Category: 1/2/3/4

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Our guest is John Statz, chatting about his recent album, The Fire Sermon, a fine collection of Americana tunes. As well, new releases from Jazz Party, Peter Fij & Terry Bickers and Corey Theatre.

Featuring new releases from Destroyer, Willie Watson and Brooke Russell and the Mean Reds. While I was at the Waverock Weekender festival in Hyden, WA – the news came through that the Screamijng Eagle of Soul, Charles Bradley had passed away. I speak with Paul Sloan who runs the festival, he shares his memories of a generous performer who he brought to Wave Rock o.n his debut Australian tour. Plus we hear from a group who had a deep respect and love of Charles Bradley – The Teskey Brothers.

Rich Davies and The Low Road join us for a session and a chat about their excellent album Ghosts. As well, new music from Even As We Speak, Ross McHenry and The Wikimen.

The Heliocentrics are a group for which genres are meaningless and boundaries invisible. They’ve released a string of records that float through jazz, hip-hop, psych, krautrock, and musique concrete. Their latest release on Soundway features improvised vocals from Slovakian singer Barbora Patkova. Beautiful and mystical! As well, Bollywood bliss from Bombay Royale, gentle folk pop from Jack Cooper and the great new single from Josh Johnstone.

Introducing to you the wonderful debut album from Sam Genualdi. He’s a composer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and artist from Evanston, Illinois. As a 2017 Watson Fellow he commnced traveling the globe studying music for one year from August 2017. Keep an eye out for him. As well, excellent new releases from Jep & Dep, Courtney Marie Andrews and David Rawlings.

Perhaps it’s been the bitter chill of winter that has generated this woozy, slightly summery collection of tunes for this edition of 1/2/3/4. From the king of wonky pop, Mac DeMarco, to NSW South Coast duo Tropical Strength and the hazy R&B of Melbourne’s Cactus Channel, you’re bound to feel a warming glow. Plus a track from the STUNNING new EP from Josienne Clarke and Kit Downes.

Featuring music from Southern Algeria, a brilliant release from Afous D’Afous, plus new sounds from Cameroon, Turkey and Zimbabwe. As well, some excellent jangly pop from Turnover and Fake Laugh and the return of Eilen Jewell tackling a dark and bold selection of blues tunes.

Justin Bernasconi has been described as “one of this country’s most interesting acoustic guitar talents”. I found him to be a top bloke as well! He joins us in session as we chat about his latest album, Barefoot Wonderland, which has a message for all us. More excellent guitar music from one of Justin’s favourites, Bert Jansch, the brilliant new release from Jake Xerxes Fussell and much more.

From Portugal to L.A. – it’s a treasure trove mix of cool pop and classic rock. Sydney’s Fallon Cush have a catchy new tune, stunning folk from Brisbane’s Angharad Drake and the welcome return of Only Ones front man, Peter Perrett. I also reflect on the big guitar and even bigger voice of the mighty Glen Campbell.

The Blackeyed Susans pop by to perform two tracks from their excellent Close Your Eyes and See release. As well, chamber pop from Brent Cash and Bill DeMain and the tale of two Cleas.