Interviews, reviews and articles
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No Dead Guys: an interview with pianist and composer Nat Bartsch
“My diagnosis has been one of the most transformative and positive experiences of my life!” in January, Nat sat down with No Dead Guys contributor Rhonda Rizzo to discuss her album Forever Changed, her love of music and neurodivergent sensory experience of music. You can read the interview here.
'Game-Changers': One Of One Curates Playlist Of Women & GNC Artists From Each State In Australia
“One Of One has chosen artists such as Jessica Mauboy, Confidence Man, Teenage Joans, Beckah Amani, and many more.” In the lead up to International Women’s Day and the ten year anniversary of One of One, Mary Varvaris explores the regional playlists One of One have collated to celebrate the women in Australian music. You can read the article here.
Mindful Music: How accepting the struggle helps you
“Discover how to release when you are in the middle of a struggle.” Join Greta Bradman, a registered psychologist and musician to unwind through meditation while listening to a repertoire of instrumental music. You can listen to the recording here.
A Closer Listen review: Forever Changed
"This entrancing album is a moving tribute to all the wonderful complexity of being human.” Garreth Brooke shares some beautiful words about Nat’s new album for A Closer Listen. You can read his review here.
Textura review: Forever Changed
“Every sound has a purpose in these graceful creations, and Bartsch, as she's done before, eschews complexity for poetic expression that is direct, genuine, and true” - Ron Schepper reviews Forever Changed for iconic music blog Textura. Read here
Matthew Hindson: Sad Piano for Limelight
Australian composer Matthew Hindson writes for Limelight about his recent album release ‘Sad Piano’, recorded by Andrea Lam, and inspired by Nat’s music and approach. Read here.
ABC News: on neurodivergence and motherhood
Soprano/journalist Ria Andriani reflects upon her recent discussion with Nat, about late-diagnosed neurodiversity and its relationship to Nat’s career and family life. You can read it here.
All In: Channel 31 interview
Nat chats to Adam Velo for the Channel 31 TV show ‘All In’ for International Day for People With Disability. Their discussion reflects upon Nat’s late-diagnosed neurodiversity and its positive impact on her music and record label, Amica Records. Watch here.
ABC Classic Mornings: Nat Bartsch talks lullabies, neurodiversity and being forever changed
Nat chats to Russell Torrance about her forthcoming album Forever Changed, Feature Album on ABC Classic all this week. You can listen to the interview here.
Forever Changed - ABC Classic Feature Album this week
Nat’s forthcoming lullaby album Forever Changed is this week’s Feature Album on ABC Classic, as well as previous albums and commissions being shared as part of Aus Music Month. You can read more here.
Calm The Farm on ABC Radio
Listen to Nat guest host Calm the Farm with Trevor Chappell on ABC Melbourne Afternoons. Listen Here.
Shaping the landscape of Australian guitar music
Matt Withers discusses the release of his recent duo album Here & Now on Nat’s own Amica Records for Cut Common mag. Read more.
Nat Bartsch’s relaxed performances provide “a place where you can be yourself”
Nat sits down with Stephanie Eslake from Cut Common Magazine to discuss upcoming Forever Changed relaxed performances at Melbourne Recital Centre. Read more.
Nat to present the 2024 Peggy Glanville Hicks Address
Nat Bartsch has been chosen to deliver the prestigious annual Peggy Glanville Hicks Address for the Australian Music Centre, on the theme of neurodiversity in the current music industry. Read more here
Interview with Matt Withers about recent release ‘Here & Now’, on Nat Bartsch's Amica Records
“Working with Nat on the release has been so refreshing, giving hope for the Australian music scene. It is incredible to see such passion, commitment and care taken with this release. I can't wait to see how Amica Records grows into the future and to hear much more kind music emerge because of Nat's dedication.” Guitarist Matt Withers discusses his recent release with Callum Henshaw, Here & Now, on Nat Bartsch’s Amica Records. Read more.
Textura Review: Matt Withers & Callum Henshaw: Here & Now
Read about Amica Record’s release Here & Now, featuring compositions Guy Smiley and Grizzlepot by Nat Bartsch.
“like some elegiac folk ballad from the nineteenth century, Bartsch's quietly majestic “Guy Smiley” is poetry incarnate; as lovely, her tranquil “Grizzlepot” concludes the release on characteristic notes of grace and humility.”
Are you a neurodivergent artist? This free music industry meet-up could help advance your career
Melbourne’s vibrant music scene is set to embrace inclusivity as acclaimed pianist and composer Nat Bartsch hosts the final Artist Meet-Up for neurodivergent musicians on October 30 at The Corner Hotel in Richmond. Read More
How listening to music can help you fall asleep - ABC Classic
Greta Bradman recommends Nat’s piece ‘Lights and Shadows’ in this ABC article about music and sleep by Ria Andriani
The Music Show interview: Starting your own label
Nat chats to Andrew Ford on the Music Show about starting Amica Records, Hope for Orchestra, and being an independence artist. Listen here.
'Seeking Solace': ABC Classic's Feature Album of the Week
The Hush Foundation’s Album ‘Seeking Solace’, produced by Nat, was ABC Classic’s Feature Album of the Week. Read more here.