Arvos with Andy

Jock Barnes is part of a Country duo, Route 33 with Trent McArdle. They are back with a brand-new pop country single for summer, “Best of Me”. marks Route 33’s first new single since their ARIA #1 Australian Country Album in late 2024 and their fan-favourite Live from Tamworth EP released mid-2025. In true Route 33 style, the song delivers big harmonies, driving guitars, and heartfelt storytelling — an upbeat modern country track about the kind of love that makes you whole. Built around the idea that one half isn’t complete without the other, the verses reflect life moments that fall short when shared alone, while the chorus bursts with energy — dancing in the rain, driving fast, and living life wide open.

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On Arvos with Andy, we have local NT artist Kyle Glover, Earthlike is the project of ecologist and songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kyle Glover. Their debut album The Main One, was released on November 19th. This release was written while living and working in a small West Arnhem Land community. Can You Tell Me Your Name is the final single from the album and a homage to the contrasting worlds of remote and city life.

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Marc Monkey Peckham in collaboration with the Warlpiri people shares the profound music of Crown and Country. This album is part of a powerful and immersive First Nations audiovisual project inviting audiences into the vast desert landscapes and profound ceremonial knowledge of the Warlpiri people. The second single from this powerful project, Palka (Embodiment) tells the story of the Australian continent as the body of the kangaroo, from east coast to west coast, and the songlines and trading routes that cross it as the blood and veins of the kangaroo.

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On Arvos with Andy, we had Dr Kelly Lee Hickey. Dr Kelly is part of the Alice Springs Town Council Disability Awards on The International Day of Persons with Disabilities.  Dr. Kelly highlighted the great work done by people with a disability who are doing wonderful services in our community. The Mayoral Awards on the 3rd of December are from 3.30pm to 5.30pm followed by the DAS Disco: 6.30 – 9.30 pm all at the Double Tree Hilton. 

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There’s an ache that lingers beneath the surface of Chloe Styler’s infectious smile and glossy pop exterior, and she lets it surface on her new single, ‘Placeholder’.  A warm acoustic guitar opens the track, steady and unguarded, as Chloe’s tender vocals trace the first cracks of heartbreak. Known for her bright, buoyant energy and heartfelt storytelling, the Gold Coast songwriter turns inward, unravelling a shattering recollection of being a stand-in. 

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On Arvos with Andy, we have Sarah from Purple House. The Purple House are celebrating 25 years of operations and have a Community Open Day.  The Open Day will commence on Friday 28th of November from 10am to 1pm at the Bush Balm Shop, 15 Lindsay Avenue, East Side. This is a wonderful opportunity to grab some Christmas gifts— browse beautiful ceramics from our patient ceramic group, enjoy coffee and cake, and explore the rich history of Purple House. 

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On Arvos with Andy we had Laurie May who is the Festival Director of Red Dirt Poetry Festival and the Dirty Word which is an open-mic spoken word poetry event. Laurie joined the show to share some important news that the Red Dirt Poetry Festival has become an incorporated body and now has a calendar of events which will be launched at the Christmas market on the 12th of December from 5pm to till 8.30pm. The calendar highlights all the amazing events throughout the year. The 2026 Red Dirt Poetry Festival will be from August the 20th to the 23rd. 

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On Arvos with Andy, we are acknowledging and celebrating the 10th  anniversary of ‘Alice Sings’. Dave Crowe is a songwriter and producer based in Alice Springs. Dave is a founding member of ‘Alice Sings’, having lived in the NT for 10 years. Alice Sings has grown into a cultural institution in the Red Centre, taking over shopping malls, pubs and cafes, to bring the joy of song to the broader community.    

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First Nations rapper Kootsie Don provides 8ccc and opportunity to showcase her new music. Kootsie has an electrifying new track Go Stupid – a high-octane anthem that blends razor-sharp yet witty lyricism with an unapologetic attitude that slaps. Known for her fierce delivery and cultural pride, Kootsie continues to carve out her own space for Blak excellence in Australia’s hip-hop scene. 

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On Arvos with Andy we have local music legend and storyteller Ray Murtagh. Ray meanders down memory lane, guitar in hand, playing some of his favourite country tunes as he weaves the narrative of his musical story. Ray’s story began while working on an outback cattle station; music was put on hold mustering cattle until one day the managers of the stations convinced Ray to make a career of music. So, Ray decided to make his home in Alice Springs, start a family and perform for people around town.

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