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Interview by Kris PetersGrinding Eyes craft a uniquely dark sonic landscape, fusing psychedelic shoegaze, drone rock, and ambient garage punk. The Sydney band released their third studio album, Out of Focus, last Friday, further capitalizing on the momentum built through their 2018 self-titled album and 2021's Taste the Monochrome.Known for their relentless touring, Grinding Eyes have shared stages with The Jesus and Mary Chain, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats, Swervedriver, Graveyard, Moon Duo, Dinosaur Jr., Monkey Wrench, Superchunk, New Candys and Mudhoney, as well as Australian bands, Amyl and the Sniffers, Cosmic Psychos, Spiderbait, The Drones, Straight Arrows, DMA's, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, POND, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, and Tropical Fuck Storm.The band's line up also boasts members from past and present bands The Mess Hall, Treatment, The Laurels, Bliss and Kimono Drag Queens, further cementing their deep roots in Australia's underground music scene. But Grinding Eyes are more than just the sum of their past bands. They are a sonic extension into another realm of musical experimentation held back without boundaries or expectations.Vocalist Matt Wicks joined HEAVY to tell us more."With this album, I suppose we sort of concentrated a little bit more on the sounds where previously we've pretty much done everything live," he measured. "We would dive straight in, start recording, do a lot of long sessions and sort of see what comes out. On this one we tried to refine it a little bit more, do most of the songwriting and we actually played most of these songs live for a couple of months. So they became a life of their own. We wanted to really harness more of a tighter sound where we could mess with it more in the studio than just having the sort of raw organic rock and roll feel of it."In the full interview, HEAVY spoke with Matt about the release of Out Of Focus following a year of delays. Matt expressed his relief regarding the album's completion and highlighted the band's creative evolution, mentioning that they have already started writing new material. The album features a mix of musical styles, reflecting their organic songwriting process.During their forthcoming Australian tour, the band intends to perform a substantial portion of the new album alongside some older tracks. Furthermore, they will support Pig's Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs on their European tour later this year.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.
Thursday February 27. - Where have you been stuck? - Kram from Spiderbait loves Tim & Jess - The Courtroom of Tim & Jess - COINS AGAIN FOR TROLLEYS - How long have you had your pillow for?
Thursday February 27. - Where have you been stuck? - Kram from Spiderbait loves Tim & Jess - The Courtroom of Tim & Jess - COINS AGAIN FOR TROLLEYS - How long have you had your pillow for?
Just Ace: A podcast about the 90s Australian alternative music scene
Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week - a bunch of bands that killed it in 1996. Spiderbait, Snout and Even. Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy the book Buy a poster Follow Facebook Instagram YouTube Website You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
Billy's been to a lunch, so anything could happen. We kick it off with the All Sports Report. Carlton icon Anthony Koutoufides is in studio to talk about his plans for Melbourne if he is elected Lord Mayor, then Topics Brayshaw reverses over poor Rabsy's performance on Tipping Point yesterday. Tyler from Geelong West has a crack at $10k, AND $1k with Guernsey Cash, then Melbourne Storm legend Robbie Kearns phones in to preview their first final against Cronulla on Saturday. We hear what Janet and Kram from Spiderbait had to say about their time growing up with Billy, then Billy delivers an early dose of fruit with his joke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spiderbait are hitting the road later this year to celebrate the 20th birthday of Tonight Alright, their sixth album. 10 dates around the map between August and October. Tonight Alright contained 'Black Betty', their biggest streaming hit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FULL SHOW | ‘That's bulls**t!” - Sarah Hosking shares her views on breaking AFL news. The Cheap Seats crew are celebrating a huge milestone. And Daisy commits an epic blunder at breakfast time. Tune into Triple M weekdays from 6-9am for more Rosie, Wil and Daisy. To watch your new breakfast crew in action, head to Youtube. And for a laugh-fuelled feed, follow @triplemmelb on Instagram. Remember to like and share!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's been twenty years since Black Betty was the highest-selling single in the country, and Spiderbait are hitting the road to mark this milestone, with a new vinyl of 2004's Tonight Alright record to boot. Kram talks about the shock and joy of hitting #1 six albums into their career, after the earlier success of singles like Buy Me A Pony and Calypso, and the double-platinum selling 1997 album Ivy and the Big Apples. Get tickets, tour dates, and vinyl at spiderbait.net.au.
Matty O was joined by Novak and John from Polish Club ahead of their brand new album, 'Heavy Weight Heart' which out on September 13 plus a National tour in October. The band recorded this album in just two weeks and their picking up where they left off with their infectious Melody's and production. They talked about collaborating on this album, plus also working with Simon Berckleman who engineered and mastered this album. We also discussed joining their upcoming tour with Spiderbait and reflect on past shows with DZ Deathrays and The Wiggles Album and Tour details below.https://polishclub.co/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matty O was joined by Novak and John from Polish Club ahead of their brand new album, 'Heavy Weight Heart' which out on September 13 plus a National tour in October. The band recorded this album in just two weeks and their picking up where they left off with their infectious Melody's and production. They talked about collaborating on this album, plus also working with Simon Berckleman who engineered and mastered this album. We also discussed joining their upcoming tour with Spiderbait and reflect on past shows with DZ Deathrays and The Wiggles Album and Tour details below.https://polishclub.co/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview by Kris PetersAustralian music was a melting pot of talent in the early 90s with bands like Tumbleweed, Regurgitator, Spiderbait, Magic Dirt and the Superjesus planting the initial seeds that would see them still knocking crowds dead to this day - some 30 years later.Punk upstarts the Hard-Ons were also a major player in the thriving scene, but it is an offshoot of that band - formed after internal bickering led to one of the band's many breakups - called Nunchukka Superfly who made perhaps the biggest impact of them all despite never releasing an album and disbanding after a few short years.In that time Nunchukka Superfly - Ray Ahn and Peter Black from Hard-Ons, Massappeal drummer Peter Allen and former Harpoon frontman and future Drones co-founder (and now JJ McCann Transmission main man) James McCann - earnt a fierce reputation as a must see live band, managing to record an albums worth of material that was seemingly lost to the ether and never to be seen or heard again.Until now.The masters of that album found their way back into the hands of McCann, who dutifully passed them along to the rest of the band, ensuring the collection of now timeless punk rock tunes would finally see the light of day.The band released Nunchukka Superfly 95 earlier this year and announced a run of shows in celebration, proving there's still life in the legs and lungs of this Australian musical enigma. And where there's life, there's hope, as evidenced by the fact Blackie and James reached out to us here at HEAVY to talk about the past, present and future of Nunchukka Superfly.We start with the album and ask how it felt to finally release it after so many years."I guess you could call it strange," Blackie mused, "but at the same time it felt really good, and I think we can thank James for that because I didn't even have a copy of the recordings. I forgot what it was like even. But James got in touch about a year and a half ago and said mate, have you heard that fucken thing we did all those many moons ago? It's really ferocious. We should release it and I remember thinking yeah, yeah, maybe one day. He sent me a copy, and I was like holy fuck he's right. This is mad.""I had it on cassette for years," James added. "And I think we all had a cassette copy initially, but I wore that out eventually. In Sydney Jason, who recorded it, was working across the road from where I lived at the Hopeton Hotel on the weekends, and he said I have that DAT tape of that Nunchukka Superfly recording, do you want a copy? I said yes, and I sat on that for years because I didn't have a DAT player (laughs). I had access to this old 90s DAT player about ten years ago at a friend's studio, so we plugged in the old player and put the cassette in and BAM, there it was loud and clear, and somehow I had stored it away well enough to obviously have not lost it. That was the start, then I got it digitized and sent it to Blackie and Ray."In the full interview, Blackie and James talk more about the release of their debut album, Nunchucka Superfly 95, after many years, and the upcoming reunion shows. They shared their memories of the band's formation, their last show in 1996, and their chemistry during the first jam session, expressing excitement about the reunion and the potential for future collaborations.Blackie and James also discussed the process of obtaining and digitizing the original recording of their debut album, emphasizing that no alterations were made to the original recording. They reflected on the quality of the music and the positive reactions on social media and strong initial sales, including overseas interest, and expressed pride and gratitude for the continued interest in their music after so many years.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.
Noel Hunt, CEO of Ten Lives Cat Centre, announces a new op-shop opening in Moonah. Triple M listeners call in to share their renditions of Black Betty to win Spiderbait tickets. And, Kaz & Tubes share details of their excursion to the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Hobart donor centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rod Campbell, Presenter of Learning Life through Sport, details his presentation happening today designed to help bring a new standard of behaviour and respect to sport. Leanne Murdock from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood in Tasmania puts an urgent call out for regular blood donors to help keep up with demand. And, Kaz & Tubes catch up with Kram from Spiderbait ahead of the Black Betty 20th Anniversary tour coming to the Odeon Theatre in August.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have a look at MG's latest pole on threads, in WTF we learnt that buttholes are unique like fingerprints & Kram from Spiderbait joins us. Plus, comedian Mary Coustas joins us with Effie who isn't happy about the state of dating apps. Join Mick & MG weekday mornings from 6am or grab the podcast everyday on LiSTNR or where ever you get your podcasts. #MickAndMGInTheMorningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David Fifita backflipping on leaving the Titans isn't the only big news in the world of rugby league – Wayne Bennett is reportedly keen to head back to South Sydney and somehow Flan was able to get access to exclusive audio of the negotiations between Wayne and Souths owner and Hollywood superstar Russell Crowe!! Now that it's getting into the colder months, Flan Ali and Spida wanted to build a pie – the peoples pie of the Gold Coast – the first question: Should it be fruit, vegetable or meat? The Triple M Gold Family were very vocal and passionate and this morning the results were revealed!!!! The Federal Budget was handed down last night and all we wanted to know was what will this mean for Gold Coasters and will it help ease the cost of living pressures for Gold Coast households? Leading money expert and host of the ‘Motley Fool' podcast Scott Phillips broke it down for us. Flan, Ali and Spidas The 4th best competition is called ‘That'll Do' – a great prize for what Flan describes as a ‘quizaster'. It's been 20 years since Spiderbait released their cover of Black Betty – they're coming to the Miami Marketta for a big show and Kram from the band had a chat this morning to Flan, Ali and Spida.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Edwin y Laurence, un buen par de buenos para nada bueno, se han decidido a arriesgarlo todo en un acto arriesgado y terrible… Y no, no es que se hayan dado de alta como autónomos. Visítanos en: https://historiaspulp.com/ Intro "The Sawer of Darkness" por Akiramarok: https://www.youtube.com/@akiramarok6049 Tema "Black Betty Extended Version" de Spiderbait: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyuxxsVvqBg&pp=ygUiYmxhY2sgYmV0dHkgbG9uZyB2ZXJzaW9uc3BpZGVyYmFpdA%3D%3D
This song has one interesting history and has been covered numerous times over the years, however for the focus of today's episode of Retro Review we are looking at the 2004 version by Australian 90s rock icons Spiderbait and how for a brief moment they seemed to have newfound success breaking into the international scene but suddenly disappeared from the scene. Spiderbait - Black Betty https://open.spotify.com/album/5WqHoLszhaCZHgtTebMx8X?si=fR_SzZ8mRW6rW12ROK7ppA Discord https://discord.gg/4BRr3TWbC2 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livelistenerased/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Livelisteneras1 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/380146857215506/ #Spiderbait #blackbetty #music #retro #retroreview #review #musicreview #5minutereview #livelistenerased #podcast #youtube #discord #trending
Here's the latest in Hard N Heavy Headlines with Emmy Mack of RedHook! This episode is packed with electrifying news for metal and rock fans. We kick off with the huge announcement that Knotfest, the festival branded by the legendary Slipknot, is set to make its triumphant return to Australia in 2024. After its successful debut earlier this year, Knotfest is coming back to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane in March next year. While the lineup remains under wraps, we promise to keep you updated with all the latest developments. In other news, the 2024 Grammy nominees have been announced, and the Best Metal Performance category is brimming with talent. Heavyweights like Metallica, Disturbed, Slipknot, Ghost, and Spiritbox have all earned nominations, showcasing the diversity and vitality of the metal scene. But there's more! Members from iconic Aussie rock bands such as Jet, Spiderbait, Powderfinger, and You Am I are joining forces to form a supergroup Led Zeppelin tribute band. Named the Australian Rock Collective, they're set to tour Australia in June 2024, playing the iconic album Led Zeppelin IV in full across 12 regional and metro dates. And finally, we delve into a fascinating rock mystery. Researchers have uncovered the identity of the enigmatic man on the cover of Led Zeppelin's iconic untitled fourth album. Lot Long, a thatcher from Wiltshire, UK, who passed away in 1893, is the face that has intrigued fans for over 50 years. Frontman Robert Plant found the original photo in an antique shop, and now, thanks to diligent research, the story behind this mysterious figure has been revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this captivating episode of Triple M Homegrown, Matty O & Chris Holland sit down with Australian rock legends Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou of Silverchair to delve into the untold stories behind their new book, "Love & Pain." From their humble beginnings in a Newcastle garage to becoming one of Australia's most iconic rock bands, Ben and Chris open up like never before. Hear about the complexities of promoting a book versus an album, and the vulnerability that comes with leaving the safety of their instruments. The duo also discuss the importance of mental health, a subject often ignored in their formative years but candidly addressed in their new book. Get ready for a journey down 'Memory Lane,' as Ben and Chris recount hilarious anecdotes involving Triple M's top brass, ARIA after-parties, and secret gigs—stories you won't hear anywhere else. We also take a closer look at Silverchair's unique fan-only shows, backstage cricket games, and the iconic 'Rock In Rio' set in 2001. Ever wondered about Chris's 'Vibe Case' or Ben's tattoo of James Brown? We've got those stories, too! Plus, don't miss out on our closing game 'Write, Party, Dinner' featuring Elton John, David Bowie, and Queen. This episode is a treasure trove for any Silverchair fan and a must-listen for anyone keen on understanding the intricacies of life in the rock 'n' roll spotlight. Join us for an unforgettable dialogue, as we celebrate the highs, lows, and everything in between that has made Silverchair the band they are today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this captivating episode of Triple M Homegrown, Matty O & Chris Holland sit down with Australian rock legends Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou of Silverchair to delve into the untold stories behind their new book, "Love & Pain." From their humble beginnings in a Newcastle garage to becoming one of Australia's most iconic rock bands, Ben and Chris open up like never before. Hear about the complexities of promoting a book versus an album, and the vulnerability that comes with leaving the safety of their instruments. The duo also discuss the importance of mental health, a subject often ignored in their formative years but candidly addressed in their new book. Get ready for a journey down 'Memory Lane,' as Ben and Chris recount hilarious anecdotes involving Triple M's top brass, ARIA after-parties, and secret gigs—stories you won't hear anywhere else. We also take a closer look at Silverchair's unique fan-only shows, backstage cricket games, and the iconic 'Rock In Rio' set in 2001. Ever wondered about Chris's 'Vibe Case' or Ben's tattoo of James Brown? We've got those stories, too! Plus, don't miss out on our closing game 'Write, Party, Dinner' featuring Elton John, David Bowie, and Queen. This episode is a treasure trove for any Silverchair fan and a must-listen for anyone keen on understanding the intricacies of life in the rock 'n' roll spotlight. Join us for an unforgettable dialogue, as we celebrate the highs, lows, and everything in between that has made Silverchair the band they are today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
VALUE FOR VALUE Thank you to the Bowl After Bowl producers: Kevin S, harvhat, Boo-bury, HeyCitizen, adamc1999, ChadF, Fletcher, test toker, Carolyn, Boolysteed, nam, Sir TJ the Wrathful, KR, Kyrin, RevCyberTrucker, Wiirdo, memes1337, AbleKirby Listen to our first StevenB Bowls With Buds. Into the Doerfel-verse Jackbox link @HyperSpaceOut with MaryKateUltra and MakeHeroism ON CHAIN, OFF CHAIN, COCAINE, SHITSTAIN Start9 / Ubuntu / mempool Raspiblitz release @satoshi (CoinTelegraph) Interested in joining a Ring of Fire? Email: spencer@bowlafterbowl.com TOP THREE 33 Germans celebrate 33 years of reunification (Money Control) 'Flashing red warning' - $33 trillion U.S. 'debt death spiral' could suddenly trigger a Bitcoin price 'vicious circle' (Forbes) Japan names 33 airports, ports to be upgraded for defense use (Nikkei Asia) Mahomes allotted all day to locate wide-open Pacheco for 33-yard catch and run (Chiefs) 33-year-old court paperwork dug up against Erie County Council candidate (Your Erie) Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.2 billion after 33 straight draws without a winner (Fortune) BEHIND THE CURTAIN Text of amended SAFER Banking Act released (Congress) Attorney Matthew Zorn is suing the US Health and Human Services Department to release a letter recommending the Drug Enforcement Administration reschedule marijuana (On Drugs / Substack) D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has a bill on her desk that would allow medical patients to submit products directly to labs for testing (D.C. Council) California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill allowing doctors to prescribe psychedelics if federal rescheduling happens and updating THC variance testing requirements (CA Gov) Miscount inflated number of Georgia medical marijuana patients (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) Former Chair of Marijuana Board, Rick Johnson, sentenced to 55 months in federal prison for bribery (US Attorney's Office Western District of Michigan) First discussed on Bowl After Bowl Episode 270: I Sell Them Dream Confusing fines sent to 161 Oklahoma dispensary owners (KFOR) South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws pen letter asking Secretary of State to invalidate petition to repeal medical program (SDBML) Texas Appeals Court rules Department of State Health Services did not have authority to schedule delta-8 THC (TX Canna Co) METAL MOMENT RevCyberTrucker brings us Spiderbait's Ghost Riders in the Sky from the Ghost Rider soundtrack. FIRST TIME I EVER... Bowlers called in to discuss the First Time They Ever gave or received a footjob. Next week, we want to hear about the First Time YOU Ever fell out of bed. FUCK IT, DUDE. LET'S GO BOWLING! Gresham, OR man indicted on 33 charges following harassment allegations at apartment (KOIN) 33 Amazon Japan workers halt deliveries over nonpayment of 'Prime Day' incentive union (The Mainichi) 33-year-old Louisiana teacher arrested amid claims she gave birth to student's child (Fox 8) Missouri high school teacher put on leave after school officials discover her page on porn site (The Associated Press) Phillies deny emotional support alligator from entering ballpark (AP) Valuable sculpture by Alabama artist found at Birmingham Goodwill for $39.99 (AL.com) CT survey crew catches 400-pound roughtail stingray in the Long Island Sound (UPI) New Jersey man drives SUV into home, police department (FOX) Cat folded into sofa bed wins Hambone Award for unusual insurance claim (UPI) Parrot picks lock on cage, found 32 miles from home (Fox)
For more than 20 years, Pendulum have been at the top of the D&B game. Hailing from Perth but breaking through to the London scene, their massive sound has seen them play big stages, drop huge hits, and blend their love of heavy guitar and electronic music in all they do. But their musical palette is broad, which you'll discover when founding member Rob Swire Takes 5 with the whole shebang. From Spiderbait to Empire of the Sun to Karnivool, this is a capture of the many sides of one of Australian music's biggest exports. Spiderbait - Buy Me A Pony Silverchair - Freak (Remix For Us Rejects) Empire Of The Sun - Walking On A Dream Karnivool - Simple Boy Woodes – Dots
Stu Watts chats with Dr Lachlan Goold, who is a recording engineer, producer, mixer, popular music educator, researcher and lecturer in Contemporary Music at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Better known in the music industry as Australian music producer, Magoo, he is a two-time ARIA award-winning producer and engineer having worked with an extensive list of Australian artists. Since 1990, he has worked on a wide range of albums from some of the country's best-known artists including; Midnight Oil, Regurgitator, Powderfinger, Art Vs Science, Butterfingers, Custard, The Cruel Sea, Renee Geyer, Jebediah, The Jungle Giants, Saskwatch, Spiderbait, Tex Perkins and many more. Lachlan has produced 39 Triple J Hottest 100 entries, and his recordings have sold over 500,000 copies over this time achieving a multitude of Gold and Platinum awards. As an academic, his research focuses on practice-based music production approaches, theoretical uses of space, cultural geography and the music industry. Topics discussed include: His DIY ethic and approach to producing Focusing on making the song as strong as possible The hard work required to be the best you can be ...and more Make sure to subscribe or follow this channel and share it on your socials!Instagram: @whatsthatsoundpodcast Stu Watts: @stu.watts.audioMagoo: @magoosound Magoo websiteStu Watts website Listen to Stu's work on Spotify Listen to Magoo's work on Spotify SUPPORT THE PODCAST WITH A DONATION Email podcast.whatsthatsound@gmail.com for any enquiries.
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 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.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.
As we head towards the end of our first season, we've unlocked the Theatre Thoughts vault and brought out an episode we've had stashed away for a while. Back in January we sat down with Kram, the Drummer and vocalist for ‘Spiderbait' one of Australia's most successful and respected alternative rock bands to discuss the creation of the Australian Rock Collective. ARC were due to perform a one-night show at the Night at the Barracks performance before being postponed due to Covid. Listen to Kram talk about his love for the music and entertainment industry as he reveals that live music and theatre may have more in common than you think! Kram shares all things rock, tells me about his love for The Beatles and what makes them the greatest band in history, as well as shares his own passions for theatre. You can find out more about the Australian Rock Collective by following the link here. Keep an eye on Live Nation for new shows added by ARC here. Support the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the podcast in 2023! Don't forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode's description or follow us on the Official Podcast Instagram @ttpod_official. About Kram & Spiderbait Mark Anthony Maher, better known by his stage name Kram, is an Australian musician and the drummer and singer of Spiderbait. Formed in 1991 by bass guitarist and singer Janet English, drummer and singer Kram and guitarist Damian Whitty, Spiderbait's cover version of "Black Betty" reached number one on the ARIA Singles Chart. They have five top 20 albums and have wont two ARIA Music Awards. Episode Timings 02:45 - Who are the Australian Rock Collective? 06:15 - COVID-19's interruption 10:00 - What makes 'Abbey Road' a definitive album? 14:47 - Kram's interest in theatre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who is in charge of preserving the history and memorabilia of Australian music? Kylie's hotpants, Nick Cave's archives, Split Enz costumes, the early photos of The Seekers… these are all artefacts of a particular time in our lives and they're all on display in the physical collection at the Australian Music Vault at Arts Centre Melbourne. The words of bands, musicians, and music industry workers are also documented in the many online “Stories” on the AMV's website, including the excellent series of articles about parenting and industry, titled ‘Music Industry Mums' which features artists such as Emma Donovan and Fiona Duncan (from Spiderbait). Today we are thrilled to talk to one of the people who remind us of our physical and audible memories; welcome to the Senior Curator of the Australian Music Vault and Music Collection — Caz Laffan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In which Shaun can't edit in the eponymous song of the week by Spiderbait; Megan adjusts really quickly & is very composed; Calista has too long to think, Simone has too far to run & is then hard done by; Molly is back & she announces that she'll be around; and then spends more time on the ground; Michelle is loved by ponies; Sophie doesn't panic; Steph learns to temper her aggression but can't seem to stop her feet; Megan makes adjustments; Sophie doesn't want to come off, so Gemma makes sure she doesn't have to!
Kram takes us behind the makings of our greatest Super group ever, "The Wrights" that was a tribute to Stevie Wright. The band was made up of members from Jet, Powderfinger, Spiderbait, The Living End, You Am I, Grinspoon and Dallas Crane.He and Matty both share what it was like working with Legendary Producer Harry Vanda plus some tips from Harry and how The Easybeats would sometimes get chased out of town!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kram takes us behind the makings of our greatest Super group ever, "The Wrights" that was a tribute to Stevie Wright. The band was made up of members from Jet, Powderfinger, Spiderbait, The Living End, You Am I, Grinspoon and Dallas Crane.He and Matty both share what it was like working with Legendary Producer Harry Vanda plus some tips from Harry and how The Easybeats would sometimes get chased out of town!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's not overstating it to say that Spiderbait are one of Australia's most loved bands. For more than 30 years, this power trio have ripped it up on stages and albums alike, and held a tight bond of friendship the whole way through. Their latest venture is a compilation album celebrating their bassist and singer Janet English. It's called Sounds in the Key Of J, and off the back of it's release I asked the main character and her bandmate Kram to Take 5. This is one of the wildest collections of songs I've ever seen in a Take 5, and I'm here for it. It's also a beautiful reflection of friendship, curiosity, the genre bending they've done, and the foundations of where Spiderbait have come from. From The Go-Go's to the War of the Worlds album, jump in and take a trip through the foundations of Spiderbait with Janet and Kram. The Go Go's - We Got The Beat Marie Greene & Betty Wand - Dites-Moi (South Pacific Soundtrack) Jeff Wayne, Justin Hayward & Richard Burton - The Eve Of The War Talking Heads - Crosseyed And Painless The Primitives - Spacehead
It's not overstating it to say that Spiderbait are one of Australia's most loved bands. For more than 30 years, this power trio have ripped it up on stages and albums alike, and held a tight bond of friendship the whole way through. Their latest venture is a compilation album celebrating their bassist and singer Janet English. It's called Sounds in the Key Of J, and off the back of it's release I asked the main character and her bandmate Kram to Take 5. This is one of the wildest collections of songs I've ever seen in a Take 5, and I'm here for it. It's also a beautiful reflection of friendship, curiosity, the genre bending they've done, and the foundations of where Spiderbait have come from. From The Go-Go's to the War of the Worlds album, jump in and take a trip through the foundations of Spiderbait with Janet and Kram. The Go Go's - We Got The Beat Marie Greene & Betty Wand - Dites-Moi (South Pacific Soundtrack) Jeff Wayne, Justin Hayward & Richard Burton - The Eve Of The War Talking Heads - Crosseyed And Painless The Primitives - Spacehead
They are Janet English, Kram and Damian Whitty. Their new album "Sounds in the Key Of J" is the compilation of unreleased songs and versions over 30 years. - Janet English(ボーカル、ベース)Kram(ボーカル、ドラムス)Damian Whitty(ギター)の3人からなるオーストラリアの代表的なインディーバンドです。新しいアルバムは30年余りの活動のなかで未発表になっていた曲やバージョンの一部を集めてパンデミック中に作られました。
What's going on? The busiest man in rockis Kram from Spiderbait as he joins Matty O. Never dull moment in the great mans world, he's spinning more plates than Manuel from Faulty Towers.Make you subscribe to Triple M Aussie for more interviews. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's going on? The busiest man in rockis Kram from Spiderbait as he joins Matty O. Never dull moment in the great mans world, he's spinning more plates than Manuel from Faulty Towers.Make you subscribe to Triple M Aussie for more interviews. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Enjoy Last Drinks with Janet English, yes, Aussie music royalty, bassist and singer of the legendary band Spiderbait and sober sister. Janet shares her story of how drinking didn't make her feel good on stage, so she ditched it and navigated her entire amazing rock 'n' roll success story completely sober. Hear Janet's insight into performing sober, living with anxiety and being an introvert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I wonder: do you listen to mostly music by male artists or by female artists? We were inspired by the great Australian band Spiderbait and their recent compilation 'Sounds in the Key Of J' that celebrates all the best songs sung by their female vocalist Janet as opposed to the songs sung by their male vocalist Kram. In a band that has two lead singers, Kram, male, drums and singer AND Janet, female, bass player and singer, you get an incredible balance of both sounds. This compilation was conceived as a celebration and was driven by Kram who says: “Janet's talent is so undeniable, it's easy to forget that she was a bit of a trailblazer in the blokey 90s scene. "In the '90s, women songwriters were few and far between, and thankfully it's not that way anymore." Which brings us to this chat about female artists. We wanted to tackle the topic head on, chat about our favourite female artists, about some inconsistencies in the music industry, the imbalance toward male skewed artists, some startling statistics and our thoughts about unconscious bias and what we can do to address the situation. Of course we took on a challenge to share a favourite female artist album and get each others opinions upon our first listen. Let us know your favourite female artists as well as your thoughts on the episode: Fb https://www.facebook.com/supersonicchat Electronic mailing system supersonicchat@gmail.com The Twits https://twitter.com/chat_sonic Insta https://www.instagram.com/supersonicchat --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/supersonicchat/message
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IN THIS PODCAST: Kram from Spiderbait joins the guys, the synonym song name returns for another week and we ask on 13 10 60 when did the code brown shut it down? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spiderbait drummer/vocalist Kram joins Gleeso on Triple M Nights. With the release of their latest double album 'Sounds In The Key Of J', Kram highlights the work of Janet English. Touching on the Groovin' The Moo Festival, the boys talk touring and Kram gives us some insight on what to expect from Spiderbait next! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hot Dub chats to Kram from Spiderbait. It's an awesome conversation with music from Vivaldi, the Sex Pistols and everything in between. You can hear all the songs here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Bn20XlCQ1IEiQeLA3CoB0?si=0e42159c989a450b
Spiderbait are no strangers to triple j and Double J. They're part of the fabric of Australian festival culture, they're Hottest 100 champions, and drummer Kram has recently popped up again on stage in our annual One Night Stand gig in Lucindale. In 2012, when Kram did the Take 5, Spiderbait were gearing up to play a greatest hits set at Splendour in the Grass. He took us on a trip down memory lane, through some of the band's most amazing moments. Metallica - ‘Whiplash' The Breeders - ‘Cannonball' Leadbelly - ‘Black Betty' Dialectrix - 'Buy Me A Pony {Like a Version}'