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13 October 2023 – Lou from Downgirl in the studio, Alex from Disconnect Me (movie) on the blower

First up, we had Alex Lykos, director of Disconnect Me, a new movie in which he tries to go for a whole month without his phone. Then, our studio guest was Lou Harbidge, bass player in Sydney band Downgirl. They … Continue reading

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6 October 2023 – James McCann on the blower and new releases

We had James McCann on the blower talking about his new album with his band – The  JJcCann Transmission – Hit With Love – and we played some new releases. True! Listen! Playlist! Lady – Lady Lyon Lookin’ at the … Continue reading

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29 September 2023 – Juanita Neilsen, new releases, Gram Parsons

We spoke to Stephen Carnell of Deadhouse Productions about a new immersive theatre play about the final days of Juanita Neilson. Plus we have a bunch of new releases including new music from the Victims (true) and the final single … Continue reading

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8 September 2023 – Mikhail Laxton on the blower

We feature a long interview with Queensland-born now Canada-based singer-songwriter Mikhail Laxton and spinning tracks off his debut album. Plus we play some newish stuff. True! Listen! Playlist! Sock puppet – Glitoris Hurricane – Chickenstones One more night – Jenny … Continue reading

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1 September 2023 – Sydney Underground Film Festival, newish releases

We talk to Katherine Berger, director of the Sydney Underground Film Festival that kicks off on Thursday. No studio guests, but we have some newish releases to trawl through. Listen! Playlist! Like a rolling stone – Bob Dylan You ain’t … Continue reading

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25 August 2023 Bruce “Cub” Calloway in the studio, Streets of Colour director on the blower

In-studio guest is Bruce “Cub” Calloway who has resumed residence in Sydney. He was in the Virtually Unreal hot seat, singing and playing and playing records and talking shit. Plus we talk to Ronnie S. Riskalla, director of a new … Continue reading

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18 August 2023 Franky Valentyn in the studio, Catherine Traicos and Shane Flew on the eau de cologne

Franky Valentyn was in the studio to promote his new album “Pop Songs” and to chew the fat generally. Plus Shane Flew dialled in to give us the good oil on a couple gigs he has coming up, including an … Continue reading

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August 11, 2023 – Stuart Coupe in the studio

Our in-studio guest was author Stuart Coupe. We love Stuart’s books at VU, but this is different – it’s about himself. Listen! Playlist! Choose your fighter – Glitoris Waltz in the electric church – Pushbacks Chickens – Matt Taylor Friday … Continue reading

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June 9, 2023 Mark Lucas in the studio

Mark Lucas and the Deadsetters have a new album – Onward into the Fog – and we were joined by Mark to talk shit and play records. Listen! Playlist Max Merritt and the Meteors – Western Union Man Century Egg … Continue reading

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June 2, 2023 – Link from the Meanies and Blackie from the Hard Ons on the Blower

We spoke to Link from the Meanies bout their forthcoming gig and what’s been up to generally. We also got a text from Blackie from the Hard Ons, so we got him on the line too. Listen! Playlist Fannie May … Continue reading

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