James Morrison Quintet with Marian Petrescu

“His touch is distinct and clear as glass…the Horowitz of Jazz Piano” – Martial Solar (Paris) The legendary James Morrison Quartet joins forces with Grammy award-winning pianist, Marian Petrescu (from Romania) for one night of sublime jazz in the city. With dazzling technique and dynamic interpretation this is a celebration of all that is intoxicating […]

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Friday Drive Interview with Melanie Oxley and Chris Abrahams

The acclaimed Australian artists, Melanie Oxley and Chris Abrahams, are a unique soul-pop duo. They’ve been collaborating since 1989, known for their innovative approach and seamless fusion music. Listen in to John McNamara on Friday Drive as he chats with these iconic musicians about their extensive career, recent performance experiences and the changes they had […]

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An interview Morcheeba alum, Jody Sternberg and Paris Combo co-founder, David Lewis

Virginia Lowe spoke with Jody Sternberg and David Lewis during Tuesday’s Lowedown about their work and upcoming shows across Australia. Both Paris-based Australians, Lewis’ melodic, colourful trumpet and flugelhorn interweave effortlessly with Sternberg’s warm voice and feeling for lyric, playfully mixing languages and musical styles.  They will join forces with outstanding Sydney pianist Chris Cody […]

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Albums of the Week: Volant – Matthew Ottignon // Kokoro – Sababa 5 & Yurika

Volant – Matthew Ottignon From one of Australia’s most in-demand saxophonists, Matthew Ottignon comes a new ensemble and self-titled album Volant. The music effortlessly blends his spiritual jazz influences with the minimalist, introspective acoustic jazz that Australia is renowned for. Crafted amidst a period of solitude, Volant represents an ambitious step in Ottignon’s artistic musical […]

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Review: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Review by Aya Pfeufer July 2024 “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” directed by George C. Wolfe effectively portrays the struggles of jazz artists, the cost of ambitious goals, and racial tensions between White and Black Americans in Chicago during the 1920s. The Netflix film is an adaptation of the play by the celebrated August Wilson, the […]

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Review: What Happened, Miss Simone?

Netflix documentary looks into the life of African- American artist, and civil rights activist, Nina Simone Review by Aya Pfeufer July 9th, 2024 Directed by Liz Garbus, “What Happened, Miss Simone?” is a compelling and fascinating documentary that explains the life of Nina Simone, a prominent African- American singer, songwriter, civil rights activist and composer. […]

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Albums of the Week: Into The Blue – Aaron Frazer // Anatomical Heart – Eric Griswold, Helen Svoboda & Chloe Kim

Into The Blue – Aaron Frazer Check out tracks and our talk with Aaron Frazer below: “Into The Blue is the clearest portrait of who I am as an artist. It’s me through and through,” says multi-instrumentalist Aaron Frazer. A daring blend of soul, psychedelia, spaghetti western, disco, gospel and hip-hop, Into the Blue represents […]

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Sydney Con Open Academy – Winter 2024

The Winter term 2024 includes open short courses for adults, including jazz and soul ensembles, impro basics, blues guitar, music theory, singing and more! All held at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Listen up music lovers! Join us at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music for our Winter Short Courses! Whether you’re a beginner or more […]

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Aya Pfeufer’s Journey to Sydney, Australia

Hi, my name is Aya Pfeufer, and I am currently interning at Eastside Radio 89.7FM. I am studying journalism and media and screen studies at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. I enjoy listening to all different genres of music, from pop to hip-hop. Having played the cello for several years, I appreciate the melodies and […]

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Monday Morning at Eastside Radio With Alicia!

Hey! My name is Alicia and I am currently a year 10 student at Abbotsleigh. For the span of one week, I will be attending Eastside Radio as work experience. Choosing an experience or job in a genre that I felt passionate about was the most important key I kept in mind while searching for […]

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