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A bit over a month ago, if you'd be walking by Buddys Bar in Newtown on a Thursday night, you might have spied something raucous happening inside. It was the launch of Sydney artist RAGEFLOWER's debut EP Infinite Highs, End of Times. It was a sold out show, and that gives you a bit of an indication of the hype that's been swirling around Rageflower - otherwise known as Maddy Powers, who you might know from the band FVNERAL. Rageflower's debut EP is a knockout, full of vivid pop tracks that pull from country, rock, and other modern patron saints of pop like Phoebe Bridgers and MUNA. So please enjoy this chat with Maddy aka RAGEFLOWER, and give the EP a listen as well - it's a pretty good one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ninajirachi has been one of the most talked about Australian dance exports for a few years now, playing sold out shows and packed festivals stages all around the world. Her frenetic, dizzying clash of dance and hyperpop reaches fever pitch on her incredible debut album, I Love My Computer. As the name suggests, it's a record that dives into the amazing reaches of technology and connection, and also contemplates the horror that sometimes comes with it.  Please enjoy our recent chat with the wonderful Ninajirachi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this year, Chitra, a songwriter from Melbourne, released a single called Big Shot. A big, bruising indie rock pop track, it’s quickly become one of our most played songs of the year. And now, there’s plenty more where that came from. Chitra has just released her debut album, 'You Can See It When It’s Dark'. It’s a brilliant record, full of wonderfully drawn indie rock tracks.  Chitra, a sharp, deft songwriter, has a real ear for hooks, which comes to the fore on this album. We were very happy to sit down and have a chat with her about the record, about the meaning behind that incredible single Big Shot, and her plans for the future. Please enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've listened to The Tuckshop over the last four years, you would have heard us play Djanaba's music regularly. She has been growing as an artist ever since we heard her breakthrough track, 'Big T*****s' in 2021. A proud Wiradjuri and Bundjalung woman with connections to the Wollombi people, Djanaba combines the traditional dance and song she was raised on with contemporary influences.  She has just released her debut album, 'Did I Stutter?' and it's an honest and personal guide to surviving in your 20s. She says it's been worth every second.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer, DJ, record label boss and beloved radio host, Nina Las Vegas has been a driving force in Australia's music industry for over 15 years. She's played some of the biggest festivals in the world and collaborated with some of the biggest artists and for the last 10 years she's headed up one of the country's most interesting and innovative labels, NLV Records. What better time to dive into the history of the label and how Nina Las Vegas has built something special in the Australian scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lottie McLeod is one of the hottest new talents in Australian music, so the release of her debut EP, BUG, is an exciting step into more people hearing and loving her authentic, beautiful songwriting and vulnerable lyrics. BUG is a celebration of love, pain, angst and growing up and we spoke to her about her journey so far.. Buy, stream and check out BUG here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2019, a singer-songwriter from Wollongong released an EP called Persevere. It was a collection of urgent, emotional, and endlessly memorable tracks, and it clearly connected with fans, because the EP was certified Gold in Australia.  It was a prophetic start for Tyne-James Organ, who went on to release an excellent debut album called Necessary Evil in 2021, propelled by the immensely popular single Sunday Suit.  Now, Tyne-James has returned with second album The Other Side, an album that is both gut-wrenching and life-affirming, just like life itself really? There are many twists and turns on the record, which is another excellent collection of songs from the now Sydney-based artist.  He’s just about to head out on tour, and we welcomed Tyne-James Organ to The Tuckshop Takeaway.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne’s Press Club began the way a lot of Australian bands do, jamming away to their heart’s content in a garage in Brunswick. In the years since they’ve become one of the most respected punk-rock acts in the country, off the back of three incredible records - their debut Late Teens, Wasted Energy, and Endless Motion, which arrived in 2022 to a landslide of critical acclaim.  The band have now returned with their fourth record, To All The Ones That I Love. It’s undeniably Press Club - frenetic, shifting, emotional punk rock, but it also pushes at their boundaries more than ever before.  As always, it’s an epic listen, destined to be one of the best Australian albums of the year. We welcomed drummer Frank Lees to the Tuckshop Takeaway to chat through how it all came together.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the moment we heard the first strains of ‘Edge of Town’ and ‘Your Love’ back in 2016, we’ve been in love with Middle Kids.  Through each release – 2018’s Lost Friends, 2021’s Today We’re The Greatest, and their new album Faith Crisis Pt 1 – the band have given us songs to cry to, songs that hug us, songs that make us want to sprint towards the horizon until we can’t run anymore. Faith Crisis Pt 1 is a very special record, sketching out the anxieties and joys of life in vivid colour.  The Tuckshop was excited to welcome Tim Fitz and Harry Day onto the show live! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making music in this day and age is a tough business. Making a living out of it is even harder, but what makes a band take that step into creating a cohesive album of music that brings together years of mucking out with garage recordings? Forest Hall have kept pushing through. Nearly eight years as a band with a lot of twists and turns, through the passion and pain, the band have created a body of work to be proud of.  You’ll Take On The World is a perfectly named record for an album that feels a long time coming, but is definitely worth the wait. Mislav from Forest Hall joined The Tuckshop to talk through the record and have a great yarn! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a comforting sense of familiarity when listening to STUMPS’ brand new album Arcadia. This is an album carved from distinctive influences, from the towering indie rock of the early 2010s, to Talking Heads to the dance rock of the 2000s.  Of course, it’s all delivered with that fresh and fun STUMPS sound, with brilliant songwriting and pristine arrangements and the warm voice of Kyle Fisher. Arcadia just hit shelves a couple of days ago, and we were very excited to be joined by the band live in the studio with us!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Form Bundaberg to the world. Over more than 15 years and more than 15 countries, DZ Deathrays have slowly, but surely, been taking over the world and with R.I.F.F, the groups sixth album, they’re conquering it. Through their new label, DZ Worldwide, the band, which has grown from 2 to 3 to the currently touring 4, have never been afraid to re-invent, try new things, push their comfort zones. They’re also on a massive tour with the legends that are Regurgitator (celebrating 25 years of Unit) and Custard and through it all they’ve cemented their legendary status. Shane, Simon and Luke joined Mick in the studio to talk RIFF, Rock and Writing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From folk to disco. It’s not a path often travelled, but Nathan Hawes, AKA Kesmar, has done just that in his musical journey and it has culminated in the release of his gorgeous debut album, Always Chasing Rainbows. It’s a triumph of funk, disco and glistening ‘70s-esque string, keys and chord progressions. If you’re after some music to brighten your day, then this is it! We were lucky enough to have Kesmar with us to chat about the record on The Tuckshop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not many bands had a bigger 2022 than Death By Denim.  The Perth band released their critically acclaimed second album Moonbow, they hit the road on a huge album tour, they signed a new record deal, and casually took on Harry Styles’ Watermelon Sugar for triple j’s Like A Version.  And in classic fashion, the band are now keeping the good vibes going by releasing a brilliant, gleaming new EP called My House Is A Club. They’re currently in the middle of their tour, and we were so happy to be joined by Nik and Palle from Death by Denim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music can make you feel a certain way, or can you make music feel a certain way? When you listen to Gena Rose Bruce’s music, you’re never quite sure if you were in that wistful, thoughtful and dreamy state before you started listening to it, or after. But one part always prevails. Love. Gena’s music has the ability to make you really feel and transport you to a place where love endures. It’s full of emotion, place and whimsy, but also a definite drive to help you discover (or destroy) yourself. 'Deep Is The Way' is the second album from the Melbourne singer-songwriter’s music and like her first from 2019, ‘Can’t Make You Love Me’, it’s packed full of heart-on-the-sleeve passion, admissions and a few little bops! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.