My Kind of Scene uncovers the past and present of Australian music. From titans to hidden gems, this podcast discovers the songs and artists that make up the fabric of the Aussie music scene, and explores what makes them succeed. It examines history through a present-day lens, attempting to understand the giants whose shoulders today's artists stand on, and the creative sparks defining the future of Australian music. Host Cara Diaria, indie musician and music nerd, brings her unique perspective to the Aussie hits and misses, the movers and shakers, the goodness and greatness that makes it My Kind of Scene.
My Kind of Scene
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My Kind of Scene uncovers the past and present of Australian music. From titans to hidden gems, this podcast discovers the songs and artists that make up the fabric of the Aussie music scene, and explores what makes them succeed. It examines history through a present-day lens, attempting to understand the giants whose shoulders today's artists stand on, and the creative sparks defining the future of Australian music. Host Cara Diaria, indie musician and music nerd, brings her unique perspective to the Aussie hits and misses, the movers and shakers, the goodness and greatness that makes it My Kind of Scene.
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2/7/2022
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Recent Episodes
January 25, 2024
Shoulda Been Higher
<p><em>My Kind of Scene</em> 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, <a href='https://www.tomwclarke.com/shouldabeenhigher'><em>Shoulda Been Higher: A Celebration of 30 Years of Triple J's Hottest 100</em></a><em>. </em><br/><br/>Find the episode playlist on <a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/2OdKJyVhP7wZ30U5A4VscL?si=KMGG84j_SpC9CDBRxSBmGQ'>Spotify</a> and <a href='https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ9L8v9xeUYRUex6S0lGryOfk04Vusjfo&si=3G3jm_g5OuFVtRFk'>YouTube</a>. Send questions or compliments to <a href='mailto:mykindofscenepod@gmail.com'><strong>mykindofscenepod[@]gmail.com</strong></a>.<br/><br/><em>My Kind Of Scene</em> acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the land many of us call Australia.<br/><br/><b>Sources</b></p><ul><li>Clarke, T.W. <a href='https://www.tomwclarke.com/shouldabeenhigher'><em>Shoulda Been Higher: A Celebration of 30 Years of Triple J's Hottest 100</em></a><em> Melbourne Books, 2023</em> </li><li><a href='https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/archive/'>The Hottest 100 Archive</a> abc.net.au</li><li><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_J_Hottest_100'>Wikipedia</a></li><li>Clarke, T.W. <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/0YxY9BLtODa6cCr24QnyS4?si=68957916358e4251'>Spinning Around</a> Spotify, 2021-22</li></ul>
December 19, 2023
The Spirit of Christmas
<p><em>My Kind of Scene</em> 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 <em>The Spirit of Christmas </em>charity<em> </em>compilation 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."<br/><br/>Find the episode playlist on <a href='https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ9L8v9xeUYQIp3mmyGHNhdG5641tx-m9'>YouTube</a>. Send questions or compliments to <a href='mailto:mykindofscenepod@gmail.com'><b>mykindofscenepod[@]gmail.com</b></a>.<br/><br/><em>My Kind Of Scene</em> acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the land many of us call Australia.<br/><br/><b>Sources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spirit_of_Christmas_(album_series)'>Wikipedia</a></li><li><a href='http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article133917872'>"Charity album"</a>. <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Canberra_Times'><em>The Canberra Times</em></a><em>. Supplement</em>. Vol. 71, no. 22, 146. 5 December 1995. p. 3. Retrieved 22 December 2022 – via National Library of Australia.</li><li>Blake, J. <a href='https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/musicals/sass-soul-and-oldschool-panache-in-musical-gem-20100528-wld6.html'>"Sass, soul and old-school panache in musical gem"</a> The Sydney Morning Herald, May 29, 2010</li></ul>
August 6, 2023
Baby Look at Me
<p><em>My Kind of Scene</em> 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!<br/><br/>Find the episode playlists on the Spotify <a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/2OdKJyVhP7wZ30U5A4VscL?si=TkCuT95MT1C7ucYLjYxHTQ'><b>Cara Diaria</b></a> artist page and on <a href='https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ9L8v9xeUYQaGJFoOXiuVzsdAaic-pDs'>YouTube</a>. Send questions or compliments to <a href='mailto:mykindofscenepod@gmail.com'><b>mykindofscenepod[@]gmail.com</b></a>.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><b>Sources</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tina_Arena'>Wikipedia</a></li><li>Luse, B. et al. <a href='https://www.npr.org/2023/07/13/1187572727/wheres-the-song-of-the-summer-plus-the-making-of-beyonces-crazy-in-love'>"Where's the song of the summer? Plus, the making of Beyoncé's 'Crazy in Love'"</a> NPR, Jul 14, 2023</li><li>Nicolaou, E. <a href='https://www.today.com/popculture/music/kylie-minogue-padam-padam-meaning-rcna90591'>"Kylie Minogue on her viral hit song: 'It padamed its way straight into my heart'"</a> Today.com, Jun 22, 2023</li><li>Arena, T. <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Now-Can-Dance-Tina-Arena-ebook/dp/B00D5M55QY'><em>Now I Can Dance</em></a><em>, </em>HarperCollins, Oct 14, 2013</li><li>Flick, L. <a href='https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/90s/1996/BB-1996-03-09.pdf'>"Single Reviews: New & Noteworthy"</a> <em>Billboard</em> (p. 76), Mar 9, 1996 </li><li>Lochrie, C. <a href='https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tina-arena-love-saves-album-48572/'>"Tina Arena Shares ‘Most Personal Album to Date’, ‘Love Saves’"</a> Rolling Stone Australia, Jul 14, 2023</li></ul>
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