Champaign Jacket (the moniker of the UK-born and Naarm/Melbourne-based artist) came for a chat with Emma and stayed for the vibes as they chatted all about the release of his track 'Temporary' and the accompanying live performance video.

'Temporay' is out whever you prefer to get your music!

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Emma caught up with the local artist we're affectionately referring to as the Aussie Florence (+ the machine), Amalia for a chat (or a yap if you will) about her latest release! Tune back in here if you missed it, or like us, you just can't get enough!

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The boys from Sunday Honey swung past the studios to chat with Bonnie and Rose about their track 'Wasted Time (take one)'. Listen back if you've always wanted to hear a D&M with some local legends about good ol' local music!

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Hoist co-host Ben was stoked to catch up with Dylan Cattanach, an emerging indie rock/pop artist based in Brisbane under the name of Katanak. His fresh new single 'Honeycomb and Hurricane' is the first release from a forthcoming debut EP, which Katanak explained is the perfect sun-soaked track for your summer playlist- or perhaps an auditory respite from the cold weather, wherever you are! He spoke with Ben about the duality of life as an artist, his musical upbringing, and his exciting role in Baz Luhrmann's movie ELVIS. Listen in to find out more!

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Rising star in the local music scene, My Chérie joined Bonnie and Rose to chat about all things 'Darkness & Gold'. Listen back to their insightful chat now!

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Monday nighters Bonnie and Rose sat down with the incredible Zachary Leo for a chat about his latest EP 'On My Mind'. Tune in now to hear their conversation if you missed it!

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Listen back on Crystal's interview with Ben, the lead vocalist of Sydney’s indie-rock outfit 'Slim Jimz'. The five-piece band masterfully blends funk, classic rock and punk in their new 6-track EP, 'Don't Keep Quiet.' Discover Slim Jimz musical influences and the story behind their genre-bending track 'You Must Be Right', which draws from rap and fast-paced rock influences, gaining some traction upon its feature on Spotify's 'Local Noise' playlist!

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Nitida, one half of Melbourne’s dynamic bestie duo 'Don't Thank Me, Spank Me!' joins Crystal on The Hoist, celebrating the release of their self-titled debut album! Enjoy an exclusive acoustic performance of their song 'Hey Woman' and dive into lively chats on Swarovski-embezzled hot pants, the band's influences and the story behind a Facebook video uploaded during covid upon creation of their hit single 'Be My Forever'.

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Crystal and Ben were stoked to speak with the one-of-a-kind THNDO, an illustrious RnB and Neo-Soul musician, multi-dimensional artist and staple of the local soul scene in Naarm/Melbourne. They reflected on THNDO's growth as an artist, the importance of mentorship for young musicians, and the freedom to explore different sounds and styles under her alias Mama T.

Crystal and Ben heard all about THNDO's recent venture into musical theatre with the nationally touring 'RENT' in which she plays Joanne, as well as teasing a forthcoming album titled Lessons in Love. To hear more from THNDO, you can catch her show with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra on 22 June 2024, celebrating the timeless compositions of Burt Bacharach!

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The stars, the universe and fate all aligned to bring the illustrious YAGKI and Hoister Emma together for this interview! YAGKI chatted about the story behind her songwriting, formative moments in her childhood and everything rebranding as an artist!

Listen back if you missed their chat about YAGKI's newest song 'Something I do' or if you're like us (we may be a tad biased here) and truly just can't get enough of talented local legends pursuing their passion for music.

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