So What’s Been Happening?
So What’s Been Happening? was born in Melbourne during the pandemic and quickly became an antidote to the boredom and anxiety surrounding those troubling times. A chance to check-in, support, humour and inspire one another, the show streams live on Facebook and YouTube and features regular guest interviews with artists, musicians and sporting personalities from Melbourne and right across Australia and the Globe.
Episodes
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
EP137 - So What's Been Happening? - Time to Do This !
Here we go with Round 9 of the AFL, it's time to up the energy and effort, no form slumps, arrest momentum and keep on the right side of the WIN-LOSS ledger, thats the secret to 2024. There's about 8 teams that could win the one this year Can the Blues overcome the Demons? they will be super pumped up after a close loss to the Magpies last week.
The Bombers face the Giants in a must win for both teams in a 5th v 3rd on the table clash. Swans on the top of the table which is a surprise to some at this stage of the season, should it be? Where do the Tigers go from here as they are getting close to rock bottom. Beware of the teams sitting 6 to 9 positions on the ladder which are the Dockers, Power and Blues who all play teams above them this week in a chance to show they are the real deal for season 2024.
Join in the chat LIVE Wednesday 8th May from 8.00pm AEST Facebook and YouTube. See you then.
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
EP136 - So What's Been Happening? - Steve Pinkerton
Steve Pinkerton is the enigmatic drummer with Dallas Crane one of Australia’s most well-known rock bands. Dallas Crane’s critically acclaimed third studio album, self-titled 'Dallas Crane', attracted three ARIA Award nominations, including Best Rock Album and the lead single 'Dirty Hearts' debuted in the Australian Top 40.
They have become a formidable staple in the Australian live rock scene. Steve was previously the drummer, lead vocalist and song writer with The Anyones who had both Australian and US record contracts and toured extensively across the States with Jet and The Killers among others, receiving American radio and TV attention. They shared the same management as Temper Trap and Gotye. Their album Lonerider was nominated for an ARIA Award for Best Rock Album.
Steve has continued his lead vocals with The Ronson Hangup whose other members include Dave Mudie (drummer with Courtney Barnett) and Ashley Naylor (guitarist with Paul Kelly, Dan Sultan, Even). The band has just released their new album Centaurus. Steve's latest project is Pinkerton Pendelbury featuring the legend that is Andrew Pendlebury from The Sports and also features Stephen Hadley, Sherry Rich Plant and Jason Kain with their upcoming album launch at George Lane on Friday 3rd May .
Join in the chat LIVE on Wednesday 1st May from 8.00pm AEST on Facebook and YouTube. See you then.
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
EP135 - So What's Been Happening? - The Golden Gaytimes
The Golden Gaytimes' original iteration was as The Get Rich Quick Scheme – a cover band full of hijinks and nonsense which seemed to resonate with the audience. When COVID hit and gigging stopped, the burgeoning success of The Get Rich Quick Scheme was cut short.
So, the next thing you know they were writing some originals and did a band trip to Rous Mill Studio to get some tracks down. They recorded five or six of the songs at Rous Mill in August 2021 and then the rest were done over the course of the first half of 2022 at Round the Twist studio. As the single 'I'm Tempted' (400k+ views on YouTube!) establishes, this is a band that thrives on great riffs, heady grooves and a strong sense of fun and irreverence, as Jane-O confirms, "Some of our songs can be a bit dark if you go where they are meant to go. They are hooky and funny and catchy. I’m pretty sure they rock." "This unexpected banger really displays the diversity of talent in the Aussie music scene.
This catchy and irreverent pop and post-punk track has left newly found fans itching for more! Give it a listen, I dare you!" 2SER on 'I'm Tempted' (featured single)
Join in the chat LIVE with Jane-O from The Golden Gaytimes on Monday 29th April from 8.00pm AEST on Facebook and YouTube. See you then.
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
EP134 - So What's Been Happening? - Deflated Demons
Will the mozz continue from AC and will he put a spell on his beloved Demons. Every time we talk up a team, they bring us back to reality. Can the Demons overcome the Tigers tonight in the first game of Round 7. Is it as simple as a unbalanced side in a mini form slump? Where will the Demons win it or and possibly lose it against the Tigers. We will have a quick chat before the game and predict the winners for each game.
Join in the chat LIVE Wednesday 24th April from 7.00pm AEST on Facebook and YouTube. See you then.
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
EP133 - So What's Been Happening? - Sin City
RELEASE NEW - COUNTRY-SOUL & ROCK 'N' ROLL ALBUM ANOTHER ROUND
FOR FANS OF: Gram Parsons, Daniel Romano, The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison
Country, soul and rock 'n' roll reprobates Sin City were formed in the arid streets of Alicante, Spain where longtime friends (both previously of garage punk rockers The Cavemen) Nick Armstrong (piano, organ, vocals) and Jack Beesley (guitar, vocals) spent several months writing songs inspired by their mutual love of country, soul and rock 'n' roll records of the 1950s, 60s and 70s.
"Sin City twang it up with splayed legs and guitars aplenty, a little bit of blood, sweat and tears... a city country vibe for you!" Henry Wagons, Tower of Song/Double J
Join us for a LIVE chat with Sin City's Jack Beesley and Nick Armstrong starting at 8.00pm AEST Tuesday 23rd April. See you then.
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
EP132 - So What's Been Happening? - Golden Fang
Sydney group Golden Fang release the second single from their recently released album Small Worlds.
FOR FANS OF: Nick Cave, Interpol, Sonic Youth
The first exciting taste of Small Worlds was the atmospheric single 'Blue Boy', which premiered on The Tuckshop on 2SER and online with Backseat Mafia, and now the band have released the dreamy, chiming second single 'How Many Demons', which was premiered online by The AU Review. It's a song that highlights the strength of the band's rhythm section of drummer Joe Parkin and bassist Justin Tauber. Dynamic, authoritative and lithe, they anchor the song before its musical textures tangle and cascade over one another as the track ascends towards its conclusion.
Join us for a LIVE chat with Carl Redfern from Golden Fang starting at 8.00pm AEST Monday 22nd April. See you then.
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
EP131 - So What's Been Happening? - Still Got The Blues
Now that we have put the temporary brakes on the Essendon Bombers who are now W-L-W-L, we move our focus onto the Carlton Blues who are on fire with a 4-0 winning start to the season and now head into Round 5 super confident of beating a win less Adelaide, we digest the season so far for the Blues and see if they can keep up the momentum? The surprises from Gather Round from Adelaide. We chat to special guest Eloise Thetford aka Queenie about her new single and album launch for "Not Devine" from her upcoming album.
Join in the chat LIVE Wednesday 10th April from 8.00pm AEST on Facebook and YouTube. See you then.
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
EP130 - So What's Been Happening? - Bombers Take Flight
Is this the start of something? The Essendon Bombers have started the season W-L-W and head to Round 4 super confident of beating Port Adelaide in Adelaide for Gather Round this week, we digest the season so far for the bombers and see if they are the real deal? Who else is the real deal this season in the early stages of the season. We chat to special guest "The Hardest Working Cowboy" Dan Brodie about his new single releases including "I Am The Shit" and "Here We Go Again" from the album "The Ballad of Cowboy Dan" and upcoming gigs.
Join in the chat LIVE from 8.00pm AEDT - 3rd April on Facebook and YouTube. See you then.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
EP129 - So What's Been Happening? - It's a Testing Time
The AFL Drug testing regime is under severe attack, explosive claims today are reporting that the clubs and the AFL have been involved in conducting secretive private "off site" and "off the books" drug testing on players and the contact mystery adds more fuel on the fire surrounding the sudden late withdrawal of players from games, is this the reason? How's your team going so far this year? We check out the winners and losers.
Join us for a chat LIVE from 8:00pm AEDT on Wednesday 27th March on Facebook live and YouTube. Join in the chat anytime.
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
EP128 - So What's Been Happening? - Harvey Russell
"A troubadour that can attract listeners who enjoy the storytelling of Paul Kelly, John Mellencamp and more, Russell effortlessly infuses traditional country with Americana music."
COUNTRYTOWN Harvey Russell knows his way around a country song, both its traditional form and its contemporary manifestations as alt-country and Americana. His ability to swing from a honky tonk dance floor gem to a brooding country rock ballad is one of the keys to why Pure as the Flame is such a rewarding album. Stylistically, Russell also has an innate ability to channel the sounds of classic American songwriters and blend them with an Australian sensibility. Match that with the stellar guitar and pedal steel playing of Aaron Langman and you've got an absolutely compelling collection of Antipodean twang. Russell's band The Widowmakers, a crack unit both in the studio and on stage, brought songs such as first single 'Honey Come Back to Me' to life in the rehearsal room and recording studio. Sounding like a hip-shaking honky tonk classic, the song's chorus also revealed Wilco-like chord changes and a streak of melancholy, acting as a beautiful counterpoint to the lively verses. It's a song loosely inspired by the cat and mouse, dark competitiveness of the distorted relationship depicted in novel, Gone Girl.
FOR FANS OF: Turnpike Troubadours, John Mellencamp, Paul Kelly, American Aquarium.
Join us for a chat and a few LIVE tunes from 8.00pm AEDT on Tuesday 19th March on Facebook live and YouTube. Join in the chat anytime.