Authors, Jackie French & J.D.Barrett & SCF-Arts Monday

Renowned author, Jackie French, Hollywood screenwriter, J.D. Barrett and Sydney Comedy Festival Director, Jorge Menidis are my guests today. J.D.Barrett discusses her debut novel ‘The Secret Recipe for Second Chances’ and making the switch from screenwriter in Australia and Hollywood to novelist. Described as “a surprising, smart, charming novel that shows every day is a […]

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Italy’s Luca Gemma

Italian musician, Luca Gemma, joined Dr Margaux Dombkins on Arts, treating us to a live performance of songs from his latest CD, Blue Songs. Luca is on tour in Australia and Blue Songs is his first album performed entirely in English. Luca’s signature mash-up of rock, pop, soul and folk across voice, guitar, brass and electronic work […]

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Album of the Week – ‘Fjord’ by Briana Cowlishaw and Gavin Ahearn

‘Fjord’ by Briana Cowlishaw and Gavin Ahearn is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. Inspired by an enduring friendship and created amongst the breathtaking hillsides of Norway, the album explores the intricate musical relationship between voice and piano. With a lead up time of five years to being finally recorded in  October of 2014, the […]

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Album of the Week – ‘This Narrow Isthmus’ by the Julien Wilson Quartet

‘This Narrow Isthmus’ (lionsharecords) by the Julien Wilson Quartet is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. The group’s second and last release was recorded live in Sydney back in 2014 and explores the universal theme of life’s transience. The follow up to the groups debut and triple Australian Bell Award winning album ‘This Is Always’, […]

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Album of the Week – ‘Happiness in Every Style’ by Nicole Willis and the Soul Investigators

‘Happiness in Every Style’ by Nicole Willis and the Soul Investigators is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. This soulful body of work see’s Willis’ and the group exploring the upbeat funk and groove side of soul. Now the supergroup’s third trip to the studio, the task seems to have been to keep things fresh, […]

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Moodswing Show – Soulful R&B, Nu-Soul and Hip Hop selection

Tonight’s Moodswing is a soulful blend of R&B, Hip Hop & Nu-Soul. Tunes from the biggest heavyweights around the world such as Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill, The Herbaliser, Alicia Keys & the newcomers Reggie B, Jessie Ware, Sampha and many more. Selected & Presented by DJ Taline for Moodswing on Eastside Radio 89.7Fm […]

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Album of the Week – ‘Bays’ by Fat Freddy’s Drop

‘Bays’ by Fat Freddy’s Drop (Remote Control Records) is Eastside Radio’s Album of the Week. This long awaited and critically acclaimed release is the must have for any music enthusiasts playlist that showcases an innovative hybrid of soul, funk and jazz. The album, in part, is the group returning to their roots. Having been recorded in the […]

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