Take 5

Double J

4.9 (711)
MUSIC INTERVIEWS
UPDATED FORTNIGHTLY

The Take 5 is a music podcast where the people you love, share five songs they love. Each guest has a different theme, and the memories attached to their most beloved songs flip them to fan mode, often giving a rare insight into their creative heart. Hosted by Zan Rowe.

5 DAYS AGO

Waxahatchee's songs that get right back to it

Katie Crutchfield has been making music as Waxahatchee for almost 15 years. In the early days she self-released on cassette, lo-fi indie music that would blossom into Americana around a decade later. That foray, with her acclaimed album Saint Cloud, brought her a whole new audience. But she has always been a brilliant songwriter. Katie doesn’t waste a word, which is why I love chatting with her about songs. And why I asked her to Take 5. From classic country to the heavenly voice of Michael Stipe, let Waxahatchee take you into her record collection and foundations. Rilo Kiley – Portions For Foxes Trisha Yearwood – She’s In Love With The Boy Fleetwood Mac – Landslide R.E.M. – Sweetness Follows Lady Wray – Guilty

34 min
21 NOV

Chet Faker's decade

10 years ago, a fellow called Nick Murphy put out his debut album. The Melbournian traded on the name Chet Faker, buzz was building, but when Built on Glass was released, no one knew how big it would become.

46 min
14 NOV

Darren Hayes' love songs

There aren’t many Australian bands who have sold 23 million copies of their albums. Cast your mind back to the late 90’s, and a duo from Brisbane called Savage Garden. Darren Hayes was the angel-voiced frontman, and after putting out two hugely successful albums he went solo. Now many years later he’s published a memoir titled Unlovable, and the story of his life as a little kid growing up in the South Brisbane suburbs, to becoming a worldwide pop star, and finally coming out, is one we’ve never heard like this before. Diana Ross - 'Reach Out And Touch (Somebody's Hand)' Peter Gabriel - 'Love To Be Loved' Madonna - 'Mother And Father' Taylor Swift - 'exile [Ft. Bon Iver]' George Michael - 'Jesus To A Child' There are parts of this conversation that explore Darren’s experiences with family violence. It’s a big part of his story, so please be warned. And if you need support, here are some resources who provide it: 1800 Respect National Helpline on 1800 737 732 Lifeline on 131 114 Men's Referral Service on 1300 766 491 Mensline on 1300 789 978 Full Stop Australia on 1800 385 578 Emergency services on triple-0 if you need immediate care

52 min
5 NOV

Casey Donovan's sanctuary songs

It’s hard to believe that 20 years ago Casey Donovan won Australian Idol. Just 16 years old, she was thrust into the spotlight and every high and low was captured for all to see. She took away the main prize, but in the years following would be working as a medical receptionist and a rideshare driver to pay the bills. Casey threw her hat back in the reality show ring with I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here, and won again. And in the past few years, she’s had a kind of second life starring in hit musicals across the country. Through it all, her powerhouse voice and grounded nature has endeared her to millions of Australians. For me, watching her belt out huge songs every New Years Eve proves she’s unparalleled. In music and life, Casey can take just about anything thrown at her. But what is the music she retreats to, when she needs it most? This is a beautiful conversation with a resilient Queen, and the stories that led her here. Mr. Big - 'To Be With You' Maggie Rogers - 'Light On' Allen Stone - 'Bed I Made' Maddie Zahm - 'You Might Not Like Her' James Bay - 'One Life' Watch Take 5 on ABC iview: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/take-5-with-zan-rowe

50 min
29 OCT

Bernard Fanning's vulnerability and bravado

Bernard Fanning is no stranger to the limelight. With Powderfinger he sold millions of albums and rocked out to stadiums of adoring fans. Then he stripped it back as a solo artist and went Number 1 again. Bernard holds the record for the most amount of Hottest 100 number 1’s, he is adored by generations of Australians, and is one of the most enjoyable people to chat music with. Bernard’s new project with Paul Dempsey proves he’s still compelled to create music, and with all of this history, we sat down in Melbourne’s legendary Bakehouse Studios to Take 5. Interestingly, Bernard came up with his own theme for this one; he was super keen to explore the world’s of vulnerability and bravado. And from Bowie to Nina Simone, AC/DC to Bob Dylan, we unpacked a whole lot more. Settle in for this special extended cut of Bernard Fanning's Take 5. AC/DC – ‘Jailbreak’ David Bowie – ‘Sound And Vision’ Nina Simone – 'I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free’ Prince – ‘1999’ Bob Dylan – ‘Most Of The Time’ Watch Take 5 on ABC iview: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/take-5-with-zan-rowe

1h 3m
22 OCT

Neil Finn's songs of ascension

Neil Finn is one of our greatest living songwriters. In Split Enz and Crowded House, solo and in his collaborations, his tunes have become the soundtrack to our lives. I’ve been chasing Neil to Take 5 for the TV series since the beginning, and finally he said yes. Even better, he invited us to film at his own studios. Roundhead, a pale green building on an Auckland street that has seen some incredible music history go down. Bunker down in the basement of Roundhead, as Neil Finn shares the DNA of his songwriting heart, and the music that soars for him. David Bowie – ‘Quicksand’ Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata No.8 “Pathétique” in C minor, Op. 13, 2nd Movement: Adagio cantabile (performed by Arthur Rubinstein) Split Enz – ‘Time for a Change’ The Beatles – ‘Across the Universe’ Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong – ‘Summertime’ Watch Take 5 on ABC iview: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/take-5-with-zan-rowe

1h 1m
15 OCT

Claudia Karvan's songs of hope

Many of us have grown up with Claudia Karvan. She's been on our screens since she was 10 years old, starring in films like The Big Steal and The Heartbreak Kid. And we’ve fallen in love with her on the small screen, in her long running roles on The Secret Life of Us and Love My Way. These days, Claudia is not only an actor but a hugely successful producer behind TV shows like Doctor Doctor and Bump. Through all she does there is a great sense of optimism, so I gave her the theme of hope. And from John & Yoko to The Velvets to BARKAA, she confirmed once again why she is universally loved. John Lennon – ‘Hold On’ Ibrahim Ferrer – ‘Marieta’ The Velvet Underground – ‘I’m Sticking With You’ BARKAA – ‘We Up’ Sinéad O’Connor – ‘Thank You for Hearing Me’ Watch Take 5 on ABC iview: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/take-5-with-zan-rowe

48 min
8 OCT

Bill Bailey's songs of humanity

Bill Bailey is one of the most loved comedians in the world. From his breakout role as Manny in the cult TV show Black Books, to his exceptional talent for playing multiple instruments, he always leaves his audiences feeling brighter. Bill is fascinated with natural history and humanity, his curiosity knows no bounds and music has been a constant companion. I asked him to Take 5 with songs that reflect humanity, and he gifted me an extraordinary conversation about life, death, risk taking and memory making. I was buzzing after this chat, and I hope you will be too. The Kinks – ‘You Really Got Me’ PJ Harvey – ‘Big Exit’ Johnny Cash – ‘Hurt’ Foals – ‘Mountain At My Gates’ Talking Heads – ‘Once In A Lifetime’ Watch Take 5 on ABC iview: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/take-5-with-zan-rowe

57 min

See All (366)

Zan Rowe

Host

4.9

out of 5

711 Ratings

Great interviews

3 Nov

Diddoms69

Zan has a really lovely and warm interviewing style that helps artists to open up and share some great insights. Love this show. The Neil Finn episode was fantastic.
So good!!

2 Oct

Gaby Johnston 94

I have been listening to Zan for such a long time and this is some of her best work! Love everything you do and always excited when a new episode pops up. You are amazing!
Amazing

10 May

Lisa Ulrica

Such a great show and such a great host. You get to listen to fun conversation around music from your favourite musicians or be introduced to new musicians AND music - new and old you may have missed! Zan in insanely smooth for the ears and her laugh is contagious! 10/10 (like Kylie said) PS Bangfam
Undone to Burt - Take 5, Zan and Noel Gallagher

11/10/2023

Mads 2e

Stories woven through songs, and songs soundtracking the stories. Take 5 is an indelible format, producing calm and perspective. Zan is a brilliant interviewer, nudging guests to explore their own lives: their canniness and uncanniness. And through her and Take 5, we all get to know—are invited to narrate—our own lives a little better. I’ve listened to almost all of Take 5, and have been a staunch subservient of BBC Sounds’ latest release of Desert Island Discs for over 5 years. Take 5 imbues a distinctly laid-back, unabashed glint on the genre, and no doubt that can be attributed to Zan and the superb production and editing. The long snippet of Burt Bacharach, and Noel Gallagher’s cheery, youthful delight in the richness of Bacharach’s song was teased out so gloriously — euphorically even. I love Take 5, and am a staunch subscriber. What an episode; what a show.

The Take 5 is a music podcast where the people you love, share five songs they love. Each guest has a different theme, and the memories attached to their most beloved songs flip them to fan mode, often giving a rare insight into their creative heart. Hosted by Zan Rowe.