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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Get ready for an unforgettable sonic journey as the Sun Ra Arkestra returns to Australia in March 2025 for their biggest national tour yet! After a 7-year hiatus, the cosmic jazz pioneers will bring their electrifying live performances to Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and Thirroul, alongside appearances at the iconic Golden Plains and WOMADelaidefestivals. Since their formation in 1958 by the legendary Sun […]
The stars have aligned for a remarkable night of jazz as Daryl Pratt, Matt McMahon, Brett Hirst, and Andrew Gander reunite to launch their highly anticipated album Aswirl. This extraordinary performance will take place on Thursday, February 6th, at Foundry616, bringing together four of Australia’s most celebrated jazz improvisers and composers after an eight-year hiatus. A Historic […]
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Wednesday 15 January 2025 Carriageworks Modern Convict Films Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) That would have to have been the most unusual melange to begin a theatrical work I have ever seen. Brendan Cowell, Ewen Leslie and Toby Schmitz are the writers and performers in a bizarre comedy called Hamlet Camp, performed in the […]
Queer Screen’s Mardi Gras Film Festival returns to Sydney from February 13th to 27th, 2025, bringing together a remarkable selection of LGBTQ+ films from around the world. This year’s event will feature over 150 films, including 20 Australian premieres and a world premiere of the Danish film In Ashes by director Ludvig C. Poulsen. The festival offers […]
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Byron Bay Bluesfest returns for its 36th edition this Easter, from April 17th to 20th, 2025. Recognized globally as Australia’s premier contemporary blues and roots festival, this iconic event will once again transform the Byron Events Farm into a haven for live music lovers. This year’s lineup promises something extraordinary, with headliners including: Chaka Khan […]
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Small Medium Large – SML Released June 28, 2024 SML—Anna Butterss, Jeremiah Chiu, Josh Johnson, Booker Stardrum and Gregory Uhlmann—turn improvisation into a playful experiment on Small Medium Large. Recorded live over two nights at LA’s now-closed ETA, the quintet chop, loop and rearrange their performances into hypnotic, polyrhythmic grooves. The results nod to Herbie […]
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Get ready for an unforgettable night of epic beats and electric vibes! Melbourne’s heavy-groove powerhouse The Seven Ups are bringing their brand new EP “Fight Night” to life in a one-off performance at Lazybones Lounge! With a sound that journeys from deep funk, psychedelic fuzz, to synth-laden post-psych, The Seven Ups will transport you through a sonic landscape that combines retro-futuristic […]
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Hi, I’m Anna! I’m 21 years old and studying linguistics in Germany. Today marks my first step into the world of radio at Eastside FM, and what a day it’s been! If you’ve stumbled upon this post, welcome to my little corner of the Eastside experience. Let me share a bit about myself, why I’m […]
Friday 10 January 2025 Hayes Theatre Antipodes Theatre Company Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Ghost Quartet is a musical that tells the tale of four friends conjuring spirits (both supernatural and alcoholic) as they narrate four diverse stories spanning seven centuries. Expect a high level of musicianship from an incredibly talented cast. Sometimes melancholic, […]