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• Episode 59: Eliot Argus – Cardboard Cutouts

  Ever since they released their debut single back in 2019, Queensland alt-rockers Cardboard Cutouts have been determined to keep themselves moving. Whether it's trying new things on the writing or recording front, or simply looking towards myriad artists for inspiration, it's easy to see they're a group who aren't happy to stay in one lane.Indeed, these past few years have seen the group slowly grow and evolve with each and every release, with EPs such as 'Weekends' and 'Patchwork' now giving way to their debut album, 'Politics & Footy Tips.'An impressive piece of work for the group, it's a record built upon combined decades of musical appreciation, and clearly focused on the shuffle feature. With each and every track feeling like its own little world, so too does the music ebb and flow, showcasing their varying musical approaches and their associated talent.What I'm trying to say is that it's a corker of a record that's worth your time.This week, Eliot Argus of Cardboard Cutouts was kind enough to join me for a far-reaching chat where we discussed everything from rockabilly bands to Norwegian black metal (though the latter one might have been me).Anyway, have a listen to Cardboard Cutouts' 'Politics & Footy Tips,' buy a ticket to their tour, have a listen to our chat, and I’ll see you at the end of the episode for some general housekeeping.

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• Episode 58: Josh Morris – The Electorate

  For a few years now, the Australian music industry has been home to a band whose current iteration has roots spanning back decades.In the early '90s, the Sydney scene featured an indie-rock trio dubbed The Templebears. Issuing three releases across as many years, the group never released a debut album, ultimately splitting around 1992.Its members would soon find themselves playing in bands such as Big Heavy Stuff and Atticus, before eventually re-emerging as The Templebears around 15 years ago.Fast-forward to 2019, and those same members were still playing together, but this time they'd adopted the name The Electorate to represent their new sonic focus. That trio would release their debut album, 'You Don't Have Time To Stay Lost', in 2020, and I highly recommend it if you've got the time.Now in 2025, they're back once again with a second record, this time called 'By Design'. Like its predecessor, it's exceptional, with a bit of growth and musical evolution on display.This week, I was lucky enough to chat to Josh Morris of The Electorate to discuss the band's history and its journey from conception to dissolution, and from reformation onwards to rebirth.Anyway, have a listen to The Electorate's 'By Design', have a listen to our chat, and I’ll see you at the end of the episode for some general housekeeping.

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• Episode 57: Crystal Choi & Simeon Kavanagh-Vincent – Phoebe Rings

  If you're someone who likes their music a little bit dreamy, a little bit hazy, and a whole lot of brilliant, then you need to point your peepers toward New Zealand, where Auckland's Phoebe Rings have been providing just that for some years now. Initially beginning as something of a solo project for Crystal Choi, it swiftly expanded, bringing together a group of stellar artists to form what we now know today as Phoebe Rings.Of course, if you look a bit closely, you might recognise some of the artists in the mix. While Simeon Kavanagh-Vincent has performed with Princess Chelsea, Alex Freer has served as a member of Tiny Ruins, and Benjamin Locke's name can be found over myriad New Zealand releases.After releasing a debut EP a few years back, the group slowly worked toward the next logical step, debut album 'Aseurai.' If you've listened to it, then you'd already know just how amazing it is, and if you've not listened to it, then maybe check it out before you listen to me ramble for the next hour.Either way, Crystal and Simeon were kind enough to join me for a chat this week, and I can't thank them enough for their time and their wonderful insights. Anyway, have a listen to Phoebe Rings' 'Aseurai', have a listen to our chat, and I’ll see you at the end of the episode for some general housekeeping.

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• Episode 56: Ciarann Babbington – Bakers Eddy

  Are you someone who likes their music with a bit of energy and a bit of fun? Then let me point you towards Bakers Eddy.Formed in Wellington, New Zealand when its members were still quite young, the group found itself crafting a pop-punk sound and issuing a few tracks and an EP before heading west and relocating to Melbourne, Australia.Since 2017, Bakers Eddy have been an Australian band in location only, with the group's profile consistently rising ahead of their debut album, 'Love Boredom Bicycles,' in 2022. And rightly so – it's a solid record and one that definitely shows the level of passion and skill they bring to their craft.Since then though, things had been a bit quiet, with the group largely remaining silent on the recording front until this year. That's not to say they've been taking it easy – with appearances both at home and abroad, there's been plenty of activity, but we didn't get new music until the singles from their latest EP, 'I'm Doing Better.'A solid release that really captures the band's maturity and their growth as songwriters and people, it's a record that's certainly worth your time.To celebrate its release, I was lucky enough to have a chat with Ciarann Babbington from the band about their history, and everything that has led up to the new EP.Anyway, have a listen to Bakers Eddy's 'I'm Doing Better,' have a listen to our chat, and I’ll see you at the end of the episode for some general housekeeping.

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• Episode 55: Nick Thomas – The Spill Canvas

  For over 20 years now, music-lovers of the world have been lucky enough to exist within the same timeline as The Spill Canvas.Formed by Nick Thomas back in 2001, the group rose to fame throughout the decade, with their work equally being categorised as alternative rock, emo, pop rock, and more. Thanks to releases like the 'Denial Feels So Good' EP, 'One Fell Swoop,' and 'No Really, I'm Fine,' the group managed to make a name for themselves as one of the finest groups in the genre.Of course, they've never exactly had the mainstream success that some of their counterparts have had, but I'll be damned if they don't deserve as much – if not more – kudos than many other of their contemporaries.This July, The Spill Canvas make their way down to Australia for the first time, touring in support of the 20th anniversary of 'One Fell Swoop.' They'll also be joined by The Juliana Theory, who are themselves celebrating 25 years of the 'Emotion Is Dead' album.No matter how you slice it, a good time will be had by all.This week, I was lucky enough to be joined by Nick Thomas, who was kind enough to put up with my fanaticism of the band while I asked some probing questions.Anyway, have a listen to The Spill Canvas' 'One Fell Swoop,' buy a ticket to their tour, have a listen to our chat, and I’ll see you at the end of the episode for some general housekeeping.

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