FLECKIES INTERVIEWS
We’re here for the people behind the sound. The artists. The promoters. The venue owners. The grafters who make grassroots music what it is. These interviews go beyond the highlight reel – we get under the skin, into the stories, and shine a light on the talent shaping the underground. Dive in, discover someone new, and get inspired by the scene’s real voices.
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- Words by Chelsea Marshall
Some artists ride waves. Others quietly become part of the tide itself, shaping the movement without ever needing to shout about it. Soul Avengerz, made up of Paul Gardner and Wayne O’Connell, are a reminder...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
Some people move through music. Others take the time to sit with it, to really understand what it’s saying and why it matters. Karim Bitar feels firmly in the latter. From the moment I met...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
There are some people in music who don’t just exist within it, they actively reshape how it feels to be part of it. MINA (aka Hannah) is one of those people. Not just through the...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
Some bands feel like they’re chasing something. Others feel like they’ve already found it, even if they’re still figuring out what it looks like. Luna Rosa sit somewhere in that second space – grounded, instinctive,...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
Some conversations take their time. This one has quietly been in the works for a couple of years. Andy – better known behind the decks as Andizz – and I first spoke about doing this...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
There’s a certain kind of quiet fire in Olivia Lynn. It’s not loud or performative, but it’s there – steady and unwavering. During this interview process, what struck me most wasn’t just her talent, but...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
There are some artists who quietly refuse to disappear. Not because they’re chasing headlines or numbers, but because they simply cannot stop creating. Maddox Jones has been on my radar for a while now, and...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
Some conversations stay with you long after they’ve ended. Speaking to Reece Walker was one of those. I came across Only Notts online and instantly felt that pull – the kind that tells you something...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
Some artists have a way of turning growing pains, daydreams and quiet moments into something that feels universal. Nish Faith is one of those artists. Playful, honest and deeply rooted in storytelling, her music captures...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
There are some people in this scene who stand out not because they shout the loudest, but because of the way they move through the world. And for me, Charlie Wick is absolutely one of...