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JOY Music Highlights
by JOY 94.9
Music Interview highlights from across the station
Episodes
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#JOYListeningParty: Bright Light Bright Light releases queer collab album ‘Fun City’ (Hour 2)
Welsh-born, NYC-based queer singer-songwriter Bright Light Bright Light joined us for our first ever JOY Listening Party to celebrate the release of his new album. Written as a love letter to the LGBTIQ communities, Fun City is a record full of collaborations with queer artists. In the second…
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#JOYListeningParty: Bright Light Bright Light releases queer collab album ‘Fun City’ (Hour 1)
Welsh-born, NYC-based queer singer-songwriter Bright Light Bright Light joined us for our first ever JOY Listening Party to celebrate the release of his new album. Written as a love letter to the LGBTIQ communities, Fun City is a record full of collaborations with queer artists. In the first hour...
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Zak’s back and Fallin for you
Melbourne-based out-and-proud singer Zak Love is back with a new single and he’s proud to have it premiere on JOY. Since last being at JOY, Zak’s been performing all over Australia and busy writing new music. He caught up with Michael, JOY’s Music Director, to talk about performing in suits and…
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40 Songs for 40 Years: 2008 – today
JOY celebrated 40 years of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras with an afternoon of Mardi Gras classics, all the way from 1978 to today. Michael and John took you on a journey through time with one song for each of the years since the very first Mardi Gras in 1978. The fourth decade: 2008 –…
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40 Songs for 40 Years: 1998 – 2007
JOY celebrated 40 years of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras with an afternoon of Mardi Gras classics, all the way from 1978 to today. Michael and John took you on a journey through time with one song for each of the years since the very first Mardi Gras in 1978. The third decade: 1998 – 2007...
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40 Songs for 40 Years: 1988 – 1997
JOY celebrated 40 years of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras with an afternoon of Mardi Gras classics, all the way from 1978 to today. Michael and John took you on a journey through time with one song for each of the years since the very first Mardi Gras in 1978....
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40 Songs for 40 Years: 1978 – 1987
JOY celebrated 40 years of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras with an afternoon of Mardi Gras classics, all the way from 1978 to today. Michael and John took you on a journey through time with one song for each of the years since the very first Mardi Gras in 1978. The first decade: 1978 – 1987...
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Alfie says YES for marriage equality
Alfie Arcuri won The Voice in 2016 and he popped into JOY to talk all things YES! before his Melbourne live show. The out-and-proud singer sat down with JOY’s Music Director Michael and they chatted about performing a song about his ex on national TV, the effects of the current Marriage Law…
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Incognito: Full Length Show
Incognito is a British acid jazz band. Their debut album, Jazz Funk, was released in 1981, with 15 more albums following, the latest of which, Amplified Soul, was released in June 2014. The 19-member ensemble will be performing at Alumbra in Melbourne, 29 September. JOY 94.9’s very own Soul...
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Soul Provider Goes Incognito
Incognito is a British acid jazz band. Their debut album, Jazz Funk, was released in 1981, with 15 more albums following, the latest of which, Amplified Soul, was released in June 2014. The 19-member ensemble will be performing at Alumbra in Melbourne, 29 September. JOY 94.9’s very own Soul...
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Pumeza Matshikiza
South African born opera singer Pumeza Matshikiza chats with Leo Stubbing in the JOY studios. Pumeza opens up about her childhood, the death of her father at age eleven and discovering opera music on the radio. Pumeza chats about moving to Europe to enhance her career, her three year scholarship…
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Alfie Arcuri
In this extended podcast exclusive, Leo chats with the 2016 The Voice winner Alfie Arcuri, live in the JOY studio. Alfie began posting videos on Instagram and YouTube, gaining a growing global audience – which lead to him auditioning for The Voice. Alfie reflects on his time on the show, working...
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Interview: Passerine (Bekfast)
Phoebe, Alex, and Ben from Melbourne band Passerine dropped in to bek-fast to chat with sometimes bek-fast presenter Hamish. They talked about their new single, ‘Synthetic Heart’, the interesting people they meet on tour, making blanket cubby houses, and lots more. They also played two tracks…
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Interview: Christine And The Queens
Guest drive hosts Kyle and Nath chat with french singer-songwriter Heloïse Letissier (aka, Christine And The Queens). She talks about how she got started in the music business, performing on The Graham Norton Show, her breakthrough hit ‘Tilted’ and the debut self titled album. The debut album...
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Triple X Interview: Jenny Berggren from Ace of Base
Ace Of Base have released five studio albums, selling over 45 million units worldwide, making them the third biggest act in Swedish music history. Barb spoke with Jenny Berggren from Ace of Base about her work with her siblings in the band, her autobiography (yes, the English language version is...
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Lukas Graham
Since their 2012 debut album, Lukas Graham have had two number one albums in their native Denmark, the band have also notched up seven top five singles with five hitting the top spot. Michael and Stuart chat with the lead singer and songwriter Lukas Graham. Lukas chats about the music influences,...
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The Idea Of North
Katie Purvis from our Three Chords and the Truth program spoke by phone to Sally Cameron, the soprano from ARIA-award-winning, critically acclaimed ensemble The Idea of North. The Idea Of North have just released their 13th album, Ballads, and who are currently touring nationally. Founded in...
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Dannii Minogue (Radiothon Hour Of Power)
To celebrate the first day of the 2016 JOY Radiothon, gay icon Dannii Minogue dropped into the JOY studios for an Hour Of Power with Leo on the Friday Morning Show. Dannii chats about her early days on Young Talent Time, her impressive music career, being a mum, her upcoming gig with Culture Club...
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Dean Ray
Dean Ray in the JOY studio. Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Dean Ray came into the studio for a chat with Katie on 22 May. Dean and Katie spoke about Dean’s musical influences, his love of performing live, and the story behind his latest single, ‘I O U (A Heartache)’ – which he performed live…
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Tom Lee-Richards
Katie from Three Chords & The Truth recently welcomed singer-songwriter Tom Lee-Richards to the studio. Originally from New Zealand, Tom has called Melbourne home for 10 years. Katie and Tom chat about Tom’s musical influences and his great new single, ‘As Far as India’, which is about growing up...
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GANGgajang
Katie from Three Chords & The Truth recently spoke to Buzz Bidstrup, founding member and drummer of iconic Australian band GANGgajang. GANGgajang have been part of the Australian music landscape since 1984; their self-titled debut album dropped in 1985 and contained the hits ‘Gimme Some Lovin’’…
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Patrizio Buanne
Australia’s favourite Neapolitan Pop Crooner Patrizio Buanne chats with Leo in the JOY studios. Patrizio chats about the early days of his career, the success of his debut 2005 album The Italian and his loyal Australian audience. Patrizio talks about covering the Robbie Williams hit Angels…
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Jason Heerah
Singer-songwriter Jason Heerah chats with Leo on the Friday Morning Show. Jason chats about his time on the 2014 season of X Factor, meeting Nicole Scherzinger in Las Vegas during home visits and working with mentor Redfoo. Jason talks about visiting LA, hanging out with Redfoo and meeting Motown...
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Sinead Burgess
Singer-songwriter Sinead Burgess chats with Leo on the Friday Morning Show. Sinead reflects on her early musical influences, getting signed to ABC Music as a teenager, recording in Nashville and working with hit producer Stuart Crighton on her debut single Goodnight America. Sinead chats about...
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Hundred Handed
US band Hundred Handed chat with Leo on the Friday Morning Show. Jordan, Drew and Matt chat about how they all got into music and the debut EP …Like It’s Saturday. Jordan chats about his dad Dr Phil and meeting his mentor, Grammy Award winning producer David Foster, who has given the band advice...
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Jackson Dyer
Australian singer-songwriter Jackson Dyer came in for a chat with Katie and a live performance on Sunday 28 February. Originally from Sydney, Jackson is currently based in Berlin. Over the last few years he has toured extensively throughout Europe supporting the likes of Hozier, Hiatus Kaiyote,...
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Courtney Act
Courtney Act chats with Leo on the Friday Morning Show. Courtney chats about getting involved in theatre from a young age, the big break on Australian Idol and releasing the debut single Rub Me Wrong in 2004. Courtney also talks about appearing on RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2014, the new EP…
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Bananarama
Bananarama are in the midst of their Australian tour at the moment and earlier this month, one half of the British duo, Keren Woodward was on the phone to Robbie from Turn The Beat Around. Keren talks the talk about Robert De Niro, David Bowie, Steps and the Australian tour. Tickets for...
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Melissa Etheridge
JOY Presenter Dee Mason speaks with the great Melissa Etheridge, who will be in Australia in March for Bluesfest Byron Bay and concerts in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth. Melissa chats with Dee about the launch of her 13th studio album This is M.E., how Australian audiences differ from…
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Måns Zelmerlöw
In this extended podcast exclusive, Leo chats with 2015 Eurovision winner Måns Zelmerlöw. Måns chats about his early musical influences, how he got into music, appearing on the Swedish version of Idol and winning the Let’s Dance competition. Måns also talks about appearing in the stage production...
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Walk The Moon
In this extended podcast exclusive, Leo chats with Nic, Keven, Sean and Eli – US band Walk The Moon. The guys chat about the success of Shut Up And Dance, touring the world and how the late David Bowie has been an influence on the band. The guys talk about the new album Talking Is Hard, the…
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Masketta Fall
Leo chats with Melbourne based band Masketta Fall on the Friday Morning Show. Braden, Ben, Moli and Jamie chat about their Christmas holidays, getting signed to Universal Music and the 2014 single Summertime Girls. The guys also chat about the Summer Series EP, supporting The Vamps and Demi…
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Short Stack
Leo chats with Short Stack lead singer Shaun Diviney on the Friday Morning Show. Shaun chats about what he got up to over the holiday break, attending the ARIAS and the latest album Homecoming. Shaun also talks about the new single Elvis, filming the video for the last single Gravity and the...
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Tim Omaji
Leo catches up with Tim Omaji in the JOY studios. Tim chats about his big break appearing on the 2011 season of Australia’s Got Talent which lead to his single Set It Off reaching number two on the ARIA singles chart and going four times platinum. Tim talks about how his music has changed…
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Justice Crew
Leo chats to the guys from Justice Crew about their new single Good Time. Justice Crew reflect on their success since winning Australia’s Got Talent in 2010, six top 10 singles including two number one’s – selling over 1.75 million units with a social media reach of over two million followers.…
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Leah Senior
Andy and Katie from Three Chords and the Truth, JOY’s folk/blues/roots/gospel show, welcomed young Melbourne singer-songwriter Leah Senior to the studio this week. Leah talked about her debut album, SUMMER’S ON THE GROUND, which is being launched at The Toff in Town this Thursday 26 November, and...
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Sheena Easton
In this extended podcast exclusive Leo chats with pop music icon Sheena Easton on the Friday Morning Show. Sheena Easton has released sixteen studio albums, notched up eight top ten singles in the US and selling more than 20 million units worldwide. Sheena reflects on her success with hits such…
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Samantha Jade
Samantha Jade chats with Leo on the Friday Morning Show. Since their last chat in July, Samantha chats about getting slimed on Slimfest, visiting Australia Zoo, this year’s X Factor and her performance of Shake That on the show. Samantha also chats about the new album Nine, influences from the…
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Anthony Callea
Anthony Callea chats with Leo on the Friday Morning Show. Celebrating his first wedding anniversary with husband Tim Campbell, Anthony chats about what Tim has taught him, espresso martinis, setting up a base in LA and Melbourne Cup celebrations. Anthony also chats about his upcoming This Is...
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Rhodes
UK singer-songwriter Rhodes chats with Leo on the Friday Morning Show. Rhodes chats about growing up listening to blues music, playing his dad’s guitar and playing in bands as a teenager. Rhodes opens up about his fear of singing, finding his voice and finding confidence performing live on stage....
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Tim Omaji
Tim Omaji chats with Leo on the Friday Morning Show. Tim reflects on his time on So You Think You Can Dance and Australia’s Got Talent, where he placed third during the 2011 season. Tim chats about his name change from Timomatic to his birth name, how 2015 has been an evolution for him as an…
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Tina Arena
Australian music icon Tina Arena speaks to Glen on The Royal Dalton’s. Tina chats about her latest album Eleven, working with songwriters Jon Hume (Evermore), Hayley Warner (2009 Australian Idol runner up), Tania Doko (Bachelor Girl), Kate Miller-Heidke and what fans can expect from the new…
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Lawson
In this extended podcast exclusive Leo chats with UK band Lawson on the Friday Morning Show. Andy, Ryan, Joel and Adam chat how the band started, chart success in the UK (including six top ten singles and a top 5 debut album) and what they have learnt about the music industry over the years. Andy...
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Walk The Moon
Leo chats with Walk The Moon front man Nick Petricca on the Friday Morning Show. Nick chats about the band’s musical influences, what shapes their sound and the worldwide hit Shut Up And Dance. Nick opens up about supporting marriage equality, the meaning behind the new single Different Colors…
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Adam Lambert
Leo and Katie chat with JOY favourite Adam Lambert. Adam talks about being back in Australia again, his upcoming Australian tour in January 2016 and what fans can expect from the show. Adam also talks about his new album The Original High and the success of lead single Ghost Town. Adam Lambert is...
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Samantha Jade (Extended Drive Podcast)
In this extended podcast exclusive Leo chats with Samantha Jade. Samantha chats about her Dancing With The Stars performance, her gay fans and performing at Melbourne gay club The GH, she also reflects on her time on X Factor and winning the competition. Samantha talks about songwriting in LA,...
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Paulini (Friday Morning Show)
Leo chats with Paulini about her new album Come Alive. Paulini reflects on Australian Idol, the Young Divas and working with Ronan Keating. Paulini chats about songwriting overseas, her new record deal and the new album Come Alive Paulini also talks about the video for new single By My Side,...
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Bonnie Anderson
Bonnie Anderson catches up with Leo on the Friday Morning Show. Bonnie reflects on winning the first season of Australia’s Got Talent in 207, touring with Jimmy Barnes, her debut single Raise The Bar and walking the red carpet at the ARIA Awards. Bonnie chats about last years top 20 single...
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Grace
In this extended podcast exclusive singer-songwriter Grace chats with Leo on the Friday Morning Show. Grace chats about her early music inspirations, recording demos in her bedroom in Brisbane and signing her record deal with RCA/Sony Music. Grace talks about working with the legendary Quincy...
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Mans Zelmerlow
In this extended podcast exclusive Leo chats with the 2015 Eurovision winner Mans Zelmerlow. Mans chats about growing up with Swedish music and how he’s developed as an artist since appearing on Swedish Idol in 2005. Mans talks about performing his song Heroes on Eurovision, the background behind...
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