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A special presentation of a 3CR Live to Air made for the program Local & Live c.1994 by the duo Ochre, plus a live recording by Roma Serhildan, KURDISH Association of Victoria (both digitised from cassette). Presented by Joe (3CR Music CoOrdinator) and Brendan (3CR Radio trainer).Playlist:OchreSide AAboriginal Woman / Dreaming On / Hey Sister / A Little DropSide BYill Lull / Land Our Mother / Dreamtime DancingKURDISH - Roma SerhildanSide BDaye Xatir Dixwazim /Gonul AcarEy Nazike / Ibrahim AyzitBingol Sewti / Sevim AkhasDe rabe Serxwe / Dursun AcarSere Malan / GucanNenni Nenni / Cemal Acar

Molly presents a selection of songs as the weather turns gray.Tracks played:Barramundi / This Mortal CoilElegy / Various Artists What About Botox? / XLR U SRSTiquetonne / SpikeWe Float (Live at 3CR) / Georgia Knight (PJ Harvey Cover)Whitehorse / fiancée Shelter / Hilary WoodsSubtraction / FerriesThe Blue Dog / Golden Syrup Piss Crystal / Germ Lattice Disappear / SpikeFate / Boy Harsher A World of Your Own / time for dreams

Waffle IronGirl and Brendan Bonsack are joined by guest Carolyn D'Cruz, talking Marx and Derrida, memory, history, ghosts and democracy, and playing some classic tunes in between! Carolyn is a "recovering academic", and author of Democracy in difference: Debating key terms of gender, sexuality, race and identity.Tracks played:Timeless Land / Yothu YindiComing in from the Cold / Bob MarleyDemocracy / Leonard CohenGhost Riders / Johnny CashMississippi Goddamn (live in NYC 1964) / Nina SimoneHistory Repeating / Propellerheads, featuring Shirley BasseyGuided by Angels / Amyl and the SniffersThe Revolution will not be Televised / Gill Scott Heron

Joe Malignaggi (Music Matters, Music Sans Frontieres) presents a collection of music written for, about and by mothers.Tracks played:Mother - Coloured Stone; Beautiful World [2010]Every Day My Mother's Voice - Paul Kelly & Dan Sultan; Single [2019]Mother's Loving - The Krui3ers; Rebel Child [2022]*Mother - Emma Donovan & The Putbacks; Dawn [2014]*Mother - Bonander; Things We Don't Talk About [2021]*Mother - Ganna; Utopia [2025]*Mother - SELKI; The Tipi Mix [2016]*Mother Earth - Black Jesus Experience; Migration [2014]*
Γλύκηα Μάτερ Sweet Mother - ΚΡΙΣΤΕΛΛΑ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ Christella Demetriou; Σαπφώ, Καβάφης Sappho, Kavafy [2006]Mother's Love - HSAR PWEH; Visible 9 [2014]*This Mother Thing - Claire Tonti; Matrescence [2023]
Mamma - Kerryn Fields; Single [2019]*
Mother Mother Remix by Feiertag - Fat Freddy's Drop; BLACKBIRD RETURNS [2023]*
 *available at Bandcamp.com

Antimony presents a chilled hour (the "Ketamine playlist"), maybe for meditating, maybe journaling, or maybe staring into the distance...Tracks played: Prince Rama / Love In Kontrol Prince Rama / Receive The Galaxy Folk / Violet Mary Lattimore / It Feels Like Floating Matthew David / O'cean Dream Symphony Ghostwriters / Slow Blue In Horizontal Woo / Waterdrum Mega Bog / Darmok Mum / Green Grass Of Tunnel The Galaxy Folk / Is There Out There Prince Rama / Bahia

Celine and Brendan play songs celebrating the phenomenon of "nothing".Tracks played: Beautiful Nothingness / The Clouds The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) / Simon and Garfunkle The Dock of the Bay / Otis Redding The Swimming Song / Kate & Anna McGarrigle (Loudon Wainwright cover) The Sound of Running Water / Ancient Animal Orchestra Let There Be Nothing / Ella Thompson Mr Tambourine Man / Marion Rampal (Bob Dylan cover) Buy Nothing / Formidable Vegetable The Goldfish Song / Frank Jones Sing Good / Ninajirachi Spotify, Where Music Goes to Die / Formidable Vegetable Wild Rivers / Celine Yap

Elena (Tuesday Breakfast) presents Melbourne-based, 7-piece soul-funk outfit, Steppers, playing live to air from Studio 3! After the band's set, they chat with Elena about their long-running and evolving outfit, and their debut eponymous album, to be released on 18 April, at Northside Records, and The Tote on 26 April 2026. Your browser does not support the video tag.

Tobia and Vittorio from Radio FILEF play a selection of songs from Italian artists in support of Palestine. Spanning 5 decades, these songs offer an example of the cultural impact and legacy of the Palestinian solidarity movement in Italy.Tracklist: Fedayin / Yung Paninaru    (Excerpt from Non So Più Cosa Fare by Adriano Celentano feat. Jovanotti, Franco Battiato, Giuliano Sangiorgi and Manu Chao) Nazi Sion Polizei / Banda Bassotti    Stella Assassina / Azione Diretta    Tal El Zatar / Yu Kung Luglio, Agosto, Settembre (Nero) / Area Di Corsa / Modena City Ramblers    Flowers of Filastin / Al-Mukawama Lettera di un Fedayn / Dodi Moscati & Stefano Gragnani Fedayn / Gaetano Liguori, Giulio Stocchi & Demetrio Stratos   From the album La Cantata Rossa Per Tall El Zaatar. First released in 1977, this album has been re-released by Black Sweat Records and is available on Bandcamp. All proceeds from sales donated to UNRWA. Fedayè / Canzoniere Internazionale Intifada / Punkreas  Palestina / Tacita    Gaza / MALASUERTE FI★SUD    Bruccia Tutto / Cosmo

Brendan and Andre play an eclectic selection of songs about love directed at a subject other than a human. The show includes a new original song played live by Andre, about being in love with an "AI girlfriend".Tracks played: Even God has a Dog / Dean Winchester and The Supernatural Band Birhouse in Your Soul / They Might Be Giants I Love My Shirt / Donovan I Love my Car / Belle & Sebastian Lucky's Song / Celine Yap In Every Dream Home a Heartache / Roxy Music Here She Comes Now / Galaxie 500 (Velvet Underground cover) Love Hz / Andre Bonsack This is Going to Get Worse / Anna Smyrk I Wanna F**k My Computer / Ninajirachi Strawberry Cake / Teddie Bicycle / Kiera Jas

Hannah from Monday Breakfast, with special guest Fionnuala Keith, playing music live to air from her EP, With Child. The show features two interviews with Fionnuala, the first from March 2025, and then live in the studio, with updates on her music and upcoming gigs. Music played: With Child EP live to air by Fionnuala Keith Furry Sings the Blues by Joni Mitchell  Bull Bar by Ruby Milner  Child of the World by Fionnuala Keith

Are you ready to be sad? Are you ready for misery? Antimony presents a collection of tunes for some healthy negativity, a playlist of the best of new wave, dark synth and electro post-punk, to counter the world's toxic positivity.Track list: Bucket Listener / Headache Mission Impossible III / Headache Quantum Leap / John Maus California Dreaming / Denial Cities in Dust / Garbage Care / SS-Say Thrash me! / Malaria Some Other Time, Some Other Place / Rockets Hammer and Nail / Virginia Wing Dark Entries / Bauhaus Prism / Funeral Door Space Is Only Noise If You Can See / Nicholas Jaar Crockett’s Theme / Miami Vice (Jan Hammer) Lament / Borusiade Strong Willed / Pavel Milyakov and Yana Pavlova

Ex-Music Matters co-hosts Maisie and Gracie take a trip down memory lane by teaming up to spin a selection of fresh local releases from far and wide across the lands of the Kulin Nation.Playlist:  1. EXEK - Visiting Dust Bunnies  2. Snowy Band - Shortchanged  3. Billy Cart - Advice for a Long and Superstitious Life  4. Daisypicker - Birthday/Funeral  5. Glimmer - Chlorine  6. Hannie Day - Bicycle  7. Cry Club - Monster Of The Week  8. R.U.B. - Tell Me Why  9. Miss Genius - Gathering  10. The Robbies - Buninyong  11. Ruby Milner - Bullbar  12. Happy Machine - Castle In The Fog

Afro house is more than a genre - it’s a cultural movement. This week, returning guest host Ayan Shirwa plays Amapiano, deep house, and other sounds inspired by Afro House. Ready For You / Black Coffee feat. Celeste Wadada Qul Qul (Ghost Remix) / SaiSoundsAtalaku / AsnaChat / Scorpio QveenBelong / Chymamusique & AfrotactionNo Contest / Culoe De SongPasilda / Afro MedusaAgolo (Shimza Remix) / Angelique KidjoS’bonga Abazali / MalaikaFalling / Elderbrook and Shimza Image: Supplied by Ayan Shirwa

New volunteer Antimony presents a playlist of 70s psych rock and new wave. Νοστράδαμος / Ατλαντίς (Μαγική Πολιτεία)Tao Longue De Mim / Os BrasosSoy Una Nube / Elia Y ElizabethLovemaker / Calum BryceI Had Too Much To Dream Last Night / The Electric PrunesSilence Of The Morning / Glass SunHaunted With The Minutes Drag / Love And RocketsI See The Rain / The MarmaladeYou Keep Me Hanging On / The Vanilla FudgeDar Enteha (At The End) / Kourosh YaghmaeiLost in Time / The SatellitersRaven On White Cadillac / White FenceAnarki / HaizeaWe’re Pretty Quick / The ChobParanoid Bait / White Fence Image: Supplied by Antimony

Regular guest on Freedom of Species, Ruby Ramsden, spins some tracks as Naarm-based DJ and Producer, RAMdragon. This set moves from house to hyperpop and bass,showcasing Australian EDM artists, political dance music, and an unreleased track. Setlist:  Must Be Love / TSEBA feat. Electric Fields (jamesjamesjames remix) Easier / Bad Hoax Frankfurt / Pryda Prosper / Memphis LK RVR2SEA / Kharachi Floating Away / Alison Wonderland I'm So Hot / Crybaby CSIRAC / Ninajirachi Breathe / Kai Cult I Don't Like It / undrwtr Animal Rights / deadmau5 Torch / Little Simz (tetra edit) Black Shallow / What So Not RAMdragon / unreleased ID PONDA / NXSTY & MAAD WEST Magnetic / shmani Singularity / So Sus X I HATE RICH CUNTS / Mudrat Losing My Mind / Monster Machine hollowmind / Moore Kismet papp / sanmal xxs GIVE ME A DUBPLATE / EUROCLUB Xena / Skrillex & Nai Barghouti (HEDZ flip) ZEET NOISE / Skrillex, Boys Noize, Dylan Brady girl EDM / Ninajirachi something / tashka

Joe, 3CR Music Coordinator and co-presenter of Music Sans Frontieres and Music Matters, features tracks from artists appearing at WOMADelaide 2026.Kurungal Kurungal - Kankawa Nagarra (Olive Knight); Wirlmarni [2024]*Aua Atu Ra - Marlon Williams; Te Whare Tiwekaweka [2025]*(Song intro) 4.5.0. (Ft. Marichka) - Daughters of Donbas; Songs of Stolen Children [2025]MERMAIDS - GANNA; Single [2024]*esorcismo (ft. alfio antico) - Go Dugong; Meridies [2021]*Encanto - Maryam Rahmani; KAMAND [2025]*CAMEL ON MARS - Ashkan Shafiei; Hunter EP [2025]*Dounia - Orange Blossom; SPELLS FROM THE DRUNKEN SIRENS [2024]Yakamoz - Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek; Yarın Yoksa [2025]*I Got Rhythm - Jovanotti; Red Hot + Rhapsody: The Gershwin Groove [1998]Amuleto - Alcides Neto; Single [2025]*Yinne Te Yelle Be - Alogte Oho & His Sounds of Joy; O Yinne! [2023]Indestructible (Ft. Kumar) - Nattali Rize; Liberate [2025]Eyeballls (Ft. Eva Lazarus) - Charlie P, Mungo's Hi Fi; ANYTHING ANYTIME ANYWHERE[2022]*Bakar - Nusantara Beat; Nusantara Beat [2025]*Well Fee (ft. Walaa Sbait) - Sama'; Abdulhadi; fabric presents Sama' Abdulhadi [2023]**available at Bandcamp.com Image: WOMADelaide 2026 | womadelaide.com.au

Brendan and (Grandpa) André go crate-diving into a section of their super organised music collection. Old and just-released music on vinyl, digital and even cassette!Tracks played:Still Tea // Stellar MoonAll of My Thoughts // Spiritualized Mask // Sasha Millar Where Did Our Love Go? // The Supremes Sweaty // Soup on Tap Skindeep // The Stranglers Caller ID // Pippa Swanwick // Wild at HeartBirthday // The Sugarcubes Cherry // Signal Chain Alone // The Sprouts Insanely Jealous // The Soft Boys Like a Lemon // smol fish

Jacob Grech from 3CR’s A Friday Rave speaks with legendary political singer/songwriter Leon Rosselson.At 91 years of age, Leon has been writing songs about the state of our world for more than 70 years. Most recently performing a “Live From His Loungeroom” gig in September with long time collaborator Robb Johnston.Leon speaks about how it all started and reminisces about the background to a few tracks.Track Listing:Bringing the News From Nowhere, title track from his 1986 albumThe Battle Hymn of the New Socialist Party from Songs for City Squares 1962She Was Crazy He Was Mad from Palaces of Gold 1975The Enemy’s Poised to Attack from Temporary Loss of Vision 1983A Question of Numbers from For the Good of the Nation 1981The Ballad of Rivkah and Mohammed from Where Are the Barricades 2016Ballad of a Spycatcher from I Didn’t Mean It 1988Like Love from A Proper State 2008 Image courtesy of Bolton Socialist Club (Creative Commons Licence)

Guest hosts Innez and Matt of Dippers share songs and sounds that soothed and inspired them through 2025. Some new, some old, looking forward, looking back and all that. Marvis / Uhlmann Johnson Wilkes / 2025Side by Side (feat Jeff Parker) / Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer / 2025Guardadas / Navy Blue / 2025Bog an Lochan / Brighde Chaimbeul / 2025The Townie Polka / Lankum / 2017Ardi Cuan / Skara Brae / 1971Dheanainn Sugradh / Clannad / 1974 Spectatoring / Oh Boland / 2024Vulture Street / Scrabbled / 2025Ordinary Agony / Possible Humans / 2025      Hard Lovin' Loser / Richard & Mimi Farina / 1965The Red Dress / Myriam Gendron / 2024Swordfish in khaki / Equipment Pointed Ankh / 2014New Threats from the Soul (live at Cleere's Bar in Kilkenny, Ireland) / Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band  / 2025 Image: Courtesy of Dippers (2025)

Matt Munster of Planet X, officially named himself the new voice of summer, and this is his playlist.The Parable Of Glenn McGrath's Haircut / TISMChristmas with Satan / James ChanceBugs for Christmas / Deja VoodoPsychotic Reaction / The FadeawaysI walked with a Zombie (live) / Roky Erickson and the ExplosivesMy Confusion / The EliteWhen do I get to sing My Way / Redd KrossLove on the Terraces / Serious DrinkingReconnez Cherie / Wreckless EricNightmare/ Daddy Long LegsI like to Hurt People / Sam MannArthur Guinness Blues/ Sean BradyChristmas in Jail / The YoungstersAnother Sunday/ The ScientistsCall you on Sunday Night / Pat Todd and the Rankoutsiders Image: Courtesy of Matt Munster

Michele Vescio, 3CR volunteer and audio editor, presents a mix they put together over a decade ago for a now-defunct project called Cake Bar, something they and their friend Lennox O Diamonds created together. Cake Bar was a dessert-degustation and sound event that had a short run in Narrm back in 2012.The mix in this episode is a shorter, redux version of a much longer original. Even after all these years, it still feels like the kind of music Michele listens to now. Mullholland Drive/Love Theme / Angelo BadalamentiExperimento / Carl Craig vs AgoriaAnother Wank & Omen in a Lebanese restaurant / Massimo and Pierce Rain (Interlude)D as Decay / she zeroSaveoursoulissa / Daman Albarn and Michael NymanStanding side by side / Massimo and PierceMake love (Interlude)Basic Space (Jamie xx Space Bass Mix) &  Thermal / The xx vs David SylvianTone (Interlude)Lonely Soul / U.N.K.L.ECold Star / Din A TodArmy of me (Bersarinplatz Mix) / Bjork vs Beats BeyondVolcano (Interlude)Know the way / GrimesBeam (Interlude)The Glorious Land / PJ HarveyWalk the Night / Skatt BrothersTick (Interlude)There is Hope / Zoo Brazil feat. Rasmus KellermanLost (Interlude)Cream / Peaches vs Drums of DeathI blew up your body (Interlude)In every dream home a heartache / Kids on T.VCold Winter / Michele Vescio Image credit: G-car heart (2008) by Michele Vescio

One day in the Summer of ’86, Warwick (later to be known as Madison) Moffat looked at their budding record collection purchased from the proceeds of a new kitchen hand job and thought 'I’ll make a compilation'. They called it 'The Hits Collection in the Mind of Warwick Moffat, Tape 1'. It spurred thoughts of one day being a DJ.40 years later, things have come full circle, and Madison Moffat is playing songs from that tape on radio. Yipppeeeeee!  Madison is a presenter and producer with Trans-creator Radio and Queering The Air.  Real Wild Child / Iggy Pop; Blah Blah Blah LP [1986]Rich / Lloyd Cole and the Commotions; Easy Pieces LP [1985] In The Night / Pet Shop Boys; Disco LP [1985]Sex Bomb Boogie (Magic Flute 12” Remix) / Sigue Sigue Sputnik; Sex Bomb Boogie EP (EMI Germany) [1986]Small Talk / Scritti Politti; Cupid and Psyche ’85 LP [1985]Infected / The The; Infected 7” Single [1986]I’m Coming Back / Human League; Hysteria LP [1984]The Baby Screams / The Cure; The Head on the Door LP [1985]Point of No Return / Nu Shooz; Point of No Return 7” Single [1986]She Blinded Me With Science / Thomas Dolby; She Blinded Me With Science 7” Single [1982]Election Day / Arcadia; So Red the Rose LP [1985]Rock Me Amadeus / Falco; Rock Me Amadeus 7” Single [1985] Image: Courtesy of Madison Moffat

This week's theme for Rotations is "In Sickness and in Health", playing songs (and telling stories) related to illness, disease and addiction, as well as love, marriage and devotion. Presented by Celine and Brendan at 3CR.Tracks played:Magnolia Tree / Truckstop HoneymoonSick Day / The Old Married CoupleYu Liang Dai Biao Wo De Xin / Gary DohPlastic / JoppyHospital / Eilish GilliganGet Better / Alt-JWalang Hanggang Paalam / Joey AyalaIf I had Stayed Married to Andy / Q.ECatch My Disease / Ben Lee

Musician and founder of the Black Wreath record label, Pirate, lives in Alice Springs, Mparntwe.Pirate joined Marty (Wednesday Breakfast) in the studios of 3CR recently to discuss the Black Wreath's celebrated heavy metal festival Blacken Open Air, held at Ross River in September. In addition to this year's festival, Pirate also organised the successful Shadows of Uluru concert, featuring Sand Diego's Earthless, desert rock pioneers the Brant Bjork Trio, Pitjantjatjara musician Jeremy Whiskey, and Melbourne/Naarm duo Divide & Dissolve. Oblivion / Brant Bjork and the BrosGone To the Dogs / Frenzal RhombBlack Heaven / EarthlessTake Me / Full Tone GeneratorAnger (Mirrpanpa) / Jeremy WhiskeyHoly Shit / The Holy Dimes Image: Pirate and Marty, 3CR studios (image courtesy of Marty).

Ayan Shirwa, broadcaster and presenter, guest hosts this week's episode with a selection of her favourite tracks - lush vocals, laid-back grooves, and feel-good nostalgia from Mary J. Blige and Aaliyah to Jadakiss, Tracy Chapman, and Barkaa.Ayan is the writer and editor of Our Stories, Our Flats, a four-part podcast series about living and thriving in the Carlton Flats. Listen to the series via 3cr.org.au/ourstoriesourflats. Mary Jane (All Night Long) / Mary J BligeGet It Together / 702 Miss You / AaliyahBaby / AshantiHey Ma / Cam'ron featuring Freekey Zekey, Toya, Juelz SantanaKnock Yourself Out / Jadakiss I Try / Macy GrayGive One Reason / Tracy ChapmanI Want to be Your Man / RogerShe's a Bad Mama Jama / Carl CarltonFor My Tittas / Barkaa Image credit: a radio sitting on top of a table next to a lamp (2023) by Patrick Schrödter (free to use under the Unsplash License).

In September, the 21st annual Bush Bands Bash concert was held in Alice Springs, Mparntwe.Marty (Wednesday Breakfast) attended the concert, and associated four-day music workshop that runs each year in Ross River, prior to the concert. This episode of Rotations features interviews with members of Ilkari Maru, Fejo & the Cruizers, Garrangali Band and more. A crowd of about 2,000 people attended this year's concert, and were treated to a spectacular night of live music. Five Songlines Remix / Garrangali BandWithout You / Fejo & the CruizersHey Tjamu Tjamu / Ilkari MaruSatisfy / Jessie K

Today, Vittorio (Radio FILEF) and Karina (City Limits) take us on a by-no-means-exhaustive trip through history with songs of popular resistance throughout the world.When we use the terms struggle, rebellion, peoples resistance, we are not speaking about violence for the sake of itself, but of the fundamental aims of why we struggle: peace, joy, love & freedom... and we hope that this is reflected in the songs we share today.We'd like to extend a special thanks to our guests and other 3CR community members for sharing their knowledge and perspectives on the topics covered in this episode. ‎ أنا أقاوم (I Take Part in a Resistance Movement) / Hassan Al-Shami; Lebanon L'Ora Del Fucile (The Hour of the Rifle) / Pino Masi; Italy Featuring audio excerpt from Dr Tim Anderson's 7 Nov 2023 interview on 3CR's Tuesday Hometime Carabina M-1 / Carlos Mejía Godoy; Nicaragua More info on Nicaraguan history - here (Pt.1) & here (Pt. 2) ¡Se Acabó! (It's Over) /  José de Molina; Mexico Various Songs / 64th anniversary performance, Eri-TV; EritreaTo commemorate the start of their armed struggle for independenceListen to 3CR's Eritrean Voices for news from Eritrea, local community activities, music & culture SAM Song (LIVE in Dublin) / The Irish Brigade; Ireland Go On Home British Soldiers (LIVE) / Eire Og; Ireland [*language warning*] Գինի լից (Gini Lic) / Folk song, as performed by Sevak Amroyan; Armenia Podcast bonus track:Pretty Little Song / Bob Vylan; UK [*language warning* ]Duo performed at Glastonbury 2025, a controversial show which resulted in cancellation of upcoming performances, including their US visas being revoked ahead of their tour in the country. Image: Vitto & Kari (2025) by Abe Dunovits, used with permission.

September 14 marks the 52nd Anniversary of the US-backed coup in Chile that ousted democratically elected President Salvador Allende. The brutal dictatorship that followed saw widespread repression, but also resistance and hope. On this episode, guest hosts Pilar and Karina present songs to remember the detained and disappeared, and celebrate the legacy of joy and steadfastness of Chilean musicians, martyrs, and comrades, with discussions around Victor Jara, Allende’s last words on Radio Magallanes, and more.  El Pueblo Unido Jamás Será Vencido (The People United Will Never Be Defeated) / Quilapayún with Santiago's Metropolitan Student Symphony Orchestra & Municipal Theatre Choir / ♪ LISTEN English subtitles Manifiesto (Manifesto) / Victor Jara / ♪ LISTEN English subtitles Ni Chicha Ni Limona (Neither Wine nor Lemonade) / Victor Jara Allende's last address to the people of Chile, 11 September 1979 / Radio Magallanes Broadcast / ♪ LISTEN English subtitles Tio Caiman (Uncle Caiman) / Quilapayún Vuelvo Para Vivir (I Return to Live) / Illapu / ♪ LISTEN English subtitles  El Derecho de Vivir en Paz (The Right to Live in Peace) / protesters singing in chile, 2019 (original by Victor Jara) / ♪ live performance with English subtitles Image: Courtesy of Pilar Aguilera

A selection of mostly local contemporary composers, with introspective pieces infused with their respective worlds. Presented by Brendan Bonsack. Mad World (Tears for Fears cover) / Rose RieblNgarwul / AllaraAbandoned Places I. Pripyat, Ukraine / Celia CraigVoices from Gaza / Saied SilbakFar Winds and Following Seas / Imogen FerdinandoA medley from dormant, I lay. / Helen Svoboda Image: Strings, Curl, Music image by Ri_Ya (2019).

This all vinyl playlist is dedicated to some of the incredible artists guest presenter Michaela Stubbs has had the privilege to see perform their music live in Naarm-Melbourne and whose creations they continue to enjoy on the record player at home. Paint me Still / Lady Lash / Spiritual Misfit (2022)Magma / Cold Hands Warm Hear / Luxury Bat (2023).Give Me Your Love / Lisa Salvo / I Could Have Been a Castle (2014) EastmintRed Sands / Ajak Kwai / Red Sands (2021). Music in ExileNgurrmarla (Love Song) / Kardajala Kirridarra (2022)Under the Rubble / Soom T & Monkey Marc / Bullets Over Babylon (2023)Why Fight / Elle Shimada / Home-Location (2022)Do The Labour feat. Jaimaica Moana / Racerage / Blak Medusa (2022)Midnight Blues / Emily Wurramurra / Nara (2024)Natural Woman / Kaiit / OG Luv Kush single (2018) Northside The LabelGlitter / Ngaiire / 3 (2021)

Madison Moffat (Trans-creator Radio) has always loved a good fad, evidence that it was not only her with tendencies to dilate the diminutive. In this edition of Rotations, she shares some of examples of the 'follicle on a grand scale’, from 50’s dance crazes to the manic replication in 1990-2 of the same ‘beep’ sequence across multiple rave trax.   Tango Tea / Studio G; Period Music - Victorian and Rural Dance LP [1976]Tea Dance Rag / Studio G; Period Music - Victorian and Rural Dance LP [1976]Mashed Potato Time / Dee Dee Sharp; It’s Mashed Potato Time LP [1960](Do The) Mashed Potatoes (Part 1) / Nat Kendrick and the Swans (feat James Brown); (Do The) Mashed Potatoes 7” Single [1960]Star Wars Theme - Cantina Band / Meco; Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk LP [1977]Disco Trek (Star Trek Theme) / Universal Robot Band; Freak in the Light of the Moon LP [1978]Hooked on Classics / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Hooked on Classics LP [1981]Stars on 45 / Stars on 45; Stars on 45 LP [1981]Testone / Sweet Exorcist; Testone 12” EP [1990]Tune Splits the Atom / MC Tunes vs 808 State; Tune Splits the Atom 12” EP [1990]Quadrophonia / Quadrophonia; Cozmic Jam LP [1992]3AM Eternal (Live at the S.S.L) / KLF; The White Room LP [1991]Def.Con.One / Pop Will Eat Itself; This is the Day...This is the Hour…This is This! LP [1988]Kill Your Television / Neds Atomic Dustbin; God Fodder LP [1991]Spirit of Life / Scum Pups; Find Out Why 7” EP [1990] Image: ‘Person Holding Black Cassette Tape’ by @stasknop (2018)

Rob (Monday Breakfast) and Marisa (Doin' Time) celebrating the diversity of the hardcore punk and heavy metal scenes in so-called Australia.Track list (Track / Artist / Album):Taste the Wound / Algor Mortis / Self TitledNothing Ever Changes / Backhand / ANGER SICKThe Wretched of the Earth/ Military Issue (live) / Persecutor / A HOMELAND DENIED: A Compilation For Palestinian LiberationBury Us / Outright / Bury UsThey Circle Below / Terminal Sleep / They Circle BelowElicit Fear / Terminal Sleep / Chapter 2: Elicit FearEnd (Featuring Terminal Sleep) / Stressed / Carnivore THERE IS AN END / Cherish / PROJECT XOXONo Youth/No Use / Primitive Blast / Primitive BlastPlead / Volatile Ways / Condemned To Life, Burdened To DeathBurden Of Purpose / Caged Existence / The Burden Of PurposeH8 SZN / Gravitate / The ReckoningAt What Cost? / Threshold / Demo 2023Good Bloke / R.U.B / R.U.B/BACKHAND SPLITClock / Queerbait / ClockBorn To Destroy / Vicious Circle / Born To DestroyAnother Toy / SPEED / Gang Called Speed

this week @c_a_l_y_x slides into the chair to take you from narrm --> adelaide's unsound festival --> open ear festival on sherkin island, west cork, ireland --> emancipatory neuro-queer hip hop from estonia --> free palestine.Track list:-----------DuChamp / EpithalamionGolden Syrup / The Blue Dogaya / Heat DeathLos Thuthanaka / Caporal “Apnaqkaya Titi”RÓIS / CAOINEI Dreamed I Dream / F*gsMineral Stunting / Destiny Melts Like Ice Under a Warm SunSchool Tour / Melodica, Alpenhorn And VoicePLANTS & LIZARDS / NO SPACE ft. SAME ME & TuulispaskBOUNCYDUCK / is there an end to this abyss

Louisa shares a collection of tracks gifted over the years by record store staff and graveyard shift radio DJs, a tribute to a time when you could tour the city each week to each record store and staff would know your taste and recommend great new and old releases just for you. So this is a bit of a comfort nostalgia for a cold wintry Sunday.Shrine / The DambuildersFor Love / LushEverywhere  I Go You're There / The MuffsSt Elmo's Fire (radio) / Uilab (Brian Eno cover)White Film / Tujiko NorikoFanctastic Cat  / Takako Minekawa (rmx by Pulsars)Missile ++ / Blonde RedheadUnder the Surface / Bettie ServeertSterling Moss / SwirliesRevenge of the Black Regent / Add N To X Image: ‘Person's Hand on Vinyl Records’ by Tima Miroshnichenko (2021), CC licence.

Presented by Joe, 3CR Music CoOrdinator, and eaturing tracks from Electronic Sound magazine 7 inch Bundles from Issues 121 to 126, and other electronic delights Playlist: The Art of This - “In a Moment (Introduction to a Song)”(a* Side); Silver vinyl Issue 122 [2025]Cluster - “15:43 (Bureau B Edit)” (A Side) (1971) Orange vinyl Issue 123 [2025]Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke - “The Men Who Dance In Stag’s Heads (instrumental)” (B Side) Turquoise vinyl Issue 125 [2025]M Zalla - ‘Echos’; Piero Umiliani Legacy - Africa (1972)[2021]*Il Gruppo D’Improvvisazione Nuova Consonanza (Battisti D'Amario, Egisto Macchi, Ennio Morricone, Franco Evangelisti, Mario Bertoncini, Vincenzo Restuccia, Walter Branchi) - “Antimilitarismo’’; Niente (1971)[2019] *Barry Gray: Spectrum of Sound - “The Power Of The Mysterons (Captain Scarlet and The Mysterious)” (A2)(1967) / “Heading for the Sun (from Thunderbirds)” (AA2)(1965) / “UFO Main Titles” (AA3)(1970) White vinyl; Issue 124 [2025]Adult Entertainment – “Banned From This Country” - 2025: UK Grassroots Electronic Music Double CD; Issue 121 [2025]Andy Bell Featuring Dot Allison And Michael Rother – “I’m In Love... (Justin Robertson’s Deadstock 33s Remix)”; 2025: UK Grassroots Electronic Music Double CD; Issue 121 [2025]Saint Etienne - “Only Love Can Break Your Heart” 2025: UK Grassroots Electronic Music Double CD; Issue 121 [2025]Patricia Wolf – “The Secret Lives Of Birds”; 2025: UK Grassroots Electronic Music Double CD; Issue 121 [2025]ECHO BEACH Lifefidelity - “Computer Love” / “autobahn (bass version)”; Kid Loco meets Soul Sugar - Kraft Dub Werk [2025]*The Art Of This - “Manifesto (Introduction To A Group)” (a! Side); Silver vinyl Issue 122 [2025] *available at Bandcamp.com

Iggy Pop once described his initial musical ethos as chasing the sound of ‘Clang Clang Clang, Bang Bang Bang; loud and louder’.Simple, impressive percussive sounds that can be easily mastered. This is a collection of songs that come to the mind of Madison Moffatof Trans-creator Radio when they ruminate on that ideal. Down on the Street / The Stooges; Fun House LP [1970]High Society (Calypso) / Louis Armstrong and His Band; High Society Motion Picture Soundtrack LP [1956]Beat Boy / Visage; Beat Boy (Cassette Remix Edition) LP Cassette [1984]Peter Piper / Run DMC; Raising Hell LP [1986]Needle To the Groove / Mantronix; The Album LP [1985]Love Missile F1-11 (Ultraviolence Mix) / Sigue Sigue Sputnik; Love Missile F1-11 12” EP [1986]Hungry Town / Big Pig; BONK LP [1988]Sabotage / Beastie Boys; Ill Communication LP [1994]Kiss / Age of Chance; Kiss 7” Single [1986]People are People / Depeche Mode; Some Great Reward [1984]Microphone Fiend / Rage Against the Machine; Renegades LP [2000] Image: ‘Close-up of a Broken Drum Cymbal’ by @cottonbro.

The 2025 Radiothon show, presented by Meghan (Freedom of Species), with guests Joe (Music Matters and Music Sans Frontieres), Ash, Michele and Brendan.Please help support Rotations by donating online here, or calling the station during business hours on 03 9419 8377.Tracks played in this episode:Radio Gaga / QueenVideo Killed the Radio Star / The BugglesRadio / RammsteinThis is Radio Clash / The Clash

Sam and Leanne are yet again raising funds for 3CR Community Radio and are brining you Minidisco Volume 3, an hour and a half dive into a forgotten audio recording format (Minidisc). The show will feature an eclectic selection of tracks from Sam's collection of over 700 minidiscs recorded over a 30 year period.This year, we’re celebrating everything 3CR stands for with our theme: Your Station, Your Voice. For 49 years, 3CR has been a dedicated, independent voice for the community—broadcasting the issues that matter, the struggles we share, and the victories we win together.If you love what you hear donate here!

In this long weekend, pre-Radiothon show, Brendan plays a selection of songs of truth-telling, protest and dreaming.Radiothon has officially kicked off for 2025! Please support the show by chipping in. No amount is too small or large!https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/rotationsTracks played:This Land / Charlie Needs BracesThe Great Australian Silence / The Beatnik PreachersSleep, Australia, Sleep / Emily Barker (Paul Kelly Cover)The New Code / IndigenoiseThe Revolution / Andy WhiteLive, Laugh, Decolonise / Mat Hsu's Obscure OrchestraWalk On / DRMNGNOWWar on War / Bello CollabStupid Game / The ProtestersEvil Is Mundane / Departure PartyDecolonise / MonsteraWorld Without Walls / Mia LovelockNo Shame / Rhythm TideBan War / Sharif Galal

Michele Vescio presents a mix performed by Sebastian Calvo, a multidisciplinary artist whose practice sits at the intersection of music, performance, and experimental sound. They've performed at iconic venues and events across Sydney, Melbourne, and New York, and their collaborations span visual art and choreography, with ongoing projects both locally and internationally.Doom Scroll started as a test mix for Sebastian Calvo’s upcoming EP NOĶŒNTROL, made up mostly of their own tracks. The title comes from a track in the mix, inspired by Sebastian’s own habit of doom-scrolling - something they turned into a cathartic sound piece. This mix reflects a mindset shift offering a layered, introspective journey following their own recovery. For more on Sebastian's work, head to Apple Music, Spotify, or Linktree for a full list of releases, projects, and more. Flourish Australia - supports mental health recovery and disability inclusion. SAMSN (Support After Sexual and Domestic Violence) - supports male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Doom Scroll (Radio edit) / Sebastian Calvo Pilgrimage (Original Mix) / Svarog Call me (Silent number edit) / Sebastian Calvo Quiet (Junior Vasquez mix) / Zoel Don’t (NoKontrol mix) / Sebastian Calvo Restitimelo (Give it back to me) / Sebastian Calvo Esoteric (Sebastian Calvo edit) / Svarog Donna (Sebastian Calvo extended version) / The Art of Noise Doom Scrolling (Sidebar mix) / Sebastian Calvo  Oxytocin (8.5 Hypnomix) / Sebastian Calvo  Image: Courtesy of Sebastian Calvo, used with permission.

This edition of Rotations features songs that had a degree of success, that are renowned by music collectors for being some of the saddest songs recorded. Hopefully, one will notice that there is commonly a juxtaposition between the somber lyrics and the redemptive music.    Warning: Occasionally Mild Reference to Thoughts of Self Harm Playlist: I’m All Fed Up / Big Mama Thornton; The Chronological Big Mama Thornton 1950-1953 CD [2004]I’ll Never Get Out of this World Alive / Hank Williams; 40 Greatest Hits LP [1979]Chrystal Chandeliers / Charlie Pride; The Country Way LP [1967]It Never Rains in Southern California / Albert Hammond; It Never Rains in Southern California LP [1972]Dead End Street / The Kinks; The Ultimate Collection LP [2002]Alone Again / Gilbert O’Sullivan; Back to Front LP [1972]Can We Still Be Friends / Todd Rundgren; Hermit of Mink Hollow LP [1978]The Word / Junk Yard Band; The Word EP [1986]El Diablo / Arcadia; So Red the Rose LP [1985]Sowing Seeds / The Jesus and Mary Chain; Psychocandy LP [1985]Weight of the World / Neil Young; Landing on Water LP [1986]Bell Bottomed Tear / The Beautiful South; 0898 Beautiful South LP [1992]Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me / The Smiths; Strangeways Here We Come LP [1987]Rain / The Chills; Brave Words LP [1987]

Waffle IronGirl (3CR Spoken Word) and Brendan Bonsack present a collection of poets doing songs, or songs doing poetry, both local and international.Tracks played:once you know silence / AllaraPetition / Antonio MontaineLittle Bird / Camille DelaquisDisappearing World / Jeltje & FriendsIntroduction / Tariro Mavondo & Rat ChildWooden Heart / ListenerFor My Brother / Will BealeMy Nature, My Heart / Parminder Kaur Bhandal & Zen ButlerTea and Cake / Tim Evans & Josh CakeRoom Full of Human Male Politicians / Ruby GillHate does not equate to self-respect / Steve SmartApart From Her / Dan BrodieHi Ren / Ren

John catches up again with author Chris O'Connor and pick his brains on Dylan's protest songs, murder ballads and gospel period. All tracks performed by Dylan unless otherwise noted.Blowing in the WindMasters of WarThe Lonesome Death of Hattie CarrollMaggie's Farm / Rage against the MachineGonna Change My Way of Thinking / Bob Dylan and Mavis StaplesOnly a Pawn in their GameWho Killed Davey Moore?Slow Train

A selection of breezy and lovely brand new music from local artists, and a few from "across the ditch". Presented by Brendan Bonsack. Tall Trees / Tim WoodzI'm Not Listening / Kelsey Jean and the Bad HealthHard Love / Domini ForsterWhen I Find You / Ellie WareLittle Ember / KatankinReincarnation Song / Laura LucasThe Second High / Liz StringerAu Atu Ra / Marlon WilliamsShaman Dance + The Godly River / The Cloud MakerEmmagen Creek / Ruby GillMost of the Time / Stephen GradyAmbercott / Paris BaroloBeg / Za Noon

This episode is presented by Madison Moffat of Queering The Air and Trans-creator Radio.This is a selection of recordings where if you listen to them and think 'They have got to be kidding'; then you probably have cottoned on to the general idea. Novelty records, ‘outsider’ music (used particularly in the ‘60s and ‘70s), comedians having a lend, and bona fide musicians doing what it takes to get short-term attention from the media. All intended to shock or amuse; typically, both.Kazooed on Classics / Temple City Kazoo Orchestra; Some Kazoos EP [1978]Fluffy / Gloria Balsam (Cynthia Frantz); Fluffy 7” [1979]Greg The Stop Sign / TISM; Machiavelli and the Four Seasons LP [1995]Lightning Strikes / Klaus Nomi; Klaus Nomi LP [1981]Paralysed / Legendary Stardust Cowboy; Paralysed 7” [1968]Wangaratta Wahine / Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band; Wangaratta Wahine LP [1974]Where’s Me Jumper / Saltans of Ping FC; Casual Sex in the Cineplex LP [1993]I’m the Sheik from Scrubby Creek / Chad Morgan; Sheik from Scrubby Creek 7” [1952]Love Song / Public Image Limited; Commercial Zone LP [1983]Hurdy Gurdy Mushroom Man / Neil; Hole in My Shoe (B-Side) 7” [1984]Git Dun (Shake Your Thang) / Gaye Bykers on Acid; Drill Your Own Hole LP [1987]Bohemian Rhapsody / Bad News; Bad News! LP [1987]Funky Worm / The Ohio Players; Pleasure LP [1973]

Local Melbourne author Chris O'Connor has just released a new book on Bob Dylan called, You Don't Need a Weatherman - Bob Dylan for Beginners (Melbourne Books, 2025).In this episode, guest host John A. Tait and Chris cover some of the themes contained in the book, such as the many voices of Bob Dylan, the storyteller, cover versions of Dylan songs, and Dylan’s own reworkings of his tracks. They also play a selection of Dylan's songs—some classic, some with a few surprises. And no protest songs this time around—John and Chris are saving those for Part 2, later in the year. Subterranean Homesick BluesTangled Up in BlueLay Lady LayMake you feel My Love (performed by Adele)Blind Willie McTellForever YoungEvery Grain of SandLike a Rolling Stone Image credit: Detail of O'Connor's book 'You Don't Need a Weatherman - Bob Dylan for Beginners', Melbourne Books and Chris O'Connor.

Hélène, from Climate Action Show, plays songs from childhood to now.Songs played:Porque Te Vas / Audioiko, Redemm, Arely VegaTake Your Mama / Scissor SistersFireflies / Owl CityEvery Planet We Reach Is Dead / GorillazShame for You / Lily AllenWart / Guillaume Ferran4.000 ÎLES / FauveBlesse-moi / Therapie TaxiDrôle d'époque / Clara LucianiUne Autre Vie / IlionaEvident Utensil / ChairliftComptine d'un Autre été: L'Après-Midi / Yann TiersenImmensità / Andrea Laszlo De Simone

Michele Vescio presents a set curated and performed by Deens, a British-Palestinian DJ based on the Lands of the Eora Nation. Her sound blends the energy of UK Garage with Arabic, South Asian, and global beats.Deens' set is titled 'Asli Ana Falastini'—which translates to 'My roots are Palestinian'. The set takes listeners on a sonic journey through SWANA sounds, starting with percussive cuts and amapiano, and building in pace and energy throughout.For more on Deens work, head to linktr.ee/djdeens and soundcloud.com/dj_deens. Follow her via @djdeens. Palestine Australia Relief and Action (PARA) help support Palestinians who have recently arrived as refugees in Australia.The Sameer Project provide shelter, medication, treatment, food and water in Gaza.Beit el Baraka provide housing and medical assistance to displaced people in Beirut.MATW (Muslims Around The World Project) deliver urgent essentials to Palestinians on the ground in Gaza. Istibtan / ToumbaSab3awi / ToumbaYa Einy Ya Leily (Gqompiano) / OmarFalastini فلسطيني (Amapiano Remix) / OmarEl Hantoor Piano / AKUYa Baba / DJ PleadNour El Ein A.M.R Afro-House Remix) / Amr DiabFenoh / Hisham Abbas x Lil Silva / NooriyahBateekh / Muskilaموقع دندنها / DJ Plead remixAllah Aleik Ya Seedy / CHAMOS editHabibi Da / Saliah remixJenno Netto (Baile Funk, Jersey Edit ) / Santo x DJ HabibeatsChopi Riddim / ChamosBos Bos / Saliah Miami Mijwiz / DJ HabibeatsYa Tabtab (DJ Habibeats Baile Funk/Jersey edit) / Nancy AjramSabri Aalil MK3 DUBZ Bootleg) / SherineSheikh Jarrah (Run.Prowler Dub) / DaboorTannoura (UKG Dub) / Nazo, Deens Ah Ya Alby x Multiply / AKUSahrany (baroud edit) / Disclosure x Ehab TawfikInn Ann (Human Movement SYG Edit) / Daboor & ShabjdeedNahy (Moktar edit) / Omar SouleymanLonely Harp (Fundraiser for Gaza) / HamdiAsli Ana Falastini (Dubstep Edit) / Nazo, DeensXaram / EneiEmpire of Dirt / EgolessXena / Skrillex ft. Nai BarghoutiThe Cobra’s Dance (feat. Luru) / TSVI/LuruGasab Sokkar / ToumbaCats Of Iraq (قطط العراق ) / Peaky BeatsShik Shak Shok (Version.Khan Edit) / unreleasedBasha ft. Ziad Zaza, Ismail Nosrat & Aly B / Hassan Abou AlamPlucked / 8ulentinaFree Palestine / Moktar Image credit: @ark.stu. Used with permission, courtesy of Deens.

In this episode, Nick, co-producer of Freedom of Species, plays ethereal/ether pop music tracks.Midnight Love / girl in red – from the album if i could make it go quiet.Music’s Coming In / Angie McMahon – from the album Light, Dark, Light Again.If God Is The Pigeon / Ruby Gill – single.Slate is Clean / Mia June – from the album Don’t Forget Your Bags.Bad for You / Chappel Roan – from the album School Nights.Never Be Me / Miley Cyrus – from the album Plastic Hearts.All Dressed Up / RAYE – from the album Euphoric Sad Songs.Cold / Stella Donnelly – from the album Flood.Wish On An Eyelash / Mallrat – from the album Butterfly Blue.Dirty Work / Ruby Gill – from the album I’m gonna die with this frown on my face.To Be Human / Marina – from the album Love + Fear.Dying Star / Ashnikko (feat. Ethel Cain) – from the album WEEDKILLER.Commodified / Madelinski – single.Edge of the Earth / The Beaches – from the album Blame My Ex.Pick Me / girl in red – from the album I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!

An idiosyncratic collection of local tunes, old and new. Quiet, loud, quiet. Featuring a brief detour into late-70s/early-80s Australian new wave. Presented by Kim. Wala is Life / Allara ngatha nhawa-l nanyirr / Allara (with Pataphysics, Maru Elias and Coree Thorpe) I Don’t Speak Your Language / Mindy Meng Wang + Sui Zhen Wake in Might / Party Dozen Bass Clef / Native Cats Do that Dance / Primitive Calculators Cradle Song / Stray Dags No Word from China / Pel Mel Better than Het / Jan Cornall and Elizabeth Drake These scenes / Kisses  Marketplace / Jim White Pet Sematary / RVG