What does it take to dominate festival stages across the globe? This week, Jacob Malmo and Tom Evans from The Journey spill the wild stories behind their rise, from a pokie win that changed everything to epic gigs and a chaotic airport drama in Europe. Hit play and hear it all firsthand!

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Timestamps

00:00:00 – Intro, powered by ReadyBuild™ Dual
00:00:56 – The Journey Begins
00:02:02 – Tom’s First Steps in Music
00:04:12 – Falling in Love with DJing
00:06:29 – Turning Music Into a Career
00:12:57 – Shout Out to Gav Keitel
00:14:38 – Jacob’s Upbringing
00:17:54 – Moving to Melbourne… on Pokie Winnings!
00:22:33 – Battling Burnout in the Industry
00:32:44 – The Power of Networking
00:35:17 – Collaborating as The Journey
00:43:26 – The Best Gig EVER!
00:48:34 – Tomas Evans’ Plane Drama
00:52:00 – Taking The Journey International
00:54:49 – Mental Health in Music
00:59:17 – Making Money as an Artist
01:12:04 – Advice for Aspiring Musicians
01:15:55 – Shout Out to Cooper Smith!
01:20:41 – Outro

Intro


Meet Jacob Malmo and Tom Evans, the powerhouse duo behind The Journey, one of Australia’s most exciting electronic music acts. Known for their dynamic performances and groundbreaking tracks, they’ve made waves on international festival stages while shaping the underground dance music scene back home.

From their humble beginnings to becoming sought-after DJs and producers, Jacob and Tom have faced industry challenges, burnout, and the hustle to make a name in a competitive field. Now, they’re sharing the wild stories, lessons, and strategies behind their rise to becoming icons of Australia’s electronic music world.

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