Album of the Week – ‘Soul Run’ by Tanika Charles

‘Soul Run’ by Tanika Charles is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. Growing up on a musical diet of Patti Labelle, Jill Scott, Bob James, Stevie Wonder and D’Angelo, Tanika’s eclectic music taste subconsciously shines through in ‘Soul Run’, an autobiographic album in which classic vintage sounds à la Motown mingle with more modern sonority […]

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Album of the Week – Amaru Tribe by Amaru Tribe

Amaru Tribe’s self-titled release is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. Produced by Oscar Jimenez aka Chibcha (Watussi, Madre Monte, Miss Colombia) and Amaru Tribe, the album’s unique energy showcases collaborations with artists from all around the world including: Tonolec (Argentina), QVLN (USA), Stuart Fergie from OKA (Australia) and more. Their strong musical heritage imbues their compositions, which explore electronics fused with tribal instrumentation, uniting […]

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Album of the Week – ‘Freedom Highway’ by Rhiannon Giddens

“Know thy history. Let it horrify you; let it inspire you. Let it show  you how the future can look, for nothing in this world has not come around before. These songs are based on slave narratives from the 1800s, African American experiences of the last century, the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s and headlines from […]

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Album of the Week – ‘La Sesion de Cuba’ by Feel the Manouche

‘La Sesion de Cuba’ by Feel the Manouche is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. Following the Aussie outfit’s performance at The Havana International Jazz Festival comes 11 Latin infused tracks shaking up the signature Manouche sound. Manouche is a term derived from the Romany gypsies of Europe, what we in Australia call gypsy jazz. This […]

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Album of the Week – ‘VS’ by Cookin’ on 3 Burners

‘VS’ by Cookin’ on 3 Burners is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. Off the back of the monster worldwide hit This Girlwith Kungs and Mind Made Up with Lenno, Cookin’ On 3 Burners return with their forthcoming remix album VS.VS. pits six of the Melbourne Soul-Funk outfit’s most popular vocal tunes against some of the […]

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Album of the Week – ‘Raven’ by Domini Forster

‘Raven‘ by Domini Forster is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. Domini Forster is fast-establishing herself as one of Melbourne’s brightest new voices in modern folk. The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is currently preparing to release her debut album. Hovering deftly in the breathless spaces between light and dark, Raven is an unfeigned paean to the […]

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Album of the Week – ‘Lovelight’ by The Lachy Doley Group

‘Lovelight’ by The Lachy Doley Group is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. The Jimi Hendrix of the Hammond Organ brings yet another powerful bluesy performance following  sold out shows throughout 2016 including performances across Australia and Europe. Captured over two weeks, Lovelight packs a punch full of passion, excitement and talent seamlessly across nine tracks.  On […]

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Album of the Week – ‘Middle of the Road’ by Eric Gales

The album serves as the most reflective and express releases Gales has released to date. The guitar legend who spent his formative years growing up throughout the trials and tribulations of an unforgiving industry, has finally found the words and music to open up to his devoted global fanbase about his unique experience. Having been […]

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Album of the Week – ‘Bone’ by 20th Century Dog

‘Bone’ by 20th Century Dog is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week.  This long awaited follow up to the band’s debut 2004 release ‘Mad Stream’, delivers a much needed hit of lively Afro-Beat, Jazz, and Funk tunes recorded live at Sydney’s own ‘Venue 505’. Led by the band’s founder and bassist Cameron Undy, their hiatus […]

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Album of the Week – ‘Paint the Town’ by Hot Potato Band

‘Paint the Town’ by Hot Potato (HPB) Band is Eastside Radio’s album of the Week. The band’s debut release lets listeners take home a piece of their signature Big Band party anthems that have set alight stages across Australia including Woodford Folk, Festival Of The Sun  and more. Breathing new life into the somewhat lost […]

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Album of the Week – ‘Eclecticism’ by Pete Di Losa

‘Eclecticism’ by Pete Di Losa is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week.  This light hearted and fun loving Australian production pays homage to the soundscapes that have inspired the artist’s enduring professional career. Set agains the backdrop of a swinging big band, Di Losa effortlessly moves between Ballads, to Sambas, straight Jazz to and Blues. […]

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Album of the Week – ‘Walkin’ Shoes’ by Dan Barnett

‘Walkin’ Shoes’ by Dan Barnett is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. This week our featured album at the station is very important not only is it full of great music, great talent and originality the artist himself is one of the most experienced musicians that volunteers here at Eastside Radio. Bringing us his seventh […]

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