Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Episode 29: February 16


Dan Vo, formerly of The Fool and The Opera, filled in Johno's shoes tonight.

We shined the light on emerging Sydney singer-songwriter and Triple J presenter Brendan Maclean. Brendan has just released a brand new EP titled "White Canvas", which is available to purchase through his official website. In the interview, we talk about the making of the EP, the reception to his crazily entertaining live shows and being an openly gay performer. Petro also drags a skeleton out of the closet...


The Australian Music Prize shortlist was also revealed this week. The winner of this prestigious award is awarded $30,000 plus promotion on some major media outlets. We reveal the nine shortlisted artists and play tracks from a few of them.

Bertie Blackman — Secrets and Lies
Black Cab — Call Signs
Kid Sam — Kid Sam
Lisa Mitchell — Wonder
Lucie Thorne — Black Accross the Field
Oh Mercy — Privileged Woes
Sarah Blasko — As Day Follows Night
The Mess Hall — For The Birds
Urthboy — The Signal

For more information, visit the AMP website.


The boys also discussed the SLAM (Save Live Australian Music) Rally, taking place in the city on February 23rd. The campaign challenges the Victorian Government's new liquor licensing laws which are forcing the closure of some of Victoria's small live music venues. Click here for more information on the campaign.

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