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• Episode 61: Justin Burford – End Of Fashion

  Cast your mind back 20 years and you might be taken right back to a moment in time where one of the most exciting Australian bands out there on the scene was none other than End Of Fashion.Formed in Perth by Justin Burford, who was at the time a member of The Sleepy Jackson, End Of Fashion found itself slowly finding fame thanks to constant airplay on triple j, and by the time 2005 rolled around, the group were readying their debut album.I can speak from experience when I tell you that it was pretty hard to ignore the stark black and yellow colour scheme of the band's debut album and singles, and equally hard was it to overlook singles such as 'O Yeah' and 'The Game.'ARIA Award winners with loads of potential, End Of Fashion unveiled a few new albums over the coming years, but ultimately went a bit silent in the following years. However, there have been a few singles since 2020, and this year, the group will be putting out their self-titled debut on vinyl and hitting the road for a national headline tour.Speaking as someone who actually saw End Of Fashion back in 2006 as part of my first 'real' concert experience, I can't tell you how excited this makes folks like myself.As you might be able to gather by this point, I was lucky enough to be joined by the musical mastermind that is End Of Fashion's Justin Burford this week. And yes, I certainly did ask if he remembers that 2006 gig.Anyway, have a listen to End Of Fashion's back catalogue (and their self-titled debut), 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 60: Ashlea Jaye – Left On Seen

  If you know me (or simply listen to the podcast – both are very good options), then you'd likely know how much I like to surround myself with musicians I both enjoy and respect. Frankly, with that in mind, I reckon you can't go past someone like Ashlea Jaye.A lifelong lover of music and a self-described theatre kid, Ashlea has been a supporter of music for as long as I've known her. If you're from Adelaide, you might know her from her time hosting the Peripheral Noise show on Three D Radio, or you might know her from musical groups such as Twin Decoy or Left On Seen.It's the latter which might jog your memory the most, with the duo (which also comprises Will Adam) releasing some stellar music in recent years. Whether it's the killer debut single "Life Support," their cover of SZA's "Kill Bill," or their brilliant 'Wilted' EP from this year, you can't go wrong.Alongside that though, Ashlea is also a huge supporter and advocate for those with disabilities both in and out of the music scene. An AuDHD, disabled artist, creative, musician, singer, and writer who juggles so much in her day to day, the fact that July was Disability Pride Month felt like an immensely fitting time for us to speak.Also, because it's the month in which Left On Seen will play a stellar hometown show as part of Fangz' album launch tour. It's also going to be a special one, but I'll let Ashlea tell you why that is…Oh, in case you couldn't tell, Ashlea is my guest on this week's podcast! Needless to say, I'm always happy to use this podcast to showcase musicians who I call friends, and this was a great opportunity for Ashlea and myself to just nerd out for… a long time.Anyway, have a listen to Left On Seen's back catalogue, buy a ticket to their upcoming 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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• Episode 59: Eliot Argus – Cardboard Cutouts

  Ever since they released their debut single back in 2019, Queensland alt-rockers Cardboard Cutouts have been determined to keep themselves moving. Whether it's trying new things on the writing or recording front, or simply looking towards myriad artists for inspiration, it's easy to see they're a group who aren't happy to stay in one lane.Indeed, these past few years have seen the group slowly grow and evolve with each and every release, with EPs such as 'Weekends' and 'Patchwork' now giving way to their debut album, 'Politics & Footy Tips.'An impressive piece of work for the group, it's a record built upon combined decades of musical appreciation, and clearly focused on the shuffle feature. With each and every track feeling like its own little world, so too does the music ebb and flow, showcasing their varying musical approaches and their associated talent.What I'm trying to say is that it's a corker of a record that's worth your time.This week, Eliot Argus of Cardboard Cutouts was kind enough to join me for a far-reaching chat where we discussed everything from rockabilly bands to Norwegian black metal (though the latter one might have been me).Anyway, have a listen to Cardboard Cutouts' 'Politics & Footy Tips,' buy a ticket to their 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 58: Josh Morris – The Electorate

  For a few years now, the Australian music industry has been home to a band whose current iteration has roots spanning back decades.In the early '90s, the Sydney scene featured an indie-rock trio dubbed The Templebears. Issuing three releases across as many years, the group never released a debut album, ultimately splitting around 1992.Its members would soon find themselves playing in bands such as Big Heavy Stuff and Atticus, before eventually re-emerging as The Templebears around 15 years ago.Fast-forward to 2019, and those same members were still playing together, but this time they'd adopted the name The Electorate to represent their new sonic focus. That trio would release their debut album, 'You Don't Have Time To Stay Lost', in 2020, and I highly recommend it if you've got the time.Now in 2025, they're back once again with a second record, this time called 'By Design'. Like its predecessor, it's exceptional, with a bit of growth and musical evolution on display.This week, I was lucky enough to chat to Josh Morris of The Electorate to discuss the band's history and its journey from conception to dissolution, and from reformation onwards to rebirth.Anyway, have a listen to The Electorate's 'By Design', 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 57: Crystal Choi & Simeon Kavanagh-Vincent – Phoebe Rings

  If you're someone who likes their music a little bit dreamy, a little bit hazy, and a whole lot of brilliant, then you need to point your peepers toward New Zealand, where Auckland's Phoebe Rings have been providing just that for some years now. Initially beginning as something of a solo project for Crystal Choi, it swiftly expanded, bringing together a group of stellar artists to form what we now know today as Phoebe Rings.Of course, if you look a bit closely, you might recognise some of the artists in the mix. While Simeon Kavanagh-Vincent has performed with Princess Chelsea, Alex Freer has served as a member of Tiny Ruins, and Benjamin Locke's name can be found over myriad New Zealand releases.After releasing a debut EP a few years back, the group slowly worked toward the next logical step, debut album 'Aseurai.' If you've listened to it, then you'd already know just how amazing it is, and if you've not listened to it, then maybe check it out before you listen to me ramble for the next hour.Either way, Crystal and Simeon were kind enough to join me for a chat this week, and I can't thank them enough for their time and their wonderful insights. Anyway, have a listen to Phoebe Rings' 'Aseurai', 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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