MUSICbible Australia

Should Artists Stop Doing Encores? (With Oliver Cronin)

MUSICbible Australia

Show Notes

Byron-bred singer-songwriter Oliver Cronin sits down to unpack the long road to his debut album, navigating major-label expectations, and learning from music cultures around the world. Plus, are encores overdue for retirement?

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