This year tested everything — my patience, my faith, my career, and even my sense of direction. From getting kicked out of our house on the first day of summer, to moving with two kids, losing my job, traveling back to Australia, facing ghosts from my past, and trying to legally untangle my music career… it’s been chaos.
But in the middle of all that mess, something unexpected happened — peace started to creep back in.
In this episode of The Lofi Hang, I talk honestly about what it’s like when life falls apart, how we found a hidden blessing in a new home, and why maybe sometimes the universe tears things down just to build something better.
Grab a coffee, take a breath, and hang with me — this one’s a real one.
Every artist remembers their first gig… and their worst gig. In this episode of the Lo-Fi Hang Podcast, I take you behind the scenes of two unforgettable shows — one where the wedding singers were fighting like cats and dogs and another where I got gaslit and ripped off by a former Christian band manager.
Along the way, I share this week’s DIY Artist Tip: You don’t have to take every gig. I break down three things every independent musician should consider before saying yes to a show — pay, workload, and whether it actually aligns with your goals.
Plus, my Spin of the Week and I’m calling on you to send in your own crazy gig stories for future episodes.
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My first episode featuring a guest and it's none other than Ottawa's own "The Aspects". This lad is literally a human Juke Box, a hell of a songwriter, can freestyle rap like no-ones business and the music just flows through him. Most of all he has become a good friend and collaborator. In this epsiode we get lost in conversations about Fatherhood, the ever relatable human struggle, the musician grind and some hella funny stories.
I hope you enjoy this episode of The Lo-Fi Hang with "Aspects"
(Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander viewer are advises there are mentions of deceased persons).
Mikhail Laxton shares his journey from growing up in the wild rainforests of FNQ Australia to building a new life and music career in Canada—chasing dreams, embracing change, and finding his sound along the way.
Episode 2 — “Back to DIY”
This week on The Gathering, Mikhail shares one of the biggest decisions of his music career: stepping away from the industry machine and going back to his roots as a DIY artist. It’s not the easier path—but it’s the truest one. From reclaiming creative control to reconnecting with the people who matter most, this episode is about knowing when to change direction. Plus, Mikhail asks you to share your own “aha” moments, reacts to some wild music-related content of the week, and spotlights an Artist that inspired Mikhail to step forward into the world music.
