Take 5

Over six albums, Sarah Blasko has consistently pushed the boundaries of her art, all while anchoring what she does with one of the most transcendent voices in music. On the day her new album came out, she came in to play songs that for her had been breakthroughs. Tunes that had busted through a creative block, and led Sarah in new directions. From the ethereal to the shredding, and sheer raw power...

The middle men of two of Australia’s most loved comedy trios, duet on the Take 5 co-host with the musical of their friendship. Hailing from Doug Anthony All Stars and Tripod, their almost two decade long friendship was forged off stage and in between moments of performance. Here they dedicate two songs each to one another, by surprise, and share the stories of their friendship and the music that i...

Founding member and vocalist for Slowdive, Rachel Goswell, shares songs by performers who have inspired her to take to the stage. From 7 year old Rachel dancing to Abba, to idolising Siouxsie (and taking her song name as a band moniker), the shoegaze legend shares stories of the 90’s British music press, and what is it that inspires her to make music today. A heartfelt conversation, dotted with ep...

For more than 25 years, Weezer have soundtracked our lives. Founding members Rivers Cuomo and Pat Wilson joined Zan to Take 5 while in the country supporting their mates Foo Fighters on their stadium tour. Over five songs they showed what fans they are, and the molecular process Rivers' takes with his own songwriting. It's a masterclass in creativity from two of the most captivating people in indi...

You may not know the name, but Simon Potts has been central to the careers of many muso’s we love today. From The Beat to Simply Red, The Thompson Twins to Fela Kuti, The Cure to Patti Smith.  On holiday in December in Hawaii, Zan stumbled upon Simon after booking a room at his Hanalei Bay guesthouse, and discovered he had more than a couple of stories to tell. From working at the Virgin Record St...

We flip he Take 5 as Zan farewells triple j, and shares five songs that have soundtracked her thirteen years on air. Yeasayer - "O.N.E."The Strokes - "Reptilia"David Bowie - "Heroes"Magic Dirt - "Ice"LCD Soundsystem - "Home"

In the country for Alison Wonderland's mystery Scarehouse shows, Ferg takes you through the soundtrack to an all nighter, and we dive deep into a love of disco along the way. GoldLink - Crew (feat. Brent Faiyaz, Shy Glizzy)Chic - Everybody DanceCalvin Harris - Slide (feat. Frank Ocean, Migos)Queen - Another One Bites The Dust Kanye West - So Appalled (feat. Jay Z, Pusha T, CyHi The Prince, Swizz B...

One of the greatest songwriters of all time sat down with Zan Rowe to open his songbook and dive deep into the making of five of his greatest. Paul McCartney has provided the soundtrack to billions of lives. His legacy in song is unparalleled; starting with The Beatles, who changed the game forever, he rolled on with his own solo career while building a new band in Wings, and collaborating with ev...

The Melbourne MC takes stock of 2017, recapping a massive year which saw him play an epic regional tour and win an ARIA for Best Australian Live Act, for his efforts. The highs, lows and all in between of a big 12 months, in this killer Take 5. Drake - "Can't Have Everything"Jay Z - "All Around the World"Kanye West - "Runaway" M83 - "Midnight City"Lorde - "Perfect Places"

After a year spent largely overseas, James Keogh - the man behind Vance Joy - shares the songs that cure his homesickness. From childhood stereo memories, to shiver down the spine songs, and a discovery that changed the way he thinks about music. you can hear what a huge music fan is across this Take 5. Paul Kelly - "Dumb Things"Sia - "Elastic Heart"Big Scary - "Falling Away"Johnny Flynn - "The Wr...

On the day of her guest appearance as a special guest at the Unearthed Live at the Steps gig, Bec shares some of her favourite features in song. From songs that reflect a perfect friendship, to internal tributes and strong work ethics. Bec shows her love of song, and the people who made them with more than a couple of classics. Frightened Rabbit and Manchester Orchestra -- "Architect"Beyonce - "Cr...

The namesake of the local band takes you through the tasty layers of his musical mind and heart. Across five songs we learn about the artists and music that have shaped Winston's life. Hiatus Kaiyote - "The Lung"Kaytranada - "Got It Good" (feat. Craig David)Amy Winehouse - "He Can Only Hold Her"Camp Lo - "Luchini"Prince - "If I Was Your Girlfriend"

Will Phillips, better known as UK producer Tourist, transports his fans with the music he makes. But with a name like that, what kind of music takes him away to other places? Across five songs this affable Brit reflected not only on what inspired him in the studio, but also won a lot of fans for his lovely demeanour. As he prepares to visit Australia once again in summer, we dive back to a great c...

We kick off Ausmusic Month with Sydney songwriter E^ST, sharing some of her favourite artists from all corners of Australia and revealing more about her early start in songwriting. From Perth to Adelaide, Sydney to Brisbane and Melbourne town, the one constant is the incredible talent from some of our youngest musicians. Mallrat - "Tokyo Drift" Arno Faraji - "130 Ego Jump" Lonelyspeck - "All My Sk...

The 2015 Young Farmer of the Year, PhD student and lover of the land shares stories and songs from growing up in the country. From farming in drought ridden Broken Hill, to doing crop trials in Cambodia and Laos or witnessing the Paris Climate Agreement being signed, Anika's passion and optimism is infectious and her songs will make you want to hit the dirt road yourself. Meg Mac - "Roll Up Your S...

When Brian Eno came to Australia for the first time ever, back in 2009, Zan was lucky enough to sit down with him and invite him to curate triple j. He was in the country for Luminous, a festival that would become Vivid in Sydney. He had created light installations, and programmed some of his favourite musical acts to come and play. Over five songs, Eno shared his passion for these artists, and so...

Parissa and David walk you through the songs that have inspired a thousand imitators. From bare faced honesty to rap triplets, melodic genius to era defining records. We dive deep into the music that inspires them to move forward. Lauryn Hill - "Everything is Everything"Migos - "Versace"Joni Mitchell - "Big Yellow Taxi"Radiohead - "Idioteque"Tame Impala - "Let It Happen"

Gold Coast producer Mikey Perry may have begun his musical life in punk bands, but it was an obsession with scratch DJ-ing that led him to the electronic producer he is today. Here we wander through the musical moments that have shaped his life. N.W.A. - "Straight Outta Compton"Blink-182 - "Josie"Portishead - "Mysterons"Beastie Boys - "Root Down" (Free Zone Remix)Alunageorge - "I Remember"

Founding member of Blink-182 and Angels and Airwaves, and UFO enthusiast, Tom DeLonge hangs out with Zan back in 2012 while in the country to play Soundwave Festival. You don't create a career like that without loving music, and we dived into the muso's that changed his life. U2 - "Where the Streets Have No Name"The Cure -- "Push"The Police - "Every Breath You Take" Bad Religion -- "Anaesthesia" F...

The host of The Feed on SBS Viceland wasn't always behind a desk each night. Jan Fran has lived in France, Uganda, Bangladesh and Lebanon and made documentaries around the world. Zan digs up some choice tales from her past, with quite the soundtrack. Michael Jackson - "Who Is It"Amy Winehouse - "Back to Black" Kendrick Lamar - "Backseat Freestyle" M.I.A. - "Bad Girls"Toto - "Africa"

The Perth singer is known for her unique, otherworldly voice. But what are the songs and sounds that prick up Laura Jane Lowther's ears? We explore some familiar, and not so familiar artists and hear a bit more about where Kučka's voice came from, and where she's headed. Mount Kimbie - "Blue Train Lines" (feat. King Krule)Sophie - "Bipp"Mac De Marco - "Salad Days"Yaeji - "Feel It Out"Prince - "Kis...

Back in 2012, Billy Corgan played Splendour in the Grass with the latest incarnation of Smashing Pumpkins. With a new album under their belt, Billy was in a buoyant mood and up for an epic chat when he came in to co-host with Zan. Alongside some long burning songs, Billy reflected on music; past, present and future, and his place within it's orbit. Step into Corgan's world, when he went deep on th...

Author, comedian, and actor Rosie Waterland has had quite the childhood. Growing up with alcoholic, mentally ill parents meant a lot of instability, and a lot of movement. In and out of foster homes and under the care of relatives, she managed to approach some horrendous situations with an incredible sense of humour and has shared these stories with a growing audience of fans. Her bestselling memo...

Nick Allbrook from Perth band POND is the kind of dude who'll jump onto the aux cord at a party to share his favourite new songs. So we thought we'd chuck him a cable. A truly international selection, Nick takes us from Africa to Europe, and even unearths some wonderful Australian talent as he shares five of the greatest songs no one's heard. John Wizards - "Maria"Jovi - "Zélé"Halo Maud - "Du Pouv...

As the music supervisor for Quentin Tarantino's films for the past two decades, Mary Ramos has almost doubled as a detective; scouring the globe to clear the obscure songs that have become central to his films' character. Away from her collaborative relationship with Tarantino, Mary has worked on more than 100 other films and TV shows, including Happy Gilmore, Reality Bites, Wish I Was Here, and e...