Rotations

Michele Vescio, 3CR volunteer and audio editor, presents a mix they put together over a decade ago for a now-defunct project called Cake Bar, something they and their friend Lennox O Diamonds created together. Cake Bar was a dessert-degustation and sound event that had a short run in Narrm back in 2012.The mix in this episode is a shorter, redux version of a much longer original. Even after all these years, it still feels like the kind of music Michele listens to now. Mullholland Drive/Love Theme / Angelo BadalamentiExperimento / Carl Craig vs AgoriaAnother Wank & Omen in a Lebanese restaurant / Massimo and Pierce Rain (Interlude)D as Decay / she zeroSaveoursoulissa / Daman Albarn and Michael NymanStanding side by side / Massimo and PierceMake love (Interlude)Basic Space (Jamie xx Space Bass Mix) &  Thermal / The xx vs David SylvianTone (Interlude)Lonely Soul / U.N.K.L.ECold Star / Din A TodArmy of me (Bersarinplatz Mix) / Bjork vs Beats BeyondVolcano (Interlude)Know the way / GrimesBeam (Interlude)The Glorious Land / PJ HarveyWalk the Night / Skatt BrothersTick (Interlude)There is Hope / Zoo Brazil feat. Rasmus KellermanLost (Interlude)Cream / Peaches vs Drums of DeathI blew up your body (Interlude)In every dream home a heartache / Kids on T.VCold Winter / Michele Vescio Image credit: G-car heart (2008) by Michele Vescio

One day in the Summer of ’86, Warwick (later to be known as Madison) Moffat looked at their budding record collection purchased from the proceeds of a new kitchen hand job and thought 'I’ll make a compilation'. They called it 'The Hits Collection in the Mind of Warwick Moffat, Tape 1'. It spurred thoughts of one day being a DJ.40 years later, things have come full circle, and Madison Moffat is playing songs from that tape on radio. Yipppeeeeee!  Madison is a presenter and producer with Trans-creator Radio and Queering The Air.  Real Wild Child / Iggy Pop; Blah Blah Blah LP [1986]Rich / Lloyd Cole and the Commotions; Easy Pieces LP [1985] In The Night / Pet Shop Boys; Disco LP [1985]Sex Bomb Boogie (Magic Flute 12” Remix) / Sigue Sigue Sputnik; Sex Bomb Boogie EP (EMI Germany) [1986]Small Talk / Scritti Politti; Cupid and Psyche ’85 LP [1985]Infected / The The; Infected 7” Single [1986]I’m Coming Back / Human League; Hysteria LP [1984]The Baby Screams / The Cure; The Head on the Door LP [1985]Point of No Return / Nu Shooz; Point of No Return 7” Single [1986]She Blinded Me With Science / Thomas Dolby; She Blinded Me With Science 7” Single [1982]Election Day / Arcadia; So Red the Rose LP [1985]Rock Me Amadeus / Falco; Rock Me Amadeus 7” Single [1985] Image: Courtesy of Madison Moffat

This week's theme for Rotations is "In Sickness and in Health", playing songs (and telling stories) related to illness, disease and addiction, as well as love, marriage and devotion. Presented by Celine and Brendan at 3CR.Tracks played:Magnolia Tree / Truckstop HoneymoonSick Day / The Old Married CoupleYu Liang Dai Biao Wo De Xin / Gary DohPlastic / JoppyHospital / Eilish GilliganGet Better / Alt-JWalang Hanggang Paalam / Joey AyalaIf I had Stayed Married to Andy / Q.ECatch My Disease / Ben Lee

Musician and founder of the Black Wreath record label, Pirate, lives in Alice Springs, Mparntwe.Pirate joined Marty (Wednesday Breakfast) in the studios of 3CR recently to discuss the Black Wreath's celebrated heavy metal festival Blacken Open Air, held at Ross River in September. In addition to this year's festival, Pirate also organised the successful Shadows of Uluru concert, featuring Sand Diego's Earthless, desert rock pioneers the Brant Bjork Trio, Pitjantjatjara musician Jeremy Whiskey, and Melbourne/Naarm duo Divide & Dissolve. Oblivion / Brant Bjork and the BrosGone To the Dogs / Frenzal RhombBlack Heaven / EarthlessTake Me / Full Tone GeneratorAnger (Mirrpanpa) / Jeremy WhiskeyHoly Shit / The Holy Dimes Image: Pirate and Marty, 3CR studios (image courtesy of Marty).

Ayan Shirwa, broadcaster and presenter, guest hosts this week's episode with a selection of her favourite tracks - lush vocals, laid-back grooves, and feel-good nostalgia from Mary J. Blige and Aaliyah to Jadakiss, Tracy Chapman, and Barkaa.Ayan is the writer and editor of Our Stories, Our Flats, a four-part podcast series about living and thriving in the Carlton Flats. Listen to the series via 3cr.org.au/ourstoriesourflats. Mary Jane (All Night Long) / Mary J BligeGet It Together / 702 Miss You / AaliyahBaby / AshantiHey Ma / Cam'ron featuring Freekey Zekey, Toya, Juelz SantanaKnock Yourself Out / Jadakiss I Try / Macy GrayGive One Reason / Tracy ChapmanI Want to be Your Man / RogerShe's a Bad Mama Jama / Carl CarltonFor My Tittas / Barkaa Image credit: a radio sitting on top of a table next to a lamp (2023) by Patrick Schrödter (free to use under the Unsplash License).

In September, the 21st annual Bush Bands Bash concert was held in Alice Springs, Mparntwe.Marty (Wednesday Breakfast) attended the concert, and associated four-day music workshop that runs each year in Ross River, prior to the concert. This episode of Rotations features interviews with members of Ilkari Maru, Fejo & the Cruizers, Garrangali Band and more. A crowd of about 2,000 people attended this year's concert, and were treated to a spectacular night of live music. Five Songlines Remix / Garrangali BandWithout You / Fejo & the CruizersHey Tjamu Tjamu / Ilkari MaruSatisfy / Jessie K

Today, Vittorio (Radio FILEF) and Karina (City Limits) take us on a by-no-means-exhaustive trip through history with songs of popular resistance throughout the world.When we use the terms struggle, rebellion, peoples resistance, we are not speaking about violence for the sake of itself, but of the fundamental aims of why we struggle: peace, joy, love & freedom... and we hope that this is reflected in the songs we share today.We'd like to extend a special thanks to our guests and other 3CR community members for sharing their knowledge and perspectives on the topics covered in this episode. ‎ أنا أقاوم (I Take Part in a Resistance Movement) / Hassan Al-Shami; Lebanon L'Ora Del Fucile (The Hour of the Rifle) / Pino Masi; Italy Featuring audio excerpt from Dr Tim Anderson's 7 Nov 2023 interview on 3CR's Tuesday Hometime Carabina M-1 / Carlos Mejía Godoy; Nicaragua More info on Nicaraguan history - here (Pt.1) & here (Pt. 2) ¡Se Acabó! (It's Over) /  José de Molina; Mexico With an introduction from Berhan:Various Songs / 64th anniversary performance, Eri-TV; EritreaTo commemorate the start of their armed struggle for independence, tune in to 3CR's Eritrean Voices. With an introduction from Canopy:SAM Song (LIVE in Dublin) / The Irish Brigade; IrelandGo On Home British Soldiers (LIVE) / Eire Og; Ireland [*language warning*] With an introduction from Souren:Գինի լից (Gini Lic) / Folk song, as performed by Sevak Amroyan; ArmeniaMore information on the story of Soghomon Tehlirian here and on the recent 2025 Armenia-Azerbaijan deal here Podcast bonus track:Pretty Little Song / Bob Vylan; UK [*language warning* ]Duo performed at Glastonbury 2025, a controversial show which resulted in cancellation of upcoming performances, including their US visas being revoked ahead of their tour in the country. Image: Vitto & Kari (2025) by Abe Dunovits, used with permission.

September 14 marks the 52nd Anniversary of the US-backed coup in Chile that ousted democratically elected President Salvador Allende. The brutal dictatorship that followed saw widespread repression, but also resistance and hope. On this episode, guest hosts Pilar and Karina present songs to remember the detained and disappeared, and celebrate the legacy of joy and steadfastness of Chilean musicians, martyrs, and comrades, with discussions around Victor Jara, Allende’s last words on Radio Magallanes, and more.  El Pueblo Unido Jamás Será Vencido (The People United Will Never Be Defeated) / Quilapayún with Santiago's Metropolitan Student Symphony Orchestra & Municipal Theatre Choir / ♪ LISTEN English subtitles Manifiesto (Manifesto) / Victor Jara / ♪ LISTEN English subtitles Ni Chicha Ni Limona (Neither Wine nor Lemonade) / Victor Jara Allende's last address to the people of Chile, 11 September 1979 / Radio Magallanes Broadcast / ♪ LISTEN English subtitles Tio Caiman (Uncle Caiman) / Quilapayún Vuelvo Para Vivir (I Return to Live) / Illapu / ♪ LISTEN English subtitles  El Derecho de Vivir en Paz (The Right to Live in Peace) / protesters singing in chile, 2019 (original by Victor Jara) / ♪ live performance with English subtitles Image: Courtesy of Pilar Aguilera

A selection of mostly local contemporary composers, with introspective pieces infused with their respective worlds. Presented by Brendan Bonsack. Mad World (Tears for Fears cover) / Rose RieblNgarwul / AllaraAbandoned Places I. Pripyat, Ukraine / Celia CraigVoices from Gaza / Saied SilbakFar Winds and Following Seas / Imogen FerdinandoA medley from dormant, I lay. / Helen Svoboda Image: Strings, Curl, Music image by Ri_Ya (2019).

This all vinyl playlist is dedicated to some of the incredible artists guest presenter Michaela Stubbs has had the privilege to see perform their music live in Naarm-Melbourne and whose creations they continue to enjoy on the record player at home. Paint me Still / Lady Lash / Spiritual Misfit (2022)Magma / Cold Hands Warm Hear / Luxury Bat (2023).Give Me Your Love / Lisa Salvo / I Could Have Been a Castle (2014) EastmintRed Sands / Ajak Kwai / Red Sands (2021). Music in ExileNgurrmarla (Love Song) / Kardajala Kirridarra (2022)Under the Rubble / Soom T & Monkey Marc / Bullets Over Babylon (2023)Why Fight / Elle Shimada / Home-Location (2022)Do The Labour feat. Jaimaica Moana / Racerage / Blak Medusa (2022)Midnight Blues / Emily Wurramurra / Nara (2024)Natural Woman / Kaiit / OG Luv Kush single (2018) Northside The LabelGlitter / Ngaiire / 3 (2021)