I love my job and bringing you conversations with some of Australia's most iconic artists is why I do it. I caught up with Pete Murray as he heads into the final weekend of his massive solo acoustic tour, 60 shows across Australia and New Zealand. The stories he shares are every bit as captivating as the songs. We chat about those sliding-door moments that changed his life, the 14th anniversary of Blue Sky Blue, and a brand new chapter with his dreamy new single Amy and the upcoming album Longing.

Pete has that rare gift of making a whole room feel like they’re sitting around the fire with him, guitar in hand, and that’s exactly the vibe of this conversation.

Longing is out October 3 and if you pre order now you could score yourself something pretty special. Head to petemurray.com to see what’s on offer.

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I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down via Zoom withthe delightful Danny O’Reilly from one of Ireland’s favourite bands, The Coronas. A super fun chat about life on the road, songwriting, and why they just can’t stay away from Australia.

The Coronas have racked up four number one albums back home, sold out shows right around the world, and even ticked Glastonbury this year off the bucket list of festivals to play. Maybe we can get them out for one of ours! They’ll be back in Australia this November for the fourth year in a row, lighting up Melbourne, Sydney and Perth with that brilliant mix of heart, energy and a little bit of Irish mischief.

They’ve shared the stage with everyone from BruceSpringsteen to The Kooks and Kaiser Chiefs, and their latest album Thoughts and Observations has been another massive hit. And here’s the kicker, they’ve already started working on the next one.

Find out more at thecoronas.net

This episode, I had the pleasure of catching up with a manwhose career I’ve admired for many years: Sean Sennett. Sean is a respected music journalists, podcasters, broadcasters, singer and songwriter who has beenat the epicentre of the music scene, both creating and curating stories that resonate far beyond the stage.

Sean’s interviews read like a who’s who of international andAustralian music royalty. He’s shared conversations with legends such as David Bowie, Paul McCartney, and Bruce Springsteen, as well as celebrated homegrowntalents like Kate Ceberano, Richard Clapton, and Marcia Hines. Not just limited to music, he’s also brought the stories of sporting greats like Ian Chappell and Dennis Lillee to life.

In this episode, Sean takes us on a candid journey throughhis life immersed in music. He reflects on the moments and inspirations from his childhood that sparked his passion, the experiences that helped him find his unique musical voice, and the pivotal doors that opened along the way toshape a truly remarkable career.

Find out more about Sean Sennett here www.seansennett.bandcamp.com

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