Beers & Tears
Beers & Tears: a podcast for music lovers by music lovers, including something we all love (beers). Brought to you by Victoria Kozbanis. Beers & Tears is a music podcast aimed at shedding some light on artists and their creative works and processes. Join Vic for some fun lighthearted chats with a new feature artist each week discussing everything music and entertainment
Episodes
281 episodes
284. Illy
In this episode, I chat with multi-platinum artist Illy about his seventh studio album, Good Life. His album is all about resilience and positivity, showcasing Illy’s growth as an artist. A musical shift from what we know Illy’s ...
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31:23
283. Hugo Van Burren
In this episode of Beers & Tears, I sit down with the Naarm/Melbourne-based alt-folk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hugo Van Buuren. Fresh off the release of his tender and confessional new single 'Two Rivers’,&nb...
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26:38
282. Bec Sykes
On this episode of Beers & Tears, we're joined by Naarm/Melbourne-based alt-folk singer-songwriter Bec Sykes, as she dives into the release of her long-awaited debut album Pepperpot Magic, out on November 6. Known f...
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281. Adam Hattaway
In this episode of Beers & Tears, I am thrilled to be chatting with Aotearoa/New Zealand-based singer-songwriter Adam Hattaway! Fresh off announcing his upcoming album High Horse, which drops on November 8th
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280. Reiki Ruawai
In this episode of Beers & Tears, we dive into the world of one of Aotearoa’s rising R&B and soul artists, Reiki Ruawai. Fresh off the release of his highly anticipated debut EP THE MESSAGE, Reiki delivers a lush blend...
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32:01
279. Great Gable 3.0
In this episode, we dive into the vibrant sounds of West Australian indie-rock band Great Gable and their new album, Small Fry. Back for a third time on the pod with their third album join me as I chat with Alex Whiteman ...
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24:21
278. Mathilde Anne
In this episode of Beers & Tears, we sit down with the incredibly talented Mathilde Anne, an emerging Australian singer-songwriter, to dive deep into her anticipated debut album, ‘Normal’. Known for ...
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29:54
277. Gut Health
In this episode of Beers & Tears, I sit down with Naarm/Melbourne’s electrifying dance-punk band Gut Health to chat about their highly anticipated debut album Stiletto, set to release on October 11. Fresh off their ...
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276. Hannah McKittrick (IN STUDIO)
Welcome back to Beers & Tears! Today, I have a very special guest joining the pod— Hannah McKittrick. An artist whose voice and music can truly captivate a room, Hannah has just released her powerful new single 'Utensil,' which comes with a...
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54:54
275. CHAII
In this episode of Beers & Tears, we're thrilled to welcome the dynamic and genre-defying artist CHAII. Known for her unique blend of Persian influences and contemporary sounds, CHAII takes us on a journey through her latest single...
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23:58
274. AYLA
Welcome back to Beers & Tears! Today, we're featuring pop sensation AYLA, who has released her debut album, DOPAMINE. After four years in the making and an accidental collaboration with creatives like Reuben Styles, Ed Quinn...
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273. Winter McQuinn
In this episode of Beers & Tears, I'm thrilled to welcome Winter Mcquinn. Winter recently released a beautifully crafted collection of songs recorded with close friends. This album is a testament to the power of collaboration and the deep b...
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272. Riley Pearce
In this episode of "Beers & Tears," I chat with indie-folk singer-songwriter Riley Pearce about his new album, "It’s Your Turn Now." Riley opens up about the personal journey into parenthood that inspired this record and how it has transfor...
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1. Welcome to the Podcast
This episode we chat about our monthly music faves, the impacts of Covid on the music industry & other fun stuff
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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271. GIMMY
Creative Corner EP1 In this episode, I joined the insanely talented, Northern Rivers based artist GIMMY in her humble abode for a new series called Creative Corners, a visual experience available on YouTube, where we take a...
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270. Sunday Honey
In this episode of Beers & Tears, we chat with Sunday Honey, an alt-rock band from the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne. We chat about their latest track 'Whistling to the Wind’ a nostalgic tribute to childhood memories with their grandpa...
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29:05
269. HONNE (UK)
In this episode, I chat with London-based soulful art-pop duo HONNE to explore the stories behind their music. We chat about their whimsical new single, 'Girl In The Orchestra,' a fun and nostalgic track inspired by childhood crushes. HONNE als...
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268. Moontide
In this episode of Beers & Tears I am stoked to be chatting with Moontide, the Melbourne-based electronic artist and producer has recently released his new album, "Keeper of the Winds". A dedication to the winds that carry prayer, and those...
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267. RINSE (IN STUDIO)
In this episode of Beers & Tears we are thrilled to have Naarm/Melbourne-based shoegaze and dreampop artist RINSE, aka Joe Agius, join us. RINSE has captivated audiences with his unique blend of 90s shoegaze and dreamy pop, and in this epis...
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266. PARK RD
In this episode of "Beers & Tears," we're thrilled to welcome New Zealand indie-rockers PARK RD as they unveil the journey behind their debut album "The Novel," the band share insights into their creative process, the making of their ...
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265. Fan Girl
This episode of Beers & Tears we're thrilled to have Fan Girl, the dynamic Australian outfit known for their chaotic and catchy sound, join us to talk about their explosive new singles, 'stupidstupid,' and 'the last one!' . We discuss their...
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264. Kitschen Boy
In this episode of Beers & Tears we're joined by Naarm's favorite jangle rock outfit, Kitschen Boy. Fresh off the release of their highly anticipated sophomore EP, 'Now Arriving At Panic Station,' Kitschen Boy takes us on a journey through ...
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263. Lily Anna & The Maverick Queen (IN STUDIO)
Beers & Tears is back with another episode and today we are kicking off our boots with Lily Anna & The Maverick Queen, a band whose bluesy tunes are like a shot of whiskey for the soul. Formed in 2022 Lily Anna and the Maverick Queen ar...
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