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Our Hearts Are with the Bondi Community

Posted on December 15, 2025 (December 15, 2025) by Sonia de Freitas

Eastside Radio is deeply shocked and saddened by the events that took place at Bondi Beach yesterday. We do not stand for hate or violence and our community has been shaken. Our hearts are with those who have lost loved ones, those who have been injured, and the emergency services who attended the scene. Our […]

Breaking Waves – Episode 338: Jazz in the 1940s

In this week’s episode of Breaking Waves, Hugh and Shai dive into the electrifying world of 1940s jazz—a decade that reshaped modern music. From the big-band swing era to the birth of bebop and the cool, spacious sound of early Miles Davis, the duo guide listeners through the artists, the history and the cultural shifts […]

Independent as a Hog on Ice: a Tom Waits Playlist

An image of Tom Waits smirking at the camera, holding a cigarette and a bottle of beer in the same hand.

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. […]

In the studio with Boo Lawson

A live radio interview and performance by rapper/songwriter Boo Lawson @owen.lawson.boo who perfectly blends the personal and political in his lyrics and is carving out a unique space in the alternative rap sphere in Australia. […]

Breaking Waves – Episode 337: A Canadian Adventure

In Episode 337 of Breaking Waves on Eastside Radio 89.7FM, Hughie fills in for Geoff alongside the always-brilliant Shai, who leads a joyful, curious and wonderfully unpredictable dive into Canadian culture, history, music and sport. From snowy Quebec to downtown Toronto, this week’s show celebrates the country that shaped part of Shai’s family story. Shai […]

Let’s Get Lost: A Psychogeographical Playlist

An image of an inner city alley, made colourful by graffiti and bright sunlight

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 […]

The Quiet Genius of Billy Strayhorn

An image of composer and arranger Billy Strayhorn perusing one of his scores.

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 […]

An interview with Blak Douglas; his artworks, heritage and political narratives

An exploration into the artist’s ideas and intentions behind his bold, politically charged artworks. Blak Douglas was born in 1970, Blacktown, NSW to a Dhungatti Father and Caucasian mother, a four time Archie Awards finalist and prizewinner for 2022, his bold, colourful artworks are mainly inspired by social justice and public affairs. Blak Douglas talks […]

Jae’s Work Experience at EastSide Radio

Posted on December 1, 2025 (December 1, 2025) by Jae Ryu

My name is Jae Ryu and I’m in Year 10 and currently attending St Ives High School. Music has always been a huge part of my life, while my parents both work with computers they encouraged me to pick up new instruments and classes. I love playing my guitar and is currently trying to learn […]

Review: corto.alto – Live at Oxford Art Factory

Posted on November 28, 2025 (November 28, 2025) by Ayiko

Mercury Prize winning Liam Shortall is a Scottish multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer and performer, professionally known as corto.alto. Mr. Shortall recently blessed Sydney with his first-ever Australian tour and what a treat it was. The energy at the show was palpable. The composer’s music is an eclectic blend of soul, funk, electronica and hip-hop, all filtered […]

Behind the Reversal: Trump changes his tune on the House Vote to release

Donald Trump has a big headache for with his constituents. He has worked to prevent the release all year of potential files that might damage his supporter base. But he’s just reversed this stand to support the House of Representatives. So what’s his latest ploy? David Barr talks to Dr Harry Melkonian from the US […]

Dangerous Freedom: The Hidden Risks of Kids on E-Bikes

In September an 8 year old in Queensland was killed riding an e-bike. This highlights the fact that there is no limit placed on who can ride an e-bike. Nor are there any requirements for rider education or insurance. David Barr talks to Milad Haghani from Melbourne University about the void in regulation and the […]