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Carl Panuzzo // Checkerboard Lounge
Wed 9 Feb 2022 10:15
Melbourne Blues mainstays Checkerboard Lounge have a new album out. Titled 'Sun Sessions,' the 11-track album is the product of the band's recording session at the famed Sun Studios in Memphis. Singing drummer Carl Panuzzo talks to Helen about the album and the experience of recording in one of the great cradles of American Music.
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Sian Mitchell // State of the Art
Wed 9 Feb 2022 08:00
Melbourne Women in Film Festival (MWFF) returns 10 – 14 February 2022, exploring the theme Laugh Louder, bringing together a dynamic program of feature and short films, web series, music videos, talks, and workshops to delve into the theme of comedy. The program includes regular short film sessions with categories including: Comedies, next gen shorts, shorts and reel shorts. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread to hear Annika speak with director Sian Mitchell about the program.
Zela Papageorgiou // Forest Collective
Wed 9 Feb 2022 02:00
The Forest Collective returns to present a very special program featuring two recitals of rarely heard works in ‘Shifting’ at the Abbotsford Convent from February 24 – 26, 2022. The innovative season will present lesser known works from leading composers from across the Asia-Pacific. Travelling through Iran, India, China, Japan, Thailand and New Zealand. Cas is joined by lead percussionist, Zela Papageorgiou to talk about pieces and performances.
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Manuel Gagneux // Zeal & Ardor
Tue 8 Feb 2022 22:00
Zeal & Ardor are a Swiss avant-garde metal force and are respected for their artistic fearlessness and off-the-wall creativity in a scene so often unwilling to break its own chains. Leader Manuel Gagneux, recorded all instruments except drums, for their S/T album and is an artistically departure from previous ventures. This time, the madness comes with a more condensed focus. Tune in to hear Kene's conversation with Manuel.
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Neptune Power Federation
Tue 8 Feb 2022 20:00
The Imperial princess & her crew return to make Valentine's Day a heavy one. Comprising of members of Frenzal Rhomb, Nancy Vandal and Mortal Sin, Neptune Power Federation offer up eight love songs that push the boundaries of classic metal and psychedelia on their fifth album 'Le Demon De L'Amour.' Tune in to Pojama People to hear them talk about their new album.
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Paul Kidney // Paul Kidney Experience
Tue 8 Feb 2022 20:00
After a year cancelling shows, Paul Kidney Experience have finally re-scheduled their Syd/NSW and regional Vic shows to tour their new LP 'Psychlic'. To kick off their tour they have organised a show at The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar on 12th February with support from Spawn & User.
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Fletcher Gull
Tue 8 Feb 2022 17:30
on Firewater
Melbourne singer-songwriter Fletcher Gull mines for truth in his music, searching for something special against insurmountable odds. He has a new EP out that he's eager to tell us about. Tune in to Firewater to hear more.
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CS + Kreme
Mon 7 Feb 2022 17:00
on Headhunters
Reigniting the Ritual Community Music series, Liquid Architecture presents a rare performance by CS + Kreme (Conrad Standish and Sam Karmel), along side Maria Moles and efp at Meat Market Pavilion. Tune in to Headhunters to hear Conrad and Sam talk about the performance.
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A. R. Wilson
Mon 7 Feb 2022 09:30
on Deeep Space
Andrew Wilson has released records as Andras, A.R.T. Wilson, Berko and House Of Dad and he is one
half of Wilson Tanner. His new album 'Old Gold,' under the moniker A. R. Wilson, sees the Melbourne auteur curating some unlikely sounds in his wonderful tribute to the Victorian Gold Rush of 1850s. The album is the first release on Impatience, a sibling label to the NY-based Patience imprint. Tune in to Deeep Space to hear more from Andrew about the album.
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Nick Delaney // Beyond The Lake
Sun 6 Feb 2022 18:00
Cellist Anita Quayle and guitarist Nick Delaney are thrilled to bring us Beyond The Lake, their explorations into ambient, soothing music, which they are geared to perform at The Jazzlab on February 9. 2022. Tune in to Global Village to hear Nick chat with Roger about the gig as well as the release of Beyond The Lake's second single ‘Mountain Peak’ from their forthcoming album ‘Coming Home’.
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Erin Rae
Sat 5 Feb 2022 08:00
American folk pop artist Erin Rae is excited for her upcoming Australian tour in March supporting Courtney Marie Andrews and appearing at the Port Fairy Folk Festival. She chats to Myles O'Neil Shaw about the tour as well as her highly anticipated new album 'Lighten Up,' which is out February 4th on Thirty Tigers/Cooking Vinyl. Tune in to 5ft High and Rising to hear more.
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Brian 'Head' Welch // Korn
Fri 4 Feb 2022 02:00
Nu-metal & 7 string guitar pioneers Korn announced their fourteenth studio album titled Requiem, set for release in February. Join Ryan as he talks to guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch about how 'Requiem' was conceived under different circumstances than the majority of the band’s catalogue; an album born of time and the ability to create without pressure.
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Craig Horne // The Hornets
Wed 2 Feb 2022 10:15
The Hornets are one of Australia's leading blues and roots bands. They are about to celebrate their 25th anniversary with a gig at George Lane in St Kilda on February 6. Band leader Craig Horne joins Helen to tell us more about this very special gig.
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Billy Pinnell OAM
Wed 2 Feb 2022 09:30
Veteran radio presenter and music journalist Billy Pinnell was recently awarded The Medal of the Order of Australia for his services to broadcasting. Tune in to Roots of Rhythm to hear him chat with Helen about his work and what the award means to him.
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Phillip Adams & Ryan New // State of the Art
Wed 2 Feb 2022 08:00
SICK is a landmark dance collaboration between Australia’s foremost provocateur of contemporary dance and choreography, Phillip Adams, and award winning contemporary dancer and performer, Ryan New. SICK critiques the notions and expectations of artists with disability, in an attempt to reframe the debate. Annika is joined by choreography, Phillip Adams and performer Ryan New to talk about this one-of-a-kind cross-generational dance and multi-media performance.
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Danny Walsh
Tue 1 Feb 2022 21:00
Danny Walsh Banned are holding their long awaited Melbourne launch of 'In the Wimmera!' The Outlaw Luncheon offers lovers of Americana an unmissable afternoon of music along with Roadhouse BBQ taking over the kitchen, a pop-up market featuring vintage fashion along with a specially curated record stall and a tap takeover by Australia's champion independent brewer Dainton Beer. Tune in to hear Danny talk about this not to be missed afternoon for any Americana music lovers.
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Isaiah Mitchell // Earthless
Tue 1 Feb 2022 20:00
Based around an ancient Japanese legend (Hyakki Yagyō), Night Parade Of One Hundred Demons, is the inspiration behind Earthless's new album. The legend depicts demons, ghosts and paranormal creatures that descend on sleeping villages at night, once a year. Anyone who witnesses this supernatural procession will perish instantly or be abducted. To avoid being taken away by the otherworldly beings, villagers hide in their homes. Tune in to hear Isaiah talk about their concept album.
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Mark E Everett // Eels
Tue 1 Feb 2022 17:00
on Firewater
Co-produced with PJ Harvey and guitarist John Parish, Eels return with their fourteenth studio album 'Extreme Witchcraft', which is out now through E Works/PIAS Recordings. Tune in to Firewater to hear Claire talk to Mark about the new album.
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Nick Brown // Cable Ties
Tue 1 Feb 2022 16:30
Jordan visits Nick Brown to chat to him about the band's long-awaited 'Far Enough' album launch at The Corner and NINCH FEST.
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Nela Trifkovic // The Resonant Heart
Sun 30 Jan 2022 17:00
The Resonant Heart is a uniquely curated and crafted multidisciplinary project that celebrates the work of an international group of BIPOC and CALD female artists who reside in Melbourne. Collaboratively developed between musician, curator and storyteller Nela Trifkovic and all the artists, the project navigates the themes of love, grief, joy and suffering, exploring a different aspect of these themes each year. Listen in to hear Nela discuss the project and upcoming co-lab with Vahideh Eisaei.