2024 wrap up: Nick Cave solo, Chemical Brothers, Floodlights, Playlunch, Teen Jesus, Cash Savage, Haiku Hands AND MORE
From fresh finds like Floodlights and Haiku Hands to faves like Cash Savage and Nick Cave. Epic tunes, failed stage dives, scandalous festivals, and plenty of bogan funk! Send us a text
1 Jan 2025
Playlunch @ the Pelly Bar, Frankston
We review our recent experience at a Playlunch gig. This was a fun night full bogan funk, Y2K nostalgia and hornbags. Filmed Dec 7 at the Pier Hotel. Get the full experience in video format on YouTube.Send us a text
23 Dec 2024
Cash Savage and the Last Drinks
Cash Savage and the Last Drinks played at Frankston Festival on 30 Nov 2024. We discuss band t-shirts and when to wear them, how it feels when you artists get political, the enigmatic magic that makes a great live performance, and the value in supporting live local music.
16 Dec 2024
Hoodoo Gurus + The Hard-Ons
Music journalist and radio host, Tim Rogers, shares insights into the enduring legacy and impact of Australian punk rock bands Hoodoo Gurus and The Hard-Ons on the international music scene.
9 Dec 2024
The Presets, Midnight Juggernauts, Haiku Hands
We discuss early 2000s electronica (The Presets), and crowd pleasing Midnight Juggernauts, and the new generation of dance pop (Haiku Hands).The Presets played at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Melbourne, on 15 Nov 2024. Supported by Midnight Juggernauts and Haiku Hands.
26 Nov 2024
Cold Chisel with Tex Perkins and Birds of Tokyo
Reflecting on the legacy of Cold Chisel and Jimmy Barnes. Cold Chisels 50th anniversary tour at Mornington Racecourse on 10 Nov 2024. Supported by Tex Perkins and the Cruel Sea, and Bird of Tokyo.
24 Nov 2024
Pearl Jam with Teen Jesus @ Marvel Stadium
Discussing what it's like to be so far back at the Pearl Jam stadium show. Also, we love Teen Jesus. Pearl Jam Dark Matter world tour at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, 16 Nov. Supported by The Pixies and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.
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