My Kind of Scene

Cara Diaria
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My Kind of Scene uncovers the past and present of Australian music. From titans to hidden gems, this podcast discovers the songs and artists that make up the fabric of the Aussie music scene, and explores what makes them succeed. It examines history through a present-day lens, attempting to understand the giants whose shoulders today's artists stand on, and the creative sparks defining the future of Australian music. Host Cara Diaria, indie musician and music nerd, brings her unique perspective to the Aussie hits and misses, the movers and shakers, the goodness and greatness that makes it My Kind of Scene.

  1. 25/01/2024

    Shoulda Been Higher

    My Kind of Scene uncovers the past and present of Australian music. In this episode, we discuss all the charm and quirks of the Triple J Hottest 100 annual listener poll, with the guy who literally wrote the book on it – author, comedian and podcaster, Tom W. Clarke. Check out his awesome book, Shoulda Been Higher: A Celebration of 30 Years of Triple J's Hottest 100. Find the episode playlist on Spotify and YouTube.  Send questions or compliments to mykindofscenepod[@]gmail.com. My Kind Of Scene acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the land many of us call Australia. Sources Clarke, T.W. Shoulda Been Higher: A Celebration of 30 Years of Triple J's Hottest 100 Melbourne Books, 2023 The Hottest 100 Archive abc.net.auWikipediaClarke, T.W. Spinning Around Spotify, 2021-22

    1h 17m

  2. 19/12/2023

    The Spirit of Christmas

    My Kind of Scene uncovers the past and present of Australian music. In this episode, we travel through the annals of time according to Myer Grace Bros' (not a sponsor!) yearly The Spirit of Christmas charity compilation CD, which for 25 years featured Aussie artists interpreting Christmas tunes. We discuss the highlights and weird-lights and ultimately count down the top 5 versions of the perennial holiday favorite, "Silent Night." Find the episode playlist on YouTube.  Send questions or compliments to mykindofscenepod[@]gmail.com. My Kind Of Scene acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the land many of us call Australia. Sources Wikipedia"Charity album". The Canberra Times. Supplement. Vol. 71, no. 22, 146. 5 December 1995. p. 3. Retrieved 22 December 2022 – via National Library of Australia.Blake, J. "Sass, soul and old-school panache in musical gem" The Sydney Morning Herald, May 29, 2010

    58 min

  3. 06/08/2023

    Baby Look at Me

    My Kind of Scene uncovers the past and present of Australian music. In this episode, we begin by discussing the thrill of Kylie's contender for 2023 Song of the Summer, but quickly pivot to explore the unparalleled career of another Aussie pop diva who's found success at home and away: Tina Arena. You might think you know her, but think again! Find the episode playlists on the Spotify Cara Diaria artist page and on YouTube.  Send questions or compliments to mykindofscenepod[@]gmail.com. My Kind Of Scene acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the land many of us call Australia. Sources WikipediaLuse, B. et al. "Where's the song of the summer? Plus, the making of Beyoncé's 'Crazy in Love'" NPR, Jul 14, 2023Nicolaou, E. "Kylie Minogue on her viral hit song: 'It padamed its way straight into my heart'" Today.com, Jun 22, 2023Arena, T. Now I Can Dance, HarperCollins, Oct 14, 2013Flick, L. "Single Reviews: New & Noteworthy" Billboard (p. 76), Mar 9, 1996 Lochrie, C. "Tina Arena Shares ‘Most Personal Album to Date’, ‘Love Saves’" Rolling Stone Australia, Jul 14, 2023

    1h 20m

  4. 28/05/2023

    It's a Woman's Woman's World: Australian Soul (Part 3)

    My Kind of Scene uncovers the past and present of Australian music. This is the 3rd and final part in our Aussie soul series. We'll cover reality TV soul stars, explore the fertile soul breeding ground that was 2010s Melbourne, and discuss of the future of Australian soul. Find the episode playlists on Spotify & YouTube.  Send questions or compliments to mykindofscenepod[@]gmail.com. MKOS acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the land many of us call Australia. Warning: This episode contains the names and voices of people who have died. It also contains a few swear words. Sources: WikipediaLewis, P. "Join the 'Sugarush Beat Company'" Bluesandsoul.com, 2007 Blackman, G. "Songs sung blue" The Age, Nov 7, 2004 Ore, A. "The Bamboos Talk New Influences…" Tone Deaf, Nov 7, 2013Kingsmill, K. "Auldist's old soul" The Sydney Morning Herald, May 24, 2013Macgregor, J. "Kylie Auldist Biography" Allmusic.comWehner, C. "Why Clairy Browne Is A "Boss Bitch" The Music, April 13, 2016Hughes, H. "A Good Ol’ American Intro for Clairy Browne and the Bangin’ Rackettes" Village Voice, May 21, 2013Newstead, A. "Saskwatch are calling it quits…" abc.net.au, Jul 17, 2019Varvaris, M. "WILSN Is The Modern Soul Artist Australia Has Been Waiting For" The Music, Feb 2, 2023 Vass, C. "Interview: Hiatus Kaiyote" Acclaim Magazine, December 2013Heins, S. "Nai Palm Of Hiatus Kaiyote Shares Her Amazing Story…" Okayplayer.com, 2015Boyd, L. "Savage Sensitivity: Hiatus Kaiyote's Nai Palm" The Red Bulletin, July 13, 2021James, A. "First Nations rising star Budjerah reveals…" Daily Mail Australia, Feb 10, 2023Young, D J. "Bumpy: the neo-soul storyteller makes her personal, powerful solo debut" NME, Jan 18, 2023

    1h 13m

  5. 23/04/2023

    It's a Woman's Woman's World: Australian Soul (Part 2)

    My Kind of Scene uncovers the past and present of Australian music. This is part 2 of our Aussie soul deep dive, from the '60s & '70s pioneers, to the innovators of the '80s, '90s, 2000s and beyond. Find the episode playlists on Spotify & YouTube.  Send questions or compliments to mykindofscenepod[@]gmail.com. MKOS acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the land many of us call Australia. Warning: This episode contains the names and voices of people who have died. Sources: WikipediaRitz, D. "Soul music" Britannica.comO'Grady, A. "Kerrie Biddell: The first lady..." Sydney Morning Herald, 2014Schwartz, L. "Blue moon rising for Saddington" The Sydney Morning Herald,  2012True, E. "Looking Through a Window by Wendy Saddington..." The Guardian, 2015McFarlane, I. "The Pleasure Principle - The Story of Jeff St John..." Third Stone Press, 2015Blackman, G. "'60s female singers..." Sydney Morning Herald, 2014Brandle, L. "Max Merritt, ARIA Hall of Fame..." Billboard, 2020"The Ram Jam Big Band" History of Aussie Music, 2013"My African-American heritage: Colleen Hewett..." ABC Arts,  2015"Margaret (Maggie) McKinley" Women of Aussie Music, 2015McFarlane, I. "'The Dynamic Hepnotics'" Whammo, 2004Turner, D. "Dynamic Hepnotics" Nostalgia CentralBosso, B. "6 Music Acts That Disappeared" The Interns, 2014Butler, J & Verdouw, E. "Dan Sultan On His New…" Huffington Post, 2017Nunn, G. "The Sapphires: where are they now?" Aust. Geographic, 2012"Original Sapphires search for..." abc.net.au, Feb 20, 2015"Maori-Mentored, Soul-Singing...'" NPR, March 23, 2013

    1h 7m

  6. 03/03/2023

    It's a Woman's Woman's World: Australian Soul (Part 1)

    My Kind of Scene uncovers the past and present of Australian music. In part 1 of this two part episode we deep dive (and I mean it!) into three titans of Australian soul: Renée Geyer, Marica Hines and Venetta Fields. Find the episode playlists on the Spotify Cara Diaria artist page and on YouTube.  Send questions or compliments to mykindofscenepod[@]gmail.com. My Kind Of Scene acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the land many of us call Australia. Sources WikipediaBurke, K. "Renée Geyer, Australian jazz and soul singer, dies aged 69," The Guardian, Jan 17 2023Baker, G. A. "Renée Geyer: Fiery vocalist was at the top of her class" Sydney Morning Herald, Jan 18 2023Dwyer, M. "Stares, whispers and heavy metal swing" Sydney Morning Herald, Oct 14 2011Stafford, A. "Renée Geyer: Australia’s finest white soul singer was ambitious, unapologetic and too often overlooked" The Guardian, Jan 18 2023Condon, D. "Renée Geyer had a peerless voice and dogged tenacity..." Double J, Jan 17 2023Winsor, C. "Vale Renée Geyer" National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, 2023"Marcia Hines on coming to Australia as a teenager to perform in Hair" Anh's Brush With Fame, ABC via YouTube.com, 2018ThatSingerReactions. "Renée Geyer - Heading In The Right Direction 1981 | Reaction" YouTube.com, Apr 22, 2022ThatSingerReactions. "Renée Geyer -It's A Man's World@The Basement | Reaction"  YouTube.com, Jan 2023Cold Chisel - The Last stand (55:00) YouTube.com, 1983 Vanetta (sic) Fields – BMHOF Class of 2005, The Buffalo Music Hall Of Fame, 2005"The Christmas Song by Venetta Fields," National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, 1995Murphy, B. "Musicians Talk About Their Careers" National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, 2013Mottram, L. "Venetta Fields reflects on her inspiration, Aretha Franklin" ABC Radio, Aug 17 2018"Venetta Fields Is Probably Singing on Most of Your Records" Discogs.com, Apr 14 2021Cowan, J. & Petch, B. "Venetta's Studio Sessions" abc.net.au via web.archive.org, Aug 12, 2004

    1h 25m

  7. 01/12/2022

    Closer Than My Closest Friend (Part 2)

    My Kind of Scene uncovers the past and present of Australian music. In the second part of this two-part exploration of Australian musical siblings, we'll explore even more double, triple and even quadruple sibling outfits, including some of our most beloved and influential artists. Find the episode playlist on the Spotify Cara Diaria artist page.  Send questions or compliments to mykindofscenepod[@]gmail.com. My Kind Of Scene acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the nation many of us call Australia. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners should be aware that this episode contains the names, voices and words of people who have died. Sources: WikipediaByrne, D. "Family ties: Australia's best musical siblings" abc.net.au, 2018Jenke, T. "10 of the best sibling team-ups in music" Tone Deaf, 2017Stavropoulos, L. "A Family Affair: 20 Sibling Groups Who Rock" udiscovermusic.com, 2022Visentin, L. "Parents take a chance on Sheppard..." The Sydney Morning Herald, Jun 13, 2014Hollitt, E. "Interview: With Elliot Margin from The Rubens" Good Call Live, 2018"Island Home by Christine Anu" National Film & Sound Archive of AustraliaStafford, A. "Warumpi Band’s trail-blazing legacy..." The Guardian, 2021Bisley, A. "Blackfella/Whitefella by Warumpi Band..." The Guardian, 2015"The Hanson brothers of Ball Park Music..." Guardian Labs/ Facebook, 2019Marshall, P. "Cosmo’s Midnight get deep..." Stoney Roads, 2018Newstead, A. "How Heidi Lenffer is rallying the Aussie..." abc.net.au, 2019Bloul, Scherry. "Rapper Genesis Owusu hits right beat..." Canberra Times, 2015"Strewth - Crowded House an Aussie band..." New Zealand Herald, 2006"Dannii Minogue - All I Wanna Do (1997)" YouTube.comRamos, D. "Glaad interview with LGBTQ icon Kylie Minogue..." Glaad.org, 2022

    51 min

  8. 05/11/2022

    Closer Than My Closest Friend (Part 1)

    WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners should be aware that this episode contains the names, voices and words of people who have died. My Kind of Scene uncovers the past and present of Australian music. Australia has a tremendous legacy of musical siblings. In this two-part episode, we're going to take a stroll through the streets of sibling-spawned Aussie music. Find the episode playlist on the Spotify Cara Diaria artist page.  Send questions or compliments to mykindofscenepod[@]gmail.com. My Kind Of Scene acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the nation many of us call Australia. Sources: WikipediaByrne, D. "Family ties: Australia's best musical siblings" abc.net.au, Jun 18, 2018Jenke, T. "10 of the best sibling team-ups in music" Tone Deaf, Feb 6, 2017Stavropoulos, L. "A Family Affair: 20 Sibling Groups Who Rock" udiscovermusic.com, Apr 10, 2022"Why Bon Scott Is A Rock Legend" Society of Rock."Song for the King – Vika and Linda Bull Interview" NFSA, 2005.Vikaandlindabull.comBogna, J. "Whatever happened to The Veronicas?" Dig Mag, Sep 1, 2013Henriques-Gomes, L. "Remembering Get Born: Jet’s Debut And Still Their Crowning Achievement" Tone Deaf, Sep 13, 2016 Guppy, S. "Talei Wolfgramm" Tone Deaf, Oct 30, 2012"The Wolfgramm Sisters – Don't Stop" youtube.com, Nov 18, 2011 Kidd, S & Ursem, J. "To Love Somebody by The Bee Gees" Awesome Aussie Songs, Aug 14, 2022Simmons, R. "The 10 Best Songs Written by the Bee Gees – That Became Hits for Other Artists" Rebeat, May 20, 2016

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My Kind of Scene uncovers the past and present of Australian music. From titans to hidden gems, this podcast discovers the songs and artists that make up the fabric of the Aussie music scene, and explores what makes them succeed. It examines history through a present-day lens, attempting to understand the giants whose shoulders today's artists stand on, and the creative sparks defining the future of Australian music. Host Cara Diaria, indie musician and music nerd, brings her unique perspective to the Aussie hits and misses, the movers and shakers, the goodness and greatness that makes it My Kind of Scene.

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  • Creator
    Cara Diaria
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 My Kind of Scene
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