Episode 14: Chatting with Ashy Batchelor About Her Latest Single and More!
Ashlea & ASHY!
Hello!
On this week’s episode of Welcome to the Gig, I was honoured to be able to have the lovely ASHY Batchelor in the studio to talk about her latest single, Mirror, how she has changed since becoming a musician and what her next projects are, among other things! ASHY is an absolute boss lady and is quite the inspiration in my opinion.
Thank you so much ASHY for coming into the studio for a chat and for sending out all of the good vibes that will make a long lasting impression on others!
Songs on this episode:
‘Mirror’ by ASHY and Vallé
‘Pineapple Pizza’ by CHAII
D.N.L (Don’t Need Love) by ASHY
Check out the video for Mirror below - this was released this morning and is absolutely incredible!
Make sure to check out ASHY at all of her links below -
Spotify
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube / Vevo
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Welcome to the Gig will be back on air at 8pm on the 23rd February on 96.9, Plains FM, or catch up on the podcast here at 7pm on the 24th February. Every podcast episode will be posted on the website the following evening at 7pm to keep consistency.
I am fully booked for guests until the end of March now, however, feel free to touch base if you’d like to come on the show during April or any time after that - all social media links are at the top of the website for you to get in contact with me.
Episode 13: Fresh Releases
Hello pals! How are ya? What’s been on your radar lately? Have you heard the latest releases in New Zealand music? Well, if not - you’re missing out!
As well as these amazing releases, there are more coming tomorrow (Friday!), get ready for some epic tunes to bless your ears.
Sit back, relax and let’s get into it.
Songs featured this episode:
‘Follow Me’ by The Raddlers
‘King of the Reef’ by Flaxxies
‘Chasing Sunsets’ by SOJØURN
‘Toni Hawke’ by Hot Sauce Club
‘Oh Yeah’ by Mild Orange
On the next episode, there will be another special guest in studio with me, so tune in for that one! 8pm, 9th February on 96.9, Plains FM or come back here about 6pm the day after to listen to the podcast.
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I am currently looking at getting some more guests in studio - however, this is limited to 3 guests in studio with me (vaccine pass required for entry) due to current covid restrictions (this is under alert level red). If you’re in Christchurch or you’re going to be in Christchurch soon, make sure to get in touch (Instagram or Email) to arrange a little chat. At this stage, I am still trying to grasp my bearings with live radio, however, am keen to chat to national artists on the show, too. I will be doing zoom or phone chats for the show eventually! At this stage, I am more than happy to do an interview or feature for the blog if that’s what you would prefer!
Episode 12: How Music Helps with our Happiness
Hello!
Thanks for listening to my podcast, this one is a really important one for a couple of reasons: it is the first show of 2022 and it is based around how music can help our mental health.
I am a big advocate for good mental health and as a sufferer of anxiety, I find solace in music - a powerful tool to use when things are rough.
The songs featured were picked by a couple friends and myself to help pick you up on those darker days.
Hope you enjoy the episode and come back in two weeks for the next one!
Songs featured on this episode:
Open Up by Muroki
Dandelions by There’s a Tuesday
Make Believe by Somebody Do Something
Valencia by Marlin’s Dreaming
Episode 11: Smells like Summer, ft. Jordy Mills
You may not recognise this face, but you will now know her voice! This is one of my best friends, Jordy, who gladly came on the show this week. I had a few technical difficulties, so my apologies for this. Hopefully the first show of 2022 will offer some redemption!
The theme for this week was Smells like Summer - simply put, songs that remind us of gig season and Summer!
Songs featured:
Fiji Baby by Goodshirt
Get Away by Summer Thieves
Always on my Mind by Tiki Taane
Old News by Mitch James
Thank you so very much Jordy for popping in and filling up the show with your awesome chats! Appreciate you a lot and I hope you had heaps of fun, regardless of all the technical errors.
I’ll be back on the 12th January at 8pm, feeling a bit fresher (hopefully) with some awesome stories and new music.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Episode 10: Songs that didn’t make my Wrapped 2021 (but should have)
This week, I wanted to go with a fun theme. I thought… Hmm, what has been popular the past while and it came to mind: Spotify Wrapped 2021. So, here it is. A podcast dedicated to some songs that didn’t (with the exception of one song) make it onto my top Wrapped 2021.
Songs featured on this episode:
Angel by Lunar Intruder
Eve by Alba Rose
Control by Park Rd
Can You Hear Me Now by Little Sunday
I hope you all have an amazing Christmas and make sure to listen in to Welcome to the Gig again on the 29th December at 8pm! (Got asked to do another show between my usual two weeks - that’s exciting).
If there was an endless amount of airtime, every song of 2021 would be on this podcast. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. There were so many amazing songs released this year and it was hard to choose. These were just a couple of good ones!
Make sure to check out Welcome to the Gig on Instagram and also Facebook.
Much love!
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PS: here is the soppy post if you wanted to read it, haha -
Happy (early!) Christmas & New Year from Welcome to the Gig! (Don't worry, this won't be the last post of 2021, but wanted to post this early before the craziness arrives)
Buckle in, this will be long! 2021 hasn't been the most ideal year, however, Welcome to the Gig was born this year. Just a girl with an idea to boost those around the country with a website, turned into something much greater than JUST a blog. It turned into many wonderful opportunities, a radio show, a chance to meet and talk to new people and make some new pals. I would like to mention some special supporters who have been so encouraging and kind on this crazy journey! Mum, Jordy, Sarah, The LAB Music Show, Mehrt from Mild Orange, Lunar Intruder, Carleen - a few who have really been the biggest WTTG supporters!! To Pia and the team Plains FM: Thank you. Thank you for giving this inexperienced broadcaster a shot at having a radio show (still mind blown!) and for being exceptionally kind and patient while I've been learning. What a wonderful team!! To Thomas, Matt, Baily, Liam & Lauren for being on the podcast, I enjoyed having you on so much! To The Raddlers, Lunar Intruder, Minnie from There’s A Tuesday, Big Sima (Lucas), Mehrt from Mild Orange, Jaz Paterson, PARK RD, SOJØURN for allowing me to interview you with some silly questions and for taking the time out to be interviewed by this awkward human. I loved meeting/zooming with you all! To those artists who have approached me for a write-up (unbelievable omg), thank you for sharing your beautiful music! To those who have read the blog, listened to the podcast and actually enjoyed what I do, words are not enough to explain how much your support means. That is the best gift in the entire world bottom line. I bloody love every single one of you SO MUCH and cannot wait for more Welcome to the Gig in 2022!! Much love always, Ashlea (Ash/WTTG) xx
Episode 9: Ft. Lovely Loveta (Lauren Marshall)
Oh, hey! How’s it going? Can you actually believe we are almost at double digits of the Welcome to the Gig podcast? That’s massive.
This week, I was lucky enough to have yet another special guest in studio, the loveliest of lovely humans, Lauren Marshall (AKA Loveta!)
It was such an honour and privilege to have Lauren in studio - we chatted about her new single with Wulfie, Love Won’t Run Away (review here), what she has coming up and how 2021 has been for her. You can listen to the podcast above!
Songs featured on this episode:
Love Won’t Run Away (YouTube version) by Wulfie and Loveta
City Nights by Wulfie
Mother Star by Fathom
A HUGE thank you to Lauren for taking the time out of her busy schedule to come in and have a chat with me - it was so, so awesome to meet you, truly grateful!
Make sure to follow along with Lauren below and check out her upcoming EP next year!
Instagram
Facebook
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Welcome to the Gig is on Plains FM, 96.9 every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. You can tune in on the Plains FM website if you don’t have radio access, or come back the next day to find the podcast here! The next show is the 22nd December - who knows what will be in store for some pre-Christmas fun!
Episode 8: Fun with Liam and Baily! (First Live EVER!)
Hey there! Tonight was my first night ever going live in studio with some special pals/guests - Liam Wahrlich and Baily Lelieveld from The LAB Music Show and local band The Raddlers (also Bayleaf and MIM!). We talked about upcoming projects, took a leaf from their book with Table Topics and just had some general chats about things.
Thankful these two could come in studio and be there for my first live show! I genuinely hope you guys enjoy the episode and tune in on the 8th December for the next one.
Songs featured on this episode (as chosen by L&B!):
Getting Warmer by Mild Orange feat. B
Jive by Souldrop
As the Coffee Brews by Joe Ghatt
Please check out The LAB Music Show, which airs each Tuesday at 4pm on Plains FM! For more of the guys on Welcome to the Gig, check out the links below -
Episode 7: On the Radar
Good evening and thank you for coming back to show your support for Welcome to the Gig! I think you’re epic and appreciate you!
This week is going with the theme of the new segment on the blog - On the Radar! I decided to introduce it onto the podcast as well for this show as it was tricky to think of ideas for this one.
Songs featured on this episode are:
This Kinda Day by Mild Orange - this song came about when I didn’t know it was needed the most and speaks many volumes. If you’ve read the interview with Mehrt from MO, you will realise how obsessed I am with this track.
More by SOJØURN - how can you NOT love this song?! It’s funky, fun, wonderful. All bliss, great for road trips and having a few cold ones with friends.
All at Once by Mackensie Grace - this song has been stuck in my head for a few days now and I love it. Favourite female up-and-comer currently.
Lady by Mako Road - many memories attached to this song for me. It reminds me of Summer prior to covid and driving up to Blenheim to see the guys in January 2020. Best. Gig. Ever.
I specifically chose these songs as they are current favourites and ones that are on my personal musical radar and make me feel good. This episode was a lot of fun to record, so hopefully you enjoy it!
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If you are based in Christchurch, I am looking for a few guest musicians to come on in studio to be on the show between now and Christmas. Please see the information for social media and email at the top of the website to get in contact!
Episode 6: Girl Power in the NZ Music Scene
Hello! This week on the podcast, I decided that we needed a bit more girl power on the show, so that’s exactly what this episode is all about - females in the New Zealand music scene. Featuring songs from Jaz Paterson, Molly Payton, Len Blake and Sophie Gibson, find out a bit more about these artists and have a listen to their incredible voices.
The next show will be on at 8pm, 10th November on Plains FM, 96.9 or live on the website here.
Any ideas for the show? Any Kiwi requests? Social media and email links are at the top of the blog. Thank you for listening and stay in touch!
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Thank you to the wonderful team at Plains FM for this incredible opportunity to create a podcast around Kiwi music and for teaching me many things in terms of producing and putting together a show! It has been a real honour so far to do this and I hope to continue this journey of podcasting for a while yet.
Episode 5: Maturing as a Band and General Catch-Ups With Matt Genet from Lunar Intruder
Good evening, friends!
Thanks once again for coming to the blog to catch up on the latest episode of Welcome to the Gig on Plains FM. This week, I had another special guest in studio… Matt Genet, the bass player from Lunar Intruder!
We had a really good catch up, talked about Matt’s exciting chance meet with Sticky Fingers and also talked how Lunar have grown as a band as of late and an exciting festival announcement from the guys!
*Please note, the information regarding UCSA’s Tea Party is no longer relevant. This episode was recorded before this years event was canceled.
A big thank you to Matt for coming into the studio and keeping me entertained - come back any time my friend! Glad to have had your time.
The next episode airs at 8pm on Wednesday, 27th October. Thanks for listening!
Find more Lunar Intruder on Welcome to the Gig here -
Ready to Know Review
Lunar Intruder Interview
Outerworlds EP Review
Episode 4: A Very Special Episode with Thomas McHutchison from Dolphin Friendly
Thanks for coming back and listening to Welcome to the Gig on Plains FM! This week, I was joined in studio with a very special guest (and the first guest to ever be on the show!), Thomas “Big T” McHutchison from local Christchurch band who I adore, Dolphin Friendly!
We chatted about the new single coming up, gigs in the future when restrictions are lifted and how the band met.
Huge thank you to Thomas for jumping into the studio, EVEN with being on crutches. What a trooper! Much appreciated mate. It was great to see you.
Ole (young) mate, Thomas McHutchison from Dolphin Friendly!
Episode 3: Throwback Thursday but on a Wednesday
Hello and Welcome to the Gig, episode 3!
On this episode, I play some of my favourite throwback tunes and talk about them to help us chill during this crazy time. From Elemeno P to 48May, Welcome to the Gig has a bit of early 2000s vibes tonight on the show!
Next show is on the 22nd September at 8pm (every second and fourth week of the month). You can listen on Plains FM or 96.9.
I am looking at getting some local musos on the podcast! If you’re in Christchurch and are keen, please DM me on Instagram or flick me an email!
Episode 2: A Chilled Out Evening with Ash and Some Kiwi Tunes
Hello! Welcome to the Gig, episode 2!
In this episode you will find some really chilled out tunes such as…
The Raddlers: My Darling
Lunar Intruder: Breeze on the Hills (acoustic)
Gromz: Mixed Up and Confused
There’s a Tuesday: Sound of the Stars
Come back in two weeks for episode THREE of Welcome to the Gig! The show is on 96.9, Plains FM every second and fourth Wednesday a month at 8pm or, head to the Plains FM website to listen live.
You never know what will be next… Thanks for listening!
Much love,
Ash
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Episode 1: An Introduction to Welcome to the Gig, the PODCAST!
Hello and Welcome to the Gig in PODCAST form! I was very lucky enough to be offered my own radio show on Canterbury’s Plains FM, 96.9. Airing every second and fourth Wednesday from August 11th, you can hear myself and sometimes special guests chatting all things New Zealand music, playing some cool tunes and just chilling out from 8pm! Make sure to tune in. You will also find the podcasts available here, on Spotify and Apple Music, too.
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Let me know your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook and thank you for listening!