61 episodes

Melbourne based Singer/Songwriter Darius Mendoza explores the lives of musicians and other interesting people. Darius delves into each of his guest’s unique origin story through candid conversation and live performance.

Tight Forty Five Darius Mendoza

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    • 5.0 • 21 Ratings

Melbourne based Singer/Songwriter Darius Mendoza explores the lives of musicians and other interesting people. Darius delves into each of his guest’s unique origin story through candid conversation and live performance.

    Rowena Rasmussen

    Rowena Rasmussen

    Rowena Rasmussen is a super talented director, dancer, actor and singer.
    Working with the likes of Hugh Jackman, Queen, Kelly Rowland, Ricky Martin and even yours truly. We take a trip down memory lane, from her roles in West Side Story, Fame, We Will Rock You, Miss Siagon… and laugh at the fact we were high school sweet hearts playing in a Christian Band many many years ago.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Cisco Tavares

    Cisco Tavares

    Cisco Tavares is an absolute staple in the Melbourne R&B, Funk and Soul scene.
    In the way of gigs he's punched his ticket more than any other singer I know.  Cisco always brings the disco!! We talk about his latest project with Retro-Electro-Pop-Funk Band Mondo Freaks. 

    • 42 min
    Adam Noviello

    Adam Noviello

    People if you’re into David Bowie and Timothée Chalamet’s talent, look and vibe, you’re going to love my next guest Adam Noviello. 
    This is exactly what Australia needs right now; a progressive, androgynous, authentic, unapologetic diva who has the goods to back it.

    • 42 min
    Phoenix Jackson Mendoza

    Phoenix Jackson Mendoza

    Actor, Singer, Dancer - Phoenix Mendoza (interesting last name) is taking Australia by storm. She's gone from back to back musicals such as American Idiot, The Boy From Oz, Bring It On, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory and is currently killing it in Six the musical.
    She stars in the T.V series Dive Club on Netflix and Stories From Oz on ABC. But what's most impressive is she is related to yours truly... so please join me this week with my one and only niece, Phoenix Jackson Mendoza for a very special episode of Tight Forty Five. 

    • 57 min
    Dakota East

    Dakota East

    Dakota East grew up in a log cabin, on a small Island, in Ontario Canada. So Yeah, you can’t grow up in a log cabin and not pick up that old guitar.
    East’s debut single “Runaway” is a bop with a country pop and she absolutely nails that sound. So pass me that whisky and let’s get to it Nashville style this week on Tight Forty Five.

    • 51 min
    Mia Dyson

    Mia Dyson

    I am lost for words when it comes to Aria award winner Mia Dyson.  So I’ll quote Pink, “This girl is blowing my mind apart”. She’s opened for the likes of Stevie Nicks, Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt & Joe Cocker and has  more accolades than Adelaide Adams.
    There is nothing more devastating and satisfying than being shot down by a song . Mia shot me down multiple times. 

    • 1 hr 7 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

Bianca Kanjo ,

He’s a Pro!

Darius has got it. An instinct to carry and direct an interview effortlessly. You’ll be laughing one minute, a wee bit emotional the next and before you know it you’re thinking deeply about things you hadn’t considered before. As a musician, you’ll be validated through the conversations he sparks about the industry. Darius creates community and a sense that you’re not alone on this journey.

ellanabob ,

Great listening

Great interviews with some of Australia’s upcoming and established guests.Informative and entertains!

djdbscauhb ,

Great interview

Thanks for supporting our Aussie talent 😊👍

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