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Elbow's songs of nostalgia Nov 08, 2019

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Elbow are one of those bands who hold a place in your heart. Maybe it’s the timbre of Guy Garvey’s voice or the stomping emotion they bring to their music.

They’ve long been visitors to Australia and in 2011 made the trek to play Splendour in the Grass. When Guy Garvey and Pete Turner from the band did the Take 5 they’d just been nominated for the Mercury Music Prize for the third time and had a solid history behind them already. They shared their songs of nostalgia.

Japan - ‘Ghosts’

Public Enemy - ‘Fight the Power’

Blondie - ‘Rapture’

The Mamas and the Papas - ‘Monday, Monday’

Primal Scream - ‘Come Together’

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros’ songs from the road Nov 01, 2019

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Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros landed into the scene with their song ‘Home’. It was all over the radio, on soundtracks to films, you still hear it on TV advertisements.

It was in 2012 that I asked Jade Castrinos and Alex Ebert from the band in to Take 5. They were wrapping up a huge tour with Mumford & Sons, and made some time to come by and share their songs from the road. Their song list was brilliant, so get ready for a perfect road trip soundtrack.

Alabama Shakes - ‘Hold On’

JAY-Z - ‘Young Forever {Ft. Mr. Hudson}’

Willie Nelson - ‘On the Road Again’

The Flaming Lips - Do You Realize??

The Beatles - ‘Two Of Us’

Bernard Fanning’s trip down memory lane Oct 25, 2019

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There are certain bands that are part of the fabric of Double J and triple j. Powderfinger is one of them.

As we trek through the Take 5 archives, I want to take you back to summer 2015, when triple j was celebrating our 40th birthday. It was such an amazing time: we got to connect to dots between the original Double Jay to triple j to our new Double J family. Former presenters jumped on air, we played heaps of wonderful memories across our networks, and we celebrated with a massive concert in Sydney’s Domain called Beat the Drum.

Right before the gig, I asked Bernard to come in and Take 5. He and Powderfinger have so many memories with triple j, not just as a band but as listeners too. So get ready for a trip down triple j memory lane.

The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy - ‘Television, The Drug of the Nation’

Ben Harper - ‘Ground on Down’

Elliott Smith - ‘Waltz #2 (XO)’

Mia Dyson - ‘The Outskirts of Town’

Big Scary - ‘Luck Now’

Julia Jacklin's unexpected songs Oct 18, 2019

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Julia Jacklin now has two brilliant albums behind her, but three years ago she was just starting to get traction as a solo artist with her debut album.

We’d known her as a member of the band Phantastic Ferniture, but her solo work stopped us dead in our tracks.

As the Take 5 dips into the archives here’s one from May 2017, when Julia Jacklin was back in Australia for a minute between a US and European tour.

Jack White - ‘That Black Bat Licorice’

Erykah Badu - ‘Otherside of the Game’

Grimes - ‘Artangels’

Dobie Gray - ‘Drift Away’

Radiohead - ‘Idioteque’

Gerard Way's songs that made him Oct 11, 2019

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For so many of us, My Chemical Romance soundtracked our angsty youth.

Their theatrical music was mirrored by the wild shows, and Gerard Way was at the centre of it all. He wasn’t just a musician - he was an illustrator, a comic book author, and most of all a fan.

In 2015 he was in Australia performing at the Soundwave festival off the back of his debut solo album Hesitant Alien and supporting the Smashing Pumpkins so I grabbed the chance to Take 5.

Supergrass - ‘Caught By The Fuzz’

David Bowie - ‘Five Years’

Iggy & the Stooges - ‘Search and Destroy’

Sleater-Kinney - ‘I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone’

Pulp - ‘This Is Hardcore’

Neil and Sharon Finn’s musical hookups Oct 04, 2019

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The Finns are a musical bunch. Neil has fronted the legendary Crowded House, sons Liam and Elroy play, and brother Tim led Split Enz and has made a heap of solo records.

Back in 2011, Neil’s wife Sharon joined him on a record too. They called themselves The Pajama Club and together with Alana Skyring from The Grates on drums, they made an album.

It was around then I asked them to Take 5. I remember wanting to move in with Neil and Sharon after this chat; they’re both so warm and laidback, and late nights at their place sound like a dream. From Talking Heads to Ladyhawke, settle in for some wonderful tales from this musical family.

Talking Heads - ‘Heaven’

Augie March - ‘Dog’s Day’

Connan Mockasin - ‘Faking Jazz Together’

Ladyhawke - ‘Message To My Girl {triple j Like A Version 2009}’

The Smiths - ‘There Is A Light That Never Goes Out’

Tony Visconti's enduring relationships Sep 27, 2019

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Tony Visconti is a living legend. For more than 50 years he’s been behind some of the most iconic albums of our time.

His career began with T Rex, and later on he’d record with everyone from The Dandy Warhols, to Iggy Pop, The Damned to Angelique Kidjo. But his most enduring relationship was with David Bowie. They met in the late 60’s, both of them finding their way through music and the sounds, and people, they wanted to be. Visconti would produce Bowie’s most loved work of the 70’s; Young Americans, The Berlin Trilogy, and then Scary Monsters before the two took a break. He’d come back into the fold to help craft Bowie’s last four records, including his final act Blackstar.

I had the chance to spend time with Tony in Hamburg, so of course I asked him to Take 5. From the moment we met, he was an open book. You’ll hear it in our chat too, there’s a humility and groundedness to all Tony says, and he brings you into a world that, even if you’re not musically literate, you feel you belong. From Bolan to Bowie and a lifetime in between, dive into the extraordinary mind of Tony Visconti.

T. Rex - ‘Ride A White Swan ‘

Esperanza Spalding - ‘Judas’

Angelique Kidjo, Carlos Santana & Josh Groban - ‘Pearls’

Kristeen Young & David Bowie - ‘Saviour’

David Bowie - ‘Heroes’

Tool's unexpected finds in their music library Sep 20, 2019

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It’s been a big time for Tool fans. They just released their first album in 13 years; it’s fair to say that anticipation was at an all time high when Fear Inoculum dropped. For the faithful, it’s been worth the wait, celebrating the precision and epic sound the American band have be known for. But even though it took a while for them to get around to new recordings, they continued to tour between this and 10,000 Days. It was back in 2013 that I roped them in to Take 5. They were doing big shows in Australia and Danny and Justin made some time to come in and co-host. Here for the first time on the podcast, Tool Take 5 with “unexpected finds in their music library”. It’s Tool time.

Deftones - ‘Digital Bath’

Trans Am - ‘Space Dock’

Sophia - ‘If A Change Is Gonna Come’

Meshuggah - ‘The Demon's Name Is Surveillance’

TV On The Radio - ‘Halfway Home'

Kasey Chambers' musical breakthroughs Sep 13, 2019

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Kasey Chambers is a living legend. Five number one albums, fourteen ARIA Awards, she recently became the youngest woman to be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.

Kasey grew up with music. As a kid she’d travel across the Nullarbor with her dad, at the end of each day the family would always gather around the campfire to sing songs. She’d end up playing with the family band, but it was her 1999 debut album The Captain that was her breakthrough to a solo career that has been rich and rewarding. That debut turns 20 this year, so I thought it’d be fun to reflect back on the other musical breakthroughs through Kasey’s life. The moments that have nudged her in a new direction, or won her as a fan.

Hearing Kasey talk about music is a joy; as with her own music, she wears her heart on her sleeve. From Emmylou Harris to Beyonce to Steve Earle, this is a beautiful journey through a life filled with gratitude.

Emmylou Harris - ‘Boulder to Birmingham’

Ben Harper - ‘Fight For Your Mind’

J.S. Ondara - ‘Torch Song’

Beyoncé - ‘Don't Hurt Yourself {Ft. Jack White}’

Steve Earle - ‘Copperhead Road’

Vivien Goldman's hidden histories Sep 06, 2019

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Have you ever met a professor of punk? I didn’t even know such a thing existed, before I met Vivien Goldman. She lectures at New York University but way before she was an educator, Vivien was in the thick of it. She was writing about the scene back when it began; in fact she was one of the first people to explore the parallels between punk and reggae. And she lived in that realm too; Vivien was Bob Marley’s first UK publicist and formed a strong bond with him. She made friends with The Slits, and sang back-up vocals alongside Neneh Cherry. Vivien Goldman has also authored six books, the latest of which is Revenge of the She-Punks: A feminist music history from Poly Styrene to Pussy Riot. After reading this, I wanted her to Take 5; she’s lived such a wild and varied life, I knew she would have stories. But this goes beyond. It’s a passionate education and exploration of the music histories we haven’t heard about. There’s a sense of rebellion and fire in all she does, and Vivien articulates brilliantly the very spirit of punk and just why it’s been such an outlet for those who haven’t always been let into the club. Here are her hidden histories.

Bob Marley & the Wailers – 'Do It Twice'

The Slits — 'Newtown'

Astrud Gilberto - 'The Girl From Ipanema'

Kassav – 'Soleil'

The Velvet Underground — 'Sunday Morning'

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