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Shoulda Been Higher
25 Jan 2024
01:17:26
My Kind of Scene uncovers the past and present of Australian music. In this episode, we discuss all the charm and quirks of the Triple J Hottest 100 annual listener poll, with the guy who literally wrote the book on it – author, comedian and podcaster, Tom W. Clarke. Check out his awesome book, Shoulda Been Higher: A Celebration of 30 Years of Triple J's Hottest 100.
My Kind Of Scene acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the land many of us call Australia.
My Kind of Scene uncovers the past and present of Australian music. In this episode, we travel through the annals of time according to Myer Grace Bros' (not a sponsor!) yearly The Spirit of Christmas charitycompilation CD, which for 25 years featured Aussie artists interpreting Christmas tunes. We discuss the highlights and weird-lights and ultimately count down the top 5 versions of the perennial holiday favorite, "Silent Night."
My Kind Of Scene acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the land many of us call Australia.
"Charity album". The Canberra Times. Supplement. Vol. 71, no. 22, 146. 5 December 1995. p. 3. Retrieved 22 December 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
I'd like to acknowledge and pay respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the nation many of us call Australia.
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners should be aware that this episode contains the voices and words of people who have died. This episode also contains adult themes, explicit language and references to sexual harassment and assault. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, and needs support in Australia call 1800-RESPECT, or in the United States, call 800-656-HOPE.
This is the second and final installment of our exploration of Australian protest and political songs. We pick up our story in 1990. Find the episode playlist on the Spotify Cara Diaria artist page. Send questions or compliments to mykindofscenepod[@]gmail.com.
I’d like to acknowledge and pay respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the nation many of us call Australia.
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners should be aware that this episode contains the voices and words of people who have died.
This is part one of our two-part exploration of Australian political and protest songs. We explore the role of music in bringing about social and political change, and discover the songs that have helped disseminate information, change public opinion, galvanize a movement, or even transform laws or policies.
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NPY Women's Council – led by women’s law, authority and culture to deliver health, social and cultural services for all Anangu
Seed – Australia’s first Indigenous youth climate network
ANTaR – National advocacy organisation dedicated specifically to the rights - and overcoming the disadvantage - of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
The Horses Effect
01 Jun 2022
01:04:14
In this episode, we’ll explore the phenomenon of particular Aussie songs becoming even more popular and significant, years after their release. I’m calling it “The Horses Effect,” after Daryl Braithwaite’s 1991 hit, The Horses, which enjoyed a cultural revival more than 15 years after its release, and is today firmly entrenched as an unofficial Aussie anthem.
This two-part episode explores the history and merits of cover songs in Australian pop music. We resume our exploration with one of the biggest and most enduring songs of the 90s… that just happens to be… you guessed it, a cover! We then uncover the covers that were breakthrough hits for some of Australia's best alternative bands in the 2000s. And we ponder some crossover cover hits of the 2010s before reaching our answer to the question: is recording a cover song a good way to make, or break, an Aussie artist’s career?
This two-part episode explores the history and merits of cover songs in Australian pop music. We’ll try to answer the question: is recording a cover song a good way to make, or break, an Aussie artist’s career? We begin our journey with a surprisingly successful cover of a stoner-rock band, by everybody’s favorite kids band. Then we travel back in time to the 60s, where lots of white guys named Johnny had hits with other people’s songs. We meet the mighty women of the 70s, who each defined their sound with well-chosen covers. We hear how pop, disco and blues records of the past were eightiesified (is that a word?) by new wavers, models and soapie stars, and pause our journey at the dawn of the 1990s.
Hey there, I’m Cara Diaria – Australian indie musician and total music nerd.
I’m just stopping by to let you know about my new podcast – My Kind of Scene – where we uncover the past and present of Australian music.
From titans to hidden gems, we discover the songs and artists that make up the fabric of our music scene, and explore what makes them succeed. We examine our history through a present-day lens, attempting to understand the giants whose shoulders we stand on, and the creative sparks defining our future.
As a female musician who came of age in the 90s, and has been immersed in the indie rock and pop scenes of the naughties and beyond, I’ll bring my unique perspective to the hits and misses, the movers and shakers, the goodness and greatness that makes the Australian music scene, My Kind Of Scene.
Living in America recently has really opened my eyes to just how much Australians punch above their weight on the world’s musical stage, and at the same time, how much home-grown talent, for various reasons, doesn’t make it beyond our shores. With this podcast, I’m hoping to bring nostalgia and insight to those who grew up with Australian music soundtracking their lives, and also to open the ears of international listeners, who might be discovering some of this musical gold for the first time.
I’m also keen to dig into the gender and racial inequities that have characterized the scene, and highlight the importance of diversity and representation on our stereos and screens.
Episodes in our first season include an exploration of why a cheesy, comeback hit from the late 80s became an anthem of a generation more than 20 years later. We’ll uncover how a novelty song about chooks became Australia’s oldest known recording. We’ll take a listen to the cover songs that make – and break – Aussie artists’ careers. And we’ll lift the wig on one of our country’s most successful, and mysterious, musical exports.
I’ll upload the playlist from each episode to my Spotify page, so you can keep listening to all the great music, after you’ve finished the episode.
All this, and much, much more coming to your ears every month – please follow My Kind of Scene, wherever you find good podcasts.
In this episode, we trace the career of Sia, one of the most successful musicians Australia has ever produced. We explore her achievements as a singer, songwriter, and collaborator, discover her influences, and the situations and decisions that opened doors to success. And we pose the question: did Sia have to leave Australia to find success?
Like the music? Find the episode playlist on the Spotify Cara Diaria artist page.
My Kind of Scene uncovers the past and present of Australian music. In this episode, we begin by discussing the thrill of Kylie's contender for 2023 Song of the Summer, but quickly pivot to explore the unparalleled career of another Aussie pop diva who's found success at home and away: Tina Arena. You might think you know her, but think again!
My Kind Of Scene acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the land many of us call Australia.
It's a Woman's Woman's World: Australian Soul (Part 3)
28 May 2023
01:13:24
My Kind of Scene uncovers the past and present of Australian music. This is the 3rd and final part in our Aussie soul series. We'll cover reality TV soul stars, explore the fertile soul breeding ground that was 2010s Melbourne, and discuss of the future of Australian soul.
MKOS acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the land many of us call Australia. Warning: This episode contains the names and voices of people who have died. It also contains a few swear words.
It's a Woman's Woman's World: Australian Soul (Part 2)
23 Apr 2023
01:06:44
My Kind of Scene uncovers the past and present of Australian music. This is part 2 of our Aussie soul deep dive, from the '60s & '70s pioneers, to the innovators of the '80s, '90s, 2000s and beyond.
MKOS acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the land many of us call Australia. Warning: This episode contains the names and voices of people who have died.
It's a Woman's Woman's World: Australian Soul (Part 1)
03 Mar 2023
01:25:12
My Kind of Scene uncovers the past and present of Australian music. In part 1 of this two part episode we deep dive (and I mean it!) into three titans of Australian soul: Renée Geyer, Marica Hines and Venetta Fields.
My Kind Of Scene acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the land many of us call Australia.
My Kind of Scene uncovers the past and present of Australian music. In the second part of this two-part exploration of Australian musical siblings, we'll explore even more double, triple and even quadruple sibling outfits, including some of our most beloved and influential artists. Find the episode playlist on the Spotify Cara Diaria artist page. Send questions or compliments to mykindofscenepod[@]gmail.com.
My Kind Of Scene acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the nation many of us call Australia.
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners should be aware that this episode contains the names, voices and words of people who have died.
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners should be aware that this episode contains the names, voices and words of people who have died.
My Kind of Scene uncovers the past and present of Australian music. Australia has a tremendous legacy of musical siblings. In this two-part episode, we're going to take a stroll through the streets of sibling-spawned Aussie music.
My Kind Of Scene acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the nation many of us call Australia.
My Kind of Scene acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present, and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the nation many of us call Australia.
This episode explores the longest-running Australian number one songs by Australian artists, from the 1950s to today.
If you appreciate the gift of music and want to give back, Support Act is a fantastic charity that delivers crisis relief to Aussie musicians and music workers in need. Donate or find other ways to help here!
September 2022 Update
03 Sep 2022
00:02:48
Cara is taking a break! No new episode this month. But here are some fantastic music podcasts to keep you going until the next one...