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• Episode 79: Hamish Cowan – Cordrazine

  For close to 30 years now, the Australian music scene has sporadically played host to the exceptional Cordrazine.Fronted by Hamish Cowan, who formed the group following time spent in the group Blindside, Cordrazine were the very definition of a star that shone brightly, and for a period far shorter than they should have.Releasing their 'Time To Leave' EP in 1997, the group's singular sound saw them making it into triple j's Hottest 100 of the year when their track 'Crazy' hit the No. 17 position, and by 1998, debut album 'From Here To Wherever' hit the national top 10 and resulted in two ARIA Award nominations.Sadly, Cordrazine were not long for this world, and they split soon after. Cowan would go on to form the duo Hamish with Bryan St James, but we wouldn't see Cordrazine again until 2010, when the 'Always Coming Down' album was released into the world.Since then, it's been a little sporadic on the live front, though we've recently seen a handful of new tunes released by the group in the lead up to the release of the 'You See In Me' EP, which arrives today.The EP will be followed by a launch show at the Northcote Social Club next week, which is being billed as the final opportunity to see Cordrazine live.This week, I was lucky enough to be joined by Cowan, who was kind enough to take part in not just one, but two chats, after we simply ran out of time in our first meeting to talk about all the things we had to. Anyway, have a listen to Cordrazine's 'You See In Me' EP, buy a ticket to their final 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 78: Todd Andrews & Jamie Timony – These New South Whales

  I could probably hazard a guess and say that we all know people like These New South Whales: stunning musicians, effortlessly funny, charismatic, and just all 'round impressive people.With that in mind, it's hard to pick out what to focus on when talking about their achievements.Maybe we could talk about their musical career, which has brought with it a handful of albums and even an ARIA nomination?There's also room to discuss their amazing live performances, which are as ferocious as they are arresting.Perhaps we could focus on their comedic side, which resulted in their very own Comedy Central series?Or maybe we could point our attention to their 'What A Great Punk' podcast, which is closing in on a lofty 500 episodes?Ultimately, These New South Whales are the sum of many parts, and all of them done very well in tandem.This week, the group release their fourth album, 'GODSPEED,' and in typical fashion, it's a pretty stellar release. Alongside its arrival, they're hitting up the east coast of Australia for a series of free instore performances which are then followed by a series of live podcast recordings, wrapping up the first season of 'What A Great Punk.'With so much going on, I caught up with These New South Whales' Todd Andrews and Jamie Timony to have a chat about the new record, 500 episodes of their podcast, and their eclectic love of music.Anyway, have a listen to These New South Whales' 'GODSPEED,' buy a ticket to this weekend's podcast recording 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 77: JP Jakonen – Cliff Barnes

  I'm going to go out on a limb here and say this – the chances are very good that you do not know my guest today. In fact, I hadn't even heard about my guest until just a few months ago.That all changed back in June when I played a show in Ruovesi, Finland, on whose line-up the band Cliff Barnes could also be found.Also hailing from the gorgeous country that is Finland, Cliff Barnes is the sort of band that any self-respecting lover of '90s rock should familiarise themselves with immediately. Fuzzy, raucous, and energetic, fans of Dinosaur Jr. will undoubtedly recognise some parallels with their sound, while folks who enjoy their music loud and laden with hooks will be well-catered to.When I caught Cliff Barnes live, I left with a copy of their debut album, 'Free Flyin',' which arrived in 2023 – roughly 25 years since the group had first formed and begun making music. Truly, you'd do well to check them out, especially given that I've been unable to stop recommending them to friends since I heard them.I also left that show with a definite need to chat to JP Jakonen, the founder, guitarist, and vocalist of Cliff Barnes, who – away from his time in the music world – should be called Dr JP Jakonen, with his professional career seeing him serve as a prolific author due to his specialties in the fields of philosophy, psychology, and religion.So that's exactly what I did recently. I called up JP to have a chat about his myriad musical projects, the work of Cliff Barnes, and to gain a bit of an insight into what he does for a day job.Anyway, have a listen to Cliff Barnes' 'Free Flyin',' 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 76: Daniel Devlin – The Belair Lip Bombs

  There's a very good chance that one of Australia's next big rock bands is going to be The Belair Lip Bombs.Hailing from Frankston in Victoria, The Belair Lip Bombs aren't exactly from a massive musical metropolis, but that hasn't stopped them thriving.First formed in 2017, the quartet issued a pair of EPs ahead of their 2023 debut album, 'Lush Life,' which arrived to widespread acclaim. Since then, things have been looking up even more for the group, with an appearance at the South By Southwest music conference garnering the attention of Jack White's Third Man Records label, and seeing the group become the first Australian outfit signed to the iconic stable.Since then, their profile has only grown, and with the release of last week's 'Again' album, it's clear The Belair Lip Bombs are well on their way to global prominence.This week, I was lucky enough to chat with drummer Daniel Devlin, who joined to discuss the group's rise to fame and the sounds and influences of their latest album.Anyway, have a listen to The Belair Lip Bombs' 'Again,' 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 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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