Episodes
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35: Alt. Down Under - Divers
This week on Alt. Down Under, Luke is joined by Ben Bray - front man of one of the most exciting bands coming out of Melbourne, Divers! Fresh off the release of their acclaimed debut album, 'Odd Dog In The Capital', Ben chats about the band's evolution from a Covid-era studio project into one of...
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34: Alt. Down Under - Owelu Dreamhouse - “Black in Australia, White in Nigeria”
On this episode of Alt. Down Under, Luke sits down with Nkechi Anele, the voice behind Owelu Dreamhouse - one of the most exciting projects coming out of Melbourne’s soul scene right now. Having cut her teeth as the frontwoman of beloved Melbourne six-piece, Saskwatch, Nkechi has spent years...
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33: Alt. Down Under - Cut Copy - From Indie Sleaze, early 2000s nostalgia, to Golden Plains
Cut Copy have spent more than two decades blurring the lines between indie rock and dancefloor euphoria. In this episode of Alt. Down Under, bassist Ben Browning reflects on the early 2000s collision of guitars and synths, the so-called Indie Sleaze era, and recording Zonoscope in a cold…
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32: Alt. Down Under - WILSN: Latest album, the importance of influences as a teenager and the quiet rise of Melbourne Soul
Melbourne soul artist WILSN joins Luke for a wide-ranging, free-flowing chat on finding your voice, trusting the long game, and why soul music is quietly having a moment in Australia. WILSN talks through recording her latest album Bloom live to tape with the touring band of soul legend Charles...
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31: Alt. Down Under - Making Your Own Luck: The Bel Air Lip Bombs on Album Two
WE ARE BACK. Kicking off 2026 on Alt Down Under, we’re joined by Maisie Everett, lead singer of The Bel Air Lip Bombs, fresh off the release of their second album 'Again'. In this episode, we get into the making of a record that hits harder, sounds sharper, and feels more confident than ever....
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30: Alt. Down Under - These New South Whales - Sleepovers in adult life, new album, advice for upcoming artists
On this week’s episode of Alt. Down Under, Luke sits down with Jamie and Todd of These New South Whales, one of Australia’s most beloved and brilliantly chaotic guitar bands. With their brand new album GODSPEED dropping at the end of this week, the lads talk origins, instant friendships, adult...
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29: Alt. Down Under - Joy Crookes
It’s a big one. One of the UK’s most magnetic voices, Joy Crookes, joins Luke for a deep, funny and honest chat ahead of her set at New Year’s At The Bowl in Melbourne. Fresh off the release of her stunning second album, Juniper, Joy talks whirlwind love stories, finding romance in the smaller...
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28: Alt. Down Under - dust
Kermit The Frog, kebabs, and why saxophones are more than just a sexy instrument... dust are back! Bassist Liam Smith joins Luke to chat about the band’s explosive new album, Sky Is Falling, from its euphoric highs to its darker lyrical edges. The pair dig into how dust earned their stripes on...
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27: Alt. Down Under - Stella Donnelly
It’s a packed one this week on Alt Down Under! Luke catches up with the brilliant Stella Donnelly, diving deep into her third album Love and Fortune - out November 7. The pair chat about creative resets, friendship, and finding joy again in song-writing after a much-needed break. Luke also…
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26: Alt. Down Under - Ella Thompson
Soul is having a moment right now. Acts like Joy Crookes over in the UK, Thee Sacred Souls stateside and right here in Australia, with Ella Thompson. The Melbourne-born artist drops by for a chat all about her wide-ranging musical career so far… featuring in bands, before going all-out as a solo...
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25: Alt. Down Under - Playlunch
25 EPISODES! A huge landmark for Alt Down Under - thank you to everyone who’s listened along the way. To celebrate, we’re joined by Melbourne’s very own Playlunch. Ozzy, Michael and Liam chat about their early days in folk trios, how they evolved into a 7-piece “bogan funk” outfit, and why their...
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24: Alt. Down Under - Pacific Avenue
“You’re gonna have to be more pacific, mate.” This week, Luke is joined in conversation by the absolute dude that is Jack Kay – bassist for the brilliant Pacific Avenue. 2 years on from their critically-acclaimed debut album, 'Flowers', Jack looks back on the journey between now and then and…
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23: Alt. Down Under - Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers
When your band name is born out of trying to come up with the worst band name ever – then surely you’re destined to go to the top? That might not have been the thinking at the time, but Canberra’s Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers are now 10 years down the track from that conversation and their 2015...
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22: Alt. Down Under - Radium Dolls
What do you get if you put two brothers into the same band? Some scraps in the early, pre-band years? Sure. But in the case of Radium Dolls, you end up with an irresistible cocktail of punk, passion and energy that slaps you in the face with the warmest of wake-up calls, right from the first...
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21: Alt. Down Under - Selve
How would it feel to be the lead singer of a band who’ve just recorded in the iconic Abbey Road Studios, made famous by The Beatles? Imagine that in doing so, you become the first Aboriginal act to record a full-length album in the studios’ hallowed rooms. That is exactly the journey of Selve, a...
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20: Alt. Down Under - Sonic Reducer
Alt Down Under hits 20 episodes! For this milestone show, Luke catches up with Sonic Reducer, a 4-piece punk group from Canberra. Bassist, Louie Hanna, is on hand to discuss why the band are doing things differently to the generic 4-piece bands that we’ve grown tired of over the years. Find out…
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19: Alt. Down Under - Phoebe Rings
This time out, we take a trip west....to see what alternative gems New Zealand has to offer! That comes in the form of episode 19's featured artist, Phoebe Rings. Joining Alt Down Under is lead singer, Crystal Choi. Native to Korea, Crystal tells all about how moving to The Land of the Long White...
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18: Alt Down Under - Annie-Rose Maloney
With Aussie winter around the corner, it feels like the time of year where music that warms the soul is on the menu. Step in, Annie-Rose Maloney, the featured artist in episode 18 of Alt. Down Under! The Naarm-based singer-songwriter’s debut album Circle Walking is the perfect antidote to winter...
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17: Alt. Down Under - The Murder Capital
Slap bang in the middle of their Aus/NZ tour, we caught up with The Murder Capital! Joining Luke Scanlan in conversation is bassist, Gabriel Blake. After waiting years to finally play to fans in the region, Gabriel speaks of what it means to give fans a taste of tunes from across their three...
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16: Alt. Down Under - The Stamps
This time out, it’s the melodic vocal genius of The Stamps under the spotlight, joining us as our artist in residence! Ahead of a big week of announcements for the Melbourne-based group, singer and songwriter Scarlett Graham drops by for a chat. One third of the vocals behind the band formed…
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15: Alt Down Under - HONNE
James Hatcher and Andy Clutterbuck, better know as HONNE are this week’s artist in residence on Alt. Down Under. Fresh from the release of their latest album, Ouch, the British electronic duo drop by to talk us through the stories behind the new tunes. From stepping into fatherhood and making…
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14: Alt. Down Under - Girl and Girl
Another fantastic guest artist interview for you in episode 14 of Alt. Down Under... This time out, it's the unreal Girl and Girl. Speaking with Luke is frontman Kai James and drummer, Aunt Liss. They've just caught a breath after an 8-date whistle-stop tour around Australia, bringing the energy…
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13: Alt. Down Under - Salarymen
Don't they say "never work with a partner"? It might be a disaster for some, but Sydney duo Salarymen have found the magic formula...and we are here for it. Thom Eagleton and Renee de la Motte sit down for a chat off the back of their latest EP release, Day By Day. Why is being honest with each...
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12: Alt. Down Under - Romanie
The fantastic Romanie is the guest artist for Episode 12 of Alt. Down Under. After meeting her in his first week in Australia when she performed alongside Katy J Pearson, Luke finally sits down with the Belgian songwriter to chat through her experiences of moving down to Aus. Romanie explains how...
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11: Alt. Down Under - Lotte Gallagher
Lotte Gallagher is Episode 11’s featured artist for Alt. Down Under! The rising star of Melbourne’s Indie & Alternative scene drops by for a chat all about her debut EP, A Better Feeling – which landed earlier this month. The Naarm-based singer opens up on how she was able to find her feet as a...
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10: Alt. Down Under - Radio Free Alice
Alt. Down Under podcast is back with another slice of Indie chatter! The Paris 2024 Olympics might be in full swing, but Melbourne post-punk/new-wave outfit Radio Free Alice are this year’s real athletes... Fresh from a mammoth 2-month, 24-date stint in the UK and Europe, front-man Noah Learmonth...
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9: Alt. Down Under - Jacob Fitzgerald
This week, a Melbourne Rock n Roller…. Jacob Fitzgerald! He’s had a recent support slot with UK outfit Sea Girls and is opening for Pacific Avenue in Sydney next month. Jacob takes us through his love of Bruce Springsteen, old school rock and his band, The Electric City. Find out about the labour...
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8: Alt. Down Under - The Vanns
Lead guitarist. Vocalist. Master on the keys. There's not much The Vanns' Cameron Little can't do. Here, he drops in for a chat with Luke Scanlan to chat through his experience of the music biz and how The Vanns have developed such widespread appeal - all ahead of the band's huge regional tour...
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7: Alt. Down Under - Masego
Masego. The artist carving out a whole genre of his own. TrapHouseJazz with splices of R&B, Soul and Rap. This guy isn’t afraid to express – isn’t afraid to experiment. On this episode of Alt. Down Under, the US star runs us through the brilliance of his band Sax Fifth Avenue, the fluid jazz…
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6: Alt. Down Under - Ruby Cannon
Time for an episode of Alt. Down Under with an artist with a real exciting future ahead of them… It’s Melbourne’s Ruby Cannon! Ruby drops by for a chat about her retro-inspired tunes that are based on her love of music that runs deep through both her life and her work as an artist. She also opens...
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5: Alt. Down Under - Declan McKenna
2024 is here and Alt. Down Under is back with a huge episode! Hit the link in the bio now to hear our chat with the ever-adapting and ever-changing Declan McKenna, fresh from his tour in AUS/NZ and appearance at Heaps Good in Adelaide. He tells all about coming through as a younger artist, with...
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4: Alt. Down Under - Dulcie
This week in the Dream Gig Venue....it's Dulcie! Have you ever wondered how Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Freddie Mercury might handle event security? Then look no further. Ashleigh Carr White - vocals & keys for the WA outfit - runs us through how the two icons are set to take care of things at...
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3: Alt. Down Under - Foals
HERE IT IS! Alt. Down Under’s interview with Foals, ahead of their upcoming tour of Aus & NZ. Listen in to hear Luke Scanlan’s chat with Foals guitarist Jimmy Smith! Jimmy tells all about being a part of the mid-late noughties Indie scene in the UK, how touring days haven’t really changed over…
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2: Alt. Down Under - The Grogans
4 albums in 4 years. Countless tours. Big plans in 2024. Find out how the hell The Grogans are doing it! Here, drummer Jordan Lewis explains the love the band have for creating new music, how they are part of an ever-growing Alternative scene in Australia and why their name is actually Aussie…
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1: Alt. Down Under - DICE
FIRST EPISODE IS HERE! Alt. Down Under is a new alternative music podcast with Luke Scanlan - your resident pomme who is on a mission to check out the hottest artists Australia has to offer - and the artists that travel all this way on tour. Kicking things off in episode numero uno is Lenny (Sam...
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