In this episode Adrian and Leon dive deep into the lush, groove-driven world of Melbourne’s very own Surprise Chef, celebrating their brilliant new album 'Superb''.

This record marks a turning point for the band — trading their usual meticulous production for something looser, more spontaneous, and full of unbridled joy.

Across the conversation, we explore how tracks like “Bully Ball,” “Body Slam,” and the dreamy “Websites” blend jazz-funk, cinematic soul, and experimental textures, revealing a band confidently pushing their sound into energised, playful territory.

As part of our Australian music spotlight series, we unpack why Surprise Chef’s 'Superb' feels like both a creative leap and a deeply soulful statement — and why it might just make them one of Australia’s most exciting contemporary instrumental acts.

A word of warning, there is no escaping using expletives in this episode: it's right there in the band name. In this episode, we discuss the Melbourne art rockers, Tropical F*ck Storm and their 2025 album, Fairyland Codex.

This band is a massive favourite of Leon's - he would almost characterise himself as a super fan. This episode is a deep dive into the poetry, noise, chaos and beauty of these avant garde animals.

Grab your pepper spray from Kmart and join us for a record where the apocalypse comes with a wink and some howling feedback . It's like Sesame Street hallucinations - guitars that sound like broken transmissions, and lyrics that make you laugh just before they pull the floor out from under you. Tropical F*ck Storm have always thrived by carefully guiding chaos that beautiful, buzzing tension between creation and collapse and re-creation.

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How do you choose a song to sum up your life? How do you choose a song to be remembered by? Where do you even start?

In this episode, each of us chooses three songs each that could be played at our funeral.

It is a kind of audio will. Recorded for posterity for anyone who happens to be organising either man's funeral and wondering what songs to choose.

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This one is all about the magic of music videos.

The videos that stay with you forever.

The directors that break new ground.

And a bit about the 'Rage game'.

Let us know on Facebook your favourite music video of all time.

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Is music is a medium for the ears only or do we also experience music with our eyes? 

In this episode,  using only our voices, we compose the images in your mind as we paint a picture of how sound can colour our lives, in harmony with the visual realm.

Adrian has a confronting experience when listening to some new music and looks to Leon for help. Why do some people seem to only want to listen to music from a particular era? Why were the [60s/70s/80s/90s/00s] the greatest time in music history? Super Sonic Chat is here to help. You can reach us at supersonicchat@gmail.com

Vinyl records. Are they a big scam? Are they worth every cent? Why, in the age of access to an almost infinite streaming library, are people still compelled to buy a large, plastic disc and go to all that trouble to make that sound come out the speakers? 

Does the perfect album exist? 

If so, how do you know when you are listening to perfection?

Listen up as we saddle our horses, check our maps, find true north and gallop off to seek out the hiding place of the perfect album. 

What do you do when your significant other is a metalhead and you're not?  This episode discusses the gateway songs and sounds to find some common ground for a new couple.

A thought experiment: what is the artist or band with the greatest appeal to absolutely everyone?

You know the song, but maybe not the band. You can sing along, but you don't know anything else they've done.

This episode, Leon and Adrian choose a one hit wonder each, listen to the whole album and dive into the story behind each band.

Find out why The Buggles, who wrote Video Killed the Radio Star only made two albums.

Prepare yourself for the fascinating story behind Chumbawamba, the band that made the earworm, Tubthumping.

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It's the best question you can ask someone:

"What have you been listening to lately?"

We dive into 5 artists that have recently captured our attention.

Take a listen and hopefully you might discover your next new favourite artist.

This chat veers across genres: jazz, indie, punk, experimental, art-pop, soul, as well as across decades and continents.

Drop us a line and tell us what you've been listening to lately.

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In your lifetime, there are some albums that you simply must listen to.

We had heard the music of the following two artists, but we had never before listened to these albums in full:

Young Gifted and Black by Aretha Franklin

and

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac

Sometimes this kind of musical experience will simply be an education in music history, at other times it will be like discovering a parcel of pure joy. Sometimes it is a bit in between.

Which of these did we experience when listening to Franklin and Fleetwood?

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It is staggering how many songs on streaming services do not have even one listen.

Yep. No one has ever listened to them, even the person uploading them apparently!

Ade and Leon visit Forgotify.com, a site that serves up tracks on Spotify that have never been listened to.

The challenge was to listen to the first ten songs that were presented and report back.

What do you imagine the tracks were like?

Basement singer songwriters?

Bedroom EDM?

Bizarre metal?

The truth will surprise you.

Enjoy fascinating chat on the state of streaming services, technology and the music industry in general.

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There is nothing quite like seeing live music. Right around the same time Leon and Adrian saw two shows in different Australian cities that may have been almost the polar opposite.

One was in the Sydney Opera House, the other was in a Brisbane pub venue. One was a stand alone band, the other was 4 bands touring under the name, "Cellophane Honeymoon". One experience was of a tightly controlled musical curation, the other was a menagerie of noisy guitar.

*please note that due to the name of a band discussed, there are several expletive words used

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Some of the greatest bands never actually existed.

Sometimes bands exist to service something fictional, be it in a film, book or tv show.

This episode features what we think are the greatest fictitious bands to ever exist. Four from Adrian, four from Leon with a special bonus....

... As a special treat, the final two bands come from the following challenge:

**Invent a fictitious band each and present them for your listening pleasure**

Can you think of any bands we missed that should have been on the list? Crucial Taunt or The Jolly Green Giants? Maybe the Be Sharps?

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Adrian and Leon share an album with each other. Adrian loves the album he shared with Leon and the same goes for the album Leon shared with Adrian.

However, the person sharing the album has carefully chosen an album that the other will hate. The exercise is to choose an album that will cause extreme irritation and displeasure by listening to it.

The joy of this chat is hearing the different ways that each person hears the same album.

Adrian has recommended Aja by Steely Dan and Leon recommended Chance Meeting on a Dissecting Table of a Sewing Machine and an Umbrella by Nurse with Wound.

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In 1977 NASA launched two Voyager spacecraft.

Each craft contained a special Golden Record.

Each record was a time capsule, containing sounds and images selected to portray the diversity of life and culture on Earth, and were intended for any intelligent extraterrestrial life form who may find them.

They also include 90 minutes of music.

Our challenge in this episode?

Imagine being tasked with selecting 10 tracks to include on the next NASA space probe. Specifically, rock music. What tracks would you choose?

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There is a great joy in sharing a band or artist with a good friend. Particularly when that friend is new to the sounds on offer.

Adrian shares Parliament's funkadelic masterpiece, Mothership Connection and Leon shares the dirty, experimental Independent Worm Saloon by Butthole Surfers.

The chat combines years of listening with fresh ears and the results are excellent.

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On this episode, Leon and Adrian lock horns over one of the most intriguing new Australian acts, Sweet Talk. This season, the boys are on a mission to shine a spotlight on brilliant Australian music that deserves more ears – and Sweet Talk’s rootsy, Americana-infused album has certainly caught Adrian’s.

But here’s the rub: Leon can’t stand country or Americana. At least… not usually. After firing off a quick takedown of all things cowboy hats and Dodge Trucks Leon gamely embraces the challenge, turning the conversation toward why Adrian is so taken with this band. The result is a thoughtful and surprisingly entertaining exchange where genre bias meets genuine appreciation.

It’s a chat full of wit, passion, and sharp music insight – proof that even when one of them is squirming in his seat, Leon and Adrian are at their best when they’re pulling apart what makes a record tick.

Tune in for a Super Sonic Chat where Sweet Talk sparks some very sweet talk indeed.

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Welcome to Season 5 of Super Sonic Chat!

We're back for more musings and meanderings across music fandom.

We kick off with an episode about the art of the parody song.

As kids we loved parody songs.

As teenagers we loved parody songs.

As middle aged men we still love parody songs!

I think we all know who the King of parody songs is right? So let's chat about him! The one and only Weird Al Yankovic.

What makes a great parody song?

Who are the contenders for Weird Al's title?

Leon shares the genesis of his, and probably many peoples, first love for the parody song.

Ade thinks he's found the next wave of parody artists and the challenge is to work out if they themselves know?!

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One of the things that started this whole podcast is the sheer joy of sharing musical discoveries.

Adrian and Leon share 10 songs each that they have discovered over the last 6 months.

That's 20 songs (and some cheeky honourable mentions) that have brought joy to the ears and may bring you joy too.

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Leon and Adrian love Australian music.

However, Australian Music has a big problem.

You may not be aware of it but it will shock you!

The boys call out the issue and set about identifying the root causes and offering up some solutions.

Of course November is AusMusic Month. At th heart of this episode is a love for Australian Music and the desire to see the next wave of great Australian bands rise up and dominate the globe.

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Leon and Adrian love Australian music.

Australia loves Australian music. So much so that November is AusMusic Month. This is not something made up for Super Sonic Chat, it's an actual thing.

This episode celebrates all things Australian Music.

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Think of those places you visit that are cool.

Do you remember what music they were playing last time you were there?

We take on a physical challenge to see what the music gods will serve up to us.

The challenge: contact 5 cool places and find out what music they are playing at that moment.

The results were surprising, refreshing and a whole bunch of fun.

Listen to find out what new favourites we discovered and to see which places get to choose their own music and which ones are subjected to management's choice.

Today Adrian and Leon pay penance.

They admit that they have never listened to the albums, Last Splash by The Breeders and Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen in their entirety. Have they listened to songs from those albums? Of course, but to know an artist, you have to hear an album from start to finish.

What did they think? What was the verdict of these universally acclaimed albums? Listen to find out.

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"Dear Adrian and Leon,

Help me.

My Father-in-law is a jazz nut.

I don't hate jazz but would describe myself as jazz ignorant.

I need some helpful insights and interesting talking points about jazz so I can relate to my father-in-law and not look like an ignorant jazz hater.

What have you got for me?"

Dear listener,

Don't worry, we've got you covered.

In this episode we've provided you with 10 interesting jazz talking points, all illustrated with key jazz songs and highlighting key jazz legends.

You've got this!

Good luck.

Do you ever look at someone and just know they are a fan of a certain band?

Have you ever met someone and just know they'd be into a certain artist?

This chat is about the weight of expectation.

Adrian kept having a certain band recommended to him by many people, including Leon.

'Oh you'd love them!' many people would say. 'I can't believe you've never listened to them before!'

Is Adrian the kind of person that looks like he'd love The National?

Is Leon the kind of person that looks like he'd love Yeah Yeah Yeahs?

The weight of expectation can change the way we experience music and this episode is a perfect example.

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It's NAIDOC Week in Australia, a time when we celebrate the culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people indigenous to this great continent. In this episode we dive into a bunch of music from award winning artists such as King Stingray, Thelma Plum, Gurrumul, Budjerah, Baker Boy, A.B. Original, Mo'Ju, Birdz, The Warumpi Band, Christine Anu and Yothu Yindi. We chat about the unique and special music made by our Indigenous brothers and sisters, their inspiring messages of hope and change, their powerful political statements and the stories and artistry unique to their culture. Find out more about NAIDOC Week Our NAIDOC Week Playlist Who are your favourite Indigenous musicians? Socials Fb: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/supersonicchat⁠ Electronic mailing system: ⁠supersonicchat@gmail.com⁠ The Twits: ⁠https://twitter.com/chat_sonic⁠ Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/supersonicchat

One of life's greatest pleasures is discussing music with a mate and that is what we do here on this show.

And whether we are recording or not, we ask each other, "What have you been listening to lately?"

We sum up the last 6 month's new discoveries; whether they are new to the world, or just new to us, we offer each other a 5 course meal on what we have been digesting, musically so far this year.

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Royel Otis, Kool Aid, 2023

Department of Eagles, No One Does It Like You, 2008

Department of Eagles, Classical Records, 2008

Bad Dreems, Jack, 2023

Bad Dreems, See You Tomorrow, 2023

Black Pus, CGI Swamp Beast, 2020

Black Pus, Heebee Geebees, 2012

Plack Pus, Nuronic Knife, 2012

Budjerah, Therapy, 2023

Budjerah, Ready for the Sky, 2022

Sleepy Time Gorilla Museum, The Donkey-Headed Adversary of Humanity Opens the Discussion, 2004

Dance to the noise.

Move to the chaos.

Maximum fun with maximum experimentation.

Experience how Party Dozen brings the energy with just two people. The latest album is explored at length in this episode. Come with us in all the jerking, push, pull, jumping, throbbing pulsing musical directions that this album moves in.

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Where do you start with that classic or cult band that you seem to have avoided over the years?

It's a big ask to dive in to a full album or a lengthy playlist.

It's dangerous to ask a superfan to give you a simple overview.

In this episode we do the heavy lifting for you on an introduction to perhaps the most influential alternative rock band of the 90s: Faith No More.

Listen in real time as we curate the perfect 5 song set to whet your Faith No More whistle.

These are not our favourite Faith No More songs.  

These are not be the best Faith No More songs.

These are the five songs that best represent all that Faith No More encompass to a new listener.

If we've done our job correctly, you'll have a Faith No More experience and be left with a curiosity to hear more. 

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How does a musician take unrestrained, red hot rage and contain it within a carefully composed set of sounds?

Adrian and Leon explore a range of musical styles and approaches that capture this feeling through a range of lyrical and sonic tactics.

Language warning: Lyrics of rage often contain expletives of a very colourful nature.

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Featured Songs:

Take the Power Back, Rage Against the Machine, 1991

Sleep Now in the Fire, Rage Against the Machine, 1999

Fuck tha Police, NWA, 1988

Kiss Off, Violent Femmes, 1983

Power and the Passion, Midnight Oil, 1982

All Hail the New Flesh, Strapping Young Lad, 1997

You Oughta Know, Alanis Morissette, 1995

Rudy x 3, The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza, 2012

Gacked on Anger, Amyl and the Sniffers, 2019

The Collapse, Frontierer, 2015

There’s a story about Ernsest Hemmingway, famous author, taking a bet that he couldnt write a story in 6 words.

Needless to say, when he read out six simple words, everyone paid up.

It got us thinking about the simple songs.

Not the songs loaded with lyrics.

Not those dense and lengthy songs.

But those songs that manage to say so much with so little.

If you will, what are some great ‘6 word’ type songs?

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When two good mates see different bands in different cities on the same night, then a sharing of experiences becomes inevitable.

This is a simultaneous event, but which is separated by 900 kilometres. The bands are different, but within a congruous genre. This is the concert experience of Leon watching Black Midi in Brisbane while at the same time, Adrian watches King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard in Sydney.

*Please note some sound samples were taken from the actual concerts discussed, whereas some sound samples were taken from recordings of similar live shows to get a truer representation of the experience.

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Sometimes you need to talk about the things you can't see or touch.

For millenia the role of the artist has been, in part, to touch the sublime, to transcend the every day, to access something bigger than themselves and invite us to be a part of that.

In this chat we tackle this uplifting role that music plays in our lives whilst visiting the cathedrals of the everyman: the pub and the sporting arena.

We hear about the Romanticists and sci-fi author and philosopher Aldous Huxley.

We chat about Pub Choir, singing when your team is winning, the magic of anthemic choruses as well as music for psychedelic therapy and much more.

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Here's the challenge:  how do you distill an artist down to 5 songs for a first time listener?

When introducing someone to an artist or band they've never heard, it can be tricky to pick a playlist.

Too many songs can overwhelm the listener - so Adrian and Leon have developed the technique of choosing five for the unfamiliar. Five songs that impart a sense of what the artist is about. Not your five favourite songs. Not the five best songs. Five songs that hint at the flavour of the artist without delivering the full course. If done correctly it should be enough to leave them wanting more if they like what they're presented with.

This is the experiment: to pick only five songs of an artist you love that are tailored to hook the uninitiated.

In this episode, your hosts put this into practice for each other.

Adrian recommends the cool, catchy compositions of Bahamas.

Leon recommends the esoteric, sonorous sounds of Beirut.

Both artists filed under the letter 'B'.

Both artists with monikers you'll find on the world map.

Featured Songs:

Bahamas

No Expectations from Earthtones, 2018

Caught Me Thinking from Barchords, 2012

Lost in the Light from Barchords, 2012

Never Again from Barchords, 2012

All the Time from Bahamas is Afie, 2014

Beirut

Nantes from The Flying Club Cup, 2007

Postcards From Italy from Gulag Orkestar, 2006

Scenic World from Lon Gisland, 2006

Gibraltar from No No No, 2015

Two Blue Eyes from Berlin- Albuquerque Sessions, 2022

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There are many well regarded, classic albums that neither of us have listened to.

Our Confession Booth series is designed to get us out of our musical lanes and dive into these albums for the first time.

Will we love it?

Will we hate it?

Either way, we now have an informed opinion and a new listening experience.

In this episode we listen to:

The Cult 'Love' (1985)

Tracy Chapman 'Tracy Chapman' (1988)

Spoiler alert:  we clash wildly on our opinions of one of these albums!

We also incidentally mention some artists along the way such as:

• Peter Gabriel
• Public Enemy
• U2
• Echo and the Bunnymen
• Motorhead
• ACDC
• Guns n Roses
• Soundgarden
• Alice In Chains

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What makes a great love song? 

By chatting about our favourites maybe we can find the common elements. 

We were inspired by recording our 69th episode in the middle of February which felt like the right convergence of events to talk about songs that express a sentiment of love.  

Not lust. Not fleeting moments of teenage attraction. Not a rendezvous at the local discotheque.  Long lasting, true, heartfelt, dedicated love. But also the pang of love lost - or true love yet to come to fruition.  

Featured songs: 

Pagan Poetry by Bjork, from Vespertine, 2001
To Make You Feel My Love by Adele, from 19, 2008
To Make You Feel My Love Trisha Yearwood, from Hope Floats soundtrack, 1998
A Chicken with its Head Cut Off and I Don't Want to get Over You by The Magnetic Fields, from 69 Love Songs, 1999
Everlong by Foo Fighters, from The Colour and the Shape, 1997
Ore D'Amore by Mike Patton, from Mondo Cane, 2010
Gold to Me by Ben Harper, from Fight for Your Mind, 1995
Soldier by Richard Dawson, from Peasant, 2017
Fix You by Cold Play, from X&Y, 2005
Good Woman by Cat Power, from You Are Free, 2003
All I Need by Radiohead, from In Rainbows, 2007
La La Love You by The Pixies, Doolittle, 1989
Is This Love by Bob Marley, from Kaya, 1978
Lover, You Should Have Come Over by Jeff Buckley, from Grace, 1994
I Can't Help Falling in Love and I Need Love by Luka Bloom, from Acoustic Motorbike, 1992 

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Artificial Intelligence has arrived en force.

'Chat GPT' has set the world abuzz with the potential of Artificial Intelligence in our lives.
What does this mean for the music industry?  What about for consumers and producers?

Leon and Adrian ask the tough questions about the current impact and future potential of AI in music and art. 

The discerning listener will pick out key clues throughout the episode for a big reveal towards the end.  

It's fair to say this episode is unlike any previous from Super Sonic Chat.

AI Song Samples Included:

Daddy's Car: Sony CSL Research Lab - Flow Machines, 2016

Sunspring Soundtrack, 2016

Z Machines Performance, 2013

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Experience a radical paradigm shift that changes the way you think and feel about art and music.

We chat about context and use a little experiential storytelling to make a point about how context creates a paradigm shift that can unlock art and music in new ways.

Have you looked at modern art and thought 'a six year old could've done that!'?

We chat about that scenario, about artists intent and about context that changes everything.

Have you ever heard a story about an album or received new information about a record that changed the way you thought and felt about that piece of music?

We also chat about that scenario.

Context is king in unlocking art and music.  It's endlessly fascinating! 

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Our 2025 mission remains: to shine a spotlight on great Australian music.

Here we dive deep into Struggler, the critically acclaimed second album by Genesis Owusu. With its genre-bending soundscape, existential themes, and unrelenting energy, Struggler cements Genesis as one of the most inventive and fearless artists in the Australian music scene—and beyond.

We peel back the layers of sonic experimentation, poetic lyricism, and Owusu’s shape-shifting persona. From the post-punk propulsion of “Leaving the Light” to the dystopian funk of “Tied Up!”, we unpack how Struggler wrestles with chaos, identity, and perseverance—anchored by Genesis’s unmistakable voice and bold creative vision.

Along the way, we connect the album’s themes to the broader challenge of carving out space for Australian artists in a global market dominated by US and UK acts.

Why is Struggler so vital in this cultural moment?

What does its international success say about the evolving landscape of Australian music?

And how does Genesis Owusu embody the future we hope to see for homegrown artistry?

Tune in as we celebrate Struggler — a record that refuses to play by the rules, and a reminder of why Australian music matters on the world stage.

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Nostalgia.  The sentimental longing or the wistful affection for a period in the past. 

When everything old is new again.

Have you noticed cassette tapes are back?

Have you noticed bands are touring album anniversaries?

Have you watched any of the myriad documentaries spruiking the glory days of yore?

Nostalgia is powerful and wonderful and alluring, something marketers are fully aware of.

In this chat we debate the pros and cons of the recent wave of nostalgia, we cover off a recent jaunt to an incredible anniversary album show and we dive into what makes us nostalgic.

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In this, our final episode of 2022, we ask each other 'What have you been listening to this year?''

Trusted friends are the greatest source of new music.  

So in this episode we dive right in:

11 albums new to Adrian in 2022.

11 albums new to Leon in 2022.

Some honourable mentions too.  

We'd love to hear from you:

• what were your favourite albums from the year?
• what was your favourite episodes of the podcast?

Hit us up!

And as always, we are super grateful for everyone that tuned in this year, or left us a message, a voicemail, an email or a review.

We'll be back for more chat, debate and thought experiments about all things music and art in 2022.

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Have you noticed there's a terrifying abundance of music out there?

A. Terrifying. Abundance.

How do you find new music? 

How does new music find you?

The choice can be both overwhelming and paralysing.

Join in on this week's challenge.  It's a simple one: go out and find new music that you love.

We gave ourselves a week to do this.  The only rule was we could not ask each other!  We dived in and fully experienced the process of searching for something new and interesting to listen to. 

Our chat revolves around the obstacles and observations involved in navigating this challenge.  

We definitely discuss curation in both art and music and how critical curation is now more than ever.

Where do you find new music?  Who or what are the trusted sources?  Can Artificial Intelligence play a role? Is the algorithm a trusted source?

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In the life of a music obsessive there are unwritten responsibilities.

There are albums that at some point in your life you must listen to.

In particular, when you are faced with a wrong, you must take all necessary steps to right it.

In this semi-regular series we call Confession Booth, we publicly confess our wrongs and take corrective action.  We present this subsequent recorded chat as our penance.

Let it be known that Adrian, and his comrade Leon, had previously never listened to either:

the 1985 album by Kate Bush called ‘Hounds of Love’

OR

the 1960 album by Miles Davis called ‘Sketches of Spain’.

In this chat we record our initial reactions and discuss our thoughts and feelings on these two universally acclaimed albums.

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This is part two of Adrian's therapy program where we go from saxophone aversion to saxophone acceptance to possibly saxophone love. 

We've called in a bona fide sax expert Kirk Hamilton for a second opinion.  Kirk is an expert on not only the sax but contemporary music as a whole, and is the host of the great music podcast Strong Songs. 

We were extremely excited to be chatting with the host of Strong Songs, a podcast that is not only incredibly and impeccably made, but also has the capacity to not only introduce the listener to previously overlooked music, but also to open up facets of music that you have listened to for an incredibly long time. 

Dive deep into the wonderful world of the saxophone as Kirk breaks it wide open for us, playing live examples of incredible sax as well as beautiful, wonderful tangents that will hold you captivated. 

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In this episode we present to you our chef's selection, our 'amuse-bouche', our tasting plate for King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. Here's the challenge:  how do you distill a band down to 5 songs for a first time listener? Imagine you're chatting with someone and it becomes apparent they have no idea about a band you've loved for a long time. You have a choice to make: Do you hit them with the full mysteries of the Gizzverse?  A deep dive into the members, the albums, the tours, the songs, the side projects, the role they played in music history and the depth of love you feel for them? OR Do you pique their interest with a few choice selections and give them five key songs that deliver a good insight into the band? We choose the second path. King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, or King Gizz or just Gizz, is a band we both have loved for a long time.  They're a totally unique and cult level band that are consistently prolific and endlessly interesting . Without wanting to overwhelm you, we simply present to you Gizz in five songs. If you're a Gizz fan, let us know if we get it right. If you do not know who King Gizz are, enjoy the journey and let us know your impression. Either way, just beware being pulled into the Gizzverse! Fb https://www.facebook.com/supersonicchat Email supersonicchat@gmail.com Twitter  https://twitter.com/chat_sonic Insta  https://www.instagram.com/supersonicchat

Is suffering necessary to create good music? Is it necessary to create good art? We felt that this question needed exploration, so we jumped in for a classic Super Sonic Chat.  This episode is part debate, part philosophical deep dive and part song reviews with a healthy sprinkling of art theory. We chat about Joy Division, Prince, Joe Cocker, Kurt Cobain, Sinead O'Connor, Jackson Pollock, Janis Joplin, REM, Stephen Fry and more.  Tell us what you think: Fb: https://www.facebook.com/supersonicchat Electronic mailing system: supersonicchat@gmail.com The Twits:  https://twitter.com/chat_sonic Insta:  https://www.instagram.com/supersonicchat

Have you ever invented a game? 

We chat with the very creative, super innovative and absolutely fascinating Eran Thomson, creator of Song Saga: the #1 music and memory game that rocks! In a moment of inspiration, Eran created the game, developed it and took it to market. He walks us through the process from idea to product and fronting up to game fairs to pitch Song Saga to distributors. He chats about early market tests on unsuspecting friends and beautiful ‘aha’ moments when the game takes off. 

And then the best bit..... we play the game! Play is simple: Pull cards. Choose songs. Share memories. Best song + story wins. No singing required, just a music app. Get ready to break into the memory bank, learn new things about your friends, and reconnect with the music you love. 

Find out more at www.song-saga.com 

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