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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 54 MIN

A solo debut from Trials and Isobel D'Cruz Barnes is working In Shadows

from The Music Show · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

As one-half of A.B. Original, Trials was responsible for one of the key moments in Australian hip-hop over the last decade with the album Reclaim Australia. Away from that collaboration he’s worked with everyone from Paul Kelly to the Hilltop Hoods. His latest work though marks a debut of sorts - his first solo release, called Hendle.Shadow puppetry, dance theatre, and music are all part of a new show called In Shadows, featuring a live composition by Hantu. Isobel D’Cruz Barnes explores the myths and traditions behind her latest work.Music heard in this program:Title: Tree of LIfeArtist: HantuComposer: HantuAlbum: In ShadowsLabel: Live RecordingTitle: run to the riverArtist: TrialsComposer: Daniel RankineAlbum: hendleLabel: Universal Music AustraliaTitle: whistle while I walkArtist: TrialsComposer: Daniel RankineAlbum: hendleLabel: Universal Music AustraliaTitle: what’s the colour of love?Artist: TrialsComposer: Daniel RankineAlbum: hendleLabel: Universal Music AustraliaTitle: That's How I PrayArtist: Vika & LindaComposer: Vika Bull, Francesca De Valence, Karen Jacobsen, Mark SholtezAlbum: Where Do You Come From?Label: MushroomTitle: PartyArtist: HantuComposer: HantuAlbum: In ShadowsLabel: Live RecordingTitle: Tree of LIfeArtist: HantuComposer: HantuAlbum: In ShadowsLabel: Live RecordingTitle: WonderwallArtist: OasisComposer: Noel GallagherAlbum: (What's The Story) Morning Glory?Label: EpicThe Music Show is made on Gadigal, Gundungurra, and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country CountryTechnical production by Antonia Gauci

As one-half of A.B. Original, Trials was responsible for one of the key moments in Australian hip-hop over the last decade with the album Reclaim Australia. Away from that collaboration he’s worked with everyone from Paul Kelly to the Hilltop Hoods. His latest work though marks a debut of sorts - his first solo release, called Hendle. Shadow puppetry, dance theatre, and music are all part of a new show called In Shadows, featuring a live composition by Hantu. Isobel D’Cruz Barnes explores the myths and traditions behind her latest work. Music heard in this program: Title: Tree of LIfe Artist: Hantu Composer: Hantu Album: In Shadows Label: Live Recording Title: run to the river Artist: Trials Composer: Daniel Rankine Album: hendle Label: Universal Music Australia Title: whistle while I walk Artist: Trials Composer: Daniel Rankine Album: hendle Label: Universal Music Australia Title: what’s the colour of love? Artist: Trials Composer: Daniel Rankine Album: hendle Label: Universal Music Australia Title: That's How I Pray Artist: Vika & Linda Composer: Vika Bull, Francesca De Valence, Karen Jacobsen, Mark Sholtez Album: Where Do You Come From? Label: Mushroom Title: Party Artist: Hantu Composer: Hantu Album: In Shadows Label: Live Recording Title: Tree of LIfe Artist: Hantu Composer: Hantu Album: In Shadows Label: Live Recording Title: Wonderwall Artist: Oasis Composer: Noel Gallagher Album: (What's The Story) Morning Glory? Label: Epic The Music Show is made on Gadigal, Gundungurra, and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country Country Technical production by Antonia Gauci

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