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On the Couch with MEX

Music Exchange (MEX) founder Martin Myers and music writer Jason Curtis host a candid weekly chat. Each session shares lived experiences, and all promote vital conversations regarding the state of the... Read more

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MEX - On the Couch - #46 - The politics of dancing

MEX - On the Couch - #46 - The politics of dancing

We speak to 24-year-old Cape Town resident, Charlie Void who is inspired by the likes of Lana Del Rey and Troye Sivan, a... Read more

6 Jul 2022

20mins

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MEX - On the Couch - #45 - Amy Jones steps up

MEX - On the Couch - #45 - Amy Jones steps up

Singer, songwriter Amy Jones has walked a long road with MEX, to the point that she was afforded many an opportunity, ea... Read more

23 Jun 2022

11mins

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MEX - On the Couch - #44 - Pitch up and play your part

MEX - On the Couch - #44 - Pitch up and play your part

In this session Jason and I reflect on those pushing the needle and why they remain relevant. Deep listen and take the l... Read more

16 Jun 2022

13mins

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MEX - On the Couch - #43 - Knowing when to speak and where

MEX - On the Couch - #43 - Knowing when to speak and where

It’s hard enough to make it in the music business and stay focused on the music, so beware of airing your dirty laundry ... Read more

10 Jun 2022

4mins

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MEX - On the Couch - #42 - Jazzathon's Festival Director, Craig Parks in conversation - Part two

MEX - On the Couch - #42 - Jazzathon's Festival Director, Craig Parks in conversation - Part two

Martin and Jazzathon founder Craig Parks get to grips with what 2022's Jazzathon's June return teases, and a little more... Read more

26 May 2022

29mins

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MEX - On the Couch - #41 - Jazzathon's Festival Director, Craig Parks in conversation

MEX - On the Couch - #41 - Jazzathon's Festival Director, Craig Parks in conversation

Martin sat down with Jazzathon's Festival Director, Craig Parks to talk through a 25-year journey in keeping the arts an... Read more

19 May 2022

27mins

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MEX - On the Couch - #40 - Serial entrepreneur Grant Eglin in conversation

MEX - On the Couch - #40 - Serial entrepreneur Grant Eglin in conversation

Meet Grant Eglin, in conversation with Martin. A wonderful, animated character made up of stock that's seen and experien... Read more

21 Apr 2022

17mins

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MEX - On the Couch - #39 - Snatch 32's Rory Sandilands and Dylan Lombard in conversation

MEX - On the Couch - #39 - Snatch 32's Rory Sandilands and Dylan Lombard in conversation

Martin sat down with Johannesburg's Snatch 32 live music venue-owners, Rory Sandilands and Dylan Lombard, to talk throug... Read more

2 Apr 2022

9mins

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MEX - On the Couch - #38 - Jason Curtis on the state of play

MEX - On the Couch - #38 - Jason Curtis on the state of play

Martin and I continue to interview local and international creatives to better understand their reality and learn from t... Read more

20 Mar 2022

35mins

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MEX - On the Couch - #37 - In conversation with guitar virtuoso, Dan Patlansky

MEX - On the Couch - #37 - In conversation with guitar virtuoso, Dan Patlansky

Award-winning South African blues rock guitarist DAN PATLANSKY released his new studio album SHELTER OF BONES on 25th Fe... Read more

10 Mar 2022

31mins

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