To celebrate Tom Waits’ 76th birthday, The Hairpin Turn offers a playlist of Tom Waits songs performed by the man himself and a select group of cover artists. […]
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Podcast: Music
We love the arts, jazz music, world music, the blues, soul music, Hip Hop, funk and electronic sounds. Many of our presenters and producers are working musicians, DJs, and artists at the forefront of Sydney’s creative music scene.
Let’s Get Lost: A Psychogeographical Playlist
What impact does your physical environment have on you? How does it affect your mood? The way you behave? Are your movements through the city just a way of getting from A to B – or is there more to your relationship with your surroundings? Situationist philosopher Guy Debord came up with the idea of […]
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The Quiet Genius of Billy Strayhorn
On the occasion of Billy Strayhorn’s 110th birthday, The Hairpin Turn celebrates the life and work of one of jazz’s great geniuses. Strayhorn’s career is inextricably linked to that of Duke Ellington. With the exception of a two-year period in the early 1950s and a single solo album recorded in 1961, all of Strayhorn’s surviving […]
Music Legend Joe Camilleri reflects on his career and endeavours
Joe Camilleri, the Maltese-born Australian music legend of bands such as The Black Sorrows, Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons and the Revelators has had a profound impact on the nation’s music scene. His unique style of soul, rhythm and blues and rock n’ roll had captured the attention of Australia and New Zealand for […]
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WITCH
Once upon a time in 1970s Zambia, WITCH (We Intend To Cause Havoc) turned fuzz pedals and freedom into a movement. Their blend of psychedelic rock, garage funk, blues, and Zambian rhythms defined Zamrock – raw, rebellious, and alive. Now, decades later, original frontman Jagari Chanda and keyboardist Patrick Mwondela return with a fierce new […]
Julian Ramundi Destinations NSW Highlights Vivid Live
Vivid Live is the accompanying music program that supports the spectacular light festival Vivid held annually across winter in Sydney. It comprises a multitude of performances at both Carriageworks and the Sydney Opera House as well other prominent locations such as City Recital Hall and Tumbalong Park to name a few. Julian Ramundi from Destinations […]
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Interview with Ben de Hoedt – Disappear Here Documentary
In this episode, Tony speaks with filmmaker Ben de Hoedt about his striking new film Disappear Here, launching this week at The Ritz. They delve into the film’s gritty inspirations, its subversive take on modern Australian identity, and why it’s already generating buzz as a future cult classic. A must-listen for cinephiles and curious creatives […]
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Sun Ra Tribute on In The Pocket
Join Matthew Ottignon as he celebrates Marshall Allen and his new album from 2025 New Dawn. Marshall Belford Allen (born May 25, 1924) is an American free jazz and avant garde jazz alto saxophone player. He also performs on flute, oboe, piccolo, and the EWI. Allen is best known for his work with Sun Ra, having recorded and performed mostly in this context since the late 1950s, […]
Allison Russell is returning to Australia
Allison Russell is one of the outstanding musicians of our time. The multi award winning and multiinstrumental has produced two solo albums and has worked with many other artists and groups including Joni Mitchell. She recently played Persephone in the broadway version of Hadestown. She will be playing at the City Recital Hall on 17 […]
Karen Lee Andrews joins Deep Blues to talk about her new album
The wonderful Karen Lee Andrews sits down to talk about her life as well as her latest musical gig with Jade Macrae at the Factory Theatere. She talks about her musical influences and what she’s been up to lately and also her new album titled “Survival” Listen now! […]
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Flora Carbo reflects on her career
Jazz musician, Flora Carbo talks with Tony about her career, the gigs she’s played, and the next generation of musicians she sees and how her crowds inspire her. She also delves into how her own musical journey began in Melbourne, picking up the sax in high school, and her musical education. Listen to learn more. […]
Jade MacRae talks about her new album
Tony sits down with soul singer Jade MacRae to talk about her newest album since 2020 called “In my Veins”. She talks about her experience during Covid, how she began to write songs with others during lockdown and eventually returned to Australia to create the album. Listen to learn more! […]