Interview
kee'ahn banksia

Banksia: Kee'Ahn On Reconnecting With Family And Music

Kuku Yalanji, Jirrbal, Zenadth Kes artist Kee'Ahn joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to discuss latest single Sunsets as well as collaboration release Take No More with Emma Donovan.

Kee'Ahn spoke about working on…

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wireheads

Press Colour: The Surrealist Punk World Of Wireheads

Dom Trimboli from Adelaide surrealist punk band Wireheads joins Sam on Press Colour to chat about the band's sixth record Potentially Venus, out now on Tenth Court Records. The band have been…

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Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Bright Lights: Yeah Yeah Yeahs On Surviving And Thriving

Nick Zinner of Yeah Yeah Yeahs joins Sarah Smith on Bright Lights, ahead of the band’s first shows back in Australia for a decade. Nick reflects on the band’s history, discussing what inspired…

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Dancingwater

Banksia: DancingWater On Music Practice

Meanjin-based artist DancingWater joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia ahead of My Sis, a NAIDOC celebration of Blak women in music.

DancingWater spoke about their songwriting, performances, 2020 single release 'White Noise' and plans…

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James Howard

Banksia: James Howard On Sound Sculpture 'Subterranean Frequencies'

Jaadwa song-man and composer James Howard joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to discuss sound sculpture Subterranean Frequencies as part of the Yallingwa exhibition Between Waves at ACCA, the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art.

Interview
Bob Brown At Liffey

Uncommon Sense: Bob Brown, Giant Of The Conservation Movement, Reflects On His Life, Activism And Connection To Nature

Former Leader of the Australian Greens, environmentalist, and giant of the conservation movement Bob Brown speaks in-depth with host Amy Mullins. In a wide-ranging and deep conversation, Bob reflects on his life of…

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naretha williams press colour

Press Colour: How Naretha Williams Centred Her Voice To Create a Synthwave Classic

Experimental interdisciplinary First Nations artist and musician Naretha Williams joins Sam to talk about her new album "Into Dusk We Fall". After the COVID lockdowns denied her access to the MESS studios she…

Special Program
Yên

Mooncake Guest Mix: Yên's Favourite Emotional Pop Songs

Vietnamese-Naarm emerging DJ Yên delivers a mix of emotional pop songs by his favourite singer-songwriters and contemporary artists from the likes of Rina Sawayama, NewJeans, Audrey Nuna and spotlighting local artist kui shorey

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Nightjarr

Mooncake Guest Mix: Nightjarr Deep Dives Into Influences and Inspirations

Gadigal via Hong Kong producer and DJ Nightjarr deep dives into artists that have inspired her and influenced her music production, from the likes of Ta-ku, DIDI HAN, Cabu, ((( O ))) &amp…

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Uncle Kutcha Waripa

Banksia: Uncle Kutcha Edwards Reflects On Waripa Ceremony And New Song 'Mother Tongue'

Mutti Mutti, Yorta Yorta, Nari Nari songman Uncle Kutcha Edwards joins Vanessa Morris for a yarn where they reflect on Waripa ceremony performed at the Forum as part of RISING, as well as…

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Matahara

Mooncake Guest Mix: Matahara Brings Breezy Bedroom Pop In Mix

Naarm via Jakarta musician Matahara is out with her sophomore EP Oscillating In Imaginary Butterflies. The record sits in a space of bedroom breezy pop and her Mooncake guest mix gives us a…

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Helen Ganya

Mooncake Guest Mix: Helen Ganya Takes Us On Soundscape Journey

Brighton-based Scottish-Thai musician Helen Ganya takes us on a musical journey through sonic gems and ambient soundscapes, visiting tracks by Yellow Magic Orchestra, mui zyu, Lucinda Chua and Lucy Liyou

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Featured Mix: Represented x 'Black is Beautiful'

Represented: Feature Mix - 'Black Is Beautiful'

"Dig it? Isn't it beautiful?"

Represented presenter Bez hit the decks this week, bringing listeners a 90s hip hop mix inspired by former Black Panther Kathleen Cleaver.

Tracklist:

'Kathleen Cleaver on Natural African…

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Taebz

Mooncake Guest Mix: Taebz Delivers All Star South Korean Diaspora Mix Up

Korean-NZ producer and rapper Taebz gives us a taste of his forthcoming EP via single Fuzz and Mooncake guest mix featuring fellow South-Korean diaspora powerhouse producers such as Yerin Baek, DIDI HAN, 박혜진…

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silkyedgez

Mooncake Guest Mix: silkyedgez Dips Into Dark-R&B And Hip-Hop On Guest Mix

Vietnamese-Australian dark future-R&B artist and rapper silkyedgez shares her favourite Asian artists from around the globe including a handful of her own, and Mooncake much loved tracks Alone, EDEN, Butterflies and Emperor’s New…

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Jun Parker

Mooncake Guest Mix: Jun Parker Harkens Back To City Pop

In his Mooncake guest mix, Jun Parker harkens back to 70s and 80s Japanese city pop era sharing legendary artists and classic tracks, and interluding the mix with storytelling of each track's place…

Interview
Jen Cloher and Lauren Taylor

Breaking And Entering: Jen Cloher's Emotional Path Of Self Discovery

Jen Cloher has just released their stunning fifth album, I Am The River, The River Is Me. Ahead of their national tour, Jen joins Lauren in the studio to discuss the emotional journey…

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Sophie Hutchings and Sofia Ilyas 2

Uncommon Sense: Pianist Sophie Hutchings And Organiser Sofia Ilyas Talk All Things Piano Day

It's Piano Day across the world on Wednesday 29th March 2023. Composer and contemporary classical pianist Sophie Hutchings and FLOAT Founder and Piano Day organiser Sofia Ilyas speak with host Amy Mullins as…

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woody mcdonald

The Cave: The Last One Ever

After six years taking us into The Cave every Friday evening, and 21 years on the Triple R airwaves, the legendary Woody McDonald is stepping off. Listen back to his final Cave ever…

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Khai Dreams

Mooncake Guest Mix: Khai Dreams Delivers Unhinged Bedroom Pop

Singer-songwriter Khai Dreams delivers a Mooncake guest mix of unhinged bedroom pop across the Asian-diaspora from the likes of NoSo, Asian Glow, Meaningful Stone and their own works from debut album ABSOLUTE HEARTBREAK