Can We Be Friends?
Music artist WALTA presents Can We Be Friends? A podcast that brings her nail salon and music together into the once space. Bringing other music artists in to get their nails done while chatting about all things music, life, touring and any other random stories that come up.
Episodes
13 episodes since 2021
Hayley Marsten
We're diving into the wild world of making a music career happen in 2023 without going broke or selling out. Is it really doable? Join us on this episode as we break down two ways indie artists are making it work – grant writing and crowdfundin...
November 08, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:03:00
Pink Matter
Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of music industry networking and collaboration strategies, just in time for BIGSOUND music conference. The ‘How To’s’ of setting up impactful meetings and structuring conversations with ke...
August 17, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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57:41
Selfish Sons
Is it possible to build a dedicated fan base all around the country, with no support from Australian radio stations or media outlets? Apparently it is. In this episode we uncover how this Australian pop/rock band have managed to grow a fanbase ...
April 02, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:09:47
S.A.B
How artists are becoming more self sufficient as the costs involved with having a career in the music industry increase. From releasing an EP ,to funding live shows, and working with friends, we take a look into the financial logistics of being...
December 04, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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47:52
Stocker
Is music marketing really just as simple as uploading a TikTok of you sitting in the car screaming along to your next single? The quick and obvious answer is No. If it was that simple we wouldn’t be here wondering how on earth to cr...
August 16, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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32:28
MARLOE.
Welcome to season two of Can We Be Friends? What better way to kick start the season than with one of the co writers of ‘Can We Be Friends’ the single by our host WALTA. This episode was recorded last year and reveals t...
June 02, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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30:25
Lola Scott
Whilst Lola Scott was in Queensland on the Amy Shark Tour last year, i had a chance to catch up with her in her hotel room, chat about future music plans, share funny stories and paint nails at the same time. Here is the final episode of Season...
April 11, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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35:03
Genes
Being an independent artist without having the support and budget from a major label can sometimes make the possible feel impossible. We all want to know how our music can get played on mainstream radio stations up against these major label art...
February 16, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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31:45
Hartley
Chasing the highs of the music industry is like running a race that will never end… or so it feels that way. The constant need for another win/ high/ adrenalin rush of what success looks like is what keeps us going, but it is also what can lead...
February 01, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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39:55
MiCCY
If attending over 13 different schools in 3 different countries in 7 years isn’t the key to learning how to adapt quickly, maybe throwing yourself into a music career and becoming a powerhouse performer is? There is only one artist that has don...
January 12, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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46:25
Ella Monnery
If being in a room where Jessica Mauboy, Sonia Kruger and your mum are all crying at the same time isn't crazy enough... imagine adding over a million people to the audience and having to pull of a show stopping performance!? Only one per...
December 01, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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39:41
HANNI
Stumbling into a music career at 17 and having to figure it all out at the same time as growing up with just a film camera and friends by her side, this episode is an insight into the life of a 19 year old taking the music industry by storm and...
November 21, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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41:50
Love, Marco
Ever wanted to know how kids as young as 15 get signed to record deals? How did they get discovered if it wasn't the classic Justin Bieber on Youtube way? Love, Marco drops by the nail salon to chat with WALTA and break down how a mischie...
September 26, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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50:32