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Rogue Traders don’t sound like a nostalgia act, and that’s the point. I’m joined by Natalie Bassingthwaighte and James Ash to talk about a full-throttle return, a brand-new earworm, and the kind of band chemistry that somehow gets stronger after two decades. If you’ve been searching for Rogue Traders new music, Dirty Dirty Disco details, or what the Anthems 21st anniversary tour is really like, you’re in the right place.

We rewind to the real-life building blocks: James explains how “Jamie Appleby” became “James Ash,” why his split England and Australia upbringing shaped his perspective, and the wild early days of learning DJ culture the hard way. Natalie shares the drive that pushed her from childhood mini-concerts to a career across music, TV, and stage, plus a candid look at family life and how kids can be talented without wanting the spotlight.

Then we get into the main event: “Dirty Dirty Disco,” the music video, and how the Dannii Minogue collaboration came together so fast it still feels unreal. James also breaks down Rogue Traders’ signature use of sampling and mashups, from the creative spark to the practical reality of getting approvals, and why a great sample can turn into something that feels completely original.

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A band can survive bad luck. It can even survive bad habits. The real question is whether it can survive itself.

We sit down with Craig Bloxam of VSpy VSpy to trace the full arc: the teenage moments where loud guitars and screaming crowds flip a switch in your brain, the first gigs that make it feel possible, and the leap into the Sydney music scene where chaos and ambition live side by side. 

Craig talks candidly about the era when drugs were everywhere, how squat living in Glebe turned into a makeshift creative engine, and why writing original songs became the only way forward. If you care about Australian rock history, pub gigs, and the lived reality behind iconic records, this one goes straight to the source.

From there, we get into the turning points music fans love and musicians need: the last-minute gig that starts the phone ringing, the backstage moment when Midnight Oil manager Gary Morris offers a path to a record deal, and how Countdown could change a band’s life in a single Sunday night. Craig also breaks down album titles, songwriting process, and what it took to turn rough ideas into records that still hold up.

We close with the 40th anniversary story: reissues on vinyl, rebuilding the live band with players like Paul Greene and Bob Spencer, rehearsing deep cuts, and taking the show back around the country. 

If you’ve ever wondered what fairness looks like inside a band, Craig’s long-running decision to share royalties equally is a masterclass.

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That chorus chant didn’t start as a plan, and it definitely didn’t spread because of the internet. It spread because crowds loved it, passed it on, and turned one Angels song into a piece of Australian culture. We’re joined by Australian music legend John Brewster for a relaxed, funny, and surprisingly moving chat that reaches far beyond a single hit.

We go back to the roots: four generations of music in the Brewster family, from classical Adelaide and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra connection to the “black sheep” moment that pulled John toward rock and roll. John shares the records that shaped him, from the Everly Brothers to Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan, plus what it meant to see Dylan live in 1966. 

Along the way, we talk about learning music by ear, why lyric-writing mattered to The Angels, and how today’s world of YouTube changes the learning curve for young players.

Then we dig into the big milestone: the 50-year celebration of “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again,” the national tour, and the wild path from early flop to all-time anthem. 

John opens up about working with Harry Vanda and George Young, the creative pressure of the AC/DC era, the moment the band heard the chant explode in Mount Isa, and the sad real-life story behind the lyric. 

If you love Aussie rock, classic Australian bands, and the real mechanics of how songs become legends, this one’s for you.

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The older I get, the more I want artists to tell me how the work really gets made, not just how it gets marketed. That’s why this chat with Andrew Farriss hit so hard. You might know him from INXS, but he’s here as a songwriter first, walking us through his solo album The Prospector and the singles getting attention now, including Rolling Home and Honesty. We talk about what happens when you put introspection on the record, and why “searching” is more than a theme, it’s the engine behind the songs.

Andrew takes us back to the early spark: seeing The Beatles up close in 1964, then slowly building toward a band life through writing, jamming, and taking the unglamorous gigs that teach you how to perform. From there, we pivot into the modern music industry: streaming, corporate layers, and the way big tech can sit between human artists and the audience. Andrew makes a strong case for why Nashville works as a talent pipeline, and why Australia needs better structures, stronger local radio support, and a serious national commitment to Australian music.

We also dig into specific tracks on The Prospector, including the anti-war edge of I’ve Got Eyes On It, plus the joy and challenge of collaboration with writers like Jess Chalker, Ciaran Gribbon, and country music figure Lawrie Minson. 

And yes, we even touch on farm life, cattle, grains, and the need for rain, because that’s part of who he is now. 

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“Overnight success” is one of the most misleading phrases in music, and Ella Hooper is done pretending it’s real. We’re joined by the Killing Heidi frontwoman turned acclaimed solo artist to trace the full arc: a childhood in tiny Violet Town, a life built around songs, and a brand-new Nashville record made across multiple trips with world-class players and co-writers. 

If you’ve ever wondered what it actually takes to last in the music industry, Ella tells the story with equal parts honesty and bite. 

We dig into why songwriting is the center of her identity, what it meant to be the first woman and youngest winner of an APRA Songwriter of the Year award, and how being a working musician quietly includes everything from band leading and booking to styling, set design, and keeping the whole machine moving. 

Ella also unpacks her sound as “Australiana Americana” a wide-open blend of country music, Americana, folk, bluegrass, blues, and Celtic influences that stays true to where she’s from without putting on a fake accent. 

Then we get into the new era: the singles “When The Shit Went Down” and “Cowboy Man,” the personal swing from heavy seasons to letting herself be funny again, and the wink behind naming a new album Overnight Success after three decades in the game. 

We also talk mentoring on ABC’s Headliners, the emotion of big-stage moments, and what’s coming on the Overnight Success tour plus Red Hot Summer. 

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Fifteen Golden Guitars, an ARIA number one album, and a tour that barely stops long enough to breathe, The Wolfe Brothers are living the dream and doing the hard work that comes with it. We jump on Zoom with Tom for a warm, honest catch-up that starts with the momentum behind their recent run and quickly gets real about what life looks like between weekends on the road and three daughters under five at home.

Tom rewinds to the early turning points too, including their Australia’s Got Talent experience and how rare it was to perform original songs on a reality TV stage. From there, we talk about what came next: the years alongside Lee Kernaghan, the “apprenticeship” of playing town after town, and how the Australian country music scene thrives on collaboration, festivals, and mutual respect.

Then we dig into what everyone wants to hear: new music. Tom breaks down the writing and personality behind “Wannabe,” from the cheeky Bunnings lyric to the bigger idea of appreciating the little things. 

He also shares exciting news about their Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra project, a bold country rock and full orchestra blend that points to what’s coming next, plus a deep cut he wishes more fans knew. If you love Australian country music, live performance stories, and songwriting that sounds like real life, this chat is for you.

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You think you know a rock and roll story until the artists tell you what happened between the gigs. We sit down with Australian music legends John Swan and Alan Barnes from the Swan Barnes clan for a candid catch-up that moves from laughter to the real costs of a life onstage, including multiple surgeries, recovery, and the stubborn drive to keep singing anyway.

We rewind to the early days of leaving Adelaide, joining bands, and learning the touring grind the hard way. John shares a standout memory from the Alan Barnes band supporting Bon Jovi on the Australian leg of the Keep The Faith tour, including the part nobody expects: Jon Bon Jovi and drummer Tico Torres taking time to talk honestly about survival, excess, and how quickly the road can chew you up. It is equal parts nostalgia and clear-eyed wisdom from people who have lived it.

We also dig into why the Believe album hits home, especially the moment the brothers finally record together after years of crossing paths on each other’s songs. John shines a light on Alan’s songwriting and the quiet challenge of being “the brother” in a famous family. 

Then we preview the upcoming Adelaide show at The Gov: a one-of-a-kind Sunday session with live music, a proper onstage interview and storytelling led by Dave Gleeson, projected footage, new songs, and a meet and greet with signed vinyl available.

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She wrote “Tequila In Mexico” years ago, pitched it around, and still couldn’t bring herself to let it go and that’s where this story starts. 

I’m catching up with Sarah Grace Buckley, the powerhouse singer, guitarist, and songwriter you know from the Australian country group The Buckleys, as she steps into her debut solo project with a brand-new creative lane and a whole lot of heart.

Sarah takes us behind the scenes of recording in Nashville and explains why her first solo single had to be the one she saved. We also talk about what it’s like to carry years of stage experience into a “fresh page” moment: new imagery, new sound choices, and the strange feeling of being established and brand-new at the same time. 

Along the way, she opens up about writing for other artists, how co-writing really works, and why the country scene thrives on collaboration instead of competition.

We zoom out to the bigger picture of Australian country music’s current explosion, from unexpected line-dancing crowds to the festival circuit that keeps the community connected. 

Sarah shares her long history with the Tamworth Country Music Festival and what it means to bring her full solo band to Tamworth for Toyota Presents Girls Night Out at Bicentennial Park.

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A band can spend years building an album, then wake up to release day and feel… nothing changed. Fergus Linacre from Kingswood gets brutally honest about that weird anticlimax, and why the moment that truly makes Midnight Mavericks feel real is when someone in the crowd sings every word back. If you’ve ever wondered what success actually feels like for a working touring band, this chat cuts through the stats and lands on the human stuff.

We also go deep on Australian live music and the festival circuit, starting with the magic of community events like Brighter Days and why smaller regional festivals are thriving even as some massive names fade away. Fergus shares what he loves about the country music scene, the friendships that form on the road, and the way festivals turn into reunions. Then we lock onto one of the biggest dates on Kingswood’s calendar: Groundwater Country Music Festival on the Gold Coast, a free three-day country music festival that brings outback energy into a city setting with a stacked lineup.

To top it off, Fergus drops hints about what’s next: a saved song they loved too much to rush, a potential collaboration connected to Sarah Grace Buckley, and a plan to record a bluegrass album. 

We wrap with quick-fire favorites, big influences like Cold Chisel, and the Kingswood track Fergus wishes more people would discover, “Jenny.” If you enjoy Australian country rock, festival stories, and behind-the-scenes touring talk, subscribe, share this with a mate, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.

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Two voices you already trust sound even bigger when they share the same stage. We’re back in the Zoom room with Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley to unpack what keeps their Together Alone shows feeling fresh, funny, and genuinely human, even after years of touring. From the first minute, we’re talking real-life touring decisions: why more dates got added, how fans in capital cities made sure they weren’t left out, and what it’s like returning to venues that leave a mark. 

We also get into the stuff music lovers really want to know, like how they choose which songs become duets and why the best moments often happen without a master plan. Their VIP experience is built around a true “behind the scenes” pass: pre-show soundcheck, songs you won’t hear later that night, and a close-up look at how two seasoned performers shape the set list in real time. If you’ve ever wondered how acoustic tours stay exciting, this is the answer: great songs first, then trust, then the stories that glue the whole night together. 

There’s a major release on the horizon too: Together Alone, recorded live at the Ulumbarra Theatre, a venue with the unforgettable history of being the former Bendigo Jail. We talk about capturing that atmosphere on a live album, the return of CDs, and why vinyl is more than a trend when fans want something tangible. Plus, we preview the festival side of their year, including Deni Ute Muster and Savannah In The Round, where the acoustic vibe flips into full electric energy, and we spotlight the community fundraising that makes these events matter. 

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A packed bar, a tiny country town, and a song that somehow pulls strangers to the middle of the room. That’s the feeling Tyla Rodrigues chases, and it’s the heartbeat of her latest single, “Honky Tonk Healing.” We jump on Zoom with the 22-year-old Australian country music artist to unpack how those early nights in pubs and local venues shaped her love of traditional country storytelling and that classic honky tonk sound that makes you forget everything for a minute. 

We also talk Groundwater Country Music Festival in Queensland, the free beach country music festival that keeps winning people over. Tyla explains why the vibe feels unmatched, why “country curious” listeners matter, and how returning each year feels like a family reunion with an all-killer lineup. If you’ve ever wondered how a festival can grow a scene, this is a real-world blueprint from someone living it. 

From songwriting to big-stage momentum, Tyla shares how she learned to write by keeping it simple and honest, inspired by raw projects like The Marfa Tapes. Then we get into a career highlight that still feels surreal: an Amazon Original duet with US country artist Braxton Keith, how it came together organically, and why they both landed on the same No. 1 song choice. We zoom out even further into touring life, opening for Dylan Gossett, and the shock of finding huge country music crowds at CMA Fest in Nashville and C2C in Berlin and London. 

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Country music in Australia didn’t just get bigger, it got bolder. I’m joined by Australian country rock artist Robbie Mortimer as we catch up before his trip to South Australia for the October long weekend at The Bend Classic - Cars Country Camping at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park in Tailem Bend. 

Robbie’s story starts in country New South Wales, where loving country music used to earn you a bit of grief, and ends with packed festival crowds singing back lyrics that began as bedroom demos.

We get into the crossroads moments: growing up in a rugby league family, spending time in the younger grades with the Broncos, and realizing music was the thing that made him happiest. Robbie shares what it looks like to commit to the artist path, including the jobs he tried along the way, the touring grind, and the lesson that you don’t build a following by waiting for permission. 

We also talk career highlights like performing on the PBR Professional Bull Riders tour, plus the creative side of the job, from music video concepts to using local friends and hometown locations to make something people actually want to share.

If you’re searching for an Australian country music festival experience that goes beyond the stage, this chat is for you. The Bend Classic weekend blends live country music with cars, racing, camping, BBQ competitions, cooking sessions, youth activities, and a family movie night, and Robbie explains why it truly “has something for everyone.” 

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One minute you’re a 17-year-old on national TV, the next you’re sleeping in a van, chasing gigs wherever they’ll let you plug in. I sit down with Australian country music star James Johnston to talk about what actually builds a lasting career: repetition, humility, and learning who you are after the spotlight moves on. From his early days in Wingham, NSW to finishing third on Australian Idol, James shares why that moment was exciting but not the thing that “made” him, and how the pub circuit and thousands of shows shaped his voice and confidence.

We also dig into why country music is exploding in Australia and around the world. James breaks down the shift from country being a guilty pleasure to becoming a festival-dominating genre, and why authenticity matters more than trends. He opens up about the grind of writing hundreds of songs before releasing the first one that truly felt like him, and how honest storytelling fuels streaming success, country radio singles, and chart runs.

Then we get into the fun stuff: massive Australian country music festivals, his sold-out UK tour, and the wild events that only make sense once you see them, including camel racing. James also previews The Bend Classic Cars, Country, and Camping at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park, where country music and motorsport collide. 

We close with family and the Raised Like That album, including a co-write with his wife and the sweet story of his son Koda singing on “Seeing You Soon.”

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Normie Rowe is the kind of guest who makes you sit up straighter, laugh harder, and think a little longer after the mic clicks off. He’s 79 years young, still touring, still telling stories, and still proving that “rock and roll is the fountain of youth” only works if you back it up with the unglamorous basics: a steady routine, a practiced positive mindset, and people around you who bring real joy.

We talk about what keeps him healthy and grounded, from gym days to the simple power of fun and gratitude at home with his wife, Samantha. Normie also opens up about the working musician’s life, why the best bands feel like family, and what audiences can expect when he brings his music and storytelling show to South Australia, including dates in Goolwa, Adelaide at the Princeton Club Burnside Ballroom, and Mount Gambier.

Then the conversation deepens. Normie reflects on Vietnam service, the bond of serving alongside mates, and why veteran support and allied health services matter long after the uniform comes off. 

Along the way, we trace the roots of his talent, the early gigs that shaped him, the discipline behind longevity in the entertainment industry, and his straight-shooting advice to any young singer who says they want a career.

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A racetrack might be the last place you expect to find a country music weekend with line dancing, barbecue smoke in the air, and families settling in for a drive-in movie night, but that’s exactly the point of The Bend Classic. 

I’m joined by Alistair McDonald, CEO of Shell V-Power Motorsport Park, to unpack how this South Australia country music festival is being built as a full long-weekend destination, not a one-night gig.

We talk through what you can actually do on site beyond the main stage: motorsport action, karting, classic drags, car displays, a ute muster, whip cracking, axe throwing, and a Sunday night movie experience set up at the Dragway. If you’re comparing festivals and wondering where the value really is, the answer is in the variety and the layout. With multiple camping zones and the new infield camping option looking back toward Pit Straight, you can choose your own adventure, from simple GA vibes to a more comfortable stay with real amenities close by.

On the music side, we dig into the three-stage approach, including a brand-new acoustic stage inside the Welcome Centre museum for up-close singer-songwriter sets. You’ll hear why headliners Lee Kernaghan and James Johnston are a smart one-two punch for fans of classic hits and modern country, plus how the supporting lineup and interactive moments like organized line dancing turn the weekend into something that feels communal.

If you’re thinking about the October long weekend, now’s the time to plan, grab your tickets, and lock in camping before it’s gone. Subscribe, share this with your festival crew, and leave a review so more people can find the show and we can keep spotlighting great live music.

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Four operations in a month will either break you or rebuild you. When John Swan joins us, he doesn’t sugarcoat what happened: time in St Vincent’s Private in Sydney, a hip replacement, complications, and that scary mental fog that can follow multiple general anesthetics at 74. But the part that grabs you is what comes next, because he’s not talking like someone who’s winding down. He’s talking like someone who’s back.

We get into the day-to-day reality of healthy aging and recovery, from hill walks and weights to the frustrating math of body composition where the scale lies and your jeans tell the truth. John also shares why he now treats guitar practice like a non-negotiable, and how “use it or lose it” applies to your brain as much as your body. 

If you care about Australian rock, resilience, and what it really takes to keep touring, his honesty lands hard.

Then we go deeper. John tells moving stories from volunteering in hospitals and palliative care, and the moment that reminds him why music matters at all: watching someone’s eyes light up when a song cuts through pain. He also previews A Night With Swanee at The Gov in Adelaide, a no-nonsense Q and A style night with family and friends where the truth matters more than stage dressing.

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You can hear the real Kate Ceberano within seconds, because we catch her exactly where life is happening: at home, mid-embroidery, managing dogs, family, and a packed touring calendar. I love this chat because it’s not polished in the boring way, it’s alive in the best way. We talk about the Australian Made encore run, what audiences keep asking for, and how it feels to carry decades of Australian music history while still chasing the next creative spark. 

Kate opens up about the nervous-system side of performing, that high-adrenaline rush where excitement and fear live right next to each other. She shares how needle and thread help her “recalibrate” after the stage, and how she’s turned touring downtime into portable art. 

From there we dig into why nostalgia hits so hard, how songs can instantly time-travel you back to your younger self, and why the best music stops being the artist’s story and becomes everyone’s story in the room. 

We also get into the craft and culture of live performance: lifting up newer artists, treating bandmates with real respect, and yes, the surprisingly serious art of tambourine. 

Then we zoom out to the bigger picture, where Kate makes a bold call about discovery: if radio and the industry don’t make space for new, original Australian music, we won’t find the next generation of truly distinctive voices. She even predicts a coming backlash to frictionless AI listening and a return to one simple demand: human music now. 

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Fifty years into making music, Wendy Matthews is a present-tense artist, not a nostalgia act, and that’s what makes this conversation so satisfying. We swapping stories that go beyond the headline stats and ARIA trophies, getting into the real stuff that shapes a career: where the love of music starts, how you learn on the job, and why some voices stay with us for life. 

We talk through Wendy’s early roots in a home full of records and piano, joining her first band as a teenager, and the winding road that includes recording in Japan and hustling in Los Angeles as a backing vocalist. She shares how small moments and good people can change everything, including a friendship with Glenn Shorrock that led to touring across Australia and helped kick open the next chapter. We also touch on her time around the Rockmelons, the fun of revisiting history with old bandmates, and the touring chemistry she has with The Fabulous Caprettos. 

Then we head straight into the red dirt. Wendy explains why the Mundi Mundi Bash feels like another planet, from dusty boots and tent camaraderie to the bigger story of an event with heart and community impact. Before we wrap, she drops a little scoop: a new Wendy Matthews song is on the way, plus more shows ahead. 

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A desert festival you’ve only seen in photos can still feel huge when you’re the one about to step on stage. I’m Cheryl Lee, and I’m joined by the unstoppable Jessica Mauboy as she counts down to her very first Mundi Mundi Bash, picturing the outback landscape, the community vibe, and the creative challenge of building a show worthy of a lineup packed with talent. We also have a laugh about the road-trip reality of it all, because festivals aren’t just music, they’re people, costumes, and long days under big skies.

From there, we rewind to the early turning points that shaped her career. Jessica talks about auditioning for Australian Idol as a teen, getting told she was too young, and coming back with her family’s belief pushing her forward. We dig into what changes when you go from being judged to doing the judging on The Voice Australia, and how confidence gets built one brave decision at a time. If you care about the behind-the-scenes reality of the music industry, this part lands hard because it’s honest and specific.

We also go deeper on identity and ownership: Eurovision, representing Australia, and the pride of carrying culture, community, and responsibility onto an international stage. 

Jessica opens up about launching her independent space Jamally after years with a major label, plus the vulnerability of songwriting, including the quiet moment of asking her mom’s permission before writing “Little Things.” We wrap with a beautiful reflection on motherhood and why surrendering to constant change might be the most practical creative lesson there is.

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A London record deal with EMI, the early grind of cover gigs, six months touring with Van Halen and a festival in the outback that feels like a pilgrimage. Cheryl Lee sits down with Suze DeMarchi, the unmistakable voice of The Baby Animals, for a wide-ranging chat that connects the dots between where an artist starts and how they last.

We talk about Suze’s musical roots and the family soundtrack that shaped her, including the mother she credits as a truly great singer. From there, Suze walks us through the working-band years that taught her how to survive on stage, the leap to the UK, and the “sliding doors” moments that pushed her to back herself as a rock singer. If you love Australian rock history, you’ll want to hear her reflections on massive tours, what that kind of schedule demands, and the stories that still feel too big to fit into one conversation.

Then we bring it back to the present: Baby Animals heading to the Mundi Mundi Bash, what makes the event so special (red dust, huge skies, community, and surprisingly sharp organization), and why Suze calls it quintessentially Australian. 

She also shares where the band’s new album is at, when to expect fresh songs, and what’s coming on the road next year.

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People can ask it like small talk, but it can land like a verdict: “Where do you really come from?” I’m joined by Vika & Linda for a candid chat about how that question followed them through primary school in suburban Melbourne and eventually became the heart of their ninth studio album, Where Do I Come From? We unpack why the song speaks to identity and belonging, and why it still feels urgent in conversations about immigration, heritage, and what “Australian” looks like today. 

We also go behind the scenes of the title track video, created with filmmaker Ky Belling, using archival footage and fan-submitted family photos that spotlight Australia’s migrant story in a way that feels intimate and unmistakably real. Vika & Linda share how decades of harmony work and backing vocals shaped their discipline, and why stepping forward to tell their own story now feels like the right time. 

Along the way, we talk touring life (yes, a 46-date national tour), raising kids while living on the road, and one of the most high-pressure moments any singer can face: performing the national anthem live at the AFL. We also get into the songwriting themes that make this their most personal record yet, plus the collaborators who helped shape it, including Mark Seymour of Hunters & Collectors. 

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A country legend doesn’t happen by accident, and Lee Kernaghan is proof. We jump on Zoom with Lee to unpack the real origin story: a musical family, a dad who sang about trucks and life on the road, and years of scraping by with gigs wherever a crowd would listen. It’s the kind of Australian country music journey that’s equal parts hard work and heart, and it explains why his songs still feel like they’re written for real people, not playlists.

We also get into the moment things finally shifted. Lee shares how record labels turned him down before ABC Music backed him to a life-changing run of albums, awards, and touring. Along the way, we talk songwriting craft, including his long collaboration with Garth Porter and the simple creative rule that keeps working: write from your own life, tell the truth, and let the chorus do the heavy lifting.

Then we head straight into the dust and noise of the Deni Ute Muster. Lee breaks down how it started in 1999 during drought, why it’s now a bucket-list Australian music festival, and what makes it unlike any other event, from rodeo and bull riding to that legendary car park energy. We highlight the massive lineup, the ticket rush, and the community fundraising that keeps money flowing back to the region. 

Plus, Lee drops a genuine update on what’s next: new music before the Muster, an album on the horizon, and even the possibility of vinyl.

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A lot of festivals chase scale. Greg Donovan chased a feeling: live Australian music under huge outback skies, surrounded by people who actually talk to each other. I’m Cheryl Lee, and I’m joined by Greg, the founder and organizer behind the Big Red Bash and the Mundi Mundi Bash, to unpack how a remote desert idea turns into one of the biggest events in Outback Australia. The surprising part is where it begins: fundraising runs for his son Stephen’s Type 1 diabetes, a John Williamson moment on Big Red, and a spark that said, “What if more people could experience this?”

We get into the real mechanics of building an outback music festival from scratch: learning production costs the hard way, pushing through early losses, and the career turning point that came with redundancy after decades in insurance. Greg shares how booking major Aussie acts helped the Big Red Bash find its audience, and why the Mundi Mundi Bash near Broken Hill was created to be more accessible for caravans, motorhomes, and travelers who want red dirt magic without the longest haul.

The conversation goes beyond the lineup into what makes these events feel like a community: Big Blue Day for mental health fundraising with Beyond Blue, world record attempts, bush dances supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and a culture of costumes that ranges from Tina Turner to Mad Max.

We also talk Mad Max filming history on the Mundi Mundi Plains, what surprised Greg most about touring artists, and the economic boost the festival brings to towns across the region.

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A new single is one thing. Getting invited onto a 16-day US arena tour is something else entirely. I’m Cheryl Lee, That Radio Chick, and I’m joined by Soren Walker from Melbourne’s Sweet Talk to talk about the moment their path widens and what they’re doing to earn it once they get there. We dig into “Ride Out On Me,” the writing behind it, and the buzz that’s building as they gear up for their first US run as a band supporting The Red Clay Strays.

We also get honest about the unglamorous side of modern music: touring costs that chew through budgets, streaming that pays virtually nothing, and why more independent artists are bringing production back in-house. Soren breaks down why Sweet Talk is going fully DIY on album two, from recording and mixing to artwork, and how having real audio engineering skills changes what’s possible when the industry gets tight. Along the way we talk about the importance of festivals, what it means when big names call you “export ready,” and how a band keeps its sound intact while chasing bigger stages.

There’s also a fun twist behind the “Ride Out On Me” video that you might not catch at first glance, plus a look ahead at Nashville songwriting plans and the dream of working with heavyweight American producers down the line. If you care about Australian music, blues rooted, southern rock with bite, and the reality of building a career one show at a time, this conversation is for you.

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Time feels slow until it doesn’t. One minute you’re planning the year, and the next you’re wondering how your kids are suddenly grown and how the calendar got so full. That’s where my chat with Australian country star Casey Barnes begins, and it quickly turns into a warm, honest conversation about music, family, and what it means to stay present while still chasing big goals. 

Casey’s celebrating huge news: his eighth studio album, Made For This, is on the way, along with a national album tour and a stack of fan details we know you care about, from limited edition merch to a seriously special marbled emerald vinyl release. We talk about why albums still matter, why playing a record front to back feels different than skipping through singles, and how he’s shaped a tracklist with real range, from high-energy anthems to songs that hit close to home. We also shine a light on the team behind the sound, including M Squared and songwriter-producer Michael Paynter, and how that studio process pushes every line to land. 

Then we get to the heart-stealer: “Time To Burn,” Casey’s first-ever collaboration with iconic Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray. We unpack the story behind the duet, the perspective shift that makes it sting in the best way, and the simple message that keeps echoing long after the last chord: slow down, be grateful, and make time for what matters while you’ve got it. 

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Mick Arnold doesn’t chase the spotlight, but his story belongs in it. We catch up with the Rose Tattoo guitarist in the Zoom room and pull back the curtain on a career built on passion, persistence, and a serious love of loud rock and roll. From his school days in the Southern Highlands to picking up guitar and finding his own sound without a musical family behind him, Mick’s path feels honest, grounded, and very Australian.

We talk about the bands that shaped him before Rose Tattoo, the classic grind of learning through cover gigs, and the leap into originals and songwriting. Mick shares why collaboration matters to him, why songs need the right “vehicle” to really come alive, and yes, how a few beers can help the ideas flow. Then we get into the moments every rock fan dreams about: getting the call to play with the band he’d loved since 1977, touring, and the unreal Sydney night Rose Tattoo opened for Slash, with Slash jumping up to jam onstage.

There’s real-life wisdom here too. Mick breaks down how he balanced music with a trade job welding at Cockatoo Island, why having a backup plan kept the wheels turning with a mortgage and kids, and why musicians rarely ever feel “done.” We also look ahead to Rose Tattoo’s 50-year milestone, what retirement might mean for touring, and the possibility of new recordings and even one last album’s worth of songs.

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A band can be a time machine, but only if the songs still feel alive when the lights go down. I’m joined by brothers Peter O’Doherty and Reg Mombassa from Australia’s legendary Mental As Anything as they talk through a historic comeback tied to the band’s 50th anniversary, what’s changed in 25 years, and what hasn’t changed at all: the pull of a great chorus, a sharp lyric, and a room full of people singing along.

We go back to the beginning with their first instruments, early influences, and the very real moment when music stops being a hobby and starts feeling like your path. From there, we unpack what it means to step back into the Mentals catalog today, how the new live lineup comes together, and how a long break can actually bring a “fresh breeze” to songs you’ve played thousands of times. We also talk setlists, including the balance of hit singles and album tracks, and even the thrill of dusting off deep cuts that have not been played in decades.

The conversation also dives into the art school roots that shaped Mental As Anything’s look and identity. Reg shares his visual art life, including work connected to Mambo, and Peter talks about painting on the road and building a daily art practice that runs alongside music. Plus, we point you toward the documentary Live It Up: The Mental As Anything Story, and where to find tickets, merch, and vinyl reissues like Get Wet and Cats & Dogs on colored vinyl.

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Reality TV can put you in front of millions, but it can also drain you dry. So what happens when a working rock artist steps out of the spotlight and back into the rehearsal room with something real to say? We sit down with Australian rocker Rose Carleo in the Zoom room to talk about the whirlwind since our last chat: the secret-keeping, the exhaustion, the unexpected upside of meeting younger musicians, and why flying the flag for rock still matters.

Then we get into the music and the meaning behind it. Rose opens up about writing from lived experience, including how “Daisy’s Song” carries a message of hope and the importance of reaching out when you hit rock bottom. We also dig into the story behind the new single “Son Of God,” a tribute to friend Ross Young, son of AC/DC’s Malcolm Young. It’s a clever title, a heavy riff, and a reminder that some of the best rock songs are built on gratitude, loyalty, and genuine connection rather than hype.

From there, it’s all road stories and what’s next: the Rose Carleo Band’s first international tour in Japan, what makes Japanese audiences such dedicated live music fans, and the push to take this momentum across Australia. Rose shares details on upcoming South Australian shows, how to grab tickets, and what to expect from the upcoming album 42 Days, including plans for CD and vinyl and a title track written through loss that ultimately becomes a turning point toward healing.

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A great pop song doesn’t disappear, it waits for the right moment to come back with new meaning. Cheryl Lee sits down with Tania Doko, the unmistakable voice behind Bachelor Girl, to unpack the band’s return with a reimagined “Treat Me Good” featuring Jessica Mauboy from upcoming “Waiting For The Day Redux Artist Sessions” album. We talk about what it takes to revisit a well-loved catalog without turning it into museum glass, and why putting songs “in new clothes” can reveal fresh emotion for both old fans and new listeners. 

Tania shares the personal road behind the music: finding her confidence as a young singer, the family influences that shaped her sound, and the decade she spent in Sweden writing with top-level creators while building a life that eventually brought her back to Australia. 

We also get into the craft side of a music career, including writing for other artists, stepping in and out of the “artist machine,” and learning when a song needs depth and when it simply needs joy. 

One of the most moving threads is Tania’s work in youth detention and residential care, and her belief that music can communicate what a lecture never will. 

Add in stories of high-pressure performances like singing at the AFL Grand Final, plus details on the upcoming Bachelor Girl tour dates and how the live show will blend new versions with old memories, and you’ve got a conversation built for anyone who loves Australian music, songwriting, and comeback stories done right. 

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A two-time platinum, eight-time gold, APRA award winning career doesn’t happen by accident, and Jack Jones is refreshingly honest about what it really takes. From a vivid New York childhood to restarting life in Australia at ten, Jack shares the moments that shaped him before Southern Sons ever hit the charts with Heart In Danger and the songs that still define 90s Australian rock for so many of us.

We get into the obsession that turns a kid with a ukulele dream into a serious guitarist: the long practice days, the breakthrough plateaus, and the mentors who pulled him into bands and studio work early. Jack also breaks down the myth of the “overnight success” and what changes when the industry machine kicks in, from demos to touring to the pressure of suddenly being the voice at the front of the stage.

Then we fast-forward to the choices that matter now: stepping away from The Fabulous Caprettos, building a recording studio, and protecting creative space for new records. Jack explains why Southern Sons leans into nostalgia without turning the music into a gimmick, how the band is refreshing the show with new energy, and what fans can expect when those classic hooks meet a tighter, hungrier lineup.

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A rock song can be a hit, a memory, or a punchline. Very rarely, it becomes a national call-and-response that people pass along like a secret handshake. That’s what happened to The Angels’ “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again,” and I’m joined by founding guitarist John Brewster to explain how a debut single that initially flopped grew into one of the most recognizable moments in Australian rock. 

John takes us back to Adelaide and into his family’s deep classical music lineage, including his grandfather’s role in the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and how that DNA later fed into the ambitious Symphony of Angels shows. We also get into the messy, practical side of building a band: early promo gigs, being broke on the road, and the pressure of throwing “normal careers” out the window and hoping the music works. Along the way, John shares a moving story about his dad finally listening and offering rare praise that still echoes decades later. 

We dig into songwriting and influence too: watching AC/DC record at Albert Studios, chasing a sound that isn’t a copy, and the Bob Dylan connection that shaped John as a rhythm guitarist while Rick Brewster became a singular lead voice. Then we tackle the mystery every fan loves debating, the first night the famous audience response exploded in Mount Isa in 1983 and how it spread across Australia with no internet. John also reflects on the “50 Years On” tour, the bandmates, crew and fans they carry with them, the next generation onstage, and the unexpected global reach that includes nods from Metallica, Keith Urban, and Jelly Roll. 

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Most people can name a superstar, but almost nobody can name the person who quietly saved 41 lives. That’s the spark for my chat with Australian musician and producer Jason Vorherr, who joins me in the Zoom room to talk about the real-world story behind his new single “Arnold,” inspired by Professor Arnold Dix and the dramatic Himalayas tunnel rescue that made him a household name in India but still a virtual unknown back home.

We also get into the day-to-day reality of being a working artist in Australia: jumping between bands, traveling for shows, and chasing those rare gigs where the chemistry just lights up. Jason shares stories from benefit events and the Brighter Days Festival (a cause-driven weekend that raises serious money for sick kids), plus what it’s like touring with The Fabulous Caprettos alongside some truly iconic voices and players. If you love Australian rock, live music culture, and behind-the-scenes collaboration, there’s a lot here to sink into.

Then we go deep on the “Arnold” project itself, from Jason’s first late-night deep dive into Arnold’s story to the surprising way a song turned into a full community moment. We talk about the film clip, bringing a local choir into the recording, and a limited vinyl single release that includes something you rarely see now: a spoken-word B-side featuring Arnold in his own words. 

We also touch on why movement, fitness, and mental health matter when you’re juggling touring, work, and family life.

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Eleven Golden Guitars don’t make you bulletproof, and Beccy Cole doesn’t pretend they do. We sit down for a funny, blunt, and surprisingly tender chat about her new album Through The Haze and the seven-year stretch that shaped it: heartbreak, divorce, grief, bad luck in love, and the slow work of finding your feet again. If you’ve ever used humor to get through a rough season, Beccy’s stories will feel uncomfortably familiar in the best way. 

We rewind to the beginning, from singing Dolly Parton songs with her Mum to cutting her teeth in Mum’s band, then jumping into the real world of Australian country music. Beccy shares what she learned touring with Slim Dusty, including the kind of fan respect that builds a long career, plus the character-building Tamworth busking days with Kasey Chambers and the full-circle moment of recording in Kasey’s studio years later. Along the way, we talk family gigs, three generations of music, and how songs can keep the people you love close, even after they’re gone. 

Then we get into the new record itself: why it reads like a diary, why it’s bigger than a breakup album, and why opening with the single “Shit Magnet” is a deliberate statement about survival and self-awareness. We also cover Beccy Cole tour dates, where to buy tickets, and her first-ever vinyl release. If you care about Australian country music, songwriting craft, resilience, and live shows that feel human, hit play now, then subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review telling us your favorite Beccy Cole lyric.

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What happens when a working bassist falls hard for rock’s most chaotic roadshow and decides to rebuild it from the ground up? We welcome South Australia’s Brayden Leske to share how Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue—white face paint, flowered hats, and that soaring, haunting violin—became his magnum opus and why he’s bringing it roaring back for one night only at Woodville Town Hall. 

Brayden walks us through the craft behind the chaos: charting arrangements from the 1975 bootlegs, learning to let tempos breathe, and recruiting a local cast that captures the revue’s chemistry. Bernie Nicholson steps into the Joan Baez role with luminous harmonies, while violinist Leah Zweck channels Scarlett Rivera’s cinematic lines that defined the tour’s heartbeat. Along the way, we revisit how Dylan shrank arenas to civic centers, handed out flyers on the street, and turned each night into a living room with a PA—risky, human, unforgettable.

We also trace Brayden’s path from wedding gigs and indie bands to the Ashes to Ashes Bowie tribute. He admits he didn’t “get” Dylan at first, oversaturated by family listening and uneven records. The switch flipped only when he started writing, picked up harmonica, and locked onto a single Rolling Thunder disc that’s lived in his car ever since. That slow-burn devotion fuels a production that aims for truth, not tribute: rough edges welcome, emotion first, the room leaning forward.

If this one-night revival finds its legs, the caravan rolls on to new halls. If not, it stands as a complete statement about why Rolling Thunder still matters: the courage to risk, the joy of small rooms, and the way a voice and a fiddle can cut through time. Join us for the backstory, the cast, and the energy behind a show years in the making—then come feel it up close. 

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What happens when a frontman who’s lived two decades in Adelaide decides to compress Australian rock history into a one-hour Fringe blowout? We sit down with Dave Gleeson to chart the making of Long Way To The Top, a full-throttle, sing-it-louder celebration packed with anthems from Johnny O’Keefe and the Easybeats to ACDC, Cold Chisel, Australian Crawl, Killing Heidi, and Baby Animals. The plan: tight medleys, zero fluff, and a setlist designed to keep the crowd moving from the first riff to the final chorus.

We get into why a local run changes everything. Instead of flights and 3am hotel check-ins, Dave leans into the luxury of consistency: same stage, same sound, and same room to refine the show night after night at the Fantail in Gluttony. He spotlights Adelaide talent with powerhouse vocalists Zkye and Rachel Vidoni stepping forward, and teases special guests—from Jack Jones to a possible John Brewster cameo—so each performance carries the spark of surprise. Along the way we trade stories that ground the myth: toilet-roof posters, private boxes on FringeTIX, and the joy of a community that knows every word before the first chord lands.

There’s reverence, not preciousness. We talk Kate Ceberano’s Australian Made Tour revival, why stripped-back sets still sell out, and how nostalgia isn’t about looking back—it’s about singing together right now. 

Dave’s pride in his son James’s band sits next to a plea for endangered venues like the Woodshed, a reminder that the posters on the wall matter as much as the players onstage. We close by lifting Support Act, the charity that catches artists and crew when life bites, because a healthy scene needs both volume and a safety net.

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The equipment in the background tell part of the story—but the rest comes from grit, range, and an instinct for what makes a song fit like your favorite jeans. 

We sit with Michael Paynter to chart the path from a kid at the piano to a singer-guitarist trusted by Jimmy Barnes, performing on the AFL Grand Final stage with Robbie Williams, and now the lead stepping into John Farnham’s legacy with Whispering Jack - The John Farnham Musical. 

Michael opens up about the voice behind the accolades—why big notes are less important than honest phrasing, how Jesus Christ Superstar pushed him to the edge in the best way, and why he rates Miley Cyrus among the great modern vocalists. We talk shop, but also about the quiet work: mixing on a laptop until time to take the stage, dialing back the studio grind when the road gets heavy, and protecting the joy that fuels a long career. 

The Great Australian Songbook national tour is built for discovery. No fixed setlist. Different guests each show. Beloved classics chosen for feel, not obligation—yes, that means he’s happy to skip Khe Sanh and Great Southern Land when the moment calls for a different mood.

Away from the lights, Michael talks about parenting three young daughters, learning piano for the mind as much as the music, and modeling what it takes to turn a wild passion into real work.

Join us for a warm conversation that blends behind-the-scenes stories with practical wisdom for musicians and fans. 

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Sinatra’s swagger meets a mic‑drop freestyle and the result is pure delight. We sit down with Adelaide’s own Hugh Sheridan to trace the spark that began on a kitchen‑table “stage” at age five and follow it all the way to a sharpened, joy‑driven career across theater, TV, and a beloved live act: the California Crooners Club. Hugh opens up about growing up in a creative family of seven children, a jazz‑playing dad, and the tough‑love push that turned dance from weakness into strength—proof that triple‑threat isn’t a label, it’s a work ethic.

Then we dig into the California Crooners Club itself: the Rat Pack look, tight harmonies, and bold arrangements that splice classics with modern edge. The signature twist arrives when Gabe steps forward to rap over standards, a move that wakes up nostalgia and makes new fans out of skeptics. With the show returning to the Adelaide Fringe, Hugh teases a fresh setlist full of old‑school gems, a Supremes tribute (sshhhhh), and a few timely surprises, all built to make the room light up. Along the way, we touch the tender stuff—releasing jazz recordings with his late father, crafting a Christmas album rooted in Adelaide, and writing a holiday track that’s joyful and honest.

Hugh also shares the real calculus behind career choices, from a left‑field run on The Masked Singer to the screen roles that many still cherish, including Pack to the Rafters and the INXS mini‑series. What ties it all together is a simple aim: entertain well, tell the truth in song, and send people home feeling better than they arrived. If you love live music, swing, Motown, clever mashups, or just a good origin story, this one’s for you.

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What happens when four road‑tested artists put ego aside, pick up acoustics, and chase the pure heart of a song? We sat down with Monstr—a supergroup featuring members from The Superjesus, The Screaming Jets, TaxiRide and Dragon—to unpack how they’re reviving the spirit of MTV Unplugged while keeping it fiercely alive for today’s crowds. From their first studio step with Tears in Heaven to bold turns on Mariah Carey and Rod Stewart, the band shows why a strong melody and a truthful lyric can survive any arrangement.

We dig into the art of curation: balancing Seattle-era grit with pop brilliance, threading Bryan Adams’ emotional punch through Live’s cathartic anthems, and slipping mandolin and 12‑string textures into places you don’t expect. Each choice serves the room, not the playlist. That means rotating setlists, key changes that respect the singer, and arrangements that let the chorus breathe. Along the way, we swap stories about the moments these songs scored in our lives—because music is a time machine—and how that memory shapes performance. When Jimi lights up recalling Bryan Adams, or Pete leans into Emotions with a grin, you can feel the crowd lean closer.

Another spark here is community. Monstr brings together fanbases that rarely overlap, and that chemistry is electric. Screaming Jets shirts stand next to TaxiRide diehards, and by the end of the night, new favorites have been made on all sides. We talk Adelaide Fringe excitement, the thrill of sold‑out rooms, and why recording select cuts from the live list is the next smart move—capturing the unguarded takes that turned skeptics into believers. If you love acoustic performances, 90s rock, classic pop, Aussie music, or just want to hear great songs stripped to the bone and rebuilt with care, this one is for you.

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Four Golden Guitars, a sold-out Tamworth, and a denim-clad manifesto—Max Jackson joins us to open the door on Dangerous in Denim and why albums still matter. We kick off with the festival whirlwind, then dive into how she shaped an 11-track set that plays like a story from the first needle drop to the last ring-out. Vinyl and CDs are coming because this record is meant to be lived with, not skimmed.

Max takes us behind the pen, from writing rooms in Australia with Nolan Wynne, Gavin Carfoot, Amy and George Shepherd, and Kaylee Bell to Nashville sessions that brought fresh edges to her sound. We talk about the five unheard tracks as the connective tissue that turns familiar singles into a unified journey. Then we trace the unlikely rocket fuel: Little More Country. What started as a single became a series of reimagined classics—Dancing Queen, Summer of ’69—that racked up millions of views, hit viral charts in Sweden and Norway, and even caught ABBA’s attention. It’s proof that great songs survive translation when you treat them with heart and craft.

There’s more. A last-minute TV slot sparked Country Heart Can, written and recorded in two days with help from The Wolfe Brothers and producer Rod McCormack, earning a Golden Guitar nomination. 

Max shares how small-town roots in Coonamble and a deep creative partnership with her husband Jeremy keep the engine steady, even as international invites roll in. 

We also celebrate the broader wave: a 90s-country-style resurgence where boots, belt buckles, and big choruses feel fresh again—and Australian country is ready to travel.

If you love albums that breathe, stories that unfold track by track, and artists who build real community—think VIP breakfasts, acoustic mornings, and fans who become friends—this one’s for you. Visit maxjackson.com.au to pre-order Dangerous in Denim and if the conversation moved you, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review—what song do you want to hear made a little more country next?

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A riverboat singalong, a distillery by the sea, and a double single with bite—this conversation with Alice from the Ukulele Death Squad proves folk can throw a party and break your heart in the same breath. We trace the band’s leap from Adelaide origins to a national tour anchored by the Adelaide Fringe, sold-out Popeye sets, and a Port Adelaide performance that turns sea shanties into a communal rite. Alice opens up about joining mid-pandemic, when border chaos forced the group to reconfigure and keep the music alive, ultimately cementing her place as a vocalist, trumpeter, and keys player who writes and leads with story.

We dive into The Curse of the Nipple Tape, a double single that shows the Squad’s range. F%ck The Man winks as a cheeky shanty calling out everyday male misfires, while Lowlands Away pulls the tempo down to reveal a haunting, dreamlike narrative of love, loss, and fate at sea. Instead of leaning on a rousing chorus, the band chooses intimacy and clarity, letting the lyrics do the heavy lift. That same care fuels the live show: Latin percussion, soulful brass, and finger-burning ukulele leads, all woven by a cast that treats each set like folk theatre. The promise is simple—arrive as strangers, leave hoarse from singing.

There’s more on the horizon: a northern trek to Coober Pedy, plans for another international run after past tours across Germany, Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Belgium, and New Zealand, plus fresh releases mixing renovated older songs with brand-new material. 

If you’re curious where to start, hit YouTube for live clips, spin the new tracks on Spotify or Apple Music, and visit the website for dates. And if you can make it to Port Adelaide, bring your voice—the chorus belongs to everyone.

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A rock band that actually earned the word “juggernaut” isn’t built overnight. We sit with Sisters Doll—now a fully-fledged four-brother unit—to unpack how a noisy childhood in Collie turned into a decade of theatrical rock, national tours, and a chorus that won’t quit. From posters on the wall to festival cruise stages, the path is messy, loud, and deeply human.

We trace the move from Western Australia to Melbourne, the decision to keep the band in the family, and the balance between sibling honesty and onstage chemistry. The guys get candid about Australia’s Got Talent: the surreal speed of TV, the reality behind the scenes, and why they treated airtime as a launchpad rather than a shortcut. They share what it felt like to be voted onto the KISS Cruise, swap stories about also sharing stages with Extreme, The Angels, and Rose Tattoo, and explain how those high-pressure sets sharpened their live show into something explosive.

At the center is Good Day To Be Alive, a set-closer that grew from reliable crowd-pleaser into a statement piece. The band breaks down why they re-recorded it with the full lineup, how inviting fans to add gang vocals changed the vibe, and what it means to refresh a song without losing the spark that made it connect. 

We round things out with tour news, near sell-outs in Adelaide, and the simple truth that great rock still thrives where the chorus meets a room full of voices.

If you love big hooks, sweat-soaked choruses, and bands that treat fans like family, this one’s for you. 

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A drum kit at five, a guitar at eight, and a lifetime of rhythm later—Chloe Marks found her voice where blues grit meets country storytelling. We sit down with Chloe to chart the road from Innisfail to full-time musician, tracing the early marching-band chops and jazz rehearsals that quietly shaped her modern, Americana-leaning sound. Along the way, she breaks down how a university blues-rock project flipped into a professional career, then pivoted into country after a transformative run through Tamworth’s stages and community.

What stands out is the discipline behind the art. Chloe writes three to four songs a week and has stacked more than 400 originals, a practice-first approach that sharpened her instincts and unlocked songs that waited years to find the right moment. We talk through the unexpected arc of her recent releases—from Carolina’s broader canvas to the raw honesty of Skip September—where she keeps the details intact and trusts listeners to meet her in the truth. That courage culminates in Cheaper Than Therapy, a confessional, late-night groove that feels like a happy ending because it embraces the mess and keeps going.

The Mayhem’s chemistry powers the lift: Ellen Hartwig on bass, Matthew Beagley on guitar, Madison Rossetto on keys and vocals, and JP on drums—bandmates with a decade of shared history who know when to push and when to leave space. 

Offstage, Chloe’s world moves fast too, from years in action sports to a home buzzing with kids discovering their own instruments. We also map out show dates across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Tamworth, and the plan to take the music wider across Australia next year. If you love country that values craft, vulnerability, and big hooks, this one’s for you.

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A carrot for a mic, a song over supermarket speakers, and a stealthy dash down the confectionery aisle—Diesel opens with a grin and then gets real about what it takes to build shows that last. 

We dig into why theaters are his sweet spot right now: reliable sound, warm lights, comfortable seats, and the space to let a decades-deep catalog breathe. Long sets aren’t a stunt; they’re how you honor history while making room for surprises, including a few covers that sharpen the edges of the night.

The heart of the conversation is the By Request Tour. Fans pick songs from a curated list and can share the stories behind their choices. Diesel reads those notes slowly, often more than once, and the effect is profound: proof that music isn’t background noise but a lifeline for mental health, memory, and connection. From funny requests aimed at mending a breakup to three-generation tributes, the pile of letters has reshaped how he sees his own work. We also talk about the unexpected star of the request box—Moon River—and why its melancholy glow still cuts through in 2025, alongside staples like Crying Shame and Tip of My Tongue.

There’s plenty of road talk too: desert festivals from Birdsville to Mundi Mundi, the abstract beauty of Australia from 30,000 feet, and the balance of touring with family life, early summer mornings, and a little baking on the side. 

Diesel shares recent collaborations, producing credits with artists like Richard Clapton, Vika and Linda, and Imogen Clark, and hints at a new album planned for 2026. 

New theater dates run January to April, with a homecoming at the Sydney Opera House—proof that careful craft and genuine connection still fill rooms.

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A seven-year-old writes a song to survive the schoolyard, and that melody becomes a map. We sit down with Jordan Anthony to trace the line from first piano lessons in Perth to The Voice at fourteen, to a last-minute airport call that sent him to Junior Eurovision, and finally to an American Idol audition that reshaped his future. It’s a story about momentum, but more than that, it’s about the mindset that lets momentum become mastery.

Jordan opens up about how reality TV can be a catalyst if you define your why, how standing beside world-class vocalists forced a leap in technique, and how a bout of illness before an international final turned into a lesson in grit. We unpack the call from producer Paul Clarke, the backstage talk with his dad, and what it felt like to step onto a world stage with an original song, “We Will Rise.” Then we fast-forward to LA: producer calls at 1am, an audition in Katy Perry’s hometown, collaborations with Ajii on “Cherry,” and the quiet daily work that turns attention into a career.

At the heart of the conversation is “Hurt Me Sooner,” Jordan’s new single shaped by his first breakup. He takes us inside the lyric—those intrusive thoughts after love ends, the reflex to label time as wasted, and the steadier truth that growth needs friction. 

You’ll hear how influences like Adele, Sam Smith, Lewis Capaldi, and Ed Sheeran inform his tone without swallowing his identity, and why this track finally feels like him. 

Between sessions and shows, he stays grounded with soccer runs, FIFA, and family FaceTimes, and shares plans to reset at home before the next surge.

If you’re chasing a creative dream, this one brings practical insight and real heart: use pain as material, treat opportunities like training, and build a support system that keeps you human. 

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A packed car, an early call time, and a map dotted with regional stages—that’s where today’s conversation begins. We catch Mick Thomas on day one of a 22-show run to explore how touring sharpens a band, why small-town rooms can outshine big-city theaters, and what it takes to nurture a local scene until it hums. From renovated halls to backroom listening spaces without a bar, Mick explains how the right people on the ground turn unlikely venues into destinations and why audiences will happily drive to hear a group stretch in a room built for songs.

We dig into legacy without getting stuck in it. Mick looks back at Weddings Parties Anything, the hits that still sing, and the temptation to lean on familiar bangers. Instead, his six-piece lineup rehearsed long-lost cuts and built a set around discovery. That same spirit powers GoComeBack, a vinyl-shaped album designed as a return journey: side one heads out, side two comes home with new eyes. It’s a simple, durable concept that restores what many of us miss—sequencing, cohesion, and an arc you can feel when you flip the record.

Numbers make an appearance, but they don’t get top billing. We talk about the illusion of charts, the mirage of streaming KPIs, and the real-world value of in-store performances where thirty people can create more energy than three thousand passive streams. Record shops, counter chats, and shared favorites remind us music is a community, not a dashboard. 

Mick’s advice to younger artists is blunt and hopeful: play, enjoy the work, and choose the path that leaves memories, not just metrics. We close with the new single A Mighty Ride and the promise of a full-band tour that sounds like the record because it is the record—six players, one story, and miles ahead.

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A van-side riff, a dust road memory, and a choice to lean back into the sound that fits—this conversation with Tom Mac moves fast and lands deep. 

We open on travel as fuel for songwriting: a winter loop across the NT and WA, a four-wheel drive replacing a faithful van, and the freedom that turns hours into hooks. From there, we trace how Nomadic grew from an Instagram riff by Byron’s Pete McCready into a coastal-outback anthem with a video shot across the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. It’s a song that smells like salt and red dust, and it already has the streams to prove it.

We also unpack why Australian country music is surging. Tom lays out the secret: loyalty that spans generations, family-friendly festivals, and a genre that blends pop, Americana, and even hip hop while keeping story at the center. If you’ve wondered why country suddenly feels everywhere, the answer is that it never stopped speaking to the everyday—work, roads, love, and Saturday nights that promise something real. Tom’s journey reflects that pull: a childhood steeped in music thanks to a teacher mum, early gigs that flipped a switch, and a detour into a pop rebrand that taught hard lessons about identity and momentum.

From those lessons came two things: a return to his core as Tom Mac and a booking agency built to protect and empower artists. We talk about turning scars into support and writing with purpose. 

Tom performs Play It By Beer live, then turns the spotlight to Nomadic and a full-length album on the way: Dirt Road, named for the long driveway on the family farm and the path that leads back to yourself. If you love country that feels lived-in and modern, you’ll find plenty to hold on to here.

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A fearless voice, a late-blooming guitarist, and a family-built record that says the quiet part out loud. We welcome Deborah Conway for an unfiltered tour through four decades of songs, risks, and reinvention, from early band days to a duo and marriage with Willy Zygier that has become one of Australia’s most enduring creative partnerships. 

Deborah shares how performing grabbed her long before the guitar did, why her father tried to steer her away from rock and roll, and the moment a gold record changed his mind. We dig into the big swings: Rolling Stone acclaim, recording Pete Townshend’s Iron Man, singing Michael Nyman’s Prospero’s Books, and the Patsy Cline stage show that became a vessel for collective grief the day after 9/11.

The heart of the conversation is the new album, Right Wing Propaganda, a raw, two-voices-and-two-guitars statement shaped by lockdowns, culture wars, and the fraying of civil discourse. Deborah explains why they stripped away drums and keys to let lyrics and harmony carry the weight, and how cancel culture pressures artists to self-censor. Their three daughters join with luminous harmonies, turning family into an instrument and memory into melody. 

We even laugh through the AI cover art saga: the software nailed Willy at once but struggled to “find” Deborah, a fitting irony for a project about identity, perception, and truth.

You’ll also hear about the Broad concert series, which brought women singer-songwriters across rock, folk, country, and jazz onto one stage, and the recognition that followed—Member of the Order of Australia, the Victorian Music Hall of Fame, and multiple Archibald portrait finals. We close with two live cuts—Always and the title track Right Wing Propaganda—that showcase warmth, edge, and the space where listeners can step in. 

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The moment the walk-on music hits, you can feel it—the pulse of a country learning to believe in its own sound. We sat with Kate Ceberano to trace how that pulse became a life: from Melbourne’s alternative scene and a pivotal “no” to Stock Aitken Waterman, to I’m Talking, Brave, Jesus Christ Superstar, and a 60th birthday tour that plays like a living mixtape of Australian music history.

Kate brings the stories behind the headlines into sharp focus. She remembers the studio accident that turned into Models anthems, the sunburnt crush of Australian Made crowds, and the stubborn ingenuity of recording Bear Witness on early digital tech with real-time fixes from London. She talks about craft as a calling and a strategy—why songwriting keeps artists afloat, how Pash grew from one perfect memory, and what it means to watch an audience run a thousand private films to the same song. There’s reverence for lineage—Mahalia Barnes seeking her blessing, Michael Paynter’s vocal fire, and the responsibility of honoring a role like Mary Magdalene—and clear-eyed pride in firsts like the Order of Australia and induction into the Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

The conversation also moves into the art of surviving between spotlights. When COVID stopped the wheels, Kate launched Friday streams to raise money for Support Act, painted guitars to keep crews paid, and spent years creating a hand-stitched quilt with master quilters in the Philippines and local artisans—a psychedelic ode to Australian flora that travels as the band’s fourth member. We talk bikes, festivals, and a tiny scoop, but the heart of it is simple: authorship over shortcuts, community over ego, and music as the time capsule that binds us to who we were and who we’re becoming.

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A dobro lick that ended up in a feature film. A blue-tinted photo above the bar at the Gov. A midnight residency that turned into decades of collaborations. Charlie Owen joins us for a warm, unscripted tour through the songs, friendships, and stages that shaped his life in Australian music.

We trade the mythology for the moments: meeting Don Walker in the small hours, saying yes to Tex Perkins for Triple J’s Unplugged, and learning how a Working Class Ringos ballad could hush an arena full of Chisel fans. Charlie opens up about his long run with the Divinyls and the bond with Chrissy Amphlett, the quiet pride of being named among Australia’s best guitarists, and the surprise of discovering that Midnight Rain with Lewis Tillett topped Rolling Stone critics’ list years after the fact. The thread is always the same—collaboration, taste, and putting the song first.

We get into the set he’s bringing to South Australia: a solo, guitar-forward celebration with dobro, electric, acoustic, and a light touch of keys—no loops, no samplers. He explains why he sings now, how certain tracks like Spencer P. Jones’s The New Day of the Dead feel eerily current, and why some songs are too heavy to carry on stage. It’s a candid look at legacy, grief, and the craft of making a room go quiet without turning up the volume. If you care about Australian rock history, storytelling through strings, and the way music keeps our people close, this conversation will stay with you.

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Graham "Buzz" Bidstrup doesn't just tell stories—he's lived them. As the drumming powerhouse behind iconic Australian bands The Angels, Gang Gajang, and The Party Boys, Buzz takes us on an unforgettable journey through the electrifying pub rock scene of the 70s and 80s where the air was "thick with the unmistakable scent of beer, sweat, and pot."

Born into a musical Adelaide family in 1952, Buzz's path to rock stardom began with a father who could have been a concert pianist (before WWII trauma silenced his playing) and a mother who sang with gusto in church. This foundation, combined with exposure to seminal artists through his older brother, set the stage for his remarkable career. With characteristic humility and humor, Buzz reveals how he transformed The Angels by suggesting Doc Neeson move from bass to frontman—a decision that created magic. "You couldn't take your eyes off him on stage," Buzz explains about the charismatic Neeson, whom he considers the greatest frontman he's ever worked with.

Beyond the music that defined a generation, Buzz's story takes unexpected turns. His unique upside-down guitar playing created GangGajang's distinctive sound. His work with the Jimmy Little Foundation, promoting healthy eating among indigenous children for 25 years, reveals the depth of his character. "That's what I get up in the morning for," he shares, demonstrating how music can be a vehicle for meaningful change. Still active at 73, Buzz continues mentoring young artists as an APRA ambassador while passing his musical genes to his producer son Maxwell.

Whether you're a die-hard Angels fan or simply appreciate authentic Australian stories, Buzz's memoir "No Secrets" delivers raw insights into a musical life fully lived. The book is available now at Woolworths for $24—grab your copy and discover the stories behind the soundtrack of Australian rock.

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