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Kyle Jenkins on Palace: Art, Heartbreak and the 'Better Way to Lose' Aaron Cusack and guest artist Kyle Jenkins discuss his new album Palace, his DIY recording approach, and the blend of punk energy with country-folk immediacy. The episode features tracks like "Better Way to Lose," "Cold Blood," "Mothers," "Trocadero," and "Meadowlands," and explores themes of connection, loss, parenthood, and cre...

Fenn Wilson & The Weather: Fall Away into Escapism Episode 228 features Fenn Wilson and The Weather discussing their busy year of touring, the making of new singles “Fall Away” and “Stranger,” and the upcoming album Escapism. Fenn talks about songwriting, vulnerability, recording with Robert Muinos, and the band’s dynamic with his brother George Caroll Wilson and saxophonist Mika Kohlman. The...

Relays Live: New Album Sneak Peek — ‘Bodybuilding’, ‘Laziest Man’ & More Episode 228 features Relays’ Shann and Mik joining the show to preview tracks from their forthcoming album 'Did you hear that tje water is wet?' including "The Laziest Man in Australia", "Plovers (neurodiverse)", "Cyclists" and the debut "Bodybuilding." They discuss recording sessions, lineup changes, tour dates, and the...

Mood Spill Live: Debut Album 'Bones to Wrap Blankets Around' Unwrapped Host Aaron interviews Melbourne band Mood Spill live (despite a few technical glitches) as they celebrate the release of their debut album, Bones to Wrap Blankets Around. The episode includes live clips of tracks like "Breakdown," "Oh My Goodness," and "Can't Stop Smiling," plus behind‑the‑scenes talk about recording, vinyl pre...

2026 Ice Hockey Classic Down Under — Hobart, Melbourne & Canberra Highlights Episode 226 recaps the Ice Hockey Classic tour across Hobart, Melbourne and Canberra, featuring Team USA and Team Canada, standout players, packed arenas and the inaugural Tasmania Cup. Aaron Cusack and Kerry Goulet, TEAM USA players Tyrone Bronte and Gordon Whalen join TEAM Canada's Gus Ford sharing behind-the-scenes...

Ice Hockey Classic Down Under: Bootz, Dom & Grasby Gear Up for 2026 Tour Episode 225 of So What's Been Happening features interviews with TEAM USA's Jon "Bootz" Buttitta, TEAM CANADA's Domenic Della-Civita and Trevor Grasby as they preview the 2026 Ice Hockey Classic in Australia. The episode covers tour dates and cities (Hobart, Melbourne, Canberra), new jerseys, the USA/Canada rivalry, chari...

Sweet Talk: Australia’s Southern Rock Export Heads to the U.S. On episode 224 Aaron chats with Soren Walker from Sweet Talk about the band’s origins, their debut album Switch On, collaborations with Robert Ellis and Trina Shoemaker, and the new single “Ride Out On Me.” They discuss touring with Charlie Crockett and the Red Clay Strays, upcoming Australia shows and a U.S. tour, the band’s live ener...

The Long Road: Jeremy Beggs on Life, Loss and New Beginnings Episode 223 welcomes singer-songwriter Jeremy Beggs to discuss his new album, The Long Road. They talk about the album’s themes of mental health, resilience and storytelling, play several songs, and reflect on collaborations, live shows and the independent music community. Jeremy shares personal moments behind songs like “Mess I’m In,” e...

Great Falls: The Humpty Dumpty Origin and New Single 'Blue Bricks' Episode 222 features an in-depth chat with Great Falls (Sam, Liam and Lillian) about their new single "Blue Bricks", the band name’s Humpty Dumpty origin, and the band’s collaborative songwriting and recording process with producer Paul Mabry and violinist Danny. The conversation also covers artwork by Zoe Croghan and Bella Lee, re...

The Vors' 'Boss' Debut: Vinyl, Chaos & The Right Amount of Sloppy Episode 221 features Devor “Lord Vor” Pavlovich of The Vors discussing their debut album Boss, its vinyl launch, and the band’s DIY approach to recording, videos and artwork. The conversation covers their musical influences, balancing day jobs with touring, stories from past gigs, online trolls, and advice for younger bands — al...

Street Legal Unpacked: The Story Behind 'The Barassi Line' In episode 220 Aaron chats with Matthew Haywood of Street Legal about their new single 'The Barassi Line', the band's origins in Adelaide, influences from pub rock to new wave, their striking artwork and music videos, working with producer Anton Hagop, and upcoming regional tour dates. Street Legal are back with a powerful new single, The...

From Cruise Ships to Original Hits Episode 219 features a candid conversation with Bryony Drake about her move from Yorkshire to Australia, life on cruise ships, and the transition from doing covers to releasing original music. The show includes several of her songs like "Singapore Sling," "Black Rabbit," and covers such as "Songbird" and "Tennessee Whiskey" and highlights her gig plans in Cairns....

Frenzee Unleashed: Punk Power from Greece to Melbourne Episode 218 features Greek–Melbourne punk trio Frenzee as they discuss their origins, high‑energy live shows, songwriting process, family musical roots, recent tours and festival dates. The conversation highlights their intense stage presence, upcoming album and big gigs ahead - including opening for the Foo Fighters in Melbourne in November 2...

The Remotes Return: Ready For It — Stories, Songs & Vinyl Episode 217 welcomes The Remotes (Kristian Brenchley and Ollie Brown) to discuss their origins, decades-spanning recordings and the making of their new album Ready For It. They talk returning to the studio, adding Laura McFarlane, artwork and vinyl, and how old and new songs were blended for the release. The band also covers recent and...

Sofar Sounds Returns: Rachel Lynn’s Unforgettable Night in Melbourne Episode 216 spotlights the relaunch of Sofar Sounds in Melbourne with organizer Olwen Bell and a standout performance and interview with New York singer-songwriter Rachel Lynn. Highlights include behind-the-scenes stories of putting on intimate live shows, Rachel’s singles like "Muse" and "Freedom," and the emotional songwriting...

Dusty Roads & Lucky Stars: The Smith & Western Jury Live Episode 215 of So What's Been Happening? features The Smith & Western Jury's Sam Lombardi and Simon Torcasio in a candid live conversation about their festival highlights, new singles (including “Rolling the Dice” and “Lucky Stars”), and the making of their latest album recorded with the full band. The chat revisits Luliepalooza...

The Quarantined: Raw Truths, PTSD & Protest Music “I don’t write songs to escape reality - I write them to confront it.” Episode 214 of So What’s Been Happening features Sean Martin of The Quarantine. This conversation covers his musical beginnings, military service and PTSD, the band’s confrontational political and social themes, the creative process behind key songs, and the importance of in...

Stupid Fuck the Silly Clown — Greatest Shits, Punk Chaos & Clowning Up Melbourne Episode 213 features a candid, chaotic interview with Stupid Fuck the Silly Clown, a genre-bending punk clown who's shaking up Melbourne’s live scene. The episode explores his persona, comedic performance style, and how clowning fuels his music and community-focused shows. We hear about his debut collection Greate...

12-Year-Old Lawn Legend: The Story of Mow Bros 883 What happens when a 12‑year‑old believes big and a dad backs him all the way? Join us as we chat with Exodus and his dad Kenny from MOW BROS 883 Lawn Care in South Waikato, New Zealand, talking entrepreneurship, confidence, social media, and what it really means to grow something together as a family. This episode will leave you smiling and seriou...

Destrends Celebrate Vinyl Debut: Off With The Fairies Live Launch Episode 211 features an in-depth chat with Matt Savage of Destrends about their debut album Off With The Fairies, now pressed on vinyl, and the energy of capturing songs fans already sing back live. The episode covers upcoming gigs (including the The Curtain gig in a Melbourne 11th April homecoming), the band’s DIY approach, songwri...

Purple Disturbance: Punk Fury from Coffs Harbour Episode 210 features an energetic interview with Thomas Downes of Purple Disturbance, a four-piece punk band from Coffs Harbour. They discuss DIY music videos, standout tracks like "Millie and Gus," "Juice Stick" and "Bloody Racket," influences from classic punk acts, songwriting, touring and the band's chaotic live shows. Purple Disturbance blend g...

The Ians Unshackled: Lemons, Pirates & Screaming Guitars Episode 209 of What's Been Happening sits down with Aussie rockers The Ians to explore their lemon logo, pirate philosophy, stage personas (Red Jacket Rick and Black Jacket Red), and their DIY music videos and single-release approach. The interview covers live energy, songwriting and recording methods, international collaborations (inclu...

Budd Unleashed: Fuzz, Speedway and Vinyl Revival Episode 208 features Jeremy 'Jez' Finlayson from Budd discussing the band’s 90s roots, their vinyl OVIT reissue, pedalboard setup, and the lifelong influence of speedway on their signature fuzz sound. They also talk upcoming shows, lineup changes, and plans for new recordings and further vinyl releases. BUDD is firing back with full-force ferocity -...

Men Are a Luxury Item — Inside Petrov Affair’s Haunting New Album Episode 207 with host Aaron features Murray and Bruce of The Petrov Affair discussing their new album Men Are a Luxury Item. They talk songwriting, recording choices, and reworking tracks to achieve the final sound. The conversation covers standout songs (including "Men Are a Luxury Item," "Back on Top," and "Ballerina"), visual con...

Stimpies Takeoff : Planet of Love  EP206 ft. STIMPIES Goes LIVE: 3rd March 2026 - 8:00pm AEDT and buckle in, because this one is special. We will be joined by a band that’s been tearing across Victoria and beyond with fast, loud, heart-on-sleeve rock & roll energy… the one and only STIMPIES. Fresh off the launch of their explosive 2026 single “Planet of Love” — a track so powerful fans are alr...