Album of the Week: JIEM – JIEM // Secret Night Gang – Belongs On A Place Called Earth (08-11-23)

“JIEM” by JIEM Released: 30 October, 2023 Label: JIEM Jiem is a contemporary jazz group that traverses gracefully between soft playfulness and brash intensity. The unique personalities and stylistic qualities of each member interact to form a synergetic ensemble sound that is far greater than the sum of its parts.  Tessie Overmyer – saxophone Miles Rooney […]

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2023 Cunard British Film Festival is in town! (1–29 Nov 2023)

This November the 2023 Cunard British Film Festival presented by Palace will bring the finest British filmmaking, production and acting to Sydney at Palace Cinemas from 1 to 29 November 2023. Many of Britain’s most enduring and well-known faces feature in this year’s stunning selection including Anthony Hopkins, Timothy Spall, Olivia Colman, Helena Bonham Carter, Ian McKellen, Helen […]

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Album of the Week: Mélusince – Cecile McLorin Salvant // Boy – Harvey Sutherland (25-10-23)

‘Mélusine’ by Cecile McLorin SalvantReleased: March 24, 2023Label: Nonesuch Records Mélusine features a mix of five originals and interpretations of nine songs, dating as far back as the twelfth century, mostly sung in French along with Occitan, English, and Haitian Kreyol. The new album’s songs tell the story of the European folkloric legend of Mélusine, […]

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Album of the Week : 3 – Ngairre // An Ever Changing View – Matthew Halsall (18-10-23)

‘3’ by NgaiireReleased: August 27, 2021Label: Dot Dash & Majestic Casual ‘3’ by Ngaiire is a stunning exploration of soul, R&B, and electronic elements. Ngaiire, the Papua New Guinea-born artist, pours her heart and soul into every note, creating an album that’s both deeply personal and universally relatable. Her enchanting vocals and thought-provoking lyrics make […]

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The First Cuts Are The Deepest: Ed Kuepper

The Singer/ Songwriter Talks About Early Influences By Toby Creswell So, I’m watching Daisy Jones which is a kind of sappy soap about a rock band and the soundtrack is so laid back its a surprise it didn’t knock over the furniture. Suddenly just before the end, Daisy flips out, goes crazy and pops on […]

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“A Social Call” from Jazzmeia Horn is Eastside Radio’s Album Of The Week (21-27 Sept)

“A Social Call” from Jazzmeia Horn is Eastside Radio’s Album Of The Week. Jazzmeia is a jazz vocalist from Dallas, Texas, who was encouraged onto the mic by her music family. Inspired by Sarah Vaughan at a young age, Jazzmeia went on to study jazz at the high school and tertiary level. Her prowess eventually won her […]

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Nappies, New Music, and FatBoy Slim says yes – PODCAST – Take One: Backstage – Michael Meaco

My guest is a testament to all of the independent artists out there working their backsides off to make it in this industry. From humble beginnings based in the Southern parts of Sydney working as a vocal teacher to international acclaim in the electronic music space with King Arthur, this artist is enjoying a career […]

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Jazz Piano Basics – Open Academy at the Con

Michael Bartolemei is Open Academy at the Con’s tutor for the ‘Jazz Piano Basics’ class. We wanted to talk with him a bit more about jazz and his instrument, piano, and what he loves about teaching. How did you start playing music and what lead you to Jazz and the piano? My Mother was a […]

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A Night of Jazz With A French Creole Touch!

Singing remixed versions of classic standards and her own compositions from her latest album, songstress Athésia invites you to an enchanting evening. Come and enjoy an intimate cozy atmosphere that unites Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Françoise Hardy, Boris Vian, Massive Attack, The Doors, few Haitian Creole songs with some Bossa Nova. Singer/songwriter and composer Athésia sings in […]

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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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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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REVIEW – Alfredo Rodriguez LIVE at The Basement

Alfredo Rodriguez @ The Basement Sunday 12th March 2017 By Peter Smetana I don’t know what I was expecting, possibly some of the Cuban magic of Omar Sosa who I saw at The Basement two weeks prior. Overall I was left unfulfilled. Let me explain. Believe it or not, Cuban pianists with prodigeous technique are […]

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