News
Songs of the Week (22.02.2019)
This week featured a stack of new Australian releases; including music from Alice Ivy, Hilltop Hoods, Julia Jacklin, and Keonico! To start us off, Julia Jacklin dropped her absolutely stunning sophomore-record Crushing. Focused around a series of revelations made by Jacklin
Songs of the Week (15.02.2019)
This week was yet again, another great week for Australian and international music; featuring new releases from Ninajirachi, Four Tet, Methyl Ethel, Tourist and more! Aussie indie-rock act Methyl Ethel released their third record Triage. Written, produced and recorded entirely by Jake
Songs of the Week (08.02.2019)
This week in music absolutely banged; featuring brand-new SLUMBERJACK, Blanke, Running Touch, Disclosure and more! First off, Aussie duo SLUMBERJACK dropped their highly anticipated SARAWAK EP. The duo spent a large portion of last year releasing collaborations with artists like
Feature Albums
Seattic – Retrospeculation
Our feature album this week is from Melbourne electronic artist Seattic with his debut-record Retrospeculation. Seattic is the solo-project of Adrian Osman, the former lead guitarist of Brisbane rock outfit Tourism. Taking a departure from his traditionally rock roots, under the
Keonico – Be Someone Else
Our feature album this week is from Hunters Hill producer Keonico with his brand-new album Be Someone Else. Keonico is an electronic music project that has been operating over the past three years by none other than myself (Lachlan Stevens).
Echo Drama – Before It All Ends
Our feature album this week is from Melbourne Dub / Reggae 9-piece Echo Drama with their latest album Before It All Ends. Recorded over the last three years, Before It All Ends is a welcome return for any Echo Drama fan.
Featured Programs
Perry Como and Beat the Band on There Goes That Song Again
Several of the band leaders of the 1940s included quizzes and other competitions in their performances. For example, Kay Kyser had his “Kollege of Musical Knowledge” and Sammy Kaye had his “Disc Jockey Discoveries”. Ted Weems had his “Beat the band” competition. Ted
Bobby Elliot for The Hollies on Pop Rock
Today, at the heart of The Hollies since 1963 are original members: drummer Bobby Elliott and singer, songwriter and lead guitarist Tony Hicks. Robbie interviews Bobby Elliot from London prior to The Hollies upcoming Australian Tour. The Hollies are one of Britain’s best-loved groups. Their
Australian Pop Legends on Retropopic Radio
Neil Saint talks with Australian pop music legends Lonnie Lee, Brian Cadd, Mark Gable and Russell Morris on the earliest days of Australian pop music. What were the music listening habits of Australian young people in the 50’s? Why were
