‘Livin’ on a High Note’ by Mavis Staples is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. The genre defining songstress presents a joyous release continuing her legacy of discussing spirituality, socially driven change, and the power of love. With a career spanning over six decades that has included protesting alongside Dr. Martin Luther King as well as inspiring fellow musical powerhouses Prince […]
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‘Né So’ by Rokia Traoré (Nonesuch Records/Warner Music) is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. Produced by John Parish (PJ Harvey, Tracy Chapman), ‘Né So’ (Home) is a raw and powerful sixth addition to the multi-instrumentalists recording career. The album travers seven years of inspiration starting from her travels back home in 2009 to Mali. Her […]
‘Stop Look Listen’ by Marta Ren and the Groovelvets is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. The album is bursting at the seems with the hallmarks of the groups Soul and Funk counterparts of the 1960s, shaken up and revitalised by band leader Marta Ren on vocals. The album is a follow up to the […]
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‘Side Pony’ by Lake Street Dive is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. The album is the perfect mix of all of your favourite genres in a pop-sized mouthful. For most, amalgamating Soul, Blues, Rock, Pop, Gospel and Funk into a single album, let alone a song no longer than your average ARIA number one […]
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‘Fjord’ by Briana Cowlishaw and Gavin Ahearn is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. Inspired by an enduring friendship and created amongst the breathtaking hillsides of Norway, the album explores the intricate musical relationship between voice and piano. With a lead up time of five years to being finally recorded in October of 2014, the […]
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‘This Narrow Isthmus’ (lionsharecords) by the Julien Wilson Quartet is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. The group’s second and last release was recorded live in Sydney back in 2014 and explores the universal theme of life’s transience. The follow up to the groups debut and triple Australian Bell Award winning album ‘This Is Always’, […]
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‘The Road to Love’ (High Note Records Inc.) by Kenny Burrell is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. The legendary guitarist captures a moment in time live on stage showcasing his enduring talent and love for the instrument he has dedicated his life to mastering. The album is a perfect example of an artist effectively […]
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‘Talking In Cuban’ (Independent) by Palacio de la Rumba is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. The album is a worldly extravaganza where the brassy sounds of an 18 piece big band meets the rhythms and melodies of Cuba. Saxophonist Gai Bryant is the force behind the entire record having been inspired to commence the project […]
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‘Happiness in Every Style’ by Nicole Willis and the Soul Investigators is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. This soulful body of work see’s Willis’ and the group exploring the upbeat funk and groove side of soul. Now the supergroup’s third trip to the studio, the task seems to have been to keep things fresh, […]
‘Garfish Volume 1’ (O’Town Records and Earshift Music) by Garfish is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. The album, held together by original compositions from trumpet organ and keyboard player Nick Garbett amalgamates the signature soundscapes of Jamaican roots and jazz stylings. Garbett along with his outstanding assembly of musicians explores a myriad of influential […]
‘Bays’ by Fat Freddy’s Drop (Remote Control Records) is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. This long awaited and critically acclaimed release is the must have for any music enthusiasts playlist that showcases an innovative hybrid of soul, funk and jazz. The album, in part, is the group returning to their roots. Having been recorded in the […]
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‘Made in New York’ (Cakewalks Records) by Project Grand Slam is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. This jazz fusion extravaganza from the group is filled with original tracks by bassist and composer Robert Mill recorded in studio plus some very special live recordings at New York’s prestigious Blue Note. What makes this more than […]
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