Fuegostine's Music Club
Fuegostine’s Music Club is a deep-dive conversation series hosted by music curator Matt Firestine (@fuegostine), spotlighting the artists shaping today’s most meaningful music. Each episode goes beyond the surface — into the stories, heartbreaks, creative struggles, breakthroughs, and real-life moments that fuel the songs we love.
From breakout songwriters to touring veterans, the Music Club brings you honest conversations about artistry, mental health, career pivots, creative identity, and what it really takes to make music in the modern world.
If you love discovering new artists, understanding how songs are made, or hearing musicians in their most human moments, this podcast is your new home.
Featuring guests from indie, folk, country, alt, and beyond.
New episodes weekly.
Fuegostine's Music Club
Hayden Calnin on ‘Middle Night,’ Creativity at Midnight, and the Mystery Behind His Music
Australian singer-songwriter and producer Hayden Calnin joins the show to talk about the inspiration behind his latest EP Middle Night, the creative pull of late-night songwriting, and his fascination with the paranormal and esoteric. Hayden opens up about how film sound design shaped his production style, why he avoids “demo-itis,” and what it’s like balancing the many roles modern musicians carry — from producing and scoring to navigating social media.
We also explore the making of fan-favorite track “You in Universe,” why album-focused listening still matters, and how Australia’s music scene compares to the U.S. and Europe. If you’re into atmospheric songwriting, creative process deep-dives, or Hayden’s cinematic sound, this episode is packed with insight.
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