Jordan Rakei - "I moved from Brisbane to London to meet SoundCloud friends"

Jordan Rakei - "I moved from Brisbane to London to meet SoundCloud friends"

Author: Mighty Moon Media February 24, 2026 Duration: 1:00:57
Jordan Rakei moved from Australia to London with a blind faith to make music. Over years of hard work and learning the hard way, he's now one of the most prolific vocalists, songwriters and producers in R&B and soul. He opens up on the financial realities of artists, how AI is able to copy the tone of his voice (something you can't copyright), and learning it all first hand. His new EP 'Between Us' is available to pre-order now, coming out in late April. Get in touch giles@mightymoonmedia.com Get yourself some top class Shure microphone gear: https://shu.re/3YhV7p2 Set up Your Band's merch store, for free at Distrokid Direct: https://distrokid.com/direct/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behind every artist's public success lies a less visible story of hustle and side gigs. 101 Part Time Jobs with Giles Bidder digs into that reality, offering conversations that feel more like a backstage chat than a formal interview. Host Giles Bidder, from Mighty Moon Media, sits down with musicians and creators to talk about the grit required to sustain a creative life. These discussions move beyond the music itself to explore the resilience and practical work ethic that fuel artists in a notoriously unpredictable industry. You’ll hear how they navigate the constant shifts, balancing passion with pragmatism to keep making art. The guest list speaks to the show's eclectic and compelling range, featuring voices from IDLES and KNEECAP to Blossoms, Denzel Curry, Self Esteem, and Tim Heidecker, alongside conversations with The Last Dinner Party, Lauren Mayberry, and Crowded House. Each episode of this podcast uncovers the personal drive and sometimes unconventional jobs that allow the show to literally go on. It’s a candid look at culture and society through the lens of artistic survival, celebrating the determination found in music’s most compelling figures. Tune in for honest stories about the hustle behind the harmony.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

101 Part Time Jobs with Giles Bidder
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