So What’s Been Happening?

EP144 - So What's Been Happening? - Wren Bellette

EP144 - So What's Been Happening? - Wren Bellette
After over a decade of writing songs for bands, Melbourne-based Americana singer and songwriter Wren Bellette finally decided to go solo and perform under her own name. Wren Bellette started her songwriting and performing journey in Americana outfit The Heggarties and ended up becoming their principal songwriter and singer. The band released an EP and a self-titled album, performed at the 2018 Tamworth Country Music Festival and travelled to perform at the Americana Festival in Nashville, Tennessee on two occasions. In 2018 they won the People’s Choice Award for Best Country Act at the South Australia Music Awards.
Wren left the band in early 2019 and in September of that year started her own group Wren & The Restless Few, entering the studio the same year to begin recording This Love Will Die. The release is finally ready and her debut country-soul album This Love Will Die on August 16th and launch at The Retreat Hotel in Brunswick on Saturday 17th August, with guest Nathan Seeckts.
For fans of: The Audreys, Frazey Ford, Bobbie Gentry, Jaime Wyatt
Join me for a chat with Wren and a few live tunes on the show via Facebook and Youtube live from 8.00pm AEST, See you then.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCZCZ2CEuG4&t=36s

EP143 - So What's Been Happening? - The Race for the TOP 8

EP143 - So What's Been Happening? - The Race for the TOP 8 
Who stays and who goes, we try and predict where your AFL team is at and where they will be at the end of the season, who are the big winners and who are the big losers here. Have the umpires lost their way? Is the game too hard to adjudicate live and is it getting to the point where its a hard watch.
See you at 8.00pm AEST Wednesday 10th July 2024 LIVE chat on Facebook and Youtube, join in the chat anytime.

EP142 - So What's Been Happening? - Jimi Beavis - The Wicked Messenger

EP142 - So What's Been Happening? - Jimi Beavis - The Wicked Messenger
Brisbane duo The Wicked Messenger release 'No Worries', the third single from their forthcoming album Corner of Hampstead & Dornoch, out June 21st.
FOR FANS OF: Wilco, Hiss Golden Messenger, Belle & Sebastian, Teenage Fanclub
Blending wistful folk, alt-country rhythms and mellow twang, The Wicked Messenger is a collaboration of Meanjin/Brisbane musicians - Jimi Beavis (The Holy Rollercoasters, Jimi Beavis) and Janey McEniery (The Good Ship, Doch), who draw on a cast of local musicians to bring their songs to life in the studio and on stage. Following a 2019 EP, the pair released their debut album Bellbird Grove in 2021, featuring the singles 'Roll Call', 'I Am Here' and 'You Don't Love Me Anymore' and receiving airplay on 4ZZZ, FBi, 3RRR and Double J. "It is whimsical, thoughtful and lilting, carrying the listener into its story and message." Sunburnt Country Music
Join us LIVE on Wednesday 12th June from 8.00pm AEST on Facebook and Youtube.

EP141 - So What's Been Happening? - Adam Gibson - The Aerial Maps

EP141 - So What's Been Happening? - Adam Gibson - The Aerial Maps
Sydney group The Aerial Maps release 'Any Summer Day', the second single from their forthcoming new album Our Sunburnt Dream (June 21st).
FOR FANS OF: The Hummingbirds, Paul Kelly, The Go-Betweens, The Triffids
With winter fast approaching in the Southern Hemisphere and the winter woollies being dragged out and heaters being activated, Sydney band The Aerial Maps thought it would be the perfect time to release a song that celebrates the Australian summer to offer joyous reminder that soon the beach will beckon again.
"Singer Adam Gibson is the uncrowned poet laureate of Australia with his poignant reflections of the minutiae of everyday life." Backseat Mafia
Join us LIVE on Monday 10th June from 8.00pm AEST on Facebook and Youtube.

EP140 - So What's Been Happening? - Half Way To Where?

EP140 - So What's Been Happening? - Half Way To Where?
 
It's a question I have asked myself this week given my 49th birthday celebrations? Is this half way? Half way to where? Where are we heading? times ticking... how do we to let go of the daily baggage that can weigh us down, stop overthinking what's next or what might happen and just enjoy the ride and the trials and tribulations of the rest of our life.... it's easier said than done right?
In the AFL, can the Power defeat the Blues at home and stamp themselves as a genuine premiership contender? Will the Pies be too strong for the unpredictable Dogs? Can the Hawks take another scalp against the Crows? Will Harley Reid's Eagles give another 'don't argue' to the Saints at home in the west? Can the Tigers create another upset for the Cats at the cattery in Geelong? Will the Demons continue to rise above the Dockers in Alice Springs?
Can the Bombers continue their come from the clouds season and lay a foundation to cement a finals birth for the first time in a long time, or will the Suns shine on on the Gold Coast? Can the Tigers defeat the Cats at their home ground? Week off for Lions and win less Kangaroos, are the Swans that good and what about the Giants. We will have a chat and predict the winners and losers for each game. What else is on the agenda? You will have to tune in to see.
Join in the chat LIVE Wednesday 29th May from 8.00pm AEST on Facebook and YouTube. See you then.

EP139 - So What's Been Happening? - Jack Davis - It's Cool To Cry

EP139 - So What's Been Happening? - Jack Davis - It's Cool To Cry
It’s Cool To Cry is a clothing brand with a purpose. With a purpose is to stop the stigma around mental health and normalise discussions about mental health. They do this by donating 10% of each sale to mental health charities and organisations and by encouraging people to acknowledge and talk about their feelings and emotions before they become overwhelming.
We discuss Mental Health with Jack and through dealing with such an unfortunate tragedy in his life has now inspired him to make a difference, "Mental health doesn’t discriminate, it can affect anyone" Jack Davis.
Join in the discussion on Wednesday 22nd May from 8.00pm AEST LIVE on Facebook and Youtube. See you soon for this powerful discussion.

EP138 - So What's Been Happening? - Emilee South and Queenie

EP138 - So What's Been Happening? - Emilee South and Queenie
Fantastic to see 2 powerful women in Rock music releasing new singles from upcoming albums, Emilee South has just released 'Control' and Eloise Thetford aka Queenie releasing 'Mama'. We will premiere both clips and chat to the girls about these exciting new releases. These 2 women are both superpowers on and off the stage.
Join in the chat LIVE on Tuesday 13th May from 8.00pm AEST on Facebook and YouTube. See you then.

EP137 - So What's Been Happening? - Time to Do This !

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.

EP136 - So What's Been Happening? - Steve Pinkerton

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.
 

EP135 - So What's Been Happening? - The Golden Gaytimes

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.