Time To Talk with Sean Sennett

Singer/sogwriter Lloyd Cole joins Sean Sennett to talk about his latest album, On Pain. Lloyd also chats about his heroes, Bowie and Bolan, and shares his thoughts on creating new music, his writing process, his thoughts on AI and much more.

Esteemed journalist and cricket writer, Gideon Haigh joins Sean Sennett. Regarded as one of the finest writers about cricket on the planet, Gideon has just released a new book called On The Ashes which is a series of essays he has written and collated on what he calls ‘The greatest sporting contest of all’. Gideon chats about his own life, some of the characters in the book, first experiences of watching cricket, his writing process and even his favourite music.

Stephen Cummings has just released a fine new solo album, 100 Years From Now. After suffering a stroke Stephen was unsure as to whether he would ever sing again, let alone make an album. Here he talks to Sean Sennett about the new work, as well as the process for writing and recording the album. Known for solo albums such as Lovetown, A New Kind Of Blue, Skeleton Key and many more, Stephen was once the front man of the seminal Australian band, the Sports.

The Church's Steve Kilbey is Sean Sennett's guest on this week's episode of Time To Talk. Steve chats to Sean about the recording of the new Church album, the Hypnogogue. More than that, Steve discusses how he came up with the initial concept and how the band set about writing collaboratively. This is a fascinating insight into the process of one of the great songwriters of his generation.

Don Walker is Sean Sennett's guest on this edition of Time To Talk. One of Australia's finest songwriters, Don has just released a brand new solo album Lightning In A Clear Blue Sky. You might know Don from his work with Cold Chisel, Tex Don & Charlie and Catfish. He also authored the acclaimed memoir Shots. The new album features eight songs, which are beautifully realised over the course of the record. Here, Don talks about his new record, his early influences, favourite artists and his song writing process.

Chatting to Sean Sennett this week is the legendary American singer/songwriter, Rickie Lee Jones. Rickie has just released a brand new album Pieces of Treasure The album sees her back working with Russ Titelman who who co-produced her  1979 self-titled debut and the seminal Pirates. There’s lots to talk about as Rickie lets us into her songwriting process and chats about everything from recording highlights from the Great American Songbook to her memoir Last Chance Texaco.

The Angels' Rick Brewster is Sean Sennett's guest on this week’s episode of Time To Talk. As a guitarist and songwriter, Rick is one of the greats. Today he’s joining me to talk about the Angels, the Brewster Brothers electric, early days touring with AC/DC, the song ("I Come In Peace") that he co-wrote with Ross Wilson that Joe Cocker covered and so much more. It’s not often Rick does interviews, and we're thrilled he cold join us today.

Kate Ceberano returns to talk to Sean Sennett about her new album, My Life Is A Symphony. One of  Australia’s most versatile and accomplished artists Kate recorded the album with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. A terrific singer and songwriter Kate talks about revisiting songs for the project, recording during Covid, her creative process and much more.

Our special guest this week is Hatchie. At home in Brisbane, Harriette Pilbeam talks to your host Sean Sennett about the deluxe edition of her new album, Giving The World Away. Going a little deeper Hatchie chats about her creative process, recording between Brisbane and Denver (USA) and lets us into her favourite 90's film and the artists that have helped shape her musical journey.

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