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Connect The Rock is a show where we take an artists and link them to other artists. Often chatting to the artists themselves we find great connections and fantastic stories. Tune in!

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    • Jun 2, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    Kenny Wayne Shepherd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2019 18:03


    Kenny Wayne Shepherd is a blues warrior and has the music and connections to prove it. Josh got to spend some time with Kenny running through his amazing peers and friends who have enabled him to have one of the most incredible music careers. His new album The Traveler is a reminder of what a takent he truly is.  Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, CSN, Neil Young, Ringo Starr and Jimi Hendrix guitar all play a part in this incredible chat

    Circles (Ben Rechter)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2019 17:43


    Ben Rechter of Circles discusses the band's upcoming tour and all the connections they have both locally and internationally with acts like Dead Letter Circus, The Ocean, City of Souls, Caligula's Horse and many more. 

    Anberlin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 24:08


    Josh catches up wth drummer and all round nice guy Nate from Anberlin ahead of their Australian reunion tour

    Senses Fail

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2019 35:37


    Vocalist for Senses Fail talks to Connect The Rock about his links to The Get Up Kids, Saosin, The Amity Affliction, The Cranberries and so many others. Fun fact: When the Australian online census failed, their twitter feed blew up with the tag #sensesfail. 

    Propagandhi - Todd Kowalski

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 30:59


    Todd from Propagandhi talks us through his time with the band from recording Today's Empires to Victory lap and his connections along the way.

    Eric Martin (Avantasia, Mr Big)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2019 41:50


    Eric Martin has lived the ultimate rock'n'roll life. Writing #1 records, playing with AC/DC, Aerosmith, Iggy and Bowie, Bryan Adams and more. He shares his incredible connections in this amazing episode. 

    Wishful Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2019 32:00


    We catch up with Carl Jackson from Wishful Thinking as they release their best-of compilation and play their first shows in 13 years with Area 7 and The Porkers. Hear Wishful Thinking's story from their birth in Launceston to touring with the likes of MxPx and Millencolin, their friendships with peers Antiskeptic, Draw The Line and hear how Josh can't seem to enter a Melbourne record store without running into the singer from Mach Pelicon.

    The Chats

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2019 25:23


    Eamon Sandiwth is the singer/bassist for The Chats and we chat about this very Australian acts connections to Josh Homme, Dave Grohl, Paul Kelly, Totally Unicorn and many more.

    The Porkers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 32:48


    Pete Cooper, frontman for the iconic Porkers has more than a few tales to tell from being penpals with Gwen Stefani to having The Black Eyed Peas as his merch bitches and touring with Fishbone and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. The Porker's current single is "Make Hey" - so let's do that while the sun is still shining and take in this podcast...and the track!

    Clowns

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2019 29:45


    Josh chats with drummer Jake from the amazing Clowns. Recently signed to Fat Wreck, played with The Foo Fighters and friends with The Meanies. Jake has quite a story to tell! You Am I, The Bennies, DZ Deathrays, NOFX and many more get a mention as Jake chronicles the last decade as one of the founding members of Clowns. 

    Zebrahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2019 26:41


    This week it's Ali from Zebraheads turn to chat about their many connections with everyone from AC/DC to Less Than Jake. With the band about to hit Australia with friends Death By Stereo and releasing their new album, Brain Invaders, its the perfect time to connect the rock!

    The Hard Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2019 39:43


    Whether its showing love for Minor Threat, coming up with the ultimate way to interview Henry Rollins even when he says no or picking on a podcast host for assuming you like NOFX just because you’re from San Francisco, The Hard Times founders Matt Saincome and Bill Conway are full of the dry wit and humour you’d expect. Find out the history, best articles and what it takes to become a contributor to this iconic DIY force.

    Millencolin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2019 46:24


    Nikola and Mathias from Millencolin sit down at their hotel with Josh to discuss their connections to everyone from Bombshell Rocks to Bad Relgion, Blink-182 singing their songs and The Living End going from supporting them to headling arenas. They discuss all their records, their creation and what they do outside of the band as well. 

    Cameron Baines (Bodyjar)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2019 42:33


    Cam Baines fronts one of the most iconic punk rock acts to ever come out of Australia, Bodyjar. From touring with the likes of Blink-182, The Offspring and NOFX to recording some of the most revered Australian punk albums ever made it's little wonder this episode of Connect The Rock is bursting at the seams as Cam shares his musical links with us. 

    Michael Beinhorn (Weezer, Soundgarden, Hole, RHCP)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2019 60:41


    Michael Beinhorn is one of the biggest producers in the World. We chat with him about his history and what it was like working with Whitney Houston, Herbie Hancock, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hole, Soul Asylum, Soundgarden, Marilyn Manson, Ozzy Osbourne and Weezer. 

    Josh Berwanger (Radar State, The Anniversary)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2019 45:30


    Josh Berwanger has quite the rock n roll repertoire and the connections to go with it. Whether knowing the guys from The Get Up Kids before there was a Get Up Kids, to being in The Anniversary - one of the most adored emo bands of the early 2000's and being friends with members of The Mars Volta, Cheap Trick and Guided By Voices. Josh is now front and centre in Radar State featuring friends from TGUK and The Architects.

    Ken Stringfellow Part 2 (Season 1, Episode 11)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 51:23


    Part 2 of Connect The Rock with Ken Stringfellow and we cover off playing with Ringo Starr (who covered a Posies track), REM, Big Star, Big Star's Third, solo albums, Husker Du and so much more. This is a must-listen episode!

    Ken Stringfellow Part 1 (Season 1, Episode 10)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 39:14


    This week we chat with Ken Stringfellow of The Posies, REM, Lagwagon, Big Star (and more) about his career we touch on just a few of the connections he has within the music world. Part 1 we hear about The Posies, The Replacements, The Hoodoo Gurus, Teenage Fanclub and being part of the Seattle explosion.

    Greg Norton (Husker Du/Porcupine)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 60:32


    Greg Norton was part of one of the most iconic 3-piece power pop acts of all time, Husker Du and he is now part of the amazing 3-piece power pop act Porcupine.  We chatted to Greg about all his connections - everyone from his old band mates to Prince, The Replacements, The Beastie Boys, The Posies, The Meat Puppets, Soul Asylum and more get a mention in one of our favourite episodes ever! ***Accompanying Spotify playlist can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/user/epccxkzurksvuj61ziby764uk/playlist/6mG100fiIhclWdKQAK16V0?si=nmNnN7SWTJyLFZHoADH5YQ***

    Resist Records (Season 1, Episode 12)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 56:11


    We take the show out of the studio and into RESIST RECORDS in Marrickville with owner and Parkway Drive manager Graham Nixon. We discuss the origins of the label, Brett from Epitaph/Bad Religion signing Parkway; MIndsnare joining the label as well as old acts and new. All right in time for the Resist Records 25 year anniversary show!

    Michale Graves (Season 1, Episode 9)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 31:32


    We chat with Michale Graves ahead of his upcoming Australian tour. The Misfits, Henry Rollins, Damien Echols, The West Memphis Three, The Ramones, Zombiesuckers, Eminem, Blind Melon, Pearl Jam and so much more gets discussed. [Check out the Spotify Playlist here to play the songs discussed on the show!][1] [1]: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5pQyXbuVgzVsWlrVAxJEvw

    Jeff Rosenstock (Season 1, Episode 8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 82:25


    This week we chat with Jeff Rosenstock about his influence and many connections he has right throughout the indie rock World. Hear tracks by Jeff, Laura Stevenson, Hard Girls, MU330, The Smith Street Band, Jess Locke, AJJ, Mercy Union and much more!

    Ben Lee (Season 1, Episode 7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 39:53


    Ben Lee's career is a musical journey and his many stops along the way have included collaborations with many of the world's most influential artists. Find out how Ben connects to people such as The Beastie Boys, Donovan, Daniel Johnston, That Dog, Rage Against The Machine and the incredible Belinda Carlisle (and many more).

    ASH (Season 1, Episode 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 59:06


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    Dropkick Murphys (Season 1, Episode 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018 58:59


    Find out how the Dropkick Murphy's got their name and how they are connected to artists both new and iconic. Join Josh Kiff for a run through how acts are connected to one another and hear tracks from our feature artist as well as those we join the dots to.

    Gingerfest (Season 1, Episode 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018 55:34


    This week the focus is on the incredible story of GingerFest. A festival created in honour of Nicky AKA The Ginger Ninja and featuring some of the finest local and international acts. We chat with organiser Aaron about the festival's creation and this year's lineup.

    Broken Trophy (Gameface, Yellowcard) (Season 1, Episode 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018 68:03


    This week's Connect The Rock joins Yellowcard, Gameface, Not Tonight And The Headaches and Australia's own Kye Smith together as the super group BROKEN TROPHY

    Darren Cross (Gerling) (Season 1, Episode 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018 65:38


    This week we delve into the catalogue and connections of Darren Cross. Solo artist, member of folk duo Jep and Dep and part of the electro-punk legends Gerling. Find out how Darren is only 1 degree of separation away from Elvis, the Beatles and how he broke a piece of Eagles History, and here some amazing tunes at the same time!

    Peabody (Season 1, Episode 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018 72:26


    Peabody are stalwarts of the Sydney indie rock scene. They've toured and worked with almost everyone you can think of in the OZ rock community. We catch up with songwriter and bassist Ben Chamie and discuss the new record "A Redder Shade of Rust" and more

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