EPISODE · May 16, 2026 · 54 MIN
Xiu Xiu take on Eraserhead and Pinchgut Opera's first murder
from The Music Show · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Xiu Xiu has been a leading figure in American avant-pop for more than two decades: combining abrasive noise and extremely dark subject matter with a catchy pop sensibility. It’s perhaps no surprise then that they’ve been drawn to the work of David Lynch, releasing their version of the music of Twin Peaks, and now, appearing at Dark Mofo in Tasmania to present their take on Eraserhead. Jamie Stewart talks passion, performance, and Dolly Parton. in 1707 Alessandro Scarlatti wrote an oratorio called il primo omicidio - The First Murder. It features Cain, Abel, their parents Adam and Eve, and (naturally) God and Satan providing a bit of sung commentary too. Ashlyn Tymms, Madison Nonoa, and Erin Helyard share Pinchgut Opera's approach, which uses a distinctly Australian setting.Pinchgut Opera are performing The First Murder at Roslyn Packer Theatre from May 23Music heard in this program:Title: JoleneArtist: Xiu XiuComposer: Dolly PartonAlbum: Xiu MF'n XiuLabel: Polyvinyl Record Company Title: Common LoonArtist: Xiu XiuComposer: Xiu XIuAlbum: 13" Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto With Bison Horn GripsLabel: Polyvinyl Record Company Title: Il primo omicidio, Parte prima; 'La fraterna amica pace'Artist: Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin and René JacobsComposer: Alessandro Scarlatti Album: Scarlatti: Il primo omicidioLabel: Harmonia MundiTitle: La Fraterna amica paceArtist: Erin Helyard, Ashlyn Tymms, Madison NonoaComposer: Alessandro Scarlatti Album: Live PerformanceTitle: The White Bay paper sellerArtist: Judy SmallComposer: Judy SmallAlbum: Ladies & GemsLabel: Crafty MaidThe Music Show is made on Gadigal, Gundungurra, and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country CountryTechnical production by Emrys Cronin and Timothy Jenkins
What this episode covers
Xiu Xiu has been a leading figure in American avant-pop for more than two decades: combining abrasive noise and extremely dark subject matter with a catchy pop sensibility. It’s perhaps no surprise then that they’ve been drawn to the work of David Lynch, releasing their version of the music of Twin Peaks, and now, appearing at Dark Mofo in Tasmania to present their take on Eraserhead. Jamie Stewart talks passion, performance, and Dolly Parton. in 1707 Alessandro Scarlatti wrote an oratorio called il primo omicidio - The First Murder. It features Cain, Abel, their parents Adam and Eve, and (naturally) God and Satan providing a bit of sung commentary too. Ashlyn Tymms, Madison Nonoa, and Erin Helyard share Pinchgut Opera's approach, which uses a distinctly Australian setting. Pinchgut Opera are performing The First Murder at Roslyn Packer Theatre from May 23 Music heard in this program: Title: Jolene Artist: Xiu Xiu Composer: Dolly Parton Album: Xiu MF'n Xiu Label: Polyvinyl Record Company Title: Common Loon Artist: Xiu Xiu Composer: Xiu XIu Album: 13" Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto With Bison Horn Grips Label: Polyvinyl Record Company Title: Il primo omicidio, Parte prima; 'La fraterna amica pace' Artist: Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin and René Jacobs Composer: Alessandro Scarlatti Album: Scarlatti: Il primo omicidio Label: Harmonia Mundi Title: La Fraterna amica pace Artist: Erin Helyard, Ashlyn Tymms, Madison Nonoa Composer: Alessandro Scarlatti Album: Live Performance Title: The White Bay paper seller Artist: Judy Small Composer: Judy Small Album: Ladies & Gems Label: Crafty Maid The Music Show is made on Gadigal, Gundungurra, and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country Country Technical production by Emrys Cronin and Timothy Jenkins
NOW PLAYING
Xiu Xiu take on Eraserhead and Pinchgut Opera's first murder
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m