the work she's done already being early in her career, particularly her latest single 'Betrayed'. She lets us in on what we can expect from THE UNDROVTH SHOWCASE, presented by The Get Down Events and UNDROVTH. Her love for R&B is clear and she shares how her family led her to music and to the genre! J9INE is absolutely next up in the scene and you'd be silly not to get on it.

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Stream 'Betrayed' here

Recorded at SYN Studios on 17th November 2024
Interviewed by Owen Gonsalves
Edited by Ethan Rundle

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Meet Stilla, the emerging Naarm/Melbourne pop princess whose sonic world is made up of relatable and funky-pop anthems. Stilla has found her niche by leaning into this unapologetic pop sound, blending sub genres of funk, r&b and dance pop to deliver a familiar yet fresh sound to the Australian music scene and beyond. She joins the show to chat with Owen about her latest EP, 'STILLAVERSE' and the deluxe that followed it, as well as her upcoming headline show, 'STILLAVERSE LIVE' on December 1st.

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Follow Stilla on Instagram - @stillaaa
Stream 'STILLAVERSE' EP here
Steam 'STILLAVERSE (deluxe)' EP here

Recorded at SYN Studios on 17th November 2024
Interviewed by Owen Gonsalves
Edited by Ethan Rundle

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Beloved Naarm party band, Fulton Street is a salute to the very best of soul, funk and grooves. A volcanic soul experience made up of a killer rhythm section, brass and confidently led by the deep expressive vocals of iconic soul queen Shannen Wick – Fulton Street is the rare magnetic live act that can simultaneously start the party and make you feel something real. Shannen and fellow band member, Nate, join the show to chat with Owen & Osker about their sophomore album, 'Hard Truths', as well as the gigs that they have around the time (their vinyl launch, album launch and support gigs).

Shannen and Nate

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Stream Fulton Street's sophomore album, 'Hard Truths' here

Recorded at SYN Studios on 10th November 2024
Interviewed by Owen Gonsalves, Opal King & Osker Morieson
Edited by Ethan Rundle

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Owen, Opal and Osker are joined on the show by Naarm singer-songwriter SHRETA, a fast-rising force in the evolution of R&B with dynamic and thought-provoking lyricism
to match smooth, powerhouse vocals. SHRETA talks to the crew about the release of her latest single, 'LOVE&LUST', and the release event that Owen attended as well. She shares the experience of filming a music video for the single, which included choreography as well. In regards to the song itself, she shares what a release month looks like for an artist, and also the 2000's R&B influence that inspired the song!

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Follow SHRETA on Instagram - @shretaa_
Stream 'LOVE&LUST' here
Watch the 'LOVE&LUST' Music Video here

Recorded at SYN Studios on 3rd November 2024
Interviewed by Owen Gonsalves, Opal King & Osker Morieson
Edited by Ethan Rundle

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