EP141 - So What's Been Happening? - Adam Gibson - The Aerial Maps

Sydney group The Aerial Maps release 'Any Summer Day', the second single from their forthcoming new album Our Sunburnt Dream (June 21st).

FOR FANS OF: The Hummingbirds, Paul Kelly, The Go-Betweens, The Triffids

With winter fast approaching in the Southern Hemisphere and the winter woollies being dragged out and heaters being activated, Sydney band The Aerial Maps thought it would be the perfect time to release a song that celebrates the Australian summer to offer joyous reminder that soon the beach will beckon again.

"Singer Adam Gibson is the uncrowned poet laureate of Australia with his poignant reflections of the minutiae of everyday life." Backseat Mafia

Join us LIVE on Monday 10th June from 8.00pm AEST on Facebook and Youtube.

EP140 - So What's Been Happening? - Half Way To Where?

It's a question I have asked myself this week given my 49th birthday celebrations? Is this half way? Half way to where? Where are we heading? times ticking... how do we to let go of the daily baggage that can weigh us down, stop overthinking what's next or what might happen and just enjoy the ride and the trials and tribulations of the rest of our life.... it's easier said than done right?

In the AFL, can the Power defeat the Blues at home and stamp themselves as a genuine premiership contender? Will the Pies be too strong for the unpredictable Dogs? Can the Hawks take another scalp against the Crows? Will Harley Reid's Eagles give another 'don't argue' to the Saints at home in the west? Can the Tigers create another upset for the Cats at the cattery in Geelong? Will the Demons continue to rise above the Dockers in Alice Springs?

Can the Bombers continue their come from the clouds season and lay a foundation to cement a finals birth for the first time in a long time, or will the Suns shine on on the Gold Coast? Can the Tigers defeat the Cats at their home ground? Week off for Lions and win less Kangaroos, are the Swans that good and what about the Giants. We will have a chat and predict the winners and losers for each game. What else is on the agenda? You will have to tune in to see.

Join in the chat LIVE Wednesday 29th May from 8.00pm AEST on Facebook and YouTube. See you then.

EP139 - So What's Been Happening? - Jack Davis - It's Cool To Cry

It’s Cool To Cry is a clothing brand with a purpose. With a purpose is to stop the stigma around mental health and normalise discussions about mental health. They do this by donating 10% of each sale to mental health charities and organisations and by encouraging people to acknowledge and talk about their feelings and emotions before they become overwhelming.

We discuss Mental Health with Jack and through dealing with such an unfortunate tragedy in his life has now inspired him to make a difference, "Mental health doesn’t discriminate, it can affect anyone" Jack Davis.

Join in the discussion on Wednesday 22nd May from 8.00pm AEST LIVE on Facebook and Youtube. See you soon for this powerful discussion.

EP138 - So What's Been Happening? - Emilee South and Queenie

Fantastic to see 2 powerful women in Rock music releasing new singles from upcoming albums, Emilee South has just released 'Control' and Eloise Thetford aka Queenie releasing 'Mama'. We will premiere both clips and chat to the girls about these exciting new releases. These 2 women are both superpowers on and off the stage.

Join in the chat LIVE on Tuesday 13th May from 8.00pm AEST on Facebook and YouTube. See you then.

EP137 - So What's Been Happening? - Time to Do This !

Here we go with Round 9 of the AFL, it's time to up the energy and effort, no form slumps, arrest momentum and keep on the right side of the WIN-LOSS ledger, thats the secret to 2024. There's about 8 teams that could win the one this year Can the Blues overcome the Demons? they will be super pumped up after a close loss to the Magpies last week.

The Bombers face the Giants in a must win for both teams in a 5th v 3rd on the table clash. Swans on the top of the table which is a surprise to some at this stage of the season, should it be? Where do the Tigers go from here as they are getting close to rock bottom. Beware of the teams sitting 6 to 9 positions on the ladder which are the Dockers, Power and Blues who all play teams above them this week in a chance to show they are the real deal for season 2024.

Join in the chat LIVE Wednesday 8th May from 8.00pm AEST Facebook and YouTube. See you then.

EP136 - So What's Been Happening? - Steve Pinkerton

Steve Pinkerton is the enigmatic drummer with Dallas Crane one of Australia’s most well-known rock bands. Dallas Crane’s critically acclaimed third studio album, self-titled 'Dallas Crane', attracted three ARIA Award nominations, including Best Rock Album and the lead single 'Dirty Hearts' debuted in the Australian Top 40.

They have become a formidable staple in the Australian live rock scene. Steve was previously the drummer, lead vocalist and song writer with The Anyones who had both Australian and US record contracts and toured extensively across the States with Jet and The Killers among others, receiving American radio and TV attention. They shared the same management as Temper Trap and Gotye. Their album Lonerider was nominated for an ARIA Award for Best Rock Album.

Steve has continued his lead vocals with The Ronson Hangup whose other members include Dave Mudie (drummer with Courtney Barnett) and Ashley Naylor (guitarist with Paul Kelly, Dan Sultan, Even). The band has just released their new album Centaurus. Steve's latest project is Pinkerton Pendelbury featuring the legend that is Andrew Pendlebury from The Sports and also features Stephen Hadley, Sherry Rich Plant and Jason Kain with their upcoming album launch at George Lane on Friday 3rd May .

Join in the chat LIVE on Wednesday 1st May from 8.00pm AEST on Facebook and YouTube. See you then.

EP135 - So What's Been Happening? - The Golden Gaytimes

The Golden Gaytimes' original iteration was as The Get Rich Quick Scheme – a cover band full of hijinks and nonsense which seemed to resonate with the audience. When COVID hit and gigging stopped, the burgeoning success of The Get Rich Quick Scheme was cut short.

So, the next thing you know they were writing some originals and did a band trip to Rous Mill Studio to get some tracks down. They recorded five or six of the songs at Rous Mill in August 2021 and then the rest were done over the course of the first half of 2022 at Round the Twist studio. As the single 'I'm Tempted' (400k+ views on YouTube!) establishes, this is a band that thrives on great riffs, heady grooves and a strong sense of fun and irreverence, as Jane-O confirms, "Some of our songs can be a bit dark if you go where they are meant to go. They are hooky and funny and catchy. I’m pretty sure they rock." "This unexpected banger really displays the diversity of talent in the Aussie music scene.

This catchy and irreverent pop and post-punk track has left newly found fans itching for more! Give it a listen, I dare you!" 2SER on 'I'm Tempted' (featured single)

Join in the chat LIVE with Jane-O from The Golden Gaytimes on Monday 29th April from 8.00pm AEST on Facebook and YouTube. See you then.

EP134 - So What's Been Happening? - Deflated Demons

Will the mozz continue from AC and will he put a spell on his beloved Demons. Every time we talk up a team, they bring us back to reality. Can the Demons overcome the Tigers tonight in the first game of Round 7. Is it as simple as a unbalanced side in a mini form slump? Where will the Demons win it or and possibly lose it against the Tigers. We will have a quick chat before the game and predict the winners for each game.

Join in the chat LIVE Wednesday 24th April from 7.00pm AEST on Facebook and YouTube. See you then.

EP133 - So What's Been Happening? - Sin City

RELEASE NEW - COUNTRY-SOUL & ROCK 'N' ROLL ALBUM ANOTHER ROUND

FOR FANS OF: Gram Parsons, Daniel Romano, The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison

Country, soul and rock 'n' roll reprobates Sin City were formed in the arid streets of Alicante, Spain where longtime friends (both previously of garage punk rockers The Cavemen) Nick Armstrong (piano, organ, vocals) and Jack Beesley (guitar, vocals) spent several months writing songs inspired by their mutual love of country, soul and rock 'n' roll records of the 1950s, 60s and 70s.

"Sin City twang it up with splayed legs and guitars aplenty, a little bit of blood, sweat and tears... a city country vibe for you!" Henry Wagons, Tower of Song/Double J

Join us for a LIVE chat with Sin City's Jack Beesley and Nick Armstrong starting at 8.00pm AEST Tuesday 23rd April. See you then.

EP132 - So What's Been Happening? - Golden Fang

Sydney group Golden Fang release the second single from their recently released album Small Worlds.

FOR FANS OF: Nick Cave, Interpol, Sonic Youth

The first exciting taste of Small Worlds was the atmospheric single 'Blue Boy', which premiered on The Tuckshop on 2SER and online with Backseat Mafia, and now the band have released the dreamy, chiming second single 'How Many Demons', which was premiered online by The AU Review. It's a song that highlights the strength of the band's rhythm section of drummer Joe Parkin and bassist Justin Tauber. Dynamic, authoritative and lithe, they anchor the song before its musical textures tangle and cascade over one another as the track ascends towards its conclusion.

Join us for a LIVE chat with Carl Redfern from Golden Fang starting at 8.00pm AEST Monday 22nd April. See you then.