Still Rockin' It - Cheryl Lee

That Radio Chick - Cheryl Lee
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Join Cheryl Lee That Radio Chick on Still Rockin' It for news, reviews and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians. What are they up to at the moment? Let's find out .......

  1. 3 days ago

    Wendy Matthews brings a moment of stillness to the Mundi Mundi desert - a voice that carries gently across the plains, long after the final note

    Suggest an interview for Cheryl Lee or let us know who your favorite interviewee is so far Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians Fifty years into making music, Wendy Matthews is a present-tense artist, not a nostalgia act, and that’s what makes this conversation so satisfying. We swapping stories that go beyond the headline stats and ARIA trophies, getting into the real stuff that shapes a career: where the love of music starts, how you learn on the job, and why some voices stay with us for life.  We talk through Wendy’s early roots in a home full of records and piano, joining her first band as a teenager, and the winding road that includes recording in Japan and hustling in Los Angeles as a backing vocalist. She shares how small moments and good people can change everything, including a friendship with Glenn Shorrock that led to touring across Australia and helped kick open the next chapter. We also touch on her time around the Rockmelons, the fun of revisiting history with old bandmates, and the touring chemistry she has with The Fabulous Caprettos.  Then we head straight into the red dirt. Wendy explains why the Mundi Mundi Bash feels like another planet, from dusty boots and tent camaraderie to the bigger story of an event with heart and community impact. Before we wrap, she drops a little scoop: a new Wendy Matthews song is on the way, plus more shows ahead.  If you love Australian music, iconic singer-songwriters, and the behind-the-scenes reality of staying creative for decades, hit play, share this with a friend, and leave us a review after you listen. What is Wendy Matthews up to at the moment?  Let's find out! Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

    13 min

  2. 12 June ·  Video

    Jessica Mauboy's journey from being judged to being the judge and all the excitement of taking the stage at Mundi Mundi for the first time

    Suggest an interview for Cheryl Lee or let us know who your favorite interviewee is so far Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians A desert festival you’ve only seen in photos can still feel huge when you’re the one about to step on stage. I’m Cheryl Lee, and I’m joined by the unstoppable Jessica Mauboy as she counts down to her very first Mundi Mundi Bash, picturing the outback landscape, the community vibe, and the creative challenge of building a show worthy of a lineup packed with talent. We also have a laugh about the road-trip reality of it all, because festivals aren’t just music, they’re people, costumes, and long days under big skies. From there, we rewind to the early turning points that shaped her career. Jessica talks about auditioning for Australian Idol as a teen, getting told she was too young, and coming back with her family’s belief pushing her forward. We dig into what changes when you go from being judged to doing the judging on The Voice Australia, and how confidence gets built one brave decision at a time. If you care about the behind-the-scenes reality of the music industry, this part lands hard because it’s honest and specific. We also go deeper on identity and ownership: Eurovision, representing Australia, and the pride of carrying culture, community, and responsibility onto an international stage.  Jessica opens up about launching her independent space Jamally after years with a major label, plus the vulnerability of songwriting, including the quiet moment of asking her mom’s permission before writing “Little Things.” We wrap with a beautiful reflection on motherhood and why surrendering to constant change might be the most practical creative lesson there is. If you loved this conversation, subscribe to Still Rockin' It, share it with a friend who needs a push, and leave a review so more people can find these Aussie music stories. What is Jessica Mauboy up to at the moment?  Let's find out! Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

    17 min

  3. 11 June

    Suze DeMarchi and The Baby Animals Return to the Mundi Mundi Bash - Red Dirt & Rock Songs

    Suggest an interview for Cheryl Lee or let us know who your favorite interviewee is so far Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians A London record deal with EMI, the early grind of cover gigs, six months touring with Van Halen and a festival in the outback that feels like a pilgrimage. Cheryl Lee sits down with Suze DeMarchi, the unmistakable voice of The Baby Animals, for a wide-ranging chat that connects the dots between where an artist starts and how they last. We talk about Suze’s musical roots and the family soundtrack that shaped her, including the mother she credits as a truly great singer. From there, Suze walks us through the working-band years that taught her how to survive on stage, the leap to the UK, and the “sliding doors” moments that pushed her to back herself as a rock singer. If you love Australian rock history, you’ll want to hear her reflections on massive tours, what that kind of schedule demands, and the stories that still feel too big to fit into one conversation. Then we bring it back to the present: Baby Animals heading to the Mundi Mundi Bash, what makes the event so special (red dust, huge skies, community, and surprisingly sharp organization), and why Suze calls it quintessentially Australian.  She also shares where the band’s new album is at, when to expect fresh songs, and what’s coming on the road next year. If you enjoyed this one, follow the show, share it with a fellow live-music obsessive, and leave a review so more people can find Still Rockin' It. What’s the Baby Animals song you’d most want to hear down the front? What are The Baby Animals up to at the moment?  Let's find out! Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

    18 min

  4. 9 June

    What have Vika & Linda Bull been up to lately? OR How a childhood question became a powerful song

    Suggest an interview for Cheryl Lee or let us know who your favorite interviewee is so far Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians People can ask it like small talk, but it can land like a verdict: “Where do you really come from?” I’m joined by Vika & Linda for a candid chat about how that question followed them through primary school in suburban Melbourne and eventually became the heart of their ninth studio album, Where Do I Come From? We unpack why the song speaks to identity and belonging, and why it still feels urgent in conversations about immigration, heritage, and what “Australian” looks like today.  We also go behind the scenes of the title track video, created with filmmaker Ky Belling, using archival footage and fan-submitted family photos that spotlight Australia’s migrant story in a way that feels intimate and unmistakably real. Vika & Linda share how decades of harmony work and backing vocals shaped their discipline, and why stepping forward to tell their own story now feels like the right time.  Along the way, we talk touring life (yes, a 46-date national tour), raising kids while living on the road, and one of the most high-pressure moments any singer can face: performing the national anthem live at the AFL. We also get into the songwriting themes that make this their most personal record yet, plus the collaborators who helped shape it, including Mark Seymour of Hunters & Collectors.  If you love Australian music podcasts, songwriter interviews, and stories that tell the truth, hit play, then subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more people can find it. What are Vika & Linda  up to at the moment?  Let's find out! Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

    16 min

  5. 2 June ·  Video

    What is Lee Kernaghan up to lately? OR A virgin shoey on the back of a ute!!

    Suggest an interview for Cheryl Lee or let us know who your favorite interviewee is so far Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians A country legend doesn’t happen by accident, and Lee Kernaghan is proof. We jump on Zoom with Lee to unpack the real origin story: a musical family, a dad who sang about trucks and life on the road, and years of scraping by with gigs wherever a crowd would listen. It’s the kind of Australian country music journey that’s equal parts hard work and heart, and it explains why his songs still feel like they’re written for real people, not playlists. We also get into the moment things finally shifted. Lee shares how record labels turned him down before ABC Music backed him to a life-changing run of albums, awards, and touring. Along the way, we talk songwriting craft, including his long collaboration with Garth Porter and the simple creative rule that keeps working: write from your own life, tell the truth, and let the chorus do the heavy lifting. Then we head straight into the dust and noise of the Deni Ute Muster. Lee breaks down how it started in 1999 during drought, why it’s now a bucket-list Australian music festival, and what makes it unlike any other event, from rodeo and bull riding to that legendary car park energy. We highlight the massive lineup, the ticket rush, and the community fundraising that keeps money flowing back to the region.  Plus, Lee drops a genuine update on what’s next: new music before the Muster, an album on the horizon, and even the possibility of vinyl. If you love Australian country, live music stories, and the culture that surrounds rural festivals, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a mate who needs a road trip, and leave us a review so more listeners can find the show. What is Lee Kernaghan up to at the moment?  Let's find out! Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

    19 min

  6. 27 May ·  Video

    What has Mundi Mundi Bash Founder Greg Donovan been up to lately? OR A Redundancy Becomes Australia's Biggest Outback Party!!

    Suggest an interview for Cheryl Lee or let us know who your favorite interviewee is so far Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians A lot of festivals chase scale. Greg Donovan chased a feeling: live Australian music under huge outback skies, surrounded by people who actually talk to each other. I’m Cheryl Lee, and I’m joined by Greg, the founder and organizer behind the Big Red Bash and the Mundi Mundi Bash, to unpack how a remote desert idea turns into one of the biggest events in Outback Australia. The surprising part is where it begins: fundraising runs for his son Stephen’s Type 1 diabetes, a John Williamson moment on Big Red, and a spark that said, “What if more people could experience this?” We get into the real mechanics of building an outback music festival from scratch: learning production costs the hard way, pushing through early losses, and the career turning point that came with redundancy after decades in insurance. Greg shares how booking major Aussie acts helped the Big Red Bash find its audience, and why the Mundi Mundi Bash near Broken Hill was created to be more accessible for caravans, motorhomes, and travelers who want red dirt magic without the longest haul. The conversation goes beyond the lineup into what makes these events feel like a community: Big Blue Day for mental health fundraising with Beyond Blue, world record attempts, bush dances supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and a culture of costumes that ranges from Tina Turner to Mad Max. We also talk Mad Max filming history on the Mundi Mundi Plains, what surprised Greg most about touring artists, and the economic boost the festival brings to towns across the region. If you love Australian music, outback travel, and the behind-the-scenes reality of festivals that survive tough years, hit play, share this with a friend who needs a road trip, and subscribe plus leave a review so more listeners can find Still Rockin' It. What is all the Mundi Mundi Bash goss?  Let's find out! Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

    28 min

  7. 26 May

    What has Soren Walker from Sweet Talk been up to lately? OR Building a DIY Album and Landing a US Arena Tour

    Suggest an interview for Cheryl Lee or let us know who your favorite interviewee is so far Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians A new single is one thing. Getting invited onto a 16-day US arena tour is something else entirely. I’m Cheryl Lee, That Radio Chick, and I’m joined by Soren Walker from Melbourne’s Sweet Talk to talk about the moment their path widens and what they’re doing to earn it once they get there. We dig into “Ride Out On Me,” the writing behind it, and the buzz that’s building as they gear up for their first US run as a band supporting The Red Clay Strays. We also get honest about the unglamorous side of modern music: touring costs that chew through budgets, streaming that pays virtually nothing, and why more independent artists are bringing production back in-house. Soren breaks down why Sweet Talk is going fully DIY on album two, from recording and mixing to artwork, and how having real audio engineering skills changes what’s possible when the industry gets tight. Along the way we talk about the importance of festivals, what it means when big names call you “export ready,” and how a band keeps its sound intact while chasing bigger stages. There’s also a fun twist behind the “Ride Out On Me” video that you might not catch at first glance, plus a look ahead at Nashville songwriting plans and the dream of working with heavyweight American producers down the line. If you care about Australian music, blues rooted, southern rock with bite, and the reality of building a career one show at a time, this conversation is for you. Listen now, watch the “Ride Out On Me” video on YouTube, then subscribe, share the show with a mate, and leave a review so more people can find Still Rocking It. What are Sweet Talk up to lately?  Let's find out! Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

    19 min

  8. 24 May

    What has Casey Barnes been up to lately? OR A Song That Makes You Smell The Roses

    Suggest an interview for Cheryl Lee or let us know who your favorite interviewee is so far Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians Time feels slow until it doesn’t. One minute you’re planning the year, and the next you’re wondering how your kids are suddenly grown and how the calendar got so full. That’s where my chat with Australian country star Casey Barnes begins, and it quickly turns into a warm, honest conversation about music, family, and what it means to stay present while still chasing big goals.  Casey’s celebrating huge news: his eighth studio album, Made For This, is on the way, along with a national album tour and a stack of fan details we know you care about, from limited edition merch to a seriously special marbled emerald vinyl release. We talk about why albums still matter, why playing a record front to back feels different than skipping through singles, and how he’s shaped a tracklist with real range, from high-energy anthems to songs that hit close to home. We also shine a light on the team behind the sound, including M Squared and songwriter-producer Michael Paynter, and how that studio process pushes every line to land.  Then we get to the heart-stealer: “Time To Burn,” Casey’s first-ever collaboration with iconic Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray. We unpack the story behind the duet, the perspective shift that makes it sting in the best way, and the simple message that keeps echoing long after the last chord: slow down, be grateful, and make time for what matters while you’ve got it.  If you love Australian country music, new music interviews, and stories that feel like real life, hit play, subscribe, share this with a mate, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What has Casey Barnes been up to lately?  Let's find out! Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

    19 min
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  • Creator
    That Radio Chick - Cheryl Lee
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    197
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