Paul Kelly, our icon of the Australian music industry has officially released his 29th studio album, "Fever Longing Still".
It's his first album with new material since 2018, with 12 additions to his incredible collection of love songs spanning more than 40 years.
Paul is about as Melbourne is it gets, but we discover in this conversation that things weren't always easy to begin with in the Melbourne music scene. His move to Sydney in the mid-80s brought about his break-through with a long list of hits.
This is an open and completely honest chat with Paul, no topic is off limits whether it be life, love, heartbreak and even heroin.
Paul and his band will hit the road in August next year to celebrate another huge release, so hit up Frontier to get your tickets.
This is The Rider with Becko and Paul Kelly
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The Rider with Becko and Kasey Chambers
Kasey Chambers is nothing short of a national treasure. We as a nation cried and supported her when 'Not Pretty Enough' burst Kasey onto the scene.
It was an anthem people related to and was in so many ways the most unlikely to be a number one hit.
Now her 13th album is out, 'Backbone' which accompanies her book 'Just Don't Be a Dickhead'.
A lot has changed in her life, but this album feels like it crosses all stages of her career with music that could have featured on any of her earlier albums.
Kasey's life is an amazing one, in this chat, we hear about her childhood and how her father influenced her music style and the balancing act that is touring and having a family.
This is The Rider with Becko and Kasey Chambers.
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The Rider with Becko and Unwritten Law (Scotty)
Unwritten Law burst onto the scene in the late 90s with a fast-paced rock vibe that we all grew up with.
Many years later, a true fan of the band took on the role of Tour Manager and then literally fell into the role of guitarist. This opportunity wasn't taken for granted, in fact it's more of an all-rounder role of Tour Manager, Guitarist, and sometimes babysitter!
Scotty Mac, the Aussie living the dream playing for Unwritten Law is a story not to be missed.
Catch Unwritten Law on 'Hotter Than Hell' Festival.
This is The Rider with Becko and Scotty Mac from Unwritten Law.
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The Rider with Becko and Hayley Mary
The Jezabels superstar, Hayley Mary is all set to step into her solo persona with the debut album, "Roman XS."
You may have seen the Jezabels rise to fame in the early 2010s, being a festival staple and also the famous residency gigs at Sydney's Lansdown Hotel.
Hayley chose the worst possible time to launch her solo career - right at the beginning of the pandemic, but we finally get our hands on her new album 25 October.
With Oasis announcing their return, you'll hear some hilarious Liam Gallagher stories after she supported him on the last Aussie tour.
Catch Hayley Mary on tour this Summer celebrating this incredible album.
This is The Rider with Becko and Hayley Mary from the Jezabels.
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The Rider with Becko and Quan Yeomans from Regurgitator
Regurgitator are one of Australia's favourite bands and recently celebrated some huge milestones - 25 years of the album "Unit" and we're not far off from 30 years of "Tu Plang".
You'll see them on the 'Hotter Than Hell' tour, which kicks off 12 October in WA.
You'll hear about the highs and lows of the band, how they got through 'Band in a Bubble' and their unusual connection with Powderfinger.
This is The Rider with Becko and Quan from Regurgitator.
The Rider is a series of podcast and video interviews that get the gritty details from some of rock and roll’s greatest. From the process of bringing an album to life, to the gigs, the parties and everything in between. Fans want to know the hard work that goes into bringing entertainment to the masses and how the rock stars manage it all.
Most of all, The Rider gives true fans access to the raw, unfiltered experience of loving rock and roll. Listeners will feel like they’re knocking one back at the Rainbow Bar and Grill on Sunset Strip.
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