EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 13 MIN
Wendy Matthews brings a moment of stillness to the Mundi Mundi desert - a voice that carries gently across the plains, long after the final note
from Still Rockin' It - Cheryl Lee · host That Radio Chick - Cheryl Lee
Suggest an interview for Cheryl Lee or let us know who your favorite interviewee is so farJoin Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musiciansFifty years into making music, Wendy Matthews is a present-tense artist, not a nostalgia act, and that’s what makes this conversation so satisfying. We swapping stories that go beyond the headline stats and ARIA trophies, getting into the real stuff that shapes a career: where the love of music starts, how you learn on the job, and why some voices stay with us for life. We talk through Wendy’s early roots in a home full of records and piano, joining her first band as a teenager, and the winding road that includes recording in Japan and hustling in Los Angeles as a backing vocalist. She shares how small moments and good people can change everything, including a friendship with Glenn Shorrock that led to touring across Australia and helped kick open the next chapter. We also touch on her time around the Rockmelons, the fun of revisiting history with old bandmates, and the touring chemistry she has with The Fabulous Caprettos. Then we head straight into the red dirt. Wendy explains why the Mundi Mundi Bash feels like another planet, from dusty boots and tent camaraderie to the bigger story of an event with heart and community impact. Before we wrap, she drops a little scoop: a new Wendy Matthews song is on the way, plus more shows ahead. If you love Australian music, iconic singer-songwriters, and the behind-the-scenes reality of staying creative for decades, hit play, share this with a friend, and leave us a review after you listen.What is Wendy Matthews up to at the moment? Let's find out!Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!!Visit: ThatRadioChick.com.au
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Suggest an interview for Cheryl Lee or let us know who your favorite interviewee is so far Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians Fifty years into making music, Wendy Matthews is a present-tense artist, not a nostalgia act, and that’s what makes this conversation so satisfying. We swapping stories that go beyond the headline stats and ARIA trophies, getting into the real stuff that shapes a...
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Wendy Matthews brings a moment of stillness to the Mundi Mundi desert - a voice that carries gently across the plains, long after the final note
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