Turn the Beat Around

60 SHADES OF LOLEATTA HOLLOWAY In this episode of Turn The Beat Around we celebrated the extraordinary legacy of Loleatta Holloway, the gospel-infused powerhouse whose voice became one of the most sampled and influential sounds in dance music history.  From disco classics and soulful club anthems to the global hits that borrowed, sampled and reimagined her unmistakable vocals, we traced the remark...

ERIC KUPPER In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated the remarkable career of producer, musician and house music pioneer Eric Kupper. From Diana Ross and Donna Summer to Ciara and a home-grown remix for Rockmelons, we explored a body of work spanning four decades of dance music excellence from one of the most respected and influential remixers in the business. TELEPATHY (feat Nile Ro...

LATE NIGHT DISCO LIVING FOR THE CITY Stevie Wonder 1973 RESPECT YOURSELF The Staple Singers 1973 HEAVEN IS IN THE BACKSEAT OF MY CADILLAC Hot Chocolate 1976 YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE Candi Staton 1976 IF I EVER LOSE THIS HEAVEN Maxine Nightingale 1975 THAT’S THE WAY I LIKE IT KC & The Sunshine Band 1975 DEEPER THAN THE NIGHT Olivia Newton-John 1979 MY KNIGHT IN BLACK LEATHER Bette Midler 197...

SUMMER SERIES In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated the imminent summer months with a disco-fuelled journey through dance, soul and funk, spanning more than six decades of music from the early 1960s right through to 2026. A special spotlight was reserved for legendary disco and soul vocalist Sharon Redd, whose heavenly birthday fell on 19 October. Four of her unforgettable recordi...

SUMMER SERIES In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated the imminent summer months with a disco-fuelled journey through dance, soul and funk, spanning more than six decades of music from the early 1960s right through to 2026. A special spotlight was reserved for legendary disco and soul vocalist Sharon Redd, whose heavenly birthday fell on 19 October. Four of her unforgettable recordi...

SUMMER SERIES In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated the imminent summer months with a disco-fuelled journey through dance, soul and funk, spanning more than six decades of music from the early 1960s right through to 2026. A special spotlight was reserved for legendary disco and soul vocalist Sharon Redd, whose heavenly birthday fell on 19 October. Four of her unforgettable recordi...

TRUE COLORS 40th ANNIVERSARY In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of Cyndi Lauper’s landmark album True Colors with a track-by-track listening party, uncovering the stories, collaborators, inspirations and emotions behind all ten songs. From chart hits like “True Colors” and “Change of Heart” to deeply personal album hi...

D IS FOR DANNII In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated the birthday of Australian pop royalty Dannii Minogue, with a non-stop disco featuring 18 of her biggest dancefloor classics. From her early chart hits through to her reign as a global club queen, the show showcased the music and enduring influence that has made Dannii one of Australia’s most successful and beloved pop ex...

BEYOND THE HIT FACTORY 2 cont. In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we dive back Beyond The Hit Factory for Part 2 — celebrating the brilliant SAW, Harding & Curnow and Pete Hammond productions that never made the charts but absolutely deserved to. From underground club favourites to overlooked 12‑inch mixes, we spotlight the deep cuts, abandoned projects and hidden gems that reveal just h...

THE ORIGINALS III In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we traced the hits you know back to the originals you’ve rarely heard — spotlighting cover versions that eclipsed their first incarnations on the charts. Across a journey from the 00s to the 70s, we uncovered the forgotten recordings, the reinventions that became definitive, and the stories behind how some songs found fame the second time...

BREAKIN’… THE BEST OF In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we rewind to the breakdancing movie boom of the mid-1980s and celebrate the unforgettable music that powered the craze. From Beat Street and Breakdance to Electric Boogaloo and Body Rock, we explore the soundtrack hits, cult classics and hidden gems that leapt from the screen onto dancefloors around the world. Along the way...

THE ONLY WAY IS YAZZ In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrate the extraordinary career of Yazz, from her breakthrough with Doctorin’ The House and the global smash The Only Way Is Up to her evolution through soul, and reggae. We explore how a former model and England volleyball player became one of the defining voices of the late-’80s house music explosion, helping bring d...

DISCO DEVIL’S GUN C.J. & Co. YOU KEEP ME DANCING Samantha Sang LET ME TAKE YOU DANCING Bryan Adams SESAME STREET THEME Gladys Knight & The Pips YOUR LOVE STILL BRINGS ME TO MY KNEES The Duncans BOURGIE BOURGIE John Davis & The Monster Orchestra YES SIR, I CAN BOOGIE Baccara MIDAS TOUCH Midnight Star LOVE COME DOWN Evelyn “Champagne” King ALL MY LOVE L.A.X LET’S...

DISCO I’M YOUR BOOGIE MAN KC & The Sunshine Band 1976 CHERCHEZ LA FEMME/SE SI BON Dr. Buzzards Original Savannah Band 1976 LOCOMOTION Ritz 1979 LOVE AT FIRST NIGHT Kim Hart 1979 LET’S GO ‘ROUND AGAIN Average White Band 1980 WITHOUT YOU I CRY Candi Staton 1981 HOLDING BACK Jackie Moore 1983 DON’T MAKE ME WAIT Peech Boys 1982 NIGHT RIDER Venus Dodson 1979 MAINLINE Black I...

KYLIE MINOGUE AT THE ‘G COUNTDOWN In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated Kylie Minogue’s triumphant return to her home city on the eve of the AFL Grand Final. Across two hours, we spun a non‑stop marathon of Kylie favourites, classics and dance‑floor anthems — all delivered back‑to‑back to keep you dancing wherever you’re listening. From early hits to stadium‑ready bangers, t...

KYLIE MINOGUE AT THE ‘G COUNTDOWN cont. In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated Kylie Minogue’s triumphant return to her home city on the eve of the AFL Grand Final. Across two hours, we spun a non‑stop marathon of Kylie favourites, classics and dance‑floor anthems — all delivered back‑to‑back to keep you dancing wherever you’re listening. From early hits to stadium‑ready bang...

BEYOND THE HIT FACTORY In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we dive Beyond The Hit Factory to uncover the overlooked gems from the PWL era — the deep cuts and remixes that didn’t always make the charts but absolutely shaped the sound. With a spotlight on Harding & Curnow, Pete Hammond and the unmistakable SAW touch, this episode celebrates the producers and productions that kept the...

BEYOND THE HIT FACTORY cont. In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we continue our deep dive Beyond The Hit Factory to uncover the overlooked gems from the PWL era — the deep cuts, remixes and tracks that never made the charts. With a spotlight on Harding & Curnow, Pete Hammond and the unmistakable SAW touch, this episode celebrates the producers and productions that kept the Hit Factory’s...

MILEY BASS PERSUADES TRK X TRK LISTENING PARTY In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we unravel Bass Persuades, the brand‑new Miley Cyrus LP, track‑by‑track. Across the hour, we dive into her bold new sonic world, unpacking the album’s darker club textures and standout collaborations. It’s an intimate celebration of her most adventurous record yet — with a few Miley classics added for good meas...

DISCO In this episode of Turn The Beat Around we lay down the foundations of disco with an hour of ’70s and early‑’80s floor‑fillers. From The O’Jays and Alicia Bridges to Chic, Thelma Houston and Andy Gibb, it’s a classic mix of anthems, deep cuts and dancefloor magic. LOVE TRAIN The O’Jays 1972 I LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE (DISCO ‘ROUND) Alicia Bridges 1978 OLD ENOUGH Skatt Brothers 1979 MAG...

DAVE LEE – REMIXOLOGY WEEK 2 In the final instalment of our Dave Lee Remixology special, we dive further into the aliases, remixes and productions that shaped his 35‑year legacy — from Joey Negro classics to Jakatta and Raven Maize gems. We trace the sound that bridged disco, soul, funk and house for generations of clubbers, celebrating a producer whose passion for disco never faded. FASCINA...

DIRTY ROGUE TRADERS DISCO This episode of Turn The Beat Around celebrates 24 years of Rogue Traders with a club‑centric dive into their dancefloor‑shaping legacy — from early house roots to their electro‑house dominance of the ’00s. We spotlight James Ash’s creative vision, the group’s evolution across two decades, and the powerhouse vocals of Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Plus, we turn up the brand‑n...

D.I.S.C.O PANIC French Kiss 1979 YOU TO ME ARE EVERYTHING The Real Thing 1976 HEAVEN MUST HAVE SENT YOU Bonnie Pointer 1979 TRAGEDY Bee Gees 1979 PROMISES Barbra Streisand 1980 LET’S ALL CHANT Michael Zager Band 1977 IN THE BUSH Musique 1978 LOVE IS YOU Carol Williams 1977 EVENING OF LOVE The Main Ingredient & Cuba Gooding 1981 (KNOCK OUT) LET’S GO ANOTHER ROUND Inner Life 1981 BLA...

DAVE LEE – REMIXOLOGY WEEK 1 In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we trace the foundations of Dave Lee’s 35‑year legacy — from the early Joey Negro era to the disco‑rich productions that bridged soul, funk and house. We explore the aliases, club classics and remixes that defined his sound and cemented him as one of dance music’s most influential craftsmen. SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND Ben W...

MOONLIGHT SOUL I WILL SURVIVE Chantay Savage 1996 I COULD NEVER TAKE THE PLACE OF YOUR MAN Jordan Knight 1999 NEVER KNEW LOVE LIKE THIS Alexander O’Neal & Cherrelle 1987 DON’T LOOK ANY FURTHER Dennis Edwards & Siedah Garrett 1984 YOU’RE MAKIN’ ME HIGH Toni Braxton 1996 TELL ME Groove Theory 1995 SHAKE YOU DOWN Gregory Abbot 1986 NIGHTSHIFT Commodores 1985 THAT&#8217...