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Sam and Leanne are yet again raising funds for 3CR Community Radio and are brining you Minidisco Volume 3, an hour and a half dive into a forgotten audio recording format (Minidisc). The show will feature an eclectic selection of tracks from Sam's collection of over 700 minidiscs recorded over a 30 year period. This year, we’re celebrating everything 3CR stands for with our theme: Your Station, Yo...

In this long weekend, pre-Radiothon show, Brendan plays a selection of songs of truth-telling, protest and dreaming. Radiothon has officially kicked off for 2025! Please support the show by chipping in. No amount is too small or large!https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/rotationsTracks played:This Land / Charlie Needs BracesThe Great Australian Silence / The Beatnik PreachersSleep, Australia, Sleep / Em...

Michele Vescio presents a mix performed by Sebastian Calvo, a multidisciplinary artist whose practice sits at the intersection of music, performance, and experimental sound. They've performed at iconic venues and events across Sydney, Melbourne, and New York, and their collaborations span visual art and choreography, with ongoing projects both locally and internationally. Doom Scroll started as a...

This edition of Rotations features songs that had a degree of success, that are renowned by music collectors for being some of the saddest songs recorded. Hopefully, one will notice that there is commonly a juxtaposition between the somber lyrics and the redemptive music.    Warning: Occasionally Mild Reference to Thoughts of Self Harm Playlist: I’m All Fed Up / Big Mama Thornton; The Chronologica...

Waffle IronGirl (3CR Spoken Word) and Brendan Bonsack present a collection of poets doing songs, or songs doing poetry, both local and international. Tracks played:once you know silence / AllaraPetition / Antonio MontaineLittle Bird / Camille DelaquisDisappearing World / Jeltje & FriendsIntroduction / Tariro Mavondo & Rat ChildWooden Heart / ListenerFor My Brother / Will BealeMy Nature, My Heart /...

John catches up again with author Chris O'Connor and pick his brains on Dylan's protest songs, murder ballads and gospel period. All tracks performed by Dylan unless otherwise noted. Blowing in the WindMasters of WarThe Lonesome Death of Hattie CarrollMaggie's Farm / Rage against the MachineGonna Change My Way of Thinking / Bob Dylan and Mavis StaplesOnly a Pawn in their GameWho Killed Davey Moore...

A selection of breezy and lovely brand new music from local artists, and a few from "across the ditch". Presented by Brendan Bonsack. Tall Trees / Tim WoodzI'm Not Listening / Kelsey Jean and the Bad HealthHard Love / Domini ForsterWhen I Find You / Ellie WareLittle Ember / KatankinReincarnation Song / Laura LucasThe Second High / Liz StringerAu Atu Ra / Marlon WilliamsShaman Dance + The Godly Riv...

This episode is presented by Madison Moffat of Queering The Air and Trans-creator Radio. This is a selection of recordings where if you listen to them and think 'They have got to be kidding'; then you probably have cottoned on to the general idea. Novelty records, ‘outsider’ music (used particularly in the ‘60s and ‘70s), comedians having a lend, and bona fide musicians doing what it takes to get...

Local Melbourne author Chris O'Connor has just released a new book on Bob Dylan called, You Don't Need a Weatherman - Bob Dylan for Beginners (Melbourne Books, 2025).In this episode, guest host John A. Tait and Chris cover some of the themes contained in the book, such as the many voices of Bob Dylan, the storyteller, cover versions of Dylan songs, and Dylan’s own reworkings of his tracks. They al...

Hélène, from Climate Action Show, plays songs from childhood to now. Songs played:Porque Te Vas / Audioiko, Redemm, Arely VegaTake Your Mama / Scissor SistersFireflies / Owl CityEvery Planet We Reach Is Dead / GorillazShame for You / Lily AllenWart / Guillaume Ferran4.000 ÎLES / FauveBlesse-moi / Therapie TaxiDrôle d'époque / Clara LucianiUne Autre Vie / IlionaEvident Utensil / ChairliftComptine d...

Michele Vescio presents a set curated and performed by Deens, a British-Palestinian DJ based on the Lands of the Eora Nation. Her sound blends the energy of UK Garage with Arabic, South Asian, and global beats. Deens' set is titled 'Asli Ana Falastini'—which translates to 'My roots are Palestinian'. The set takes listeners on a sonic journey through SWANA sounds, starting with percussive cuts and...

In this episode, Nick, co-producer of Freedom of Species, plays ethereal/ether pop music tracks. Midnight Love / girl in red – from the album if i could make it go quiet. Music’s Coming In / Angie McMahon – from the album Light, Dark, Light Again. If God Is The Pigeon / Ruby Gill – single. Slate is Clean / Mia June – from the album Don’t Forget Your Bags. Bad for You / Chappel Roan – from the albu...

An idiosyncratic collection of local tunes, old and new. Quiet, loud, quiet. Featuring a brief detour into late-70s/early-80s Australian new wave. Presented by Kim. Wala is Life / Allara ngatha nhawa-l nanyirr / Allara (with Pataphysics, Maru Elias and Coree Thorpe) I Don’t Speak Your Language / Mindy Meng Wang + Sui Zhen Wake in Might / Party Dozen Bass Clef / Native Cats Do that Dance / Primitiv...

This week's episode is presented by guest host Joe Malignaggi, 3CR Music Coordinator, featuring tracks from artists appearing at WOMADelaide 2025, including an interview with Indy Laville of the band Saigon Soul Revival. Music featured in the interview with Indy Laville of Saigon Soul Revival:Hào Hoa (pompous) feat. Blacka / Họa Âm Xưa; Saigon Soul Revival [2019]*Duyên Phận Con Gái (A Girl's Desti...

This week's episode is presented by guest host Madison Moffat of Queering The Air. One aspect of popular music that has consistently grabbed Madison's attention since infanthood is ‘the chant’. In adjudicating which songs qualified for a show that focussed on chanting in popular music, it was difficult at times to decide whether a song featured a ‘chant’ or just one of those repetitive choruses th...

Presented by Joe, 3CR Music Co-ordinator. Featuring tracks from Electronic Sound Magazine 7 inch Bundles from Issues 115 - 120 and selections from FLEE project Extra Muros. The Space Lady - ‘Synthesize Me’; The Space Lady's Greatest Hits [2019]*White Noise - ‘Love Without Sound’ (A Side) milk white vinyl Issue 118 [2024]Air - ‘Sexy Boy (Etienne de Crécy & the Flower Pistols Remix)’ (A Side) C...

A collection of longer live sets recorded by local bands and released throughout the year, plus a few requests. Hosted by Brendan Bonsack. Music played in this episode: That Funny Feeling / Phoebe BridgersWhen Soft Voices Die (Live at The Evelyn) / Convenience StoreChristmas Song / Phoebe BridgersWords in the Dirt / Brittle SunLive from The Bergy Bandroom / Kelsey Jean & The Bad Health 

Michele Vescio presents a mix by Brendon White, aka ADIDAC, an emerging DJ based in Narrm (melbourne). Their mix blends tech house and house with high-energy vibes that pulls you in—something ADIDAC loves both listening to and feeling on the dance floor. Follow ADIDAC’s work on Mixcloud at mixcloud.com/b_renny and on Instagram @call_tunt. Check out ADIDAC’s Radio Electronica Jena mix and his inter...

A selection of (mostly) local tunes, spinning off in several stylistic directions. Woozy synths, idiosyncratic folk, fierce hip hop, and some clubby vibes for good measure. Featuring a very special bracket dedicated to very special local band, Ostraaly. A couple of explicit tracks in the mix. Hosted by Kim. Magic $ / The Person Red Dirt / Tongue Dissolver Recompose / Sylvia Blind Melon / Ostraaly ...

Amy from Kill Your Lawn and Kick Your Fence and Local Food Connections brings you her favourite musical film, Little Shop of Horrors (1986), the intended verison. Iconic puppetry, atmospheric set design and fabulous music with an anticapitalist bent, this is your next classic movie to watch! Full Cast and CrewPrologue / Full Cast and chorusSkid Row / Full Cast and chorusGrow For Me / Rick Moranis...

Your trans-sister Amy Aednat Ciara brings you TRANS-RE-SISTORS to your transistor radio! An essential mix of transgender and gender diverse music - local and international. By You / Oompa, featuring AnjimileWAIL of the BANSHEE / Backxwash featuring SurgeryHeadBlack Medusa / RacerageReflecting Light / Saint ErgoAny Other Way / Jackie ShaneClock / QueerbaitCurly Teeth / MicachuTurn Me Well / Micachu...

Karina Aedo-Aguilera (City Limits) brings a mate into the studio this episode. Listen to them ramble their way through a selection of protest and resistance songs in different languages.   La Casa Del Mouradia - Ouled Al Bahdja      (Arabic, Algeria) Liberté - Soolking Feat. Ouled Al Bahdja      (Arabic, Algeria) Shock - Ana Tijoux     (Spanish, Chile) Inn Ann - Daboor Feat. Shabjdeed     (Arabic,...

Being the adventures of one Madison Moffat (Queering the Air), whose principal interests are (at least for the purposes of this show): designer savagery, dystopic romanticism, and extreme theatrical pretension. P.W.E.I. Vs. The Moral Majority / Dance Of The Mad Bastards / Pop Will Eat ItselfFrom the 1990 album Cure for Sanity; this original version features the dark lord responding to The Moral Ma...

Michele Vescio presents a dj set curated and performed by friend and emerging DJ, David Varjabedian, who performs under the moniker DJ Lady’s Dad, an Armenian-Australian DJ based on Gadigal Land. The mix contains influences from traditional Middle Eastern and Armenian folk music with modern techno, house, and acid references. Follow DJ Lady's Dad via @dj_ladys_dad and hear his work via soundcloud....

John A Tait (The Sporting Record) explores the question, "Who is Mandingo?". Mandingo / MandingoChant of the Virgins / MandingoTiger in the Night / MandingoThe Big Country / Geoff Love and his OrchestraGoddess of the Sun / MandingoWitchdoctor / MandingoPlaza de Toros / Manuel and his Music of the MountainsWild Man / MandingoRequiem for a Warrior / MandingoJungle Juice / Mandingo