Ep. 6 - Talking Music With Bootleg Rascal - Den Devine Sessions

In this electrifying episode of Den Devine Sessions, we sit down with the genre-blending powerhouse Bootleg Rascal to uncover the story behind their journey—one that started in the midst of an intense situation and evolved into a dynamic force in the Australian music scene.

We dive deep into their growth, the challenges they’ve faced along the way, and the moments that have defined their career. From frontman Carlos’ whirlwind introduction to the band—learning an entire set in just a week before hitting the stage at Woodford Folk Festival—to their connection with iconic Aussie band Sticky Fingers, this episode is packed with raw, behind-the-scenes insights.

Join us as we explore their unique fusion of reggae, hip-hop, and rock, the stories that have shaped them, and what’s next for Bootleg Rascal. This is one conversation you won’t want to miss!

🎧 Tune in, sit back, and enjoy the ride!

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:58 Say hello to bootleg rascal
• 12:37 Music like heroine addiction
• 13:43 Bootleg Rascals formation, Carlos gets thrown in the deep end.
• 21:46 The challenges of the industry
• 35:42 Everybody's making it big but us
• 44:42 Competition TV shows and the problem with them.
• 49:34 Each city is different
• 53:40 Big Stadium Shows
• 1:05:20 What is VemYou
• 1:10:21 Advice for Venues
• 1:13:00 Advice for musicians
• 1:24:35 The Magic Sauce
• 1:27:59 Fun outro questions