It's 2.19am and I am still buzzin' after our 8th ep of Sound Museum tonight. In fact I have a lasagne heating up in the oven cause I'm starving! I know, healthy. But that's the life of a late-shift radio presenter for you.
Tonight's show was all kinds of greatness. We had our first proper interview with an industry expert. David Hunt currently works for JOY in Sponsorships. He has 25 years of music industry experience behind him, working for three major labels and independents. If you missed the show, hang out for the podcast - you won't want to miss this very insightful interview. More interviews are currently in the pipeline.
I attended the listening session of Whitney Houston's brand new album I Look To You (out this weekend). Was great to experience an "exclusive" industry event and sip a few champs while attempting to hear the record over a noisy crowd. Caught up with former JOY Music Director Damian Nicholas who is going great-guns with his voice-over work and the running of his brilliant music blog auspOp, a trusted resource for our show.
Podcast for episode 7 will be up very shorty. CPOD is being a pain at the moment and not uploading...very frustrating! Johno will be in Sydney next week so I'll be joined by the adorable Jenny O'Joy, from Local & Vocal, for a show featuring mostly Australian/New Zealand local talent. I'm already jumping over hoops in anticipation!
Cause every heartbeat babe is the soundtrack to your life
- Petro xox
1. Vanessa Amorosi – This Is Who I Am
TBA, 2009
2. Kylie Minogue – The One (Bitrocka Remix)
Boombox, 2008
3. Natalie Imbruglia – Want
Come To Life, 2009
4. Pet Shop Boys – West End Girls
Please, 1984
5. Paula Abdul – Opposites Attract
Forever Your Girl, 1988
6. David Guetta ft. Chris Willis – Gettin' Over
One Love, 2009
7. A-Teens – Sugar Rush
Teen Spirit, 2001
8. Girls Can't Catch – Keep Your Head Up
TBA, 2009
9. K.D. Lang - Just Keep Me Moving
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, 1993
10. Lilly Allen – 22 (Acoustic Version)
It's Not Me, It's You, 2009
11. Speedway - Genie In A Bottle
Save Yourself, 2003
12. Natalie Bassingthwaighte – After Midnight
Not For You (single), 2009
11. Darren Hayes - California
Truly Madly Completely: The Best of Savage Garden, 2005
12. Chicken Shed Theatre Company - I Am In Love With The World
Diana Princess of Wales Tribute, 1997
This week we interviewed former record label executive David Hunt about his 25 years in the Australian music industry. We spoke about his history, the different artists he has worked with, and his opinions on issues the industry currently faces.
David's taste for the industry began by working for and setting up record stores in Adelaide, and during the early 80s, he was hired by major label EMI, working in publicity and promotions. David worked on breaking acts through radio, print and television's most influential programs Hey Hey It's Saturday and Countdown. Artists he looked after included Crowded House, Grace Jones, David Bowie, Queen, Peudo Echo, Duran Duran and Pet Shop Boys. He then moved to Virgin Records, working with international acts such as Belinda Carlisle, Juian Lennon, Simple Minds, Bryan Ferry and Paula Abdul (helping break her #1 smash hit "Opposites Attract").
He later moved to Sydney to work in the head office of BMG. He has also worked with none other than Kym Wilde, John Farnham and Whitney Houston. Although never working for Kylie (she was signed to Mushroom in Australia), he has a very cool experience with her that he shares in the interview. Before joining JOY, he worked as a publicity agent for independent acts. He currently teaches at JMC Academy in the Diploma of Entertainment - Business Management.
Singles
Beyonce – Broken Hearted Girl
Bowling For Soup – My Wena
Newton Faulkner – If This Is It
Jessica Mauboy – Up/Down
Albums
Jimmy Barnes – The Rhythm And Blues
Jimmy Barnes – The Rhythm And Blues (Deluxe Edition)
Bloody Beetroots – Romborama
Patrizio Buanne – Viva La Dolce Vita
Colbie Caillat – Breakthrough (Deluxe Edition)
Dash & Will – Up In Something
DJ Nino Brown – Blazin Presents : The Afterparty 2
David Guetta – One Love
Michael Jackson – The Definitive Collection
Young Punx – Your Music Is Killing Me
Compilations
OST – Fame
OST – Funny People
Various – Chillout Sessions XII
Various – Triple J Hottest 100 Of All Time
Various – Wild Energy : Gold Edition
Wed 2nd September
ARMIDALE – Grafton Primary (University Of New England)
CANNINGTON – Dukes Of Windsor (Foundry)
HOBART – Eskimo Joe (Hobart City Hall)
MELBOURNE – Gin Wigmore (The Toff In Town)
TOOWOOMBA – Jimmy Barnes (Empire Theatre)
WOLLONGONG – Snob Scrilla (Oxford Tavern)
Thurs 3rd September
BALLARAT – Children Collide (Karova Lounge)
BRISBANE – Kate Ceberano (Concert Hall)
BRISBANE – Gin Wigmore (Troubadour)
BUNBURY – Dukes Of Windsor (Prince Of Wales Hotel)
LAUNCESTON – Eskimo Joe (Albert Hall)
MARYBOROUGH – Jimmy Barnes (Brolga Theatre)
MELBOURNE – Ben Folds (Palais Theatre)
SYDNEY – John Farnham (Star City Lyric Theatre)
SYDNEY – Angie Hart (Hopetoun Hotel)
Fri 4th September
CANBERRA – Snob Scrilla (ANU Union Bar)
GERALDTON – Dukes Of Windsor (Breakers)
MELBOURNE – Children Collide (Corner Hotel)
MELBOURNE – Shannon Noll (The Palms At Crown)
SYDNEY – Andy Bull (Hopetoun Hotel)
SYDNEY – John Farnham (Star City Lyric Theatre)
SYDNEY – Grafton Primary (The Metro)
Sat 5th September
BRISBANE – Grafton Primary (The Zoo)
BUNDABERG – Jimmy Barnes (Avondale Homestead Tavern)
HOBART – Children Collide (Republic Bar)
MELBOURNE – Shannon Noll (The Palms At Crown)
PERTH – Does It Offend You Yeah? (Capitol Theatre)
PERTH – Dukes Of Windsor (Amplifier Bar)
SYDNEY – John Farnham (Star City Lyric Theatre)
SYDNEY – Snob Scrilla (Oxford Art Factory)
Sun 6th September
BRISBANE – Jimmy Barnes (Tivoli Theatre)
FREMANTLE – Dukes Of Windsor (Newport Hotel)
LAUNCESTON – Children Collide (Hotel New York)
TWEED HEADS – Kate Ceberano (Twin Towns Services Club)
Go on sale Thursday 3rd September
La Roux (Sydney, Melbourne)
Pyramid Rock Festival
Cliff Richard & The Shadows (Adelaide)
Go on sale Friday 4th September
Fleetwood Mac (Nationally)
Hilltop Hoods (Nationally)
> Sound Museum favorite Ladyhawke will play her first headline Australian tour in November. Australia has been her most successful market to date with the album achieving gold sales and single "My Delirium" becoming a platinum, top 10 hit. Kicking off in Brisbane, she'll visit Newcastle, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide, before rounding the tour off in Perth on November 14. Tickets for all dates go on sale on Tuesday September 08.November 05 : Brisbane (The Tivoli)
November 06 : Newcastle (Panthers)
November 07 : Sydney (Enmore Theatre)
November 11 : Canberra (ANU Bar)
November 12 : Melbourne (Forum Theatre)
November 13 : Adelaide (HQ Bar)
November 14 : Perth (Capitol Theatre)
> Aussie hip hoppers Hilltop Hoods have been dominating the charts over the past few months with their Top 10 hit “Chase That Feeling” and platinum album State Of The Art. They'll kick off the brand new 'Still Standing' national tour in October. Tickets for all dates are on sale this Friday, September 04.
October 16 : Darwin (Discovery Nightclub)
October 17 : Broome (Mangrove Resort Hotel)
October 18 : Perth (One Movement Festival)
October 23 : Sydney (Hordern Pavillion)
October 24 : Wollongong (University Of Wollongong)
October 25 : Newcastle (Fat As Butter Festival)
October 29 : Traralgon (Inferno Nightclub)
October 30 : Hobart (Wrestpoint Entertainment Centre)
October 31 : Launceston (Albert Hall)
November 06 : Brisbane (Big Top)
November 07 : Gold Coast (Seagulls Club)
November 12 : Mount Gambier (Shadows Entertainment Centre)
November 13 : Mildura (Settlers Tavern)
November 14 : Adelaide (Jubilee Pavillion)
November 20 : Bendigo (Bendigo Schweppes Centre)
November 21 : Trackside Festival)
November 22 : Albury (New Albury Hotel)
November 28 : Coffs Harbour (Open Arms Festival)
December 03 : Melbourne (Festival Hall)
December 05 : Sydney (Homebake 09)
December 10 : Mackay (Brothers Rugby League Club)
December 11 : Townsville (Riverway Stadium)
December 12 : Cairns (Brothers Leagues Club)
> New Zealand singer/songwriter Tim Finn has announced an Australian tour. Tickets for the shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Nowra, Brisbane and the Gold Coast go on sale on Monday September 21. The tour co-incides with the release of Tim's first ever anthology North South East West, to be released by EMI on October 02. The release is a 35 track, two disc set of highlights from Tim's incredible career, including tracks from his days in Split Enz and Crowded House. It will also include new collaborations with Missy Higgins, Bic Runga, Neil Finn and Liam Finn.
November 06 : Sydney (Enmore Theatre)
November 07 : Melbourne (Atheneum Theatre)
November 20 : Perth (The Quarry)
November 21 : Perth (The Quarry)
November 22 : Perth (The Quarry)
November 26 : Adelaide (Governor Hindmarsh)
November 27 : Nowra (Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre)
November 29 : Queenscliff (Queenscliff Music Festival)
December 03 : Brisbane (The Tivoli)
December 04 : Gold Coast (Twin Towns Services Club)
December 05 : Sydney (Homebake)
Natalie Bassingthwaighte turns 34 today!
Natalie was born on September 1, 1975. Before becoming a household name, she starred in numerous musical productions such as Rent, Footloose and Grease.
In 2003, she came to fame for her role as the deceitful, manipulative, man-eater Isabelle Hoyland on the long-running soap Neighbours. Izzy is most remembered for her affair with Doctor Karl Kennedy, destroying his marriage to Susan, and later baring his child after moving to London for a fresh start. Nat received a Gold Logie nomination for the role, and two nominations for Most Popular Actress.
In 2005, Natalie became the lead singer of Australian-based dance act Rogue Traders and together they released a string of Top 10 hits including "Voodoo Child", "Way To Go", "Watching You", "Don’t You Wanna Feel", and "I Never Liked You" from their two multi-platinum albums Here Come The Drums (2005) and Better In The Dark (2007).
Her first release away from the band was a charity single with Shannon Noll on a cover of the Peter Gabriel/Kate Bush classic "Don’t Give Up", which reached #2 on the ARIA Charts. In mid 2007, she left the Rogue Traders to begin work on her debut solo album. In February this year, the album 1000 Stars was released and debuted at #1, achieving gold sales. It spawned two top 10, platinum hits with "Alive" and "Someday Soon". She performed the glittery camp favorite "Supersensual" at this years annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
Natalie also presents the high-rating, Network 10 reality dance series So You Think You Can Dance, for which she received her second Gold Logie Nomination. It has just been announced that she will star in the upcoming, third series of Underbelly, Australia’s highest rating drama.
