FIVE FROM SEVENS AND TWELVES

Send us Fan Mail Its safe to say that us humans have always been curious about what exists beyond what we can see with our own eyes. By 1400 BCE, discovered Hindu texts show that we were already beginning to map the space around us. Astrology can be broadly considered the search for human meaning in the sky. It makes sense then, that artists, including musicians and film makers, have always found...

Send us Fan Mail Given his somewhat unhealthy obsession with music documentaries, Mark takes the lead on this episode. Focussing on five lesser known documentaries, covering the stories of some really interesting bands. From the challenges of touring in a small van, for weeks on end, to dealing with profound loss. All these films have something in common, they are all:  fascinating, entertaining a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dave takes the lead to discuss his love of 80's Cartoon Theme Songs. Song 1 - Transformers (1984) Transformers: Generation 1 - Theme Song | Transformers Official (youtube.com) Song 2 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) 4K - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cartoon Intro - AI Upscale (4K) Test Demo (youtube.com) Song 3 - Duck Tales (1987) DuckTales - Theme Song |...

Send us Fan Mail We got together to share a bunch of tracks and albums we've been digging over the first half of 2024.  Check out the playlists here: Mark's Mid term report, 2024 : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3f3xYr8Jzxj9Kl1XdDkSjz?si=566fc01ed29a41e2       Dave's best of 2024 : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1A2PHKpQRf1gOyh6z9MdXC?si=09a94fa1b9ae4832 Track 1 : Dave, Waxaha...

Send us Fan Mail In 2017 comedian James Acaster had a breakdown. This followed the end of his relationship with his long term partner and also his manager.  He sort solace by immersing himself in the music of 2016, leading to him strongly believing that 2016 was the greatest year for music ever, amassing over 700 albums to prove it. We explore this claim and answer the question, was it really the...

Send us Fan Mail Lets face it, most of us can't get away with walking very far barefoot. The first shoes emerged in the ice age in 40000bc and were made of bark. By 2023, the footwear industry is estimated to be worth around USD 403.18 billion. It's hard to avoid footwear when it comes to songs. Red shoes are a particularly popular topic for example, as are celebrations of sneaker brands...

Send us Fan Mail Even as far back as ancient Greece, Plato believed in the power of music to affect and move the masses and suggested using it to inform and inspire people. Modern protest reflects the modern world, so we're talking about how this is reflected in music. Covering such topics, such as;  gender politics, the Black lives matter movement and the me too  movement through the choice...

Send us Fan Mail Home may look different for many people but it should always be a place of comfort and safety. The place where we can really be ourselves. On todays episode we discuss what makes a home, and what if you don't have one. Touching on the global housing crisis and the issues happening right here in Australia.  We're talking future homes, old homes and what happens when you g...

Send us Fan Mail On todays episode we turn our attention to the theme of violence in music. Touching on such tales as the singer who couldn't stop stabbing people. To the artist known as "Killer", who once shot his bass player, and another time his own home with a machine gun to wake up his friends to carry on the party.     We are more peaceful characters at the pod, this is more o...

Send us Fan Mail In Season 1, we explored the music of our home town, Perth. We had so much fun, we decided to cast the net a bit further and for no reason whatsoever, settled on what's happening in Philadelphia. What we discovered is one of the most vibrant scenes in the US, and some new favourite bands for both of us. Don't forget to check out the playlist for this episode, its an abso...

Send us Fan Mail Dave takes the lead on this episode, as we turn our attention to that time in everyone's lives when for better or worse, we all had to attend that institution known as school. Given that Dave's a teacher of many years, he is perfectly placed to unpack the topic and give us some insights from an adults perspective. As with every episode, we have 5 tracks to discuss and th...

Send us Fan Mail Mental Health is part of the human condition. Globally, 1 in 5 of us will have Mental Health problems in any given year. Unsurprisingly,  many musician's have had their own struggles and often document these experiences in their songs. Mark takes the lead on this episode, having worked in the Mental Health sector for many years. Make sure you check out the playlist below for...

Send us Fan Mail We all love swearing right? Profanity in music has always been controversial, leading to bans on radio and television, which continue to this day. Remember those ludicrous parental advisory stickers in 80's America?  On todays episode we choose 5 great tracks, going back as far as the 1930's to unpack this fascinating topic. To gain full enjoyment of the show, make sure...

Send us Fan Mail Five From Seven And Twelves is back for series two. Following a brief hiatus and some  overseas travel, our hosts Dave and Mark meet back up in the studio to share some of their new musical discoveries from 2023. It's been a ripper of a year for discovering new artists and a welcome return from some more famous names. Make sure you check out our 23 from 23 playlists below: SP...

Send us Fan Mail It's our 12th episode and this brings us to the close of season one. We finish up with part two of a musical love letter to our home town of Perth, Western Australia. We finish up our last four tracks but also discuss a bunch of other bands that we love and think you might too.  We've also got a ripper playlist for this one. It is probably our favourite of the season and...

Send us Fan Mail Part one of a love letter to our home town of Perth, Western Australia. The city has consistently  produced some amazing musicians over the years, from the Triffids to Tame Impala. The scene continues to produce interesting and innovative acts   On this bumper episode our hosts choose ten tracks from some of our favourite Perth artists, whilst name checking a whole heap of others...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode our hosts tackle what has to be one of the most fertile themes in song writing, transport and travel. Being so intrinsically linked to all our lives and a big part of any working musicians life, there is a ridiculous body of work to chose from.  The 10 tracks discussed on the show are featured on the play list plus a whole load more. Check it out below:  Link to ep...

Send us Fan Mail You all know the song, you hear it everywhere and you are pretty much sick of hearing it. Many  of the artists chosen have that song and have been unfairly put into the box of being a one hit wonder. Our hosts chose 5 artists whose back catalogue challenges this notion.    link to episode playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IhCwrB0Aad9V6o1IFV839?si=d471b905dee04d7b Links...

Send us Fan Mail Destruction, chaos and burning it all to the ground have been popular themes for songwriters through the ages. The theme was big enough to require more than one episode. This is part 2 of the episode.    All tracks featured on the show are on the playlist below and  be sure to check the links below for some great additional content including some ripper documentaries about the fea...

Send us Fan Mail Destruction, chaos and burning it all to the ground have been popular themes for songwriters through the ages. The theme was big enough to require more than one episode. Listen to part 1 here, part 2 will be out in a fortnight.   All tracks featured on the show are on the playlist below and  be sure to check the links below for some great additional content including some ripper d...

Send us Fan Mail How many songs can you think of that are written about cities? There’s heaps aren’t there? As usual our hosts each chose 5 tracks to unpack the topic. Link to episodes playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2AlHUY4J4VbKSxHzbqZuvw Tracks discussed on episode: Mark Track 1: Sufjan Stevens "Chicago" (Demo) https://youtu.be/LQRsiNX9LR8 Dave Track 1: NAS "New York s...

Send us Fan Mail Apparently we think about sex on average up to 19 times a day. So unsurprisingly musicians have been writing about sex acts for decades. It's episode 5 and as ever, our hosts choose 5 tracks each to unpack the topic.    Link to episode playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LU5bxWcPx97Y2SauLIO3O Links to tracks discussed in the episode:   Mark 1: Viagra Boys "Down...

Send us Fan Mail  Drugs and music have been long intwined, possibly for thousands of years. Unsurprisingly musicians have written a huge number of songs about the highs and the lows of indulging in substances. Our hosts each pick 5 songs to unpack the topic.           We don't want to make light of anyone who struggles with addiction, we realise this is a genuine mental health condition and i...

Send us Fan Mail In the third episode of Five From Sevens and Twelves, our hosts, Dave and Mark discuss how work impacts on all of our lives. Unsurprisingly then,  the daily grind has always been a fertile ground for songwriters. The lads as they do on every episode, choose 5 tracks each to unpack the topic. Make sure you check out the tracks discussed in the show below.      Link to this show&apo...

Send us Fan Mail In the second episode of Five From Sevens and Twelves, our hosts, Dave and Mark tackle Sport in music. Each choosing 5 tracks to explore how these two seemingly  disparate areas of life intersect, often with wonderful results.    Link to this show's spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7difAWMBritOpywOkncXMA Links to tracks discussed on the show: Dave 1: Dennis...