A true vocal powerhouse, Michaela Jayde is a formidable performer whose work spans soul, jazz, pop, and R&B. She talks to Mother Lode about confidence, returning to the original music scene after maternity leave, and breaking down “the barriers I had built for myself”.

Hello Satellites is the moniker for art-folk singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Eva Popov. She speaks to Mother Lode about discovering joyful sonic experimentation through Ableton Live, her Bulgarian heritage, and how music has “guided me to a place of belonging and connection.”

“I will often choose music over folding the washing.”

The Punjabi-Australian singer, songwriter and dancer talks creativity, parenting through the pandemic, and her new album ‘Sa’.

Dancing from the dusk-lit doorways of finespun indie-folk to the panoramic rooftops of melodic jazz-pop, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Mezz Coleman defies easy classification. She talks to Mother Lode about falling pregnant at 20, career longevity, and the power of creating your own measure of success.

In this generous and candid interview, the acclaimed Indigenous singer-songwriter shares about her childhood start in country music, the importance of family, and the challenges of being a working single mother in the Australian music industry.

Practical mental health resources designed specifically for the arts community, some heart-affirming advice from other mamas, and 78 home-based boredom-busting activities for kids (and their grown-ups).

Clare speaks about her journey into motherhood, what prompted her career pivot into nutrition, and the science behind the “nervous pre-gig poo”. She also shares her top 3 tips for working mothers who want to improve their mood and energy levels.

Get your socials, website, media servicing links, and DSP profiles aligned and current, so you can channel your energies into your writing or recording. After all, a change [of profile pic] is as good as a holiday!

Rex Leonowicz is a trans/nonbinary/femme writer, poet, and visual/performing artist from Queens, NY. In this powerful manifesto they share 3 practical ways we can re-frame and re-imagine self-care.

The trumpet player and mum to 8-month-old Sam created an infographic that assists music venues & band leaders to better support breastfeeding mothers at work.