Triple R's Radiothon Is Coming Soon...

On Friday 21 August, to be precise! In the meantime, have a gander at all the details, including what you can win, how to support the station, and why it matters – now, more than ever.

Introducing... Triple R’s New Overnight Pop-Up Shows!

It’s been with a heavy heart that we have had to suspend The Graveyard Shift to minimise the people coming into the building. But in its place, we’re proud to announce 14 pop-up shows.

Congrats, Cam Smith!

Huge news: Cam Smith, host of Eat It, has been announced as an inductee of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival’s Legends Hall Of Fame for food and wine communication and education – which makes Cam an official legend.

Einstein A Go-Go Celebrates 30 Years On Air

Triple R’s weekly science program, Einstein A Go-Go, is celebrating three decades on the airwaves this winter! Hear host Dr Shane tell Breakfasters about the history of the show and all the exciting on-air celebrations coming up!

Breakfasters: Assessing The Impact of Covid-19 On The Local Music Scene

A new RMIT University and VMDO survey looks into which musos have been hardest hit during lockdown – and how they might be supported post-pandemic.

Neon Sunset: Crack Cloud Discuss Their Astonishing Debut LP ‘Pain Olympics’

“We became friends through the openness in which we would discuss our lives.” Crack Cloud discuss their beginnings as a collective on Neon Sunset.

Far and Wide: Fontaines D.C. On Their New Album ‘A Hero’s Death’

“The deep love of this band is being able to craft songs. The other thing is we like playing songs that, whenever we play them live, people go f---ing crazy.” Fontaines D.C. tell us about making their new record.

Album of the Week: A Hero’s Death by Fontaines D.C.

A Hero's Death is the second album from Fontaines D.C., the Irish post-punk/garage group who announced themselves so memorably with the debut Dogrel in 2019. Those songs balanced pure punk spirit with reflective verse, bridging traditional and revolutionary impulses.

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The Grapevine: Why Australia Must Think ‘Outside the Box’ to Free Kylie Moore-Gilbert

Kylie Moore-Gilbert, Lecturer at the University of Melbourne, was arrested by the Iranian government in 2018 under convictions of spying. Despite the Australian government declaring these charges as “baseless”, Kylie is still detained…

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Primal Screen: Three ‘Must See’ Music Documentaries

If you’re looking for more screen goodness to stream during lockdown then you’re in luck. Music documentaries are the specific focus of this episode of Primal Screen with Paul, Sally and Flick reviewing…

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Protomartyr’s Joe Casey Joins Respect The Rock

Joe Casey from Protomartyr chats with Tadpole about the band's new album, Ultimate Success Today, as well as jazz, Detroit, and not making sourdough during lockdown.

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Uncommon Sense: Escalating Gender Inequality In The Wake Of COVID-19

“Women are copping it on every level – there isn’t really a space in the labour market you can say women are doing as good as before.” Alison Pennington, Senior Economist at the…

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Double Bounce: No Pressure, Just Playing With Jim White

Some say Jim White is a “serial collaborator”. He sees it as unintentional, saying he does not purposefully seek out many different projects, just enjoys the opportunities. The local drummer and songwriter has…