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You're forgiven if you tried to search for Pollen on the internet and struggled to find this band. Besides the numerous bands named Pollen, there is also the issue of their debut 1998 album The Glorious Couch Life not appearing on streaming services, rendering it hard to find for the average music listener. That's a shame, because throughout the record, Pollen finds the combination of indie rock energy tinged with a little garage and some danceable rhythms, topped with catchy melodies and smart lyrics. Shades of American bands like Superchunk, Guided By Voices, Beck, Death Cab For Cutie, and Sebadoh peak through, as well as Australian contemporaries like Screamfeeder, Ratcat, Ammonia, and Moler, permeate the sound, from the propulsive "Greater Than" and "Sin as Fast as You Can" to the angular "Walruses to Whales" and quirky "Settle the Score on the Dancefloor."   Songs In This Episode Intro - Million Destinations 12:25 - Sin as Fast as You Can 16:18 - Brighter Day 21:28 - Settle the Score on the Dancefloor 25:08 - Soma and Nerves of Steel 27:56 - Special Features Outro - Not Rocket Science   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com.

You're forgiven if you tried to search for Pollen on the internet and struggled to find this band. Besides the numerous bands named Pollen, there is also the issue of their debut 1998 album The Glorious Couch Life not appearing on streaming services, rendering it hard to find for the average music listener. That's a shame, because throughout the record, Pollen finds the combination of indie rock energy tinged with a little garage and some danceable rhythms, topped with catchy melodies and smart lyrics. Shades of American bands like Superchunk, Guided By Voices, Beck, Death Cab For Cutie, and Sebadoh peak through, as well as Australian contemporaries like Screamfeeder, Ratcat, Ammonia, and Moler, permeate the sound, from the propulsive "Greater Than" and "Sin as Fast as You Can" to the angular "Walruses to Whales" and quirky "Settle the Score on the Dancefloor."   Songs In This Episode Intro - Million Destinations 12:25 - Sin as Fast as You Can 16:18 - Brighter Day 21:28 - Settle the Score on the Dancefloor 25:08 - Soma and Nerves of Steel 27:56 - Special Features Outro - Not Rocket Science   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com.

Simon Day is the singer, songwriter, guitarist, and cartoonist for Aussie band Ratcat, who -- a year before Nirvana -- opened the floodgates for alternative music to rush into the mainstream. The Tingles EP, driven by the memorable clip for That Ain't Bad, rocketed to #1 on the national charts, before Ratcat became the first local artist to simultaneously hold the #1 single, with follow-up Don't Go Now, and the #1 album, with Blind Love. Last week, the band released All Stripped Back, their first collection of new recordings since 1997. For show notes, and links to buy records and tickets, go to listencarefully.com.au.

Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians.Get ready to march to the beat of Cameron McGlinchey's drum in this candid conversation with the seasoned Australian drummer. Cameron, known for his work with bands like The Screaming Jets, Palace of the King, and Rogue Traders, takes us on a melodic journey through his vibrant career in the music industry. From his humble beginnings as a teenage percussionist in Melbourne to his insights on self-promotion and staying relevant, this episode is a rhythmic exploration of his life's soundtrack.  We dive deeper into Cameron's musical collaborations and his work with artists like Simon Day of Ratcat and Connie from Sneaky Sound System. We touch upon his EP The Guilt Association, and delve into his role in NoKTuRNL, including his experiences writing and producing songs. Cameron also unveils his latest project with Sean Johnson, his little ones' musical inclinations, and his views on the music industry. To top it off, we'll be spinning The Screaming Jets' latest single, 'Second Chance'. Whether you're a music lover or a fan of compelling conversations, this episode promises to be a harmonious blend of both!Includes Songs:Palace of the King - No Chance In Hell (live)The Screaming Jets - BetterNatalie Bassingthewaighte - Feel The FlowThe Divinyls - Don't Wanna Do ThisThe Screaming Jets - Second ChanceWhat has Cam McGlinchey been up to lately … let's find out!To catch up on podcasts from other favourite artists, or for more radio chick stuff simply go to “ThatRadioChick.com.au”. Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!!Visit: ThatRadioChick.com.au

Interview by Neville Pearce and Kris PetersSpring Loaded has come and gone for another year, and what a fun time it was!And how could it not be, with Spiderbait, Eskimo Joe, Frenzal Rhomb, Shihad, Magic Dirt, Ratcat, Bodyjar and Screamfeeder all on hand?This year HEAVY was granted exclusive backstage access to speak with the bands as their day progressed, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those involved Empire Touring, On The Map PR, the bands, their management, and, of course, the team of Neville Pearce (Everblack Media), Kyra-Jade Coombs, Cory Stevenson and Sam Totman.HEAVY hasn't had many opportunities to speak with Eskimo Joe in the past but Neville Pearce and Kris Peters were treated with the opportunity to chat with Stuart MacLeod (lead guitar), Joel Quartermain (drums) and Kavyen Temperley (bass, vocals) all making themselves available, and what a likeable bunch of lads they are!

Interview by Cory Stevenson & Kris PetersSpring Loaded has come and gone for another year, and what a fun time it was!And how could it not be, with Spiderbait, Eskimo Joe, Frenzal Rhomb, Shihad, Magic Dirt, Ratcat, Bodyjar and Screamfeeder all on hand?This year HEAVY was granted exclusive backstage access to speak with the bands as their day progressed, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those involved Empire Touring, On The Map PR, the bands, their management, and, of course, the team of Neville Pearce (Everblack Media), Kyra-Jade Coombs, Cory Stevenson and Sam Totman.One of the highlights was undoubtedly our chat with Bodyjar singer/guitarist Cam Baines who filled us in on the highlights of his day, how it felt to be up on stage, their upcoming national tour with Gyroscope to celebrate 25 years of Bodyjar's No Touch Red album, Tik Tok, some interesting questions about the other bands on the line-up, red back spiders and more.

Interview by Kyra-Jade Coombs and Kris PetersSpring Loaded has come and gone for another year, and what a fun time it was!And how could it not be, with Spiderbait, Eskimo Joe, Frenzal Rhomb, Shihad, Magic Dirt, Ratcat, Bodyjar and Screamfeeder all on hand?This year HEAVY was granted exclusive backstage access to speak with the bands as their day progressed, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those involved Empire Touring, On The Map PR, the bands, their management, and, of course, the team of Neville Pearce (Everblack Media), Kyra-Jade Coombs, Cory Stevenson and Sam Totman.Screamfeeder were always going to be the feel-good fun band of the day - as evident by their merch list which included band frisbees - and Kyra-Jade Coombs and Kris Peters gladly sat down with bassist Kellie Lloyd and guitarist Tim Steward for a highly entertaining chat about... well, anything really.

Interview by Kyra-Jade Coombs and Kris PetersSpring Loaded has come and gone for another year, and what a fun time it was!And how could it not be, with Spiderbait, Eskimo Joe, Frenzal Rhomb, Shihad, Magic Dirt, Ratcat, Bodyjar and Screamfeeder all on hand?This year HEAVY was granted exclusive backstage access to speak with the bands as their day progressed, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those involved Empire Touring, On The Map PR, the bands, their management, and, of course, the team of Neville Pearce (Everblack Media), Kyra-Jade Coombs, Cory Stevenson and Sam Totman.It was a fantastic day and getting the chance to chat with the bands at their own leisure in their own environment provided many highlights, but none more so than our chat with MC and Frenzal Rhomb guitarist Lindsay McDougall who joined us to talk about everything from his role as MC to Frenzal's new album The Cup Of Pestilence, their current tour for the album, their set on the day, coming up with consistently quality new material, having fun in general, and just about anything else that came to mind.

Interview by Erin EddyIf ever there was a time to be in Queensland, it's right now. In parts of the country where theweather has taken a chilly turn, the Sunshine Coast is a welcome reprieve. But the favourableweather isn't the only drawcard this week.On Saturday June 3, the Sandstone Point Hotel is hosting Spring Loaded Festival.A delicious throw back for those of us who were big into the Triple J scene of the late 90's and early 2000's, Spring Loaded is serving up one mighty cocktail of Aussie music.HEAVY spoke with Tom Read of Bodyjar, one sliver of the Spring Loaded pie. He expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming event proclaiming, “Get me up to Queensland fast!”The festival line up is exciting for the Bodyjar congregation due to being among so many friends. A sentiment that is likely shared across all the bands attending, which is only going to make for huge vibes on the day.“I have no excuse but to go hard,” said Tom, who will be taking the opportunity to stick around in Queensland for a holiday with his family after the festival, “I can't not get in the pit for Shihad.”Bodyjar and Shihad are joined by Magic Dirt, Spiderbait, Frenzal Rhomb, Eskimo Joe, Ratcat and Screamfeeder. An epic assemblage of bands, right?Tickets are still available and can be purchased via Ticketmaster.Tune in to the really fun chat we had with Tom, talking about Spring Loaded, nostalgia, what Bodyjar are up to next and Tom's date with hypothermia post-interview!

Interview by Kris PetersBrisbane indie guitar pop outfit Screamfeeder are another band from the 1990s that is still commanding attention on the national touring circuit.The band has released a total of seven albums - the most recent of which was Five Rooms last May - and are one of the few remaining bands from that era that are still producing regular content as well as playing live.They will form but one cog in next weekends Spring Loaded 2023 Festival at Brisbane's Sandstone Point Hotel, reuniting with fellow 90s classmates Spiderbait, Frenzal Rhomb, Magic Dirt, Ratcat, Bodyjar, Shihad and Eskimo Joe for a trip down memory lane and also one which proves the timeless nature of good Australian music.Bassist Kellie Lloyd joined HEAVY to discuss the show and revisit old memories."We've actually tried to broaden our set list a little bit for this show," she offered, "because Spring Loaded in particular is all about the 90s, so we tend to play songs that the audience will know. Not like stuff from our newer albums - because we've been continuing to put out albums - we brought out one last year, so we're not playing new stuff. We're playing all older stuff. We wanna make sure that we're appealing to the audience and what they are after."We mention the line-up and the old school nature of the bands, pointing out it's almost like a family reunion of sorts."We've played gigs with all of those bands," she nodded. "In the 90s we toured with Spiderbait and Magic Dirt and we've played with Shihad and Bodyjar and Ratcat. All of those bands we're all friends, so yeah, it is like a... it's not like a family reunion, it's more like a reconnection of people who are doing what they love. The audience is there to relive that part of their lives, and a lot of people might bring their kids along who are now teenagers or twenty - something's who grew up listening to this music. I call it a Nostalgia Fest because that's exactly what it is. It's really nostalgic, but it's also completely relevant. It's not like harking back to the past. All this music stands today and is still as vital as it was."In the full interview, Kellie discusses the importance of all Aussie festivals, runs through her best memories of each band on the bill, tells us what we can expect from their set, the early days of Screamfeeder and where they fit in, maintaining a musical presence and more.

Interview by Kris PetersThere's something to be said when it comes to nostalgia and Aussie music.Perhaps more so than any other music listening country in the world, Australia genuinely loves and respects music from eras gone by, recognising not only the current state and crop of Australian artists, but also paying homage to the bands who paved the way for a prolonged period of success.It doesn't hurt when these bands continue to not only tour - but do so with the same youthful zest and energy they delivered in their heyday.And when a festival like Spring Loaded comes along on a now yearly basis further proof of the credentials and staying power of Aussie talent is laid bare on one stage over one day for all to see.This years first Spring Loaded, to be held at Bribie Island's Sandstone Point Hotel on June 3, showcases the best of the best of yesteryear, with Spiderbait headlining and being joined by Frenzal Rhomb, Shihad, Magic Dirt, Bodyjar, Eskimo Joe, Ratcat and Screamfeeder.The festival is living testament to the longevity of Australian bands and music and is all the more special for the fact it is made up only of bands from this part of the world.Shihad are the only New Zealand band on the line-up and are eager to get out there and play songs from their most recent album Old Gods, which hasn't yet received the attention it deserves due to recent world events.Frontman Jon Toogood joined HEAVY to chat about Spring Loaded and Shihad's place in the line-up."Any opportunity to get me in front of a crowd with that band I'm real happy about," he smiled. "I'm pretty excited."We bring up the quality of bands on the bill and the fact they are still drawing crowds decades after they first came out."It's almost like the nineties all over again," he laughed. "I like these festivals because it's not too uncomfortable backstage because I know everybody (laughs). It's a nice vibe backstage. Everyone is past that really hyper-competitive bollocks that we used to do when we were young, so everyone gets along a lot better. We're there to absolutely slay, but back in the day at the Big Day Out and stuff it was cut-throat."In the full interview Jon talks about the drawing power of older bands like these, why they still succeed, some of the bands on the line-up and his best touring memory of them, what we can expect from Shihad's set, learning to manage yourself and your body as your career progresses, new material and more.

Interview by Kris PetersMagic Dirt have been a mainstay on the Australian music scene since their formation in 1991.They quickly became regulars on the touring circuit, appearing at festivals such as Big Day Out, Livid and Homebake, in the process earning a solid reputation as an energetic and formidable live unit, led by the charismatic and highly talented Adalita Srsen on vocals.Age has not wearied Magic Dirt, who are one of the main drawcards at Spring Loaded at the Sandstone Point Hotel on June 3 which features a host of iconic Australian bands including Spiderbait, Ratcat, Shihad, Frenzal Rhomb, Screamfeeder, Bodyjar and Eskimo Joe.HEAVY caught up with Adalita recently to celebrate the enduring goodness of Aussie rock bands."I can't wait!", she enthused. "Playing with all our mates and playing up in Brissie is always good for us Melbournites. We love going up there. We've done the festival a few times now and it's such a great feel. All our mates are all together - we used to play a lot back in the day. We used to do the Big Day Out's and Livid's and Homebake all together, all the time. This lineup is literally the Big Day Out lineup, the Aussie version. So it's like the Little Day out, but Ratcat are playing as well, who we are all so excited to see. They were the kind of Godfathers of pre-grunge and all that sort of stuff and they influenced a lot of the bands so we are all super fanning out to see Ratcat (laughs). It's gonna be huge. We haven't done Queensland in a while, so there's so many reasons to be looking forward to this show."In the full interview Adalita runs through the other bands on the bill and her best memories of playing with them, the importance of all Australian festivals like Spring Loaded, what we can expect from Magic Dirt on the day, the longevity of Aussie bands and why they are still relevant, upcoming plans and more.

Interview by Kris PetersOften with music festivals containing some form of nostalgia things can become unnecessarily cluttered and almost sentimental, in effect negating the very concept of a musical celebration featuring an assortment of bands who have all played significant roles in the success that is Australian music.But, when a festival gels as it should then the result is nothing short of triumphant.Think festivals like Homebake and Livid that are to this day spoken about with awe and wonderment and the sheer magic of music is instantly compounded.And it now appears there's one more name to add to the list.Spring Loaded.After the universal acclaim from punters and performers alike following last years travelling spectacle, organisers have this year stuck to the same winning formula of signing up some of the best Australian music talent from the past couple of decades and throwing them together on one stage to unleash the inherent beauty of music in its purest and simplest form.This year headlined by Spiderbait, Spring Loaded kicks off on June 3 at the Sandstone Point Hotel with a stacked line-up that also includes Frenzal Rhomb, Shihad, Eskimo Joe, Screamfeeder, Magic Dirt, Ratcat and Bodyjar.With the countdown on for what is already shaping to be another monster day of entertainment, HEAVY sat down with Spiderbait's Kram to talk about the strength of Spring Loaded and Spiderbait's honour of having been named headliner."I think it will be fantastic," he enthused. "We did do this show a few years ago and I didn't really know what to expect and it was such a fantastic gig and fantastic festival. We can't wait to do it again and we're really pumped.""It's such a beautiful ampitheatre," he continued. "Amazing vibe and it reminds me of some of the old festivals that we used to play years ago in Queensland."In the full interview, Kram talks about being asked to headline, the importance of having festivals made up of only Australian bands, some memories of playing with other bands on the bill, their live show and what to expect, perfecting your craft and more.

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week we look at the band Ratcat Show notes, including information on all the music heard, is on the website. Check it out – Just Ace 90s Follow Facebook Instagram Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy a poster You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com

Flannel to the Fallen– the rise & fall of 90s grunge plus how Michael Hutchence's death changed us.Dave Gleeson showcases the Aussie acts who ruled the 1990s, from The Divinyls to Ratcat, Living End to Killing Heidi and a couple of Newcastle teens called Silverchair.Featuring Bernard Fanning from Powderfinger, Kav Temperley of Eskimo Joe, The Living End's Chris Cheney, Missy Higgins, Paul Kelly, Jimmy Barnes, Lisa & Jess from The Veronicas, Simon Day from Ratcat, Killing Heidi's Ella Hooper, Sarah McLeod of The Superjesus, John Watson, Michael Chugg, Lee Simon, Mark Opitz and hear from Chrissy Amphlett.Episodes 1, 2 and 4 are also available on Behind The Hits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flannel to the Fallen– the rise & fall of 90s grunge plus how Michael Hutchence's death changed us.Dave Gleeson showcases the Aussie acts who ruled the 1990s, from The Divinyls to Ratcat, Living End to Killing Heidi and a couple of Newcastle teens called Silverchair.Featuring Bernard Fanning from Powderfinger, Kav Temperley of Eskimo Joe, The Living End's Chris Cheney, Missy Higgins, Paul Kelly, Jimmy Barnes, Lisa & Jess from The Veronicas, Simon Day from Ratcat, Killing Heidi's Ella Hooper, Sarah McLeod of The Superjesus, John Watson, Michael Chugg, Lee Simon, Mark Opitz and hear from Chrissy Amphlett.Episodes 1, 2 and 4 are also available on Triple M Rock. Search ‘These Days'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this extra long bonus episode, Will and Orly discuss statistics and trends in modern rock, as they wrap up the 1991 season. Songs under discussion include "Native Son" by The JudyBats, "That Ain't Bad" by Ratcat, "There's No Other Way" by Blur, "Crush Story" by Too Much Joy, as well as a bunch of modern rock cover songs.

I still remember the first time I heard Magic Dirt. The burning sounds of their single “Ice” captured my 16 year old heart, and I can still recall climbing the stairs of my favourite city record store to buy their “Life Was Better” EP. Adalita was the coolest woman I knew; she shredded on stage and exuded the ultimate rock n roll attitude. In the years that would follow, I'd see them play on stages small and large, then follow Ads down her solo path to hear a whole other side of her musical heart. 2021 marks 20 years since Magic Dirt scored their highest placing in a Hottest 100 for their pop tinged song “Dirty Jeans”. It's also a year that Adalita plans to release her third solo album. In the years dotted around this, Adalita has gone through many evolutions in life and sound, and we explore the songs that took her there. 'Here Comes Your Man' - The Pixies 'Hieronymus' - The Clouds 'That Ain't Bad' – Ratcat '50ft Queenie' - PJ Harvey 'Toys and Flavours' - The Hellacopters

I still remember the first time I heard Magic Dirt. The burning sounds of their single “Ice” captured my 16 year old heart, and I can still recall climbing the stairs of my favourite city record store to buy their “Life Was Better” EP. Adalita was the coolest woman I knew; she shredded on stage and exuded the ultimate rock n roll attitude. In the years that would follow, I’d see them play on stages small and large, then follow Ads down her solo path to hear a whole other side of her musical heart. 2021 marks 20 years since Magic Dirt scored their highest placing in a Hottest 100 for their pop tinged song “Dirty Jeans”. It’s also a year that Adalita plans to release her third solo album. In the years dotted around this, Adalita has gone through many evolutions in life and sound, and we explore the songs that took her there. 'Here Comes Your Man' - The Pixies 'Hieronymus' - The Clouds 'That Ain't Bad' – Ratcat '50ft Queenie' - PJ Harvey 'Toys and Flavours' - The Hellacopters

I still remember the first time I heard Magic Dirt. The burning sounds of their single “Ice” captured my 16 year old heart, and I can still recall climbing the stairs of my favourite city record store to buy their “Life Was Better” EP. Adalita was the coolest woman I knew; she shredded on stage and exuded the ultimate rock n roll attitude. In the years that would follow, I’d see them play on stages small and large, then follow Ads down her solo path to hear a whole other side of her musical heart. 2021 marks 20 years since Magic Dirt scored their highest placing in a Hottest 100 for their pop tinged song “Dirty Jeans”. It’s also a year that Adalita plans to release her third solo album. In the years dotted around this, Adalita has gone through many evolutions in life and sound, and we explore the songs that took her there. 'Here Comes Your Man' - The Pixies 'Hieronymus' - The Clouds 'That Ain't Bad' – Ratcat '50ft Queenie' - PJ Harvey 'Toys and Flavours' - The Hellacopters

The festival season is kicking back in, with several large scale shows already being announced for next year.Among them is Scene & Heard, set down for February 21 in Newcastle, a festival made up of some of last centuries most popular - and still relevant - acts.One of which is Grinspoon, the festival headliners and voice of the downtrodden youth since the release of Guide To Better Living in 1997, an album which to this day still serves as an unofficial anthem for those who like to live life moderately outside of conventional parameters.Guitarist Pat Davern sat down with HEAVY during the week to discuss the show and more."After the year that we've just had it's hard not to get excited," he laughed when asked about the performance. "Let's hear it for 2021!"With so many classic Australian bands on the lineup - including Regurgitator, COG, Frenzal Rhomb, Ratcat, Killing Heidi, Caligula and Custard, Davern has likely toured and/or played with all of them at one stage of Grinspoon's existence but it would be nice to know which of them is the most fun."Frenzal Rhomb are always good ones to tour with," he replied without hesitation. "We've toured with a lot of those guys, especially in the States in the '90s with the Warped Tour and things like that. The whole line-up looks pretty good but we've always been big fans of Regurgitator and what they do so we'll be looking forward to seeing those guys. I think it's just great there's no internationals because there can't be! It's a huge, open market for Australian music next year which will be awesome for the festival scene and the music scene in general."In the full interview, Pat talks more about Scene & Heard, runs us through a bit of nostalgic history about Grinspoon, talks potential new music, discusses the legacy of Guide To Better Living and more.

In the Music Real E92, we catch up with a blast from the past, Justin Van Stom. Starting out in the music business in Australia in 1985 at age 21, Justin van Stom has had a remarkable career. He set up and ran rooArt Records with Chris Murphy and Sebastian Chase, signing artists like RatCat and Wendy Matthews. And right when we first opened our music agency, Justin established Apollo Artist Management representing Def FX + Grinspoon. As a manager and mentor, Justin has steered the careers of many of Australia's top recording and performing artists including 28 Days, Sarah McLeod + Sneaky Sound System. Artist Management, Music Publishing, Music Business Lecturer, Label Manager and Owner – Justin's astute understanding of business has given hundreds of Australian music artists the benefit of his vast music experiences. It is intelligent business voices like Justin's that will help our industry to recover from the 2020 Lockdowns. https://themusicreal.com.au/2020/07/18/justin-van-stom-music-manager-and-mentor-talking-lockdown/

Pollyanna's 1996 EP Junior and 1996 debut album Long Player scored them multiple hit singles in Australia and put them on the national radar, which means the sophomore follow-up Hello Halo in 1997 had expectations attached. As we discovered, the band expanded their pallet. While the record is full of radio-friendly alternative rock ("Peachy Keen" and "Brittle Then Broken)", where the group really excels is their willingness to take some detours, like on the horn-backed tracks "Pulling Teen" and "Butterman," or the Helmet-esque post-hardcore of "Tank." Thanks to the deft production of Paul McKercher (Violetine, Ratcat, Falling Joys, Spiderbait, You Am I), the diversity of approaches manages to stay consistent even if all the material isn't up to par.   Songs In This Episode:   Intro - Peachy Keen 12:01 - Pulling Teeth 15:20 - Butterman 20:03 - Tank 28:03 - Brittle Then Broken Outro - Effervescence   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com.  

Pollyanna's 1996 EP Junior and 1996 debut album Long Player scored them multiple hit singles in Australia and put them on the national radar, which means the sophomore follow-up Hello Halo in 1997 had expectations attached. As we discovered, the band expanded their pallet. While the record is full of radio-friendly alternative rock ("Peachy Keen" and "Brittle Then Broken)", where the group really excels is their willingness to take some detours, like on the horn-backed tracks "Pulling Teen" and "Butterman," or the Helmet-esque post-hardcore of "Tank." Thanks to the deft production of Paul McKercher (Violetine, Ratcat, Falling Joys, Spiderbait, You Am I), the diversity of approaches manages to stay consistent even if all the material isn't up to par.   Songs In This Episode:   Intro - Peachy Keen 12:01 - Pulling Teeth 15:20 - Butterman 20:03 - Tank 28:03 - Brittle Then Broken Outro - Effervescence   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com.  

How a bunch of Perth kids playing Ratcat covers became beloved Australian favourites.

Maybe Al wrote this song about clones because he knew that there would only be more and more duplicate covers of "I Think We're Alone Now"? Or maybe it's just word-replacement. One thing's for sure: it's definitely NOT about Star Wars! I Think We're Alone Now trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MxXqF-fgJY   Al's cameo: We Bare Bears - The Fair - Lewis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF7Rc-F8SMc   Andrew's plugs n' stuff: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBZz5uJyxIr1JbUdCbMDOrA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChAFev92iloHWD2o0UQTN0w www.andrewfrolaproductions.com     BUY OUR NEW SHIRT! https://www.redbubble.com/people/weirdalphabet/works/27375634-the-weird-al-phabet-podcast?p=t-shirt&style=mens&body_color=black&print_location=front   Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://twitter.com/retroautomaton?lang=en   Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdalphabet    Email us at: alscarrierpigeons@gmail.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/theweirdalphabetpodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/weirdalpod   Thumbnail by Josh K! https://twitter.com/AnimationJosh http://oneandonlyjsk.deviantart.com/   Show music: "Dvorak Polka", "Professor Umlaut", "Hyperfun", "Mystery Bazaar", "Marty Gots a Plan", "Royal Banana", "March of the Spoons", "Spy Glass", "Industrious Ferret", "Dhaka", "Mischief Maker", "Black Vortex", "Rollin at 5", "Long Stroll", "Doobly Doo", and "Fanfare for Space"  - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   "I Think We're Alone Now" - Lene Lovich, The Snuff, Girls Aloud, The Killers, Trust Company, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, The Spinto Band, Pascal ft. Karen Parry, The Click Five, Bel's Boys, The Birthday Massacre, Comadre, The Pipettes, RatCat, Screeching Weasel, The Rubinoos, Kids Incorporated, Yoko Nagayama, and Los Hitters   For the above soundclips and songs, we don't own the rights to the songs or sound clips, but are using it in compliance to Fair Use. Parody & Educational. Thank you.   Find more of our episodes at www.pipedreampodcasts.com

We've reviewed plenty of bands from Australia over the years, but rarely have we revisited an album that boasts a number one single. This week we're checking out the band Ratcat, and their 1991 album Blind Love, which scored a number one hit on the ARIA charts with “Don't Go Now.” Contorting the sunny pop of The Beach Boys in a similar fashion to The Jesus and Mary Chain, Ratcat layer on disparate sounds like 60s surf and 80s new wave. It is an interesting combination, but does it work? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - That Ain't Bad 3:34 - History of the Band 9:35 - Yes I Wanna Go 17:37 - That Ain't Bad 19:19 - Don't Go Now Outro - Baby Baby Request a 2017 Review / Subscribe at Patreon   Facebook / Twitter / Instagram   Zazzle Merch Store   http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com

We’ve reviewed plenty of bands from Australia over the years, but rarely have we revisited an album that boasts a number one single. This week we’re checking out the band Ratcat, and their 1991 album Blind Love, which scored a number one hit on the ARIA charts with “Don’t Go Now.” Contorting the sunny pop of The Beach Boys in a similar fashion to The Jesus and Mary Chain, Ratcat layer on disparate sounds like 60s surf and 80s new wave. It is an interesting combination, but does it work? Tune in to find out. Songs in this Episode: Intro - That Ain’t Bad 3:34 - History of the Band 9:35 - Yes I Wanna Go 17:37 - That Ain’t Bad 19:19 - Don’t Go Now Outro - Baby Baby Request a 2017 Review / Subscribe at Patreon   Facebook / Twitter / Instagram   Zazzle Merch Store   http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com

Bob chats via skype to Simon Day of Ratcat about America in the 80's, music consumption in modern times and Ratcat's amazing rise to fame aswell as music by Ratcat, Eels and Siouxsie and The Banshees.

Gil Taylor from Macquarie Media chats about why he had to re-invent himself throughout his career, being a reluctant leader and discovering the band Ratcat. 

Ratcat celebrated 30 years as a band with Toys Went Berserk & Spod at The Factory in Sydney on 14th October. Maynard was on hand as DJ/MC and the night went a bit nuts. Hear from Simon Day, Nic Dalton, Andy Jarvis, Coo Bennett and a lot of over excited fans. Go onstage, upstage and... The post Ratcat celebrate 30 years appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Ratcat celebrated 30 years as a band with Toys Went Berserk & Spod at The Factory in Sydney on 14th October. Maynard was on hand as DJ/MC and the night went a bit nuts. Hear from Simon Day, Nic Dalton, Andy Jarvis, Coo Bennett and a lot of over excited fans. Go onstage, upstage and... The post Ratcat celebrate 30 years appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Chris Dunn was one of the people behind Waterfront Records in Sydney, a legendary record shop and a record label that put out more than 170 releases between 1982 – 1997. The Hard Ons, Tumbleweed & Ratcat were the kind of sound that was favoured by Chris Dunn & Steven Stavrakis . Chris has just... The post On Waterfront Records – Chris Dunn appeared first on Planet Maynard.

This is a strange one. We spend an inordinate amount of time discussing the band Ratcat. You don't need to know anything about the band Ratcat for it to make sense, because apparently it wouldn't make sense anyway. Ideas include That Ain't Sad, Battle Of The Bands and Bro-dwalk Empire. Hosted, as always, by Ben Vernel, Tim Clark, Roland Hoffmann, Murphy McLachlan and Peter Jones. If you like the show, give us a rating and a review on iTunes. If you have a podcast idea, send it through via our Facebook Page, Twitter profile or isthisthepodcast@gmail.com. Follow us @benvernel @mrtimothyclark @rolandohoffmann @peterthejones @murphymclachlan

Episode 6: Roxette, Ratcat, Daryl Braithwaite, Ratcat, and Olivia Newton John & John Travolta Wherein we discuss: ‘Joyride’ by Roxette (#1 for 3 weeks, 14th April 1991) The Tingles EP feat. ‘That Ain’t Bad’ by Ratcat (#1 for 2 weeks, 5th May 1991) ‘The Horses’ by Daryl Braithwaite (#1 for 2 weeks, 19th May 1991) […]