Take 5

Take 5

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  • Anthony Lister's songs to ground him

    A street artist who is celebrated in some cities, arrested in others, Anthony Lister has made a name for himself sharing his dark, paint roller crafted images. Growing up in a fractured family in Brisbane, he would go on to show his work all over the world and be hung on the walls of Geoffrey Rush, Pink and Hugh Jackman. A new documentary about his hectic life is set to premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival, and here he shares the songs that bring him back down to earth.

    Beastie Boys - "Gratitude"Portishead - "All Mine"The Beatles - "Happiness Is a Warm Gun"Wu-Tang Clan - "I Can't Go To Sleep"Jimi Hendrix - "Hear My Train a Comin'"

    20 min
  • Nile Rodgers' songs that changed his life

    The man who had a musical hand in "Let's Dance", "Like a Virgin", "Get Lucky" and "I'm Coming Out" shares stories from his incredible life in music. From his early days in Chic to producing some of the biggest hits in the world, surviving cancer and making a musical comeback with Daft Punk, Nile Rodgers has a legacy in pop music few can compare to. Between sharing stories from his life, Nile picks up his infamous guitar "The Hitmaker" to share the foundations of what made these songs, worldwide hits.

    Sister Sledge - "We Are Family"David Bowie - "Let's Dance"Madonna - "Like a Virgin"Diana Ross - "I'm Coming Out"Daft Punk - "Get Lucky"

    34 min
  • Royal Blood's songs that punch above their weight

    Mike and Ben step in to share the songs that sonically punch above their weight, or take long time fans by surprise with something new. Along the way Zan grills Mike about the secrets behind their big guitar sound, and what they like to do late at night in a ball pit.

    The Killers - "The Man"Duran Duran - "A View To A Kill"Childish Gambino - "Redbone"Lemon Twigs - "I Wanna Prove To You"Queens of the Stone Age - "The Way You Used To Do"

    18 min
  • Yassmin Abdel-Magied's songs that soundtrack her life

    Mechanical Engineer, author and petrol head Yassmin Abdel-Magied has stirred up a lot of reaction in the Australian media of late, but back in 2014 Zan met this 22 year old go getter and discovered that in between kicking goals and kicking arse in life, she is a huge music fan. Across the five songs that soundtrack her life, Yassmin talked about her parents journey from Sudan, growing up in the south side of Brisbane, and the lullabies that got her to sleep on the oil rig. Tracy Chapman - "Talkin' Bout a Revolution"Hilltop Hoods - "The Nosebleed Section"Sia - "Breathe Me"James Blake - "Retrogade"Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros - "Home"

    19 min
  • Josh Homme's songs for now

    The frontman for Queens Of The Stone Age, and member of Them Crooked Vulture and Eagles of Death Metal plays you songs that are about living in the moment, and shares previously unheard stories about the forthcoming 7th QOTSA album.

    Dean Martin - "Mambo Italiano"Broncho - "Deena"INXS - "Don't Change"Eagles of Death Metal - "Don't Speak (I Came To Make A Bang!)"T. Rex - "Ride a White Swan"

    26 min
  • The Internet's songs that unify

    Two of the six strong crew, The Internet, play songs that unify. Syd and Matt walk you through songs that have soundtrack childhood days, dancefloor fillers, and timeless calls to action, with plenty of heart and laughter along the way.

    Nas - "I Can" Michael Jackson - "Rock With You"Jaspects - "Unifunk" Bob Marley - "Exodus" Marvin Gaye - "What's Goin' On"

    17 min
  • CERES' songs that kick you in the guts

    Tom and Grant from Melbourne punk band CERES share the songs that give them all the feels, and talk about being emotional in their own songwriting.

    Jebediah - "Harpoon"Tracy Chapman - "Fast Car"Dirty Three - "Everything Is Fucked"Holly Throsby - "Only A Rake"Talking Heads - "This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)"

    21 min
  • Mike D's five songs for the five boroughs

    Beastie Boy, keen surfer and all round good guy Mike D came in to Take 5 on a brief visit to Australia in 2014. Despite only being in the country for a few days on a surfing trip, Zan convinced him to spend an hour playing DJ and sharing songs from his home town of New York City. Across the five boroughs, they explored the lifelong story of his legendary band, and Mike's own music fandom while reflecting on the past, present and future of music making in the wake of bandmate MCA's death.

    Notorious B.I.G. - "Juicy"The Strokes - "12:51"Nas - "N.Y. State of Mind"ESG - "Moody"Wu Tang Clan - "C.R.E.A.M."

    25 min
  • Mike D's five songs for the five boroughs
    Beastie Boy, keen surfer and all round good guy Mike D came in to Take 5 on a brief visit to Australia in 2014. Despite only being in the country for a few days on a surfing trip, Zan convinced him to spend an hour playing DJ and sharing songs from his home town of New York City. Across the five boroughs, they explored the lifelong story of his legendary band, and Mike's own music fandom while reflecting on the past, present and future of music making in the wake of bandmate MCA's death.
    Notorious B.I.G. - "Juicy"
    The Strokes - "12:51"
    Nas - "N.Y. State of Mind"
    ESG - "Moody"
    Wu Tang Clan - "C.R.E.A.M."
    25 min
  • Dan Riley's songs that show the power of language

    Bangarra Dance Theatre member Daniel Riley shares the songs that for him, show the power of language. A proud Wiradjuri man, Dan's love of language in music, dance and culture lives strong throughout this wonderful conversation of the past, present and future of Australian life.Kev Carmody and Paul Kelly - "This Land Is Mine"Kendrick Lamar - "Alright"Radiohead - "Idioteque"Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx - "NY Is Killing Me"A.B. Original - "January 26"

    23 min

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The Take 5 is a music podcast where the people you love, share five songs they love. Each guest has a different theme, and the memories attached to their most beloved songs flip them to fan mode,…

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