Beware the bite! John and Riley are back on Breaking Waves to explore everything poisonous — from venomous critters and toxic plants to tricky man-made substances and even some hazardous ideas. With tales of box jellyfish, Komodo dragons, and mysterious seed oils, this episode will have you laughing, shuddering, and maybe double-checking your kitchen pantry. […]
Orbits – The Circling Sun July 11, 2025 The Circling Sun’s sophomore album, Orbits, is a cosmic jazz road trip—seatbelts optional, mind-expansion guaranteed. Hailing from Aotearoa, this collective of sonic astronauts blends ’70s spiritual jazz, ambient textures and ethereal choirs into a universe where synths float like planets and percussion spins like orbiting moons. With […]
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Abracadabra! John and Riley return with an enchanting episode all about magic. From its supernatural history and hidden powers to the darker realms of necromancy and witchcraft, this edition of Breaking Waves will have you ready to wave a wand at every rabbit in sight. […]
Serendipity – Tiana Young September 12, 2025 Melbourne vocalist Tiana Young delivers a sparkling debut with Serendipity, blending vocal jazz mastery, theatrical flair and irresistible charm. Recorded at Rancom St Studios with Andrew Scott, James Shortland and an ensemble including guitar, trumpet, saxophone and trombone, the album showcases her versatility across languages and styles, from […]
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This week Shai and Geoff get into Sydney’s hippest happenings, from art exhibitionibitions showcasing Chinese queer culture to senior social groups with free coffee and snooker. Adding to the Breaking Waves hall of fame this show features a cameo from 50 Cent who’s in town working on a new movie. […]
The Eternal Now – Chip Wickham Released September 5, 2025 Saxophonist and flautist Chip Wickham casts a distinctive shadow across the UK jazz scene. Originally from Brighton, Chip first emerged in the breakbeat world with Nightmares On Wax and Graham Massey but has always had jazz in his DNA. The Eternal Now, co-produced with Matthew […]
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On this episode, Shai and Geoff interview acclaimed musician, actor, and director Amanda Gillespie. Together they discuss what it takes to make it in show business, how to find your hidden talent, and Amanda’s favourite sport. […]
Promises – Mama Kin Spender August 15, 2025 From Margaret River to Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Mama Kin Spender—Danielle Caruana and Dingo Spender—deliver raw, percussive energy and soaring harmonies on Promises. The duo combines blistering guitar, intricate percussion and shimmering vocal arrangements, crafting songs that explore life’s joys, bruises, scars and stretches with emotional depth and […]
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Lose yourself in Australian singer songwriter Gregg Arthur’s warm baritone when he returns to the Lounge for an intimate concert of his own award-winning compositions alongside favourite jazz standards from the musicians who influenced his life in song. Endorsed by the biggest names in jazz and praised by his contemporaries and the press, Gregg follows […]
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This week, Shai and Geoff fill you in on some of the coolest events happening across Sydney—from Lego exhibitions to pedestrians standing up to dangerous drivers. You’ll be laughing along as the boys share their pet peeves of the week, including pizza surcharges and bad weather. Mondays at 6 pm on Eastside Radio. […]
Short courses for adults: jazz and soul ensembles, impro basics, jazz guitar, music theory, singing, and more! Classes held at: Conservatorium of Music with some online classes, starting 13th October. This spring, nurture your creativity with a short music course at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music’s Open Academy. Pick up a new instrument perhaps? – […]
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MOONSTRUCK – Ensemble Offspring Almost 30 years to the day and in the same venue as the Spring Ensemble’s first concert, Moonstruck looks to the origins of our ensemble and imagines the future. The starting point is Arnold Schoenberg’s revolutionary classic from 1912, Pierrot lunaire – still radical to the ear as it straddles the […]