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Join us for an exhilarating episode as we dive into the vibrant world of live music with our guest, XANI. After a brief hiatus, the spotlight is on Aaron's ambitious challenge - experiencing 50 bands in just 30 days to celebrate turning 50 in May. Along with exploring Xani's musical adventure, we delve into the creation of her newest album "Keep Moving." Discover how her unique blend of genres and...

Get Ready to Rock with 6V6s: An Electrifying Episode on New Music and Live Performance The 173rd episode of 'So What's Been Happening' dives into the electrifying world of emerging rock band 6V6s as they gear up for their Saturday night launch at Melbourne's iconic venue, The Gem. Hosted by Aaron, the episode features an enriching conversation with band members Willie J. Maxwell, Seb Robertson, an...

Breaking the Yo-Yo Cycle: Consistency in Fitness and Mental Health Join us for Episode 172 of "So What's Been Happening," where we dive into the journey of self-improvement with guest Aaron Lapira from Body Revival. As the new year unfolds, many of us struggle with keeping up with resolutions and setting consistent goals for both physical and mental health. Tune in to hear Aaron's insights on over...

"Versace Vibes: Behind the Music and Madness" In this lively episode 171 of "What's Been Happening," we dive into the world of the "Versace Boys", a dynamic duo known for their infectious energy and musical talent. Aaron gets a chance to chat with Will Henderson and Alex 'Coasty' as they share their journey from busking in markets to making waves at major festivals. These social media-savvy musici...

A Journey from Campfire Melodies to Chart Success Join us for an engaging episode with talented musician Dakota East, as she shares her unique journey from humble beginnings on a Canadian island to becoming a prominent figure in the Americana country music scene. Dakota reveals her early musical influences and the crucial support she received from her family, which helped her navigate through the...

Celebrate Valentine's with Skyscraper Stan's New Album! Join us for Episode 169 of "So What's Been Happening" as we welcome back the talented Skyscraper Stan. In this Valentine's special, we catch up with Stan about his soon-to-be-released album, reflecting on its unique blend of romantic and eclectic tunes. Discover the stories behind some of the standout tracks and get a sneak peek into the crea...

"Jack Hanley: The Crazy Running Man's Epic Journey" In this captivating episode, we delve into the incredible journey of Jack Hanley, famously known as the Crazy Running Man. As we kick off 2025, Jack shares his motivating voyage from battling personal demons to setting extraordinary running records. Driven by a passion for mental health advocacy, Jack embraced the challenge of running 100 kilomet...

Celebrating Music with Rowan Smith: A Journey Through Kintsugi Welcome to episode 167 of "So What's Been Happening," where we celebrate the spirit of Christmas and the universal language of music. Join us as we dive into an enlightening conversation with the remarkable musician, Rowan Smith — not from the Western Bulldogs, but the celebrated artist with an extraordinary melodic journey. In this ep...

Jeremy Beggs Talks Music and Mental Health In episode 166 of "So What's Been Happening?", we dive into a captivating discussion with musician Jeremy Beggs. Jeremy shares insights into his creative process and the inspiration behind his music, including themes of light and darkness. We explore the powerful role music plays in his life, especially in navigating mental health challenges. Jeremy’s sto...

Catching Up with Kerry Goulet on Mental Health and Sports Challenges Welcome to episode 165, where we catch up with Kerry Goulet, a favourite guest and great friend. The episode takes an inspiring turn as we discuss Jack Hanley aka The Crazy Running Man's incredible journey of running 100 kilometers daily for 100 days, advocating mental health awareness. Unfortunately, Jack is unable to join us to...

Discovering PJ Orr's Musical Journey and New Album In this episode, we welcome PJ Orr, an intriguing artist with a unique music journey and a new album titled "Wake Me Up When I'm Thirsty." PJ shares insights into his musical evolution, from starting as a solo project to evolving into a collaborative endeavor. We explore the story behind his catchy new album title, which pays touching homage to hi...

Around the World in 24 Hours: A Global Virtual Music Extravaganza Join us for an extraordinary 24-hour virtual music festival organised by 122 Music Management, featuring 24 bands from around the globe. Kicking off on December 21st, this innovative event connects artists and fans in a unique online experience. In this episode, we discuss the festival's inception and logistics with Mark, who shares...

Journey Through Sound: Northarm's Musical Evolution In episode 162 of "So What's Been Happening," we welcome the talented Roderick Smith, the creative force behind Northarm. As time flies by and the podcast inches closer to its 200th episode, we take a deep dive into Roderick's musical journey and the stories behind his fourth album. Released over a decade since his first self-titled album in 2014...

Melodies and Memories: Jack Nolan's Musical Journey Welcome to episode 161 of "So What's Been Happening," where we dive into the captivating world of music with the talented Jack Nolan. In this episode, host Aaron sits down with Jack to explore his life and journey in music, focusing on his latest album, "The Songs for Hemingway." Jack shares insights into his creative process, the magic of songwr...

Romantic Rebellion: A Journey Through Art and Self-Discovery In this captivating episode of "So What's Been Happening Tonight," we delve into the world of art with Justine McAllister, exploring her latest exhibition, "Romantic Rebellion." Set against the backdrop of Melbourne's vibrant art scene, Justine invites us into the unique gallery space at 45 Flinders Lane, reminiscent of a New York galler...

EP159 - So What's Been Happening? - Skyscraper Stan Skyscraper Stan and his longtime touring band and collaborators the Commission Flats have generated a body of work that has attracted a loyal, and more recently global fanbase drawn to Stan’s easy lyrical style, inventive arrangements and deft genre twists and turns. Join us for an engaging conversation with Stan Woodhouse aka Skyscraper Stan in...

EP158 - So What's Been Happening? - Big League Welcome to episode 158 of "So What's Been Happening," where we reconnect with Trav and Marie from the dynamic band Big League. It's been almost a year since their last appearance on episode 122, and much has happened since then. Join us as we delve into their latest album, "Heathen Sound," which has been met with great enthusiasm and is hailed as thei...

In the 157th episode of "So What's Been Happening," host Aaron sits down with Tristan Courtney-Prior, an Sydney artist known for his unique blend of experimental post-punk and "yobbo art rock." Tristan shares his journey through the music industry, discussing the challenges and triumphs of being a full-time musician in today's world. The conversation delves into Tristan's debut album, "Replication...

EP156 - So What's Been Happening? - Green Mohair Suits In episode 156 of "So What's Been Happening," host Aaron is joined by Brian Campeau from the band Green Mohair Suits. Despite battling a croaky voice, Aaron dives into an engaging conversation with Brian about the band's recent activities and their journey in the music industry. The episode explores the excitement of releasing new music and hi...

EP155 - So What's Been Happening? - Mark Sinton "Mental Meltdown" Good evening, everyone! Welcome to episode 155 of So What's Been Happening. Tonight marks our first "Tune In Tuesday" for October, a special segment where we dive into important discussions about mental health. This episode features the return of the talented musician Mark Sinton, who previously joined us on episode 116. In this epi...

EP154 - So What's Been Happening? - One King, Only One Queenie Good evening everybody. Tonight, on episode 154 of "So What's Been Happening," we bring you the Finals Edition, covering the AFL Grand Final and the NRL Prelim Final. Exciting times ahead as we prepare to crown the king of AFL this Saturday night, and discuss Patrick Cripps' Brownlow win. We also celebrate our 'Queenie,' Eloise Thetfor...

EP153 - So What's Been Happening? - Preliminary Pressure Welcome to episode 153 of "So What's Been Happening," where we dive into the thrilling prelim finals! Join us as we discuss the incredible performances of Port Adelaide and Brisbane, and the character shown by Ken Hinkley's boys. With a mix of humor and deep analysis, we delve into the pressure and excitement of prelim finals time. Our panel...

A Musical Journey Across Continents with Peter Baxter Join us for episode 152 of "So What's Been Happening," where we connect with Peter Baxter, a talented musician with a fascinating life story. Born in Ireland, raised in Australia, and now back in Ireland, Peter shares his journey through music and life. In this episode, Peter discusses his latest EP, "The Dark Familiar," and the creative proces...

EP151 - So What's Been Happening? - Beep Beep - It's Time ... Semi-FInals TIme. Welcome to Episode 151 of "So What's Been Happening". It's Thursday, September 12th, and it's the second week of the finals. After an eventful first week, opinions are split on the performances. Tonight, we'll discuss all the action with a star-studded lineup and some surprise guests. We introduce a new face and welcom...

EP150 - So What's Been Happening? - Time to Check In Good evening, everybody. Tonight, it is Tuesday, the 10th of September, and we have finally reached the milestone, episode 150 of So What's Been Happening. An exciting time for us as we launch a mental health initiative. We had a chat with Jack Davis from It's Cool to Cry about life, his social enterprise, and raising money for mental health cha...