by Dakota Griffiths
Welcome to Band Banta, a podcast that champions Australian music from the ground up. Based in Adelaide/Kaurna, Band Banta is all about honest convos and creative storytelling with the musicians shaping Australia’s music scene. Hosted by Aus music lover, Dakota Griffiths, each episode is an interview with Australian musicians from across the country. Hear firsthand stories behind new releases, songwriting processes, and what it really means to be a musician in Australia today.
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June 28, 2026
<p>In this episode of Band Banta, I catch up with Brisbane indie-rock outfit Tear Drive while they’re on the road for their first-ever interstate tour supporting The Jungle Giants!</p><p><br></p><p>We chat about the band’s origins as childhood friends, their journey breaking into Brisbane’s music scene, and the release of their debut EP, Face To Face. The band also reflects on the songwriting process behind the record, what they learnt while creating it, and why the EP is best experienced from start to finish.</p><p><br></p><p>We also dive into life on tour, their first experiences playing larger stages and interstate crowds, the biggest “pinch me” moments so far, and what the band has in store for the rest of the year. </p><p><br></p><p>For more Australian music content, follow Band Banta: </p><p>Instagram: @bandbanta </p><p>TikTok: @bandbanta </p><p>Website: bandbanta.com.au </p>
June 22, 2026
<p>In this episode of Band Banta, I catch up with Dean Hanson to learn more about his solo project, Zeano. </p><p>You may recognise Dean as the guitarist of Ball Park Music; however, earlier this year, Dean released his first single under the moniker 'Zeano', and later released his debut album in April. </p><p>During this chat, Dean and I dive into his debut album 'Window Seat, Always', and how creating a solo album was vastly different from creating an album in a band. Dean also shares some insights into the catalyst for releasing solo music and why now felt like the right time.</p><p>For more Australian music content, follow Band Banta: </p><ul><li><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bandbanta/?hl=en">@bandbanta</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bandbanta">@bandbanta</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Website: <a href="https://bandbanta.com.au/">bandbanta.com.au</a> </p></li></ul><p><br></p>
June 10, 2026
<p>In this episode of Band Banta, I catch up with WA indie-rockers <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lazyhazeband/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Lazy Haze</a> while they are in Adelaide for their debut show opening for Mid Drift!</p><p>It's a chaotic and bubbly chat, where we dive into the history of Lazy Haze, how the band has evolved, and the effects of having a song reach 4 million streams. </p><p>We also chat about their live show, and the band shares some of their favourite memories from the tour so far. They also hint at an exciting project in the works, and allude to an upcoming headline tour!</p><p>For more Australian music content, follow Band Banta: </p><ul><li><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bandbanta/?hl=en">@bandbanta</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bandbanta">@bandbanta</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Website: <a href="https://bandbanta.com.au/">bandbanta.com.au</a> </p></li></ul>
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Welcome to Band Banta, a podcast that champions Australian music from the ground up. Based in Adelaide/Kaurna, Band Banta is all about honest convos and creative storytelling with the musicians shaping Australia’s music scene.
Hosted by Aus music lover, Dakota Griffiths, each episode is an interview with Australian musicians from across the country. Hear firsthand stories behind new releases, songwriting processes, and what it really means to be a musician in Australia today.
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