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How do you see the importance and function of an event like Melbourne Music Week?

We’re super lucky to be part of one of the most vibrant music scenes in the world, and MMW is a cool initiative in showcasing this to an even wider audience. I’ve already started making an itinerary of all the shows I’m planning to catch.

How was the writing and recording processes for your album 2003 Dream, delving into the mechanics of how your own world works?

For Jarrow, I’ve always focused on myself and my own experiences in my songwriting. The process for the album especially almost played out in a therapeutic way. By piecing together those moments, I was able to let go a little bit emotionally and approach the material with a fresh conscience.

Do you actively try to balance the poignant observation and funny, quirky moments in your songwriting, or does it boil down to just whatever feels natural?

When I started writing music, I used to focus on the lyrics first and foremost before the music even came to exist. The balance between my sense of humour and my natural observations had been considered a lot deeper in those days. At the moment I’m trying to write more in the latter as a stream of consciousness, letting the melody remain naturally flowing as well as the lyrical content.