Torque – Tourismo November 24, 2023 Sydney’s jazz fusion heroes, Tourismo, crank the dial to eleven on their debut album Torque. Co-led by national jazz award winners Matthew Thomson and Alex Hirlian, this five-piece outfit fuses razor-sharp rhythms with melodies that sneak into your brain and refuse to leave. Each track navigates complex odd-time signatures […]
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Hey everyone – I am Molly from London, UK. I’ve just finished travelling up the East Coast of Australia. I’ve always wanted to live abroad. Australia has been on my bucket list for a long time. I’m excited to see what Eastside Radio has to offer. A little about me I grew up in busy […]
By: Silvana Geraldino The Bondi Festival was held on Sunday, the 9th of February, at the Bondi Pavilion on Bondi Beach. Showcasing a good variety of music performances, workshops and food. From dance workshops and musical groups representing music from different regions to painting and arts and crafts, the festival was a vibrant celebration of […]
No Rastro De Caterina – Cátia De França 19th April 2024 Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer Cátia De França returns with No Rastro De Caterina, a 12-track album that spans almost six decades of her artistic journey. At 77, Cátia is an unparalleled force in Brazilian music, blending diverse rhythms from Brazil and beyond with […]
If you’re like me, over the past few weeks, the flurry of news coming out of the United States has been stressful to navigate. The rate at which the new administration of President Trump has flooded the news cycle is at such a fast pace, it can feel like the casual news reader is drowning […]
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d Henry Fenton is a prolific singer-songwriter boasting an expansive oeuvre of albums and hit singles. Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, he now calls the US home. Known for songs that are distinctive in their melodic, rhythmic and earthy tones- he is famously noted to have, “melodies that remind one of a […]
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This New Year brings with it excitement and anticipation for things to come. New opportunities, renewed hopes and exciting prospects are typically on top of bucket lists! Look no further than Lazybones Lounge! Brimming with eclectic decor, innovative cuisine and exuberance – Lazybones Lounge stands out as must-see in the heart of Marrickville. The regular […]
The City of Sydney offers a range of grants and sponsorships designed to support and encourage a wide variety of projects that enhance the city’s cultural, artistic, environmental, and social vibrancy. Whether you’re an artist seeking funding for a creative endeavor, a community group with a positive vision for Sydney’s future, or an innovative business […]
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Hamilton – Sydney Lyric Theatre Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg As someone who has performed in musicals and calls Hamilton on of their all-time favorites, seeing the show in Sydney felt surreal. My previous experience with the German adaptation had been underwhelming – the translation disrupted the rhythm, and the magic of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s original creation […]
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II – Superposition Released July 19, 2024 Finnish quartet Superposition return with their second album II, released on We Jazz Records. Premiering live at Helsinki’s Odysseus Festival, the band—Olavi Louhivuori on drums, Linda Fredriksson and Adele Sauros on saxophones and Mikael Saastamoinen on bass—pushes their free jazz sound into more melodic and flowing territory. Each […]
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Chasing Sunshine, Stories, and Jazz Tunes: My Aussie Adventure Begins Hello everyone, I’m Ryan! I’m a journalist who hails from the US state of Maryland and I just started here at Eastside FM to bring a fresh perspective and work on projects to help the station this summer and autumn. I’ve always wanted to live […]
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Two of Australia’s most extraordinary vocalists, Karen Lee Andrews and Jade MacRae, are set to deliver a powerhouse performance at the Factory Theatre on Friday, February 7th, 2025. This double album launch show promises an unforgettable evening of soul, blues and captivating storytelling as both artists unveil their latest works. Jade MacRae: Triumph Through Music […]
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