Rotations

This edition of Rotations features songs that had a degree of success, that are renowned by music collectors for being some of the saddest songs recorded. Hopefully, one will notice that there is commonly a juxtaposition between the somber lyrics and the redemptive music.    Warning: Occasionally Mild Reference to Thoughts of Self Harm Playlist: I’m All Fed Up / Big Mama Thornton; The Chronological Big Mama Thornton 1950-1953 CD [2004]I’ll Never Get Out of this World Alive / Hank Williams; 40 Greatest Hits LP [1979]Chrystal Chandeliers / Charlie Pride; The Country Way LP [1967]It Never Rains in Southern California / Albert Hammond; It Never Rains in Southern California LP [1972]Dead End Street / The Kinks; The Ultimate Collection LP [2002]Alone Again / Gilbert O’Sullivan; Back to Front LP [1972]Can We Still Be Friends / Todd Rundgren; Hermit of Mink Hollow LP [1978]The Word / Junk Yard Band; The Word EP [1986]El Diablo / Arcadia; So Red the Rose LP [1985]Sowing Seeds / The Jesus and Mary Chain; Psychocandy LP [1985]Weight of the World / Neil Young; Landing on Water LP [1986]Bell Bottomed Tear / The Beautiful South; 0898 Beautiful South LP [1992]Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me / The Smiths; Strangeways Here We Come LP [1987]Rain / The Chills; Brave Words LP [1987]

Waffle IronGirl (3CR Spoken Word) and Brendan Bonsack present a collection of poets doing songs, or songs doing poetry, both local and international.Tracks played:once you know silence / AllaraPetition / Antonio MontaineLittle Bird / Camille DelaquisDisappearing World / Jeltje & FriendsIntroduction / Tariro Mavondo & Rat ChildWooden Heart / ListenerFor My Brother / Will BealeMy Nature, My Heart / Parminder Kaur Bhandal & Zen ButlerTea and Cake / Tim Evans & Josh CakeRoom Full of Human Male Politicians / Ruby GillHate does not equate to self-respect / Steve SmartApart From Her / Dan BrodieHi Ren / Ren

John catches up again with author Chris O'Connor and pick his brains on Dylan's protest songs, murder ballads and gospel period. All tracks performed by Dylan unless otherwise noted.Blowing in the WindMasters of WarThe Lonesome Death of Hattie CarrollMaggie's Farm / Rage against the MachineGonna Change My Way of Thinking / Bob Dylan and Mavis StaplesOnly a Pawn in their GameWho Killed Davey Moore?Slow Train

A selection of breezy and lovely brand new music from local artists, and a few from "across the ditch". Presented by Brendan Bonsack. Tall Trees / Tim WoodzI'm Not Listening / Kelsey Jean and the Bad HealthHard Love / Domini ForsterWhen I Find You / Ellie WareLittle Ember / KatankinReincarnation Song / Laura LucasThe Second High / Liz StringerAu Atu Ra / Marlon WilliamsShaman Dance + The Godly River / The Cloud MakerEmmagen Creek / Ruby GillMost of the Time / Stephen GradyAmbercott / Paris BaroloBeg / Za Noon

This episode is presented by Madison Moffat of Queering The Air and Trans-creator Radio.This is a selection of recordings where if you listen to them and think 'They have got to be kidding'; then you probably have cottoned on to the general idea. Novelty records, ‘outsider’ music (used particularly in the ‘60s and ‘70s), comedians having a lend, and bona fide musicians doing what it takes to get short-term attention from the media. All intended to shock or amuse; typically, both.Kazooed on Classics / Temple City Kazoo Orchestra; Some Kazoos EP [1978]Fluffy / Gloria Balsam (Cynthia Frantz); Fluffy 7” [1979]Greg The Stop Sign / TISM; Machiavelli and the Four Seasons LP [1995]Lightning Strikes / Klaus Nomi; Klaus Nomi LP [1981]Paralysed / Legendary Stardust Cowboy; Paralysed 7” [1968]Wangaratta Wahine / Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band; Wangaratta Wahine LP [1974]Where’s Me Jumper / Saltans of Ping FC; Casual Sex in the Cineplex LP [1993]I’m the Sheik from Scrubby Creek / Chad Morgan; Sheik from Scrubby Creek 7” [1952]Love Song / Public Image Limited; Commercial Zone LP [1983]Hurdy Gurdy Mushroom Man / Neil; Hole in My Shoe (B-Side) 7” [1984]Git Dun (Shake Your Thang) / Gaye Bykers on Acid; Drill Your Own Hole LP [1987]Bohemian Rhapsody / Bad News; Bad News! LP [1987]Funky Worm / The Ohio Players; Pleasure LP [1973]

Local Melbourne author Chris O'Connor has just released a new book on Bob Dylan called, You Don't Need a Weatherman - Bob Dylan for Beginners (Melbourne Books, 2025).In this episode, guest host John A. Tait and Chris cover some of the themes contained in the book, such as the many voices of Bob Dylan, the storyteller, cover versions of Dylan songs, and Dylan’s own reworkings of his tracks. They also play a selection of Dylan's songs—some classic, some with a few surprises. And no protest songs this time around—John and Chris are saving those for Part 2, later in the year. Subterranean Homesick BluesTangled Up in BlueLay Lady LayMake you feel My Love (performed by Adele)Blind Willie McTellForever YoungEvery Grain of SandLike a Rolling Stone Image credit: Detail of O'Connor's book 'You Don't Need a Weatherman - Bob Dylan for Beginners', Melbourne Books and Chris O'Connor.

Hélène, from Climate Action Show, plays songs from childhood to now.Songs played:Porque Te Vas / Audioiko, Redemm, Arely VegaTake Your Mama / Scissor SistersFireflies / Owl CityEvery Planet We Reach Is Dead / GorillazShame for You / Lily AllenWart / Guillaume Ferran4.000 ÎLES / FauveBlesse-moi / Therapie TaxiDrôle d'époque / Clara LucianiUne Autre Vie / IlionaEvident Utensil / ChairliftComptine d'un Autre été: L'Après-Midi / Yann TiersenImmensità / Andrea Laszlo De Simone

Michele Vescio presents a set curated and performed by Deens, a British-Palestinian DJ based on the Lands of the Eora Nation. Her sound blends the energy of UK Garage with Arabic, South Asian, and global beats.Deens' set is titled 'Asli Ana Falastini'—which translates to 'My roots are Palestinian'. The set takes listeners on a sonic journey through SWANA sounds, starting with percussive cuts and amapiano, and building in pace and energy throughout.For more on Deens work, head to linktr.ee/djdeens and soundcloud.com/dj_deens. Follow her via @djdeens. Palestine Australia Relief and Action (PARA) help support Palestinians who have recently arrived as refugees in Australia.The Sameer Project provide shelter, medication, treatment, food and water in Gaza.Beit el Baraka provide housing and medical assistance to displaced people in Beirut.MATW (Muslims Around The World Project) deliver urgent essentials to Palestinians on the ground in Gaza. Istibtan / ToumbaSab3awi / ToumbaYa Einy Ya Leily (Gqompiano) / OmarFalastini فلسطيني (Amapiano Remix) / OmarEl Hantoor Piano / AKUYa Baba / DJ PleadNour El Ein A.M.R Afro-House Remix) / Amr DiabFenoh / Hisham Abbas x Lil Silva / NooriyahBateekh / Muskilaموقع دندنها / DJ Plead remixAllah Aleik Ya Seedy / CHAMOS editHabibi Da / Saliah remixJenno Netto (Baile Funk, Jersey Edit ) / Santo x DJ HabibeatsChopi Riddim / ChamosBos Bos / Saliah Miami Mijwiz / DJ HabibeatsYa Tabtab (DJ Habibeats Baile Funk/Jersey edit) / Nancy AjramSabri Aalil MK3 DUBZ Bootleg) / SherineSheikh Jarrah (Run.Prowler Dub) / DaboorTannoura (UKG Dub) / Nazo, Deens Ah Ya Alby x Multiply / AKUSahrany (baroud edit) / Disclosure x Ehab TawfikInn Ann (Human Movement SYG Edit) / Daboor & ShabjdeedNahy (Moktar edit) / Omar SouleymanLonely Harp (Fundraiser for Gaza) / HamdiAsli Ana Falastini (Dubstep Edit) / Nazo, DeensXaram / EneiEmpire of Dirt / EgolessXena / Skrillex ft. Nai BarghoutiThe Cobra’s Dance (feat. Luru) / TSVI/LuruGasab Sokkar / ToumbaCats Of Iraq (قطط العراق ) / Peaky BeatsShik Shak Shok (Version.Khan Edit) / unreleasedBasha ft. Ziad Zaza, Ismail Nosrat & Aly B / Hassan Abou AlamPlucked / 8ulentinaFree Palestine / Moktar Image credit: @ark.stu. Used with permission, courtesy of Deens.

In this episode, Nick, co-producer of Freedom of Species, plays ethereal/ether pop music tracks.Midnight Love / girl in red – from the album if i could make it go quiet.Music’s Coming In / Angie McMahon – from the album Light, Dark, Light Again.If God Is The Pigeon / Ruby Gill – single.Slate is Clean / Mia June – from the album Don’t Forget Your Bags.Bad for You / Chappel Roan – from the album School Nights.Never Be Me / Miley Cyrus – from the album Plastic Hearts.All Dressed Up / RAYE – from the album Euphoric Sad Songs.Cold / Stella Donnelly – from the album Flood.Wish On An Eyelash / Mallrat – from the album Butterfly Blue.Dirty Work / Ruby Gill – from the album I’m gonna die with this frown on my face.To Be Human / Marina – from the album Love + Fear.Dying Star / Ashnikko (feat. Ethel Cain) – from the album WEEDKILLER.Commodified / Madelinski – single.Edge of the Earth / The Beaches – from the album Blame My Ex.Pick Me / girl in red – from the album I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!

An idiosyncratic collection of local tunes, old and new. Quiet, loud, quiet. Featuring a brief detour into late-70s/early-80s Australian new wave. Presented by Kim. Wala is Life / Allara ngatha nhawa-l nanyirr / Allara (with Pataphysics, Maru Elias and Coree Thorpe) I Don’t Speak Your Language / Mindy Meng Wang + Sui Zhen Wake in Might / Party Dozen Bass Clef / Native Cats Do that Dance / Primitive Calculators Cradle Song / Stray Dags No Word from China / Pel Mel Better than Het / Jan Cornall and Elizabeth Drake These scenes / Kisses  Marketplace / Jim White Pet Sematary / RVG