Episode 22 - Tamas Wells Chris is joined by singer, songwriter and visual artist Tamas Wells to discuss his new album "To drink up the sea", musical beginnings in the Melbourne folk scene, and how a sense of place and community informs his work. "To drink up the sea" available December 8th, 2023. Links: https://www.tamaswells.com/ https://www.instagram.com/_tamaswells/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/01osYMBrXUdvSJJlzFgrVi https://moranprizes.awardsplatform.com/gallery/NrbbQxwM/xzvOOqZR?search=4fddb8bc2fac749f-51

Episode 21 - Faunts / Duplekita What do Mass Effect, Edmonton basements and vintage synths have in common? Join Chris as he speaks with Tim Batke of Faunts / Duplekita fame about the evolution from beloved indie band to electronic solo projects, and the popularity driven from a video game franchise...   Links: https://duplekita.bandcamp.com/ https://fauntsmusic.bandcamp.com/track/there-will-be-blood https://www.instagram.com/duplekitamusic/

Episode 20 - Anna Smyrk Chris and guest Anna Smyrk discuss the evolution of her songwriting, recording a new single with the producers of boygenius and Lucy Dacus, and a preoccupation with the passage of time in her lyrics. How has life changed after beginning in a small town through to touring across the globe? Join us on Cue Playback for more... Links https://annasmyrk.bandcamp.com/music https://www.annasmyrk.com/ https://music.apple.com/au/artist/anna-smyrk/1100661606 https://www.instagram.com/annasmyrk/ https://www.tiktok.com/@annasmyrk/ Tour Dates 2024 Feb 1st: Funk N Waffles - Syracuse, NY Feb 3rd: One Broadway Collaborative - Lawrence, MA Feb 4th: Brick Hill House Concerts - Orleans, MA Feb 9th: The Drum Roll - Rochester, NY Feb 10th: Abilene - Rochester, NY Feb 11th: Pittsburgh Winery - Pittsburgh, PA Feb 12th: The Sharon Apollo Maennerchor Club - Sharon, PA Feb 13th: The Treelawn Social - Cleveland, OH Feb 14th: Grounds for Thought - Bowling Green, OH Feb 15th: Natalie's - Columbus, OH Feb 16th: Hirth Happenings - Maineville, OH Feb 18th: Bad Branch House Concerts - Whiteburge, KY Feb 21-25: Folk Alliance International Official Showcase

Episode 19 - Sharks and Minnows Chris talks with Christopher and Dan from Atlanta/Washington band Sharks and Minnows. How does an early love of REM and punk/shoegaze combine with a thoughtful interrogation of faith and politics? Join the band for the journey from a basement jam to the release of the new EP "Mermaid Black" Links: https://www.sharksandminnows.band/  https://sharksandminnows-atl.bandcamp.com/track/its-christmas-and-you-hate-christmas https://www.facebook.com/sharksandminnowsatl/ https://www.instagram.com/sharksandminnows.atl/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sharksandminnowsmusic https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sharks-and-minnows/6680092

Episode 18 - Bella Deer Surfcoast singer Bella Deer joins Chris to talk about their new single "Care too much", the importance of community in the music life, and handbags full of cash. Are national radio airplay and award nominations important for artists carving a path today? Join Chris and Bella to hear more...   Links: https://www.belladeer.com/ https://belladeermusic.bandcamp.com/track/care-too-much https://www.facebook.com/belladeermusic.fb/ https://www.instagram.com/belladeer.music/   Upcoming shows: 04 Nov, Vibes & Vino 2023, Heathcote, Australia 11 Nov, BELLA DEER Single Launch W/ Elizabeth Riordan, Preston, Australia 17 Nov, The Barwon Club Hotel, South Geelong, Australia

Episode 17 - Indicies Part Two Chris Lynch aka Indicies returns to discuss his new album "Suburban Youth", the creative process, the impact of Covid lockdowns, and expansive soundscapes. How has his music evolved from early jams to Smashing Pumpkins songs, through the acoustic beauty of Broken Flight, and now Indicies? Join Chris Sprake and Chris Lynch to learn more...   https://indicies.bandcamp.com/ https://brokenflight.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/indiciesband/

Episode 16 - Slow Dissolve / Indicies Part One As musician Chris Lynch (Indicies) releases a new album, he and former band mates Nathan Collins and Andrew Watson from Slow Dissolve join Chris to discuss improvised composition, first meetings at gigs, and the risk and beauty of unrehearsed shows. Is this instrumental music? Post Rock? Japanese new age? Join us to hear more... https://slowdissolveband.bandcamp.com/ https://indicies.bandcamp.com/album/suburban-youth https://clubchampion.bandcamp.com/ https://themanwhowasntthere.bandcamp.com/album/just-because-you-saw-her-doesnt-mean-she-was-there https://thesteadfastshepherd.bandcamp.com/

Episode 15 - The Ballad of Cowboy Dan Chris chats with singer Dan Brodie about his new album "The Ballad of Cowboy Dan", early beginnings on piano and accordion, first recording experiences, and highs and lows of being in the music industry. How does Dan cover the emotion space from rock to spoken word? Join us for Cue Playback...   https://danbrodie.bandcamp.com/album/the-ballad-of-cowboy-dan https://www.danbrodie.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/dan_j_brodie/

Episode 14 - Man on Fire   Chris is joined by Melbourne songwriter Les Thomas in the lead up to the launch of his new album "All my friends are superstars". Social justice, activism and the importance of community collide in an investigation of Les' new songs and an old acquaintance with Melbourne town...   https://lesthomasmusic.bandcamp.com/ https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/43134570-94ca-40e5-9063-46e6fb6211e1

Episode 13 - Away with the birds Chris is joined by Melbourne performer Andrew Englezos aka Brother to the Birds. How has Greek heritage, a love of musicals and poetry informed his new album "Joy is near to sorrow"? Join them for discussions on traditional middle eastern instruments, the historical challenges of post war migration, and a lack of Midnight Oil covers... Links: https://brothertothebirds.bandcamp.com/album/joy-is-near-to-sorrow https://www.facebook.com/brothertothebirds/ https://www.instagram.com/brother_birds/ Album Launch 18th November 2023 Abbotsford Convent 7.30pm