Fare Evading, follows the story of a young producer chasing an impossible dream while bound to Melbourne’s public transport network. Every step towards success demands another piece of his soul, as ambition gives way to obsession and desperation.

Against the backdrop of Melbourne’s rebellious history—from the Eureka Stockade to the city’s graffiti-covered rail corridors—the album explores the struggle to break free from an establishment that rewards connections over contribution. It is a story of defiance, resilience, and carving your own path when every system seems designed to keep you in your place.

In Jaya’s world, every day is a battle to hijack his own train, lay his own tracks, and out