Episode 53: Craig Finn – The Hold Steady
Anyone who knows me knows that I love a good lyricist, and then that means you should definitely know the great Craig Finn. For the uninitiated, Craig was the man behind the likes of Lifter Puller, and following their split...
Episode 52: Chris Hannah – Propagandhi
If you’re someone who hasn’t yet listened to Propagandhi, then I’m sure you’re about to have the time of your life as you discover their eclectic and celebrated discography. Forming in Canada back in 1986, they’ve been a going concern...
Episode 51: Steve Sladkowski – PUP
For 15 years now, Canadian outfit PUP have been defying the concept that their name stands for a Pathetic Use of Potential and have been proving all and sundry wrong as they travel around the world with their unique blend...
Episode 50: Jesse Coulter – Grenadiers
There’s no denying the fact that Adelaide is just one of those cities that can’t help itself but breed amazing bands. Sure, you can look at groups like The Angels, Cold Chisel, and more, but why not look at groups...
Episode 49: Ella & Jesse Hooper – Killing Heidi
If you’re anything like me, the name Killing Heidi was one that was synonymous with the Australian music scene at the turn of the millennium. Formed in regional Victoria by siblings Ella and Jesse Hooper, Killing Heidi first rose to...
Episode 48: Jesse F. Keeler – Death From Above 1979, MSTRKRFT
There was a period of time in the early ‘00s when one of the most exciting bands in the game was Canada’s own Death From Above. Well, that’s what they were called at first, but by the time they released...
Episode 47: Damian Cowell – TISM, Damian Cowell’s Disco Machine, The Arseless Chaps
When it comes to Damian Cowell, the only word that accurately sums up his career is ‘prolific.’ A staple of the Melbourne music scene for close to five decades now, Cowell has been involved in more bands than I’ve had...
Episode 46: Levi Cooper – Raccoon City
For about 15 years now, Adelaide has been home to a stellar outfit called Raccoon City. Though not exactly trailblazers of the screamo and post-hardcore genre in the city, for a while, they were arguably one of the most prominent,...
Episode 45: Kingsley Hall – Benefits, The Chapman Family
If you don’t recognise the name Kingsley Hall, then I want you to stop what you’re doing right now and do a bit of musical research. For most, Kingsley’s name would be recognisable thanks to his role up the front...
Episode 44: Barry Adamson – Magazine, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
I’m going to hazard a guess that even if the name Barry Adamson isn’t one you recognise right off the bat, you’re definitely aware of his contributions to the world of music. At the age of 19, Barry found himself...