International Pop Underground: Squirrel Flower Talks Fears, Storms, Cars, Concussions & Planet (i)
Across Ella Williams' second Squirrel Flower LP, Planet (i), there's two major recurring motifs in her lyrical imagery: cars and roads and highways; and then weather, in the form of storms and…
Off The Record: Looking Back At The Continental
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of its closing, the team behind The Continental drop by Off The Record to remember and celebrate the iconic Melbourne music venue. The two Marios reminisce…
Ed Kuepper And Jim White Present Beat Orgy
Ed Kuepper (of The Saints, Laughing Clowns and The Aints!) and Jim White (of The Dirty Three) guest program Beat Orgy, spinning records from their own collections for the full two hours…
The Mission: Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service CEO Nerita Waight On The Need For Bail Law Reform
Victoria's stringent bail law reforms were designed to prevent men committing further violent offences. In reality, the laws are disproportionately affecting women experiencing poverty and, in particular, Aboriginal women. Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service…
International Pop Underground: Mannequin Pussy's Missy Dabice is 60/40 Heartbreaker/Heartbroken
Mannequin Pussy had big plans for 2020. Fresh off the release of their all-conquering third LP, Patience, the Philadelphia punks were going to spend the year touring, play Coachella, and revel in…
International Pop Underground: Hyper-Prolific Cult Songwriter Lily Konigsberg Just Knows She's a Popstar
Lily Konigsberg wrote her first song when she was 2 years old. She was in Florida, with her dad, holding his hand in a pool, and sung the melodic refrain: "oooooh ooh-ooh-oooh, you…
International Pop Underground: Billie Marten Gets Less "Fluffy", More Fun on Her Vibrant 3rd Album
When English folkie Billie Marten first set out making her third LP, in 2019, she felt like "something was about to burst". Both within herself —after signing a record deal at 15 and…
Still Here: Budjerah On His New EP
Fresh off the release of his debut EP, young Coodjinburra singer/songwriter Budjerah calls into Still Here. The self-titled release was written and recorded during lockdown last year and draws on his upbringing…
Einstein A Go-Go: Professor Sharon Lewin Discusses Australia’s Infectious Diseases Response
Professor Sharon Lewin, Director at The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, joins the program for a wide-ranging discussion about vaccines and Australia’s management of infectious diseases. She reflects on her last…
The Mission: Newly Appointed Chair Of The Yoo-rrook Justice Commission Professor Eleanor Bourke
Professor Eleanor Bourke is a distinguished Wergaia/Wamba Wamba Elder, whose outstanding leadership and tireless dedication advancing Aboriginal education and communities has spanned over 40 years. She joins host of The Mission Daniel James…
International Pop Underground: Canadian Composer Lydia Ainsworth Laced Her New LP with Spells
On her fourth album, Sparkles & Debris, Canadian composer and songwriter Lydia Ainsworth laced her songs with spells. Like, literally, in the lyrics: Ainsworth incanting charmed collections of words amidst her songs…
International Pop Underground: On Her Second LP, Denmark's Erika de Casier Embraces Her Sensational Side
When Danish producer/songwriter Erika de Casier set out making her second album —the follow-up to her beloved 2019 debut, Essentials— she quickly identified a sentiment uniting the songs.
"I saw in the process…
Good Fortune: From Pink Tiles To Orange Paw
Driven by lockdown-induced boredom, Pink Tiles bassist Mara Williams has struck out on her own with a brand-new solo project Orange Paw. The project quickly morphed from a time-killer to a self-titled debut…
Byte Into IT: Protecting Young People’s Privacy
According to Rys Farthing, an estimated 72 million data points are collected from children by the time they are thirteen - from before they are born, with apps that track pregnancy, to systems…
Cong Josie Chats Cowboy Hats & Strutting On Local &/Or General
Cong Josie “feels very me”, says Nicolaas Oogjes, chatting about his latest alter-ego project. What started with Nicolaas wanting to wear a cowboy hat and strut around the stage has developed into a…
Radiotherapy: What Does The Recent Federal Budget Mean For Healthcare
One of Australia's preeminent health experts, Stephen Duckett, Health and Aged Care Program Director at the Grattan Institute, discusses healthcare spending in the recent Federal Budget. He breaks down the significance of the…
The Bushwackers Celebrate 50 Years On Twang
The Bushwackers’ Dobe Newton calls Denise Hylands to reflect on the last half century of the band. Fresh off being inducted into the Australian Country Music Roll of Renown, The Bushwackers are now…
ALL CAPS: Tony Allen’s Never-Ending Sound
ALL CAPS host Areej Nur pays tribute to Tony Allen, playing tracks that span the Nigerian drummer, composer and songwriter’s long career – beginning in 1984 with “NEPA (Never Expect Power Always)” and…
Breakfasters: Antony Loewenstein On The Israel/Palestine Conflict
Independent journalist, author and filmmaker Antony Loewenstein, who was based in Jerusalem from 2016 to 2020, discusses the latest crisis in Israel and Palestine, war crimes against Palestinians as detailed in the latest…
KUČKA Joins The Dark Room
KUČKA has collaborated with some big names: Flume, Vince Staples, A$AP Rocky and Kendrick Lamar – to name a few. But now it’s time for the singer and producer to “bring [her ideas]…