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• Episode 75: Georgia Knight

  If you're not yet a card-carrying member of the Georgia Knight club, then you're in prime position to change your life.Originally from Melbourne, Georgia Knight has been part of the music world for some years now, having made a public debut with her solo material back around 2019.As she continued to write and record, Georgia shared more music until the release of her 'Hell On Bent Street' EP, showcasing a truly stellar approach to her musical craft which is probably best described as indie rock with elements of folk thrown in.Since then, things have been a bit quiet. While Georgia recorded a full album around 2023, and while she's played plenty of shows since, we've been waiting to hear new music for some time, with that drought set to end this week with the release of 'Beanpole.'A truly gorgeous album which shows a darker vibe to her already-impressive music, Beanpole is one of those albums you can't just listen to once, with its cinematic vibes and elements of trip-hop and avant-garde instrumentation enticing you to pop the headphones on and give it more of your time.I was lucky enough to catch Georgia a few times at BIGSOUND in Brisbane this year, and it's become crystal clear she's well on her way to becoming one of the country's most exciting musical exports.That's exactly why I made sure that I needed to have a chat with her for the podcast this week, which I did when she called in from her car in New Zealand for a lengthy discussion on music, social anxiety, and a love of great songwriters.Anyway, have a listen to Georgia Knight's 'Beanpole,' buy a ticket to her upcoming launch show, have a listen to our chat, and I’ll see you at the end of the episode for some general housekeeping.

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• Bonus Episode 6: Our Carlson

  If you've been paying attention to the Australian music scene in recent years, there's a good chance you may have come across the enigmatic majesty that is Our Carlson.Having got his start in the hardcore world over two decades ago, Carlson has spent the past few years cementing himself as a commanding figure within the world of electronic music, describing his work as "trauma doof from The Peoples Poet."In 2021, his 'A Bit Much' EP gave punters a taste of what was to come, with passionate lyricism and stellar compositions fast winning over audiences. Meanwhile, 2023's follow-up, 'A Bit 2 Much,' continued the trend, and gave us a further taste of what was still to come.This year, he's released the full-length record, 'OC Spray,' a collection of nine tracks that showcase his musical diversity and myriad lyrical focuses. Alongside doof beats and eclectic production, you can even find elements of hyperpop and raw, stark vulnerability. It's a hell of a record, and one you definitely need to hear.Alongside the recorded music, however, Carlson also uses his position to champion the causes that matter. Whether it's the likes of calling out strobes at shows, or campaigning for Indigenous rights, a free Palestine, or the rights of the LGBTQI+ community, Carlson is a man with many focuses at any given time.This week, I was lucky enough to catch up with him again and have a chat about the new record, and everything that's gone on over these past few years.Anyway, have a listen to Our Carlson's 'OC Spray,' have a listen to our chat, buy a ticket to his current tour, and I’ll see you at the end of the episode for some general housekeeping.

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• Episode 74: Gareth Liddiard – The Drones, Tropical Fuck Storm

  Ask anyone, and there's a good chance that many Australian music fans will describe Gareth Liddiard as one of the pillars of this country's music scene.For Liddiard, his musical career began back in the '90s, entering this creative world alongside the formation of The Drones, who are often regarded one of Australia's most revered bands. Alongside numerous albums and myriad live performances, The Drones took home awards like the inaugural Australian Music Prize, while 'Shark Fin Blues' was voted the best Australian song by contemporary songwriters.While The Drones would enter a hiatus of sorts in 2016, Liddiard has kept at it, forming Tropical Fuck Storm the following year. Since then, that's been his main project, though he's also dabbled with Springtime alongside luminaries Chris Abrahams and Jim White.Weird, discordant, and ever-arresting, Tropical Fuck Storm this year released 'Fairyland Codex,' their fourth studio album, and first full-length record since 2021. It's a stellar album, and one they're about to head out on the road to support with an Australian tour.This week, I was lucky enough to speak to Gareth Liddiard once again, funnily enough, just a day after 'Fairyland Codex' nabbed a spot as a finalist for the Australian Music Prize.Anyway, have a listen to Tropical Fuck Storm's 'Fairyland Codex,' buy a ticket to their upcoming tour, have a listen to our chat, and I’ll see you at the end of the episode for some general housekeeping.

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• Episode 73: Gabe Stove & Justin Teale – dust

  For the past few years now, I've been watching Newcastle outfit dust rise through the ranks, ticking achievements off their bucket lists as if it's no big deal.I've eagerly watched them since I wrote their very first piece of press back in 2021, premiering their first single, and manifesting good things for them. Since then, it's been stunning to see them continuously drop stellar pieces of incendiary post-punk, deliver amazing live shows, and even find themselves supporting names like Interpol, Bloc Party, and more.Needless to say, it's always great to see a band such as dust reaching huge heights and continuing to represent Australian music on the global stage.This month, the group unleashed their long-awaited debut album, 'Sky Is Falling.' If you've not listened to it yet, you're undoubtedly in for a treat, with dust showing themselves as one of the most exciting groups in Australia today.This week, I was lucky enough to speak to vocalists and guitarists Gabriel Stove and Justin Teale from dust about their rise to fame and the release of their amazing debut album.Anyway, have a listen to dust's 'Sky Is Falling,' buy a ticket to their upcoming tour, have a listen to our chat, and I’ll see you at the end of the episode for some general housekeeping.

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• Episode 72: Evan Dando – The Lemonheads

  If you're a fan of music from the '90s, or just the indie-rock genre in general, then the chances are probably pretty much perfect that you're aware of The Lemonheads.First formed in Boston back in 1986, the group has been fronted by Evan Dando since its earliest days, with Dando being the driving force (and only original remember) since 1989.The Lemonheads rose to widespread prominence in the early '90s thanks to records like 'It's A Shame About Ray' and 'Come On Feel The Lemonheads,' with the former being largely written in Australia when Dando became good friends with Smudge's Tom Morgan.Though The Lemonheads would split back in 1997, they've been an active presence again since 2005, with a self-titled record arriving in 2006. Since then, there's been a few archival releases and reissues, while the brilliant 'Varshons' cover albums arrived in 2009 and 2019.However, earlier this year, it was announced that The Lemonheads would finally be releasing their first new record of original material since 2006. Titled 'Love Chant,' it's a brilliant record that any self-respecting music fan needs to listen to immediately.News of the record also brought with it a return to Australia for The Lemonheads, who played their first local shows in the country since 2019 back in May. A massive return for a group who are effectively honorary Australians these days, I was lucky enough to get the chance to catch up with Dando while he was in the country, visiting him in his hotel room for his first local interview, just hours after he landed in the country.If you know me, then you'd likely know how stoked I was to have this opportunity to chat to a figure in the musical world whose legacy has been immensely impactful. But as expected, it was a bit of a wildcard experience, with Dando also giving this podcast its first live performance of… well, anything to date. We also had a couple of technical issues but it works out fairly well, I feel.Anyway, have a listen to The Lemonheads' 'Love Chant,' have a listen to our chat, and I’ll see you at the end of the episode for some general housekeeping.

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