Album of the Week – Self-titled debut album from The Meltdown

The Meltdown’s debut self-titled debut album is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week.  The Meltdown, Melbourne’s purveyors of the finest country soul, are delighted to announce the release of their self-titled debut album on 7th April, 2017 through HopeStreet Recordings. Blending country, gospel and 60s soul, the result is a unique take on Australian soul music and a record full […]

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Album of the Week – ‘Soul Run’ by Tanika Charles

‘Soul Run’ by Tanika Charles is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. Growing up on a musical diet of Patti Labelle, Jill Scott, Bob James, Stevie Wonder and D’Angelo, Tanika’s eclectic music taste subconsciously shines through in ‘Soul Run’, an autobiographic album in which classic vintage sounds à la Motown mingle with more modern sonority […]

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Gig Guide – Take One – 28th April 2017

Want to discover what’s coming to a live venue near you in Sydney? Take One has got you covered! Here is the full gig gudie listing for the coming week to get you excited about our local live music scene. For a taste of what’s to come why not check out the show via the […]

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Album of the Week – ‘Freedom Highway’ by Rhiannon Giddens

“Know thy history. Let it horrify you; let it inspire you. Let it show  you how the future can look, for nothing in this world has not come around before. These songs are based on slave narratives from the 1800s, African American experiences of the last century, the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s and headlines from […]

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Gig Guide – Take One – 7th April 2017 – BLUESFEST SPECIAL

Good afternoon and welcome to another special edition of Take One bringing you the best in live music coming up in and around Sydney. This week is unique as we’ll be taking a look at all of the outstanding acts hitting out live stages as part of their Bluesfest Sideshows! We’ve got the likes of […]

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YOUNG AT HEART, Seniors Film Festival from April 3-9th in Sydney

YOUNG AT HEART, the only film festival in the world catering to film lovers over 60 years of age starts from April 3-9 at Place Norton Street and Verona Cinema. Its 2017 festival ambassador will be Lynette Curran. She begin her career in the 60s, she is one of Australia’s most respected film and television actors. […]

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Gig Guide – Take One – 17th March 2017

Afternoon Eastsider’s! Melanie C host of Take One here. Having caught the Sydney debut of the Baldwins at Leadbelly last night, I’m even more inspired to keep boasting about the talent we have here in Sydney heading to a live stage near you. I’ve posted a couple of pictures and videos I captured on the […]

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Album of the Week – ‘Raven’ by Domini Forster

‘Raven‘ by Domini Forster is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. Domini Forster is fast-establishing herself as one of Melbourne’s brightest new voices in modern folk. The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is currently preparing to release her debut album. Hovering deftly in the breathless spaces between light and dark, Raven is an unfeigned paean to the […]

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Gig Guide – Take One 10th March 2017

Afternoon Eastsider! Looking to catch some great live music near you? Take One’s got you covered. Check out this packed guide full of all the artists we love here at the station. For more information, tune in on Friday’s 1:30-3PM. Missed an episode? Don’t stress! Just click HERE and scroll down to the on demand […]

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Cuban-born piano virtuoso Alfredo Rodriguez in town during International Women’s Day

    If you are in town during the week of International Women’s Day, don’t miss out Cuban-born piano virtuoso Alfredo Rodriguez who will be performing at The Basement on Sunday 12th of March 2017. Stéphanie Denizard, radio producer and presenter of Queen Kafé had a chat with Alfredo and talked about the women who […]

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Album of the Week – ‘Lovelight’ by The Lachy Doley Group

‘Lovelight’ by The Lachy Doley Group is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. The Jimi Hendrix of the Hammond Organ brings yet another powerful bluesy performance following  sold out shows throughout 2016 including performances across Australia and Europe. Captured over two weeks, Lovelight packs a punch full of passion, excitement and talent seamlessly across nine tracks.  On […]

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Album of the Week – ‘Middle of the Road’ by Eric Gales

The album serves as the most reflective and express releases Gales has released to date. The guitar legend who spent his formative years growing up throughout the trials and tribulations of an unforgiving industry, has finally found the words and music to open up to his devoted global fanbase about his unique experience. Having been […]

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