The first hour of today’s show has strong West Australian energy, with three songs from Boorloo/Perth-based artists. There’s also a track from friend-of-the-show Romanie’s excellent new album, a newie from English singer-songwriter Benjamin Francis Leftwich, a stunner from Portland, Oregon’s M. Ward with Swedish sister duo First Aid Kit, and more. Here is the playlist:

Seasonal  – Elianie

Come On By – Ocie Elliott

The World Is Ending and We Know It – Romanie

Break in the Weather – Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Valentine’s – Laura Lucas

Too Young to Die – M. Ward ft. First Aid Kit

Growing Pains – Carla Geneve

Crush – Anna Schneider

Bottom of the Lake – Pete Campbell

Somewhere Highway – Lontano

Above: Carla Geneve’s Hertz album cover art by Cameron Potts