May 31, 2024 New South Wales State Library Reviewed by Jacinta Widjaja and Alicia Kim The State Library of New South Wales is one of the oldest in Australia, known for its special collections, references and research sources open to the public. So, what really is going on inside? The library has presented multiple exhibitions […]
Hi! My name is Jacinta Widjaja, and I am currently a year 10 student attending Abbotsleigh. This week, I am attending work experience at Eastside Radio, and I am so excited to work with the team. I chose to do work experience here because of my interest and curiosity in media including marketing, learning how […]
Rising – Jasmin Myra Jasmine Myra’s album, Rising, is uplifting, vibrant, confident and beautifully arranged. Although inspired by her musical influences, Kenny Wheeler, Bonobo and Shabaka Hutchings Myra still delivers something unique, beautiful and profound through this new album. Rising is a reflection of Myra’s experience during lockdown where struggles with mental health arose, and […]
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Parallel Universe – Isaiah Collier Isaiah Colier’s album Parellel Universe pays homage to the giants of jazz and soul. He creates a timeless sound with animated vocal parts, catchy riffs, and saxophone improvisations. As a direct to disc recording, a nostalgic sound program is produced. It’s musically diverse, combining funk and gospel flavours that are […]
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Eagle’s Point – Christ Potter featuring a modern day supergroup of supergroups including Brad Mehldau, John Patitucci and Brian Blade, Chris Potter releases his fantastic album Eagle’s Point. The album is a electrifying testament to modern jazz, consisting of eight original pieces and uniting four unparalleled luminaries within the genre. Each musician contributes as a […]
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Is What You Make It – TaxiCab Versus Music collective from Athens, TaxiCab Verses has re-released their exceptional album Is What You Make It which was originally released in 2016. The 10-track set is a project of Jim Wilson and Kofi Atentenben and the Warriors, who met in Accra, Ghana in 2008, and quickly grew […]
Ajar – Chutney Chutney is a group that formed in January 2020, where six friends gathered around a piano to jam out tunes and whilst munching on apple slices dipped in a jar of chutney. Four years and over a hundred gigs later, we are presented with Ajar of Chutney. As their name suggests, Chutney […]
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A Trip To The Moon – Ghost Funk Orchestra Ghost Funk Orchesrta’s album A Trip To The Moon exudes a fun sound that is quite futuristic. With interesting bells and whistles, as well as limitless musical concepts such as dynamics and tempom a futuristic tone is developed with such creativity. Some may think that Queen’s […]
A Free Blowing Wind – The Seven Ups A groovy group from Melbourne, the Seven Ups showcase an incredible album to present for Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. A Free Blowing Wind takes listeners on an abstruse journey into the lesser known, darker dives of instrumental music, drifting from funk to spiritual jazz and through to psychedelic […]
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Waralungku – Arrkula Yinbayarra Arrkula Yinyabarra a group of women from the remote Gulf of Carpentaria have preserved their endangered Indigenous languages through the beautiful album Waralungku. With lyrics in ollection of songs in Yanyuwa, Garrwa, Gudanji, and Marra languages, the album honours community, family, Country, the old ways, and the current way of life […]
Same Sky – Aura Following on from their critically acclaimed debut, self titled release, Melbourne jazz quartet Aura have released Same Sky, their second full length album. The album, which was recorded in Melbourne, features 7 new compositions written specifically for this ensemble. Each of the members have individually risen in the local music scene […]
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LO-LIFE! – Imi Owusu Immy Owusu’s debut LP LO-LIFE! draws on the West African styles as well as psychedelic features. Immy describes his sound as a “lo-fi highlife” and is inspired by his Ghanaian roots as well as his Australian upbringing. LO-LIFE! is live-tracked with an all-star band. Throughout the album, Immy sings in both English and Twi […]
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