20 APR 2024 · Episode 25 - Peter Farnan Melbourne Singer, Musician and Composer Peter Farnan takes us on a journey from rock band beginnings with Serious Young Insects and Boom Crash Opera, through composition for theater productions and to his most recent project: Peter Farnan and The Home Bodies. How has an early love of Beatles cartoons, working with Jimmy Iovine, and writing for productions such as The Sapphires shaped Peters' quirky engaging songwriting of today? Join us for Cue Playback...   Links:   https://peterfarnan.bandcamp.com/album/home https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/peter-farnan-shotkickers/164656

9 MAR 2024 · Episode 24 - Hamish // Cordrazine   Chris has a candid discussion with Hamish Cowan of Cordrazine ahead of the release of the new single "Hey Man".  Travel through the heady days of '90s indie rock and electronic music, contemplate the role of the artist, and dive into the lush sounds of Cordrazine...   https://music.apple.com/au/artist/cordrazine/97851935 https://tickets.northcotesocialclub.com/outlet/event/5c950dfd-831b-430c-a22b-d6cc17efc7f8 https://popboomerang.bandcamp.com/

3 MAR 2024 · Episode 23 - Sainthill Chris is joined by Tom Larkey aka Sainthill for the release of his new album "Dream Animal". The pair travel from Hobart in the early '90s to the Melbourne music scene of today. Join them on the journey as Tom details his movement through song and sound. Links https://sainthill.bandcamp.com/https://sainthill.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/4hJXI7eJSKnPBEQD2kBpD5 https://music.apple.com/au/artist/sainthill/1378093660

3 DEC 2023 · Episode 22 - Tamas Wells Chris is joined by singer, songwriter and visual artist Tamas Wells to discuss his new album "To drink up the sea", musical beginnings in the Melbourne folk scene, and how a sense of place and community informs his work. "To drink up the sea" available December 8th, 2023. Links: https://www.tamaswells.com/ https://www.instagram.com/_tamaswells/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/01osYMBrXUdvSJJlzFgrVi https://moranprizes.awardsplatform.com/gallery/NrbbQxwM/xzvOOqZR?search=4fddb8bc2fac749f-51

26 NOV 2023 · Episode 21 - Faunts / Duplekita What do Mass Effect, Edmonton basements and vintage synths have in common? Join Chris as he speaks with Tim Batke of Faunts / Duplekita fame about the evolution from beloved indie band to electronic solo projects, and the popularity driven from a video game franchise... Links: https://duplekita.bandcamp.com/ https://fauntsmusic.bandcamp.com/track/there-will-be-blood https://www.instagram.com/duplekitamusic/

19 NOV 2023 · Episode 20 - Anna Smyrk Chris and guest Anna Smyrk discuss the evolution of her songwriting, recording a new single with the producers of boygenius and Lucy Dacus, and a preoccupation with the passage of time in her lyrics. How has life changed after beginning in a small town through to touring across the globe? Join us on Cue Playback for more... Links https://annasmyrk.bandcamp.com/music https://www.annasmyrk.com/ https://music.apple.com/au/artist/anna-smyrk/1100661606 https://www.instagram.com/annasmyrk/ https://www.tiktok.com/@annasmyrk/ Tour Dates 2024 Feb 1st: Funk N Waffles - Syracuse, NY Feb 3rd: One Broadway Collaborative - Lawrence, MA Feb 4th: Brick Hill House Concerts - Orleans, MA Feb 9th: The Drum Roll - Rochester, NY Feb 10th: Abilene - Rochester, NY Feb 11th: Pittsburgh Winery - Pittsburgh, PA Feb 12th: The Sharon Apollo Maennerchor Club - Sharon, PA Feb 13th: The Treelawn Social - Cleveland, OH Feb 14th: Grounds for Thought - Bowling Green, OH Feb 15th: Natalie's - Columbus, OH Feb 16th: Hirth Happenings - Maineville, OH Feb 18th: Bad Branch House Concerts - Whiteburge, KY Feb 21-25: Folk Alliance International Official Showcase

5 NOV 2023 · Episode 19 - Sharks and Minnows Chris talks with Christopher and Dan from Atlanta/Washington band Sharks and Minnows. How does an early love of REM and punk/shoegaze combine with a thoughtful interrogation of faith and politics? Join the band for the journey from a basement jam to the release of the new EP "Mermaid Black" Links: https://www.sharksandminnows.band/ https://sharksandminnows-atl.bandcamp.com/track/its-christmas-and-you-hate-christmas https://www.facebook.com/sharksandminnowsatl/ https://www.instagram.com/sharksandminnows.atl/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sharksandminnowsmusic https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sharks-and-minnows/6680092

29 OCT 2023 · Episode 18 - Bella Deer Surfcoast singer Bella Deer joins Chris to talk about their new single "Care too much", the importance of community in the music life, and handbags full of cash. Are national radio airplay and award nominations important for artists carving a path today? Join Chris and Bella to hear more... Links: https://www.belladeer.com/ https://belladeermusic.bandcamp.com/track/care-too-much https://www.facebook.com/belladeermusic.fb/ https://www.instagram.com/belladeer.music/ Upcoming shows:04 Nov, Vibes & Vino 2023, Heathcote, Australia 11 Nov, BELLA DEER Single Launch W/ Elizabeth Riordan, Preston, Australia 17 Nov, The Barwon Club Hotel, South Geelong, Australia

22 OCT 2023 · Episode 17 - Indicies Part Two Chris Lynch aka Indicies returns to discuss his new album "Suburban Youth", the creative process, the impact of Covid lockdowns, and expansive soundscapes. How has his music evolved from early jams to Smashing Pumpkins songs, through the acoustic beauty of Broken Flight, and now Indicies? Join Chris Sprake and Chris Lynch to learn more... https://indicies.bandcamp.com/ https://brokenflight.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/indiciesband/

15 OCT 2023 · Episode 16 - Slow Dissolve / Indicies Part One As musician Chris Lynch (Indicies) releases a new album, he and former band mates Nathan Collins and Andrew Watson from Slow Dissolve join Chris to discuss improvised composition, first meetings at gigs, and the risk and beauty of unrehearsed shows. Is this instrumental music? Post Rock? Japanese new age? Join us to hear more... https://slowdissolveband.bandcamp.com/ https://indicies.bandcamp.com/album/suburban-youth https://clubchampion.bandcamp.com/ https://themanwhowasntthere.bandcamp.com/album/just-because-you-saw-her-doesnt-mean-she-was-there https://thesteadfastshepherd.bandcamp.com/