Super Sonic Chat

As Adrian and Leon dive into another year, it is with an extremely compelling release by Folk Bitch Trio. As they continue their quest to shine a spotlight on amazing Aussie music, they come out of the gate strong. Hear about the contrasts wrapped in the music, the indie sensibilities and poetic lyrics. Listen to the beauty, the heartache, the sensuous and real themes. Let the Super Sonic Chaps kn...

In this episode Adrian and Leon dive deep into the lush, groove-driven world of Melbourne’s very own Surprise Chef, celebrating their brilliant new album 'Superb''. This record marks a turning point for the band — trading their usual meticulous production for something looser, more spontaneous, and full of unbridled joy. Across the conversation, we explore how tracks like “Bully Ball,” “Body Slam,...

A word of warning, there is no escaping using expletives in this episode: it's right there in the band name. In this episode, we discuss the Melbourne art rockers, Tropical F*ck Storm and their 2025 album, Fairyland Codex. This band is a massive favourite of Leon's - he would almost characterise himself as a super fan. This episode is a deep dive into the poetry, noise, chaos and beauty of...

On this episode, Leon and Adrian lock horns over one of the most intriguing new Australian acts,  Sweet Talk . This season, the boys are on a mission to shine a spotlight on brilliant Australian music that deserves more ears – and Sweet Talk’s rootsy, Americana-infused album has certainly caught Adrian’s. But here’s the rub: Leon can’t stand country or Americana. At least… not usually. After firin...

Dance to the noise. Move to the chaos. Maximum fun with maximum experimentation. Experience how Party Dozen brings the energy with just two people. The latest album is explored at length in this episode. Come with us in all the jerking, push, pull, jumping, throbbing pulsing musical directions that this album moves in. Tell us what you think of the album: Fb: https://www.facebook.com/supersoniccha...

Our 2025 mission remains: to shine a spotlight on great Australian music. Here we dive deep into Struggler, the critically acclaimed second album by Genesis Owusu. With its genre-bending soundscape, existential themes, and unrelenting energy, Struggler cements Genesis as one of the most inventive and fearless artists in the Australian music scene—and beyond. We peel back the layers of sonic experi...

Adrian introduces Leon to something entirely unfamiliar, the chill out, electronic scene. The Sydney artist Skeleten is a master of the mood, the architect of ambient atmosphere and the choreographer of chill. Listen as we talk through this soft, hazy, smooth album that floats along from start to finish. Tell us what you think of the album on all the socials: Fb: https://www.facebook.com/supersoni...

In this special edition of Super Sonic Chat, part of our series spotlighting Australian music and the artists redefining our sound, we deep-dive into Love Heart Cheat Code, the lush, genre-defying new album from Hiatus Kaiyote. From neo-soul to futuristic funk, we unpack the sonic layers and global influence of one of Australia’s most boundary-pushing bands—and ask the big question: why are Aussie...

Australia, we need to talk. Why does it feel like our best new music has to fight tooth and nail just to get noticed at home? This season, we’re flipping the script and putting the spotlight where it belongs—on the phenomenal new sounds coming from our own backyard. Enter *Pratt’s & Pain*, the latest album from Sydney’s Royal Otis. It’s sun-drenched, offbeat, and absolutely irresistible—a reco...

Alarming statistics and concerning headlines. Australian music once proudly punched above its weight class. However in the current streaming dominated era it is not cutting through as it once did. In this episode, we lay out the stats and set the scene for Season 6 of Super Sonic Chat. What Aussie bands are you into at the moment? Tell us: Fb: https://www.facebook.com/supersonicchat Electronic mai...

Why does an artist use a gimmick as part of their act? How do you know when something is a gimmick, or when it is just an interesting part of the show? When does a gimmick cheapen the artistry and when does it enhance it? What does a gimmick look or sound or feel like? Who are these artists that use gimmicks. All these questions and more, plus a little treat at the end of the episode. Tell us what...

How do you choose a song to sum up your life? How do you choose a song to be remembered by? Where do you even start? In this episode, each of us chooses three songs each that could be played at our funeral. It is a kind of audio will. Recorded for posterity for anyone who happens to be organising either man's funeral and wondering what songs to choose. What songs would you choose? Jump on the soci...

You know the song, but maybe not the band. You can sing along, but you don't know anything else they've done. This episode, Leon and Adrian choose a one hit wonder each, listen to the whole album and dive into the story behind each band. Find out why The Buggles, who wrote Video Killed the Radio Star only made two albums. Prepare yourself for the fascinating story behind Chumbawamba, the b...

It's the best question you can ask someone: "What have you been listening to lately?" We dive into 5 artists that have recently captured our attention. Take a listen and hopefully you might discover your next new favourite artist. This chat veers across genres: jazz, indie, punk, experimental, art-pop, soul, as well as across decades and continents. Drop us a line and tell us what yo...

In your lifetime, there are some albums that you simply must listen to. We had heard the music of the following two artists, but we had never before listened to these albums in full: Young Gifted and Black by Aretha Franklin and Rumours by Fleetwood Mac Sometimes this kind of musical experience will simply be an education in music history, at other times it will be like discovering a parcel of pur...

It is staggering how many songs on streaming services do not have even one listen. Yep. No one has ever listened to them, even the person uploading them apparently! Ade and Leon visit Forgotify.com, a site that serves up tracks on Spotify that have never been listened to. The challenge was to listen to the first ten songs that were presented and report back. What do you imagine the tracks were lik...

There is nothing quite like seeing live music. Right around the same time Leon and Adrian saw two shows in different Australian cities that may have been almost the polar opposite. One was in the Sydney Opera House, the other was in a Brisbane pub venue. One was a stand alone band, the other was 4 bands touring under the name, "Cellophane Honeymoon". One experience was of a tightly contr...

Some of the greatest bands never actually existed. Sometimes bands exist to service something fictional, be it in a film, book or tv show. This episode features what we think are the greatest fictitious bands to ever exist. Four from Adrian, four from Leon with a special bonus.... ... As a special treat, the final two bands come from the following challenge: **Invent a fictitious band each and pre...

Adrian and Leon share an album with each other. Adrian loves the album he shared with Leon and the same goes for the album Leon shared with Adrian. However, the person sharing the album has carefully chosen an album that the other will hate. The exercise is to choose an album that will cause extreme irritation and displeasure by listening to it. The joy of this chat is hearing the different ways t...

In 1977 NASA launched two Voyager spacecraft. Each craft contained a special Golden Record . Each record was a time capsule, containing sounds and images selected to portray the diversity of life and culture on Earth, and were intended for any intelligent extraterrestrial life form who may find them. They also include 90 minutes of music. Our challenge in this episode? Imagine being tasked with se...

There is a great joy in sharing a band or artist with a good friend. Particularly when that friend is new to the sounds on offer. Adrian shares Parliament's funkadelic masterpiece, Mothership Connection and Leon shares the dirty, experimental Independent Worm Saloon by Butthole Surfers. The chat combines years of listening with fresh ears and the results are excellent. Engage on all the social...

Welcome to Season 5 of Super Sonic Chat! We're back for more musings and meanderings across music fandom. We kick off with an episode about the art of the parody song. As kids we loved parody songs. As teenagers we loved parody songs. As middle aged men we still love parody songs! I think we all know who the King of parody songs is right? So let's chat about him! The one and only Weird Al...

One of the things that started this whole podcast is the sheer joy of sharing musical discoveries. Adrian and Leon share 10 songs each that they have discovered over the last 6 months. That's 20 songs (and some cheeky honourable mentions) that have brought joy to the ears and may bring you joy too. Tell us what music you have discovered this year on our socials: Fb: https://www.facebook.com/su...

Leon and Adrian love Australian music. However, Australian Music has a big problem. You may not be aware of it but it will shock you! The boys call out the issue and set about identifying the root causes and offering up some solutions. Of course November is AusMusic Month. At th heart of this episode is a love for Australian Music and the desire to see the next wave of great Australian bands rise...

Leon and Adrian love Australian music. Australia loves Australian music. So much so that November is AusMusic Month. This is not something made up for Super Sonic Chat, it's an actual thing. This episode celebrates all things Australian Music. Fb: https://www.facebook.com/supersonicchat Electronic mailing system: supersonicchat@gmail.com The Twits: https://twitter.com/chat_sonic Insta: https:/...