This week we got ahold of the new single by Perth outfit Legs Electric called Strange Addiction and it's fantastic ! Join us on episode 34 of The Australian Rock Show as we look over the latest single from one of Australia's hottest rock n roll outfits. Crank this one up loud !
On episode 33 of The Australian Rock Show we chat with music journalist / author Stuart Coupe about his fascinating new book ‘Gudinski – The Godfather of Australian Rock n Roll’. Essential listening !
Music by:
Skyhooks, Sunnyboys, The Saints, The Church
Teenage all-girl outfit Shewolf have quickly progressed from playing local community events - to the loud, sweaty rock n roll pubs of Melbourne - winning or placing in several competitions along the way. On episode 32 of The Australian Rock Show we chat with Serena, Alicia, Cassandra and Nikki from Shewolf about rock n roll, their debut EP, high school and much, much more ! Turn this one up !
On episode 31 of The Australian Rock Show, we dust off the cassette player and unearth some never before heard live recordings - pulled from our own personal archives. Tune in to hear rare live recordings from Stevie Wright, Rose Tattoo, Peter Wells, The Radiators, The Hitmen with Deniz Tek, X, The Bombers and Nick Barker & The Reptiles. Tapes Alive !
Music by:
Stevie Wright, Rose Tattoo, Peter Wells, The Radiators, The Hitmen with Deniz Tek, X, The Bombers, Nick Barker & The Reptiles
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On episode 30 of The Australian Rock Show we chat with Ray Arnott, who talks in great detail about his life in rock n roll, his time with Albert Productions, his memories of Bon Scott, working with Vanda and Young and much much more. From the South Town Moods with Glen Wheatley in the mid 60s, to Cam Pact, Company Caine, Spectrum, to Mighty Kong with Ross Wilson, the Dingoes, to replacing Steve Prestwich in Cold Chisel and recording with Jimmy Barnes – Ray’s rock n roll resume reads like a who’s who of Australian rock n roll. Essential listening !
Music by:
Ray Arnott, Spectrum, Divinyls
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Have the beer chilled and the volume set to high - on episode 29 of The Australian Rock Show - we play some of Australia's finest all-girl rock n roll outfits ! From the past to the present - the party starts now !
Music by:
Legs Electric, Spazzys, Lash, Nitocris, Chick Flick, Sweet Jayne, Stonefield, Surefire Midnights, Wet Ones, Rum Babas, SPDFGH, DollSquad, Girl Monstar
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Released in 1997, songstress Sherry Rich - with members of Wilco, released one of the classiest albums to ever come out of Australia. Back then I named it my album of the year. On episode 28 of The Australian Rock Show, Sherry joins us and we explore the Sherry Rich & Courtesy Move album in great detail. Listen in and learn about one of Australia's most under-appreciated albums !
On episode 27 of The Australian Rock Show we chat with author Brian Giffin about his just-released book 'The Encyclopaedia of Australian Heavy Metal’. If you are a fan of hard rock and heavy metal this is an essential book for your collection !
Music by:
Mortal Sin, Alchemist, Rose Tattoo, Buffalo
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Turn this one up loud - on episode 26 of The Australian Rock Show - the rockin' and rollin' Gray Brothers play some of their favourite hard rock and heavy metal bands. Talking rock - rocking talk - it's what they do best !
Music by:
Airbourne, Armoured Angel, Bengal Tigers, Stonehenge, Rosanna's Raiders, Mortal Sin, Tyrant, The Poor Boys, Vice, Light Force, Heaven
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Released in 1990, The Shivers ‘Big Love’ album is brimming with super catchy, infectious power pop of the highest order – and 25 years after its release the songs still sound amazing. On episode 25 of The Australian Rock Show – Don Ely, the Shivers guitar player, joins us and we revisit ‘Big Love’ in great detail. Tune in to discover one of Australian rock’s most under-appreciated albums. Not to be missed !
Music by:
The Shivers, The Saints
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Since the early 80’s Melbourne’s Cris Bonacci has been on our rock n roll radar – first with Sweet Jayne, then with the iconic British outfit Girlschool. She is one of the finest guitar players ever - and on episode 24 of The Australian Rock Show we turn the amps up loud and chat with Cris about her life in rock n roll. Essential listening !
Music by:
Girlschool, Sweet Jayne, Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs
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Since forming a couple of years back, Perth all-girl outfit Legs Electric have been building up a solid local fan-base. One listen to their tunage and you'll see why. On episode 23 of The Australian Rock Show we chat with drummer Kylie, who gives us the low-down on one of Australia's hottest new acts. Maximum rock n roll !
Music by:
Legs Electric, AC/DC
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Released in 1990, the Lime Spiders' Beethoven's Fist album is packed full of loud, melody laced, uncompromising rock n roll. This record stands as one of the most complete rock albums to come out of Australia in recent times and is one that you need to hear. On episode 22 of The Australian Rock Show - Lime Spider bassist Phil Hall joins us and we go over Beethoven's Fist in great detail. Not to be missed !
Music by:
Lime Spiders
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Anne McCue first plugged into an amp with late 80's outfit Girl Monstar. She has since developed into an amazing songwriter and one helluva guitar player. On episode 21 of The Australian Rock Show - and to co-incide with Anne's current Australian tour - we are re-airing an interview we did with Anne some time back. Essential listening !
Music by:
Anne McCue, Girl Monstar
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Mark Easton's career in Australian music spans thirty five years covering punk, post-punk, glam and hard rock. He is now a household name amongst Australian blues fans and continues to produce great sounding music. On episode 20 of The Australian Rock Show, we dust off an interview we did with Mark some time back - a conversation which covers his early days, his recent activities - and also his time fronting Sydney's notorious Candy Harlots. Crank this one up !!
Music by:
Candy Harlots, Soggy Porridge
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Craig Csongrady is one of the finest rock vocalists around - a musician who has spent his career producing catchy hard rock - first with Boss then later with BB Steal. On episode 19 of The Australian Rock Show, we look over Craig's amazing career - discuss his future plans, share some memories and crank some kick ass rock n roll. Play it loud !
Music by:
Boss, BB Steal, AC/DC
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Christina Crofts is one of the finest guitar players which Australia has produced – churning out her unique brand of dirty, guitar-driven, blues-based rock to a growing fanbase. On episode 18 of The Australian Rock Show, we look back at Christina's musical history, talk about her husband Steve...her plans for a new album, crank some cool tunage and a whole lot more. Turn this one up folks !
Music by:
Croftstown, Christina Crofts, The Bombers
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Steve Mulry has been on the Australian rock n roll scene for over three decades, the majority of which – has been spent fronting Sydney outfit Black Label- who are - in the long-held opinion of the Gray Brothers – the best live band in Australia. On episode 17 of The Australian Rock Show we recently caught up with Steve and had a good chat about his life in rock n roll, his much-missed big brother Ted, Black Label and lots more ! Crank this up !
Music by:
Steve Mulry, Ted Mulry Gang, M-16's, Black Label
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The Australian Rock Show presents FLASHBAX, where we take a break from the interviews, and spin some long lost Oz rock classics from days gone by. On this week’s episode we focus on some of the best hard rock bands from 1976-1979. Some of these tunes you may have forgotten, some you may be hearing for the first time. Either way, sit back, turn up the volume and enjoy !
Music by:
Kevin Borich, Feather, Finch/Contraband, Texas, Stars, Desert Rat, Geeza, TMG, Southern Cross, Rockwell T James, and Ray Burton.
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From the Perth punk scene of the late 70's – through to his time with the Scientists, the Beasts of Bourbon and then the Dubrovniks – Boris Sujdovic has left his mark on Australian rock ‘n’ roll in no uncertain terms. On episode 15 of the Australian Rock Show, Boris talks all things Dubrovniks – from the band’s early days with Roddy Ray’da through to European festival success - and the band’s ultimate demise in 1995 - we leave no stone unturned. Boris also talks about the Dubrovniks reformation in 2015, current plans, and forthcoming European tour.
Music by:
Dubrovniks, Beasts Of Bourbon, Black Dirt
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On episode 14 of The Australian Rock Show we talk to Ken Murdoch of Melbourne 70’s hard rockers Taste, who left two amazing albums that still resonate with rock fans around the world. We explore Ken’s past, including his time with Melbourne outfit Texas, as well as his history as a song writer, producer and always in demand piano player. We play a brand new tune from the yet to be released 2015 Taste album and talk about the band’s tour plans for this year. From teenage success in the mid 70s – to international acclaim almost forty years later with Taste’s ‘Rock Is Dead’ album – the Ken Murdoch story is essential listening.
Music by:
Taste, Midnight Oil
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As the original front man for AC/DC – Dave Evans’ place in rock n roll history is assured….however Dave’s time with Malcolm and Angus Young is only one chapter - in a lifetime spent producing great, hard-driving rock n roll. On episode 13 of The Australian Rock Show - we dig deep into Dave's musical history - crank some cool tunage and a whole lot more. Turn it up !
Music by:
Dave Evans, AC/DC, Rabbit, Easybeats
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In the late 80's - four wild looking women from Sydney were blending cleverly written pop songs, pulsating drum rhythms and loud guitars, with amazing results. The band were called the Rum Babas – a unique rock n roll outfit who shoulda been massive. On episode 12 of The Australian Rock Show we chat to lead vocalist Sandi Novak about the Rum Babas, her current outfit K'nOath, and much much more !
Music by:
Rum Babas, Jezebelle, Pretty Bionic
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On this eleventh episode of The Australian Rock Show we talk with Philip Foxman - bass player with iconic Australian bands Supernaut and The Nauts. Philip has had an international career as both a musician (Illustrated Man, Crash and solo) and a songwriter whose songs have appeared on both stage and screen. Philip shares memories of his musical history – from joining Supernaut and appearing on Countdown, to having a hit on MTV and watching the Rolling Stones rehearse. We also chat about his current activities, play recent solo material and a whole lot more !
Music by:
Supernaut, Philip Foxman, The Nauts
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On episode 10 of The Australian Rock Show, we chat with songstress Rose Carleo. Her musical path has veered from country and blues – to some seriously, smoking hot rock n roll. Rose is just about to hit the road to promote her new album Time Is Now. We've been planning on having Rose on the show for some time – and that time folks - is now !
Music by:
Rose Carleo, AC/DC
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