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What has Chloe Marks and The Mayhem been up to lately? OR A song that costs less then a therapist !!
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A drum kit at five, a guitar at eight, and a lifetime of rhythm later—Chloe Marks found her voice where blues grit meets country storytelling. We sit down with Chloe to chart the road from Innisfail to full-time musician, tracing the early marching-band chops and jazz rehearsals that quietly shaped her modern, Americana-leaning sound. Along the way, she breaks down how a university blues-rock project flipped into a professional career, then pivoted into country after a transformative run through Tamworth’s stages and community.
What stands out is the discipline behind the art. Chloe writes three to four songs a week and has stacked more than 400 originals, a practice-first approach that sharpened her instincts and unlocked songs that waited years to find the right moment. We talk through the unexpected arc of her recent releases—from Carolina’s broader canvas to the raw honesty of Skip September—where she keeps the details intact and trusts listeners to meet her in the truth. That courage culminates in Cheaper Than Therapy, a confessional, late-night groove that feels like a happy ending because it embraces the mess and keeps going.
The Mayhem’s chemistry powers the lift: Ellen Hartwig on bass, Matthew Beagley on guitar, Madison Rossetto on keys and vocals, and JP on drums—bandmates with a decade of shared history who know when to push and when to leave space.
Offstage, Chloe’s world moves fast too, from years in action sports to a home buzzing with kids discovering their own instruments. We also map out show dates across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Tamworth, and the plan to take the music wider across Australia next year. If you love country that values craft, vulnerability, and big hooks, this one’s for you.
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What has Chloe Marks been up to lately? Let's find out!
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Chapters
1. Welcome And Guest Intro (00:00:00)
2. Early Life And First Instruments (00:00:54)
3. First Band And Uni To Pro (00:03:10)
4. Jazz, Orchestras, And Broad Training (00:04:00)
5. Discovering Country And Tamworth (00:04:54)
6. Why Country Is Surging (00:06:01)
7. Songwriting As Personal Story (00:07:03)
8. Writing 400 Songs And Selection (00:08:16)
9. Family, Kids, And Music (00:10:27)
10. New Single Cheaper Than Therapy (00:12:28)
11. Tour Plans And Where To Find Shows (00:14:14)
12. From Skate Parks To Full-Time Music (00:15:16)
13. Band Lineup And Name Origin (00:16:42)
14. Closing And Play-Out (00:17:27)
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