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Kiss My Arts

by JOY 94.9

Reviews, Interviews and What's on in the of world Indie Music

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Episodes

  1. Two musical worlds collide

    The two worlds of new classical music and indie rock rarely collide and yet why? Both push the boundaries of sound, form and instrumentation. One extraordinary night at the Thornbury Theatre will see seemingly opposite musical worlds collide. In this episode of Kiss My Arts, we chat with founder...

  2. Rachael Zella and The Blackbirds

    Talented Sydney-based singer/songwriter Rachael Zella joins us on the show. Her music is real, emotive and deliciously colourful, and will take you on a heart-felt journey from start to finish. If you combine the storytelling of folk, the soul of country, the “”do-it-yourself”” attitude of indie...

  3. The ultimate independent artist, Daniel Bastow

    Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and audio engineer Daniel Bastow joins us on the show to talk about how he creates and produces all of his own music, right from his home studio. Everything you hear in the music is Daniel…he writes, performs, records and engineers! His music is raw, real and…

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  4. The Tiger and Me

    Melbourne 6-piece weave a rare mixture of styles and sounds as the multi-instrumentalists and 3 vocalists exchange and merge tunes from whispered ballads and charming pop, to gypsy folk and dirty rock. They join us on the show and treat us to a wonderful live acoustic performance. The post The...

  5. Melbourne International Comedy Festival

    Another year of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival rolls around and what better way to get into the spirit than by checking out some of the hilarious songs from our Aussie musical comedy acts, including Axis of Awesome, Tripod, Tim Minchin and Lano and Woodley The post Melbourne...

  6. Silverchair’s Co-founder / Drummer Ben Gillies’ new solo project, and a controversial play called “Pornography”

    Amy chats with Co-founder and Drummer of Silverchair, Ben Gillies about his latest solo project, “”Bento””. Amy also chats with David Myles, the director of a controversial play called “”Pornography””. A play about the obscenities of contemporary life, voiced by eight characters who find…

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  7. Blackchords strike again!

    Melbourne’s “Blackchords” join us on Kiss My Arts for the 3rd time. These uber talented gents have been described as “the new Radiohead” and are set to release their sophomore album “A Thin Line”, which sees the band delve into the world of electronic-inspired indie rock. Check these guys out.…

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  8. ARIA award winning electronic pop duo, The Presets

    Kim Moyes (The Presets drummer/keyboardist) once said he wished someone would start an interview by telling him how much they hated his music… and that’s exactly how Amy starts the show! Quickly followed by some questions about queer culture and handcuffs, oh and some actual music questions…

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  9. Kiss My Arts 57 (28/01/2013)

    On tonight’s show, we are joined by an artist who shot to stardom alongside her brother Angus, winning 5 ARIA awards and 2 APRA Awards, as well as album of the year and single of the year for their hit “Big Jet Plane”. Julia has stepped out on her own with a new album and joins us on Kiss My Arts...

  10. Kiss My Arts 56 (21/01/2013)

    Diafrix have an unusual story. Both gentlemen from the hip-hop duo were African refugees. Now based in Melbourne, their music is an inspiring example of two dreamers overcoming hardship. The post Kiss My Arts 56 (21/01/2013) appeared first on Kiss My Arts.

  11. Kiss My Arts 54 (07/01/2013)

    Amy brings in the new year with superstitious style, sharing a bunch of songs called “Thirteen” and throwing in some interesting facts about this supposedly unlucky number. The post Kiss My Arts 54 (07/01/2013) appeared first on Kiss My Arts.

  12. Kiss My Arts 51 (17/12/2012)

    Amy counts down her top 10 songs from 2012. There are a few surprises in there with a real mix of styles! The post Kiss My Arts 51 (17/12/2012) appeared first on Kiss My Arts.

  13. Kiss My Arts 55 (14/01/2013)

    The ultimate story of love is transformed by The Australian Shakespeare Company in their new and edgy production of Romeo and Juliet in the Royal Botanic Gardens. We chat with the stars and even have some live Shakespearean theatre in the studio. The post Kiss My Arts 55 (14/01/2013) appeared…

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  14. Kiss My Arts 50 (10/12/2012)

    Amy is blown away by the post-rock ambient sound of newcomers Beloved Elk. They treat us to some absolutely astonishing live songs, complete with cello, mandolin and drum kit! Amy also chats to award-winning jazz outfit Leigh Barker and the New Sheiks. The post Kiss My Arts 50 (10/12/2012)…

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  15. Kiss My Arts 49 (03/12/2012)

    “eturn to Youth join Amy in the studio for some stellar live acoustic performances. They smash out 3 live songs just for us and give us all goosebumps in the process. Amy also chats with the incredibly talented Perth/Melbourne band, Split Seconds. The post Kiss My Arts 49 (03/12/2012) appeared...

  16. Kiss My Arts 48 (26/11/2012)

    Amy delves into the wonderful world of film music. Starting right back at silent films at the turn of last century, Amy weaves her way through the decades, checking out the very first scores ever written for film, looking at the influence of jazz and rock music on film scores of the 40s and 50s,...

  17. Kiss My Arts 47 (19/11/2012)

    Amy delves into the infectiously groovy world of Soul music and takes us on a historical journey of Soul from its origins in the 50s with Aretha Franklin, James Brown and Ray Charles to its use in music today. Checking out the original soul music legends as well as contemporary artists such as...

  18. Kiss My Arts 46 (12/11/2012)

    Feel like you want to be part of something special? Well, join the club. This episode of Kiss My Arts is all about bands that have the word “club” in their name. Amy chats with Jordan from Bleeding Knees Club and explores the music of Bombay Bicycle Club, Two Door Cinema Club, Polo Club, New…

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  19. Kiss My Arts 45 (05/11/2012)

    Songs about horses on the eve of Melbourne Cup…a strange twist of luck or brilliant radio programming?? Hmmm. Lots of horsing around on this episode of Kiss My Arts with everything from Goldfrapp’s “Ride A White Horse” and Ellie Goulding’s “Guns and Horses” to “Horsehead” by The Jezabels and…

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  20. Kiss My Arts 44 (29/10/2012)

    Amy is thrown out of her genre comfort-zone into the world of electronic hip-hop, beat-making and producing. Amy spends the hour chatting with Dyl and Adam from Melbourne’s Polo Club. The post Kiss My Arts 44 (29/10/2012) appeared first on Kiss My Arts.

  21. Kiss My Arts 43 (22/10/2012)

    Amy chats with Kira Puru & the Bruise about their unique style of doom pop. They are fierce, fiery and down-right sexy. A riot of guitar licks. A rhythm section that gets so far under your skin, you can’t tell it from your own pulse. Amy also interviews piano virtuoso and composer, Daniel…

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  22. Kiss My Arts 42 (15/10/2012)

    Amy’s pigeon hole has been overflowing with CD’s from incredible artists and shares some gems she discovered. Amy also checks out the new theme song by Adele for the latest Bond flick Skyfall and compares it with the theme that might have been, “Supremacy” by Muse. Also, The Perfections,...

  23. Kiss My Arts 41 (08/10/2012)

    Maxi’s music is infectious, groovy and full of soul. She delights us with some gorgeous live performances from her latest EP. Yen Nyugen is the mastermind behind the folktronica outfit Mechanical Pterodactyl. Yen is a craftsman of music, a multi-instrumentalist, an incredible song-writer, a...

  24. Kiss My Arts 40 (01/10/2012)

    From the delicate harmonies, sweeping strings and piano driven melodic lines of Solla Sollew to the sampling and beat-making of hip hop duo Hermitude. Solla Sollew serenade us with piano and cello live in the studio. Amy interviews Hermitude about the process of taking hip hop, mashing it up with…

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  25. Kiss My Arts 39 (24/09/2012)

    Side-splitting humour from comedy duo Slow Clap. Vachel Spirason and Stephanie Brotchie join Amy live in the studio and it doesn’t take long before Vachel slips into one of his stage characters (a fiery flamencodancer) and has us all in stitches! The beautiful Amber Nichols shares some live...

  26. Kiss My Arts 38 (17/09/2012)

    British India join Amy live in the studio. It feels like a chat with an old friend around the BBQ on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Amy also interviews writer/director Emma LaGrutta and producer Angela Moran about their fabulous and interestingly titled new film, FagHag2000. The post Kiss My Arts 38...

  27. Kiss My Arts 37 (10/09/2012)

    Amy has a studio full of instruments in this episode of Kiss My Arts. These instruments (including saxophones!) belong to a band that will jump through your speakers and infect you with their funky rhythms. Animaux spice up the studio! Amy also reviews the latest album “Coexist” from The xx....

  28. Kiss My Arts 36 (03/09/2012)

    Cat Power has released a surprisingly upbeat album called Sun. Amy reveals her thoughts on the music and the troubled past of the songstress. Jen Knight and the Cavaliers are a Melbourne band that fit a whole lot of funk, soul and pop into their suitcase. They join Kiss My Arts for a chat and…

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  29. Kiss My Arts 35 (27/08/2012)

    Amy gets her dance on with the Russian Ballet in this episode of Kiss My Arts. Amber Miller, an esteemed ballet dancer talks about life on the stage and her experiences of touring with the Eifmann Ballet (who graced Melbourne for performances at The Regent Theatre during September). Amy also…

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  30. Kiss My Arts 34 (20/08/2012)

    Amy delves into the world of crowd funding, chatting with Anna Whitelaw from Pozible. So many bands that have joined Amy on Kiss My Arts have made use of this new source of music funding. We now get an insight into the minds behind this latest musical trend. Tom Dickins (a Pozible artist) chats…

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Reviews, Interviews and What's on in the of world Indie Music

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