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We love the arts, jazz music, world music, the blues, soul music, Hip Hop, funk and electronic sounds. Many of our presenters and producers are working musicians, DJs, and artists at the forefront of Sydney’s creative music scene.

  1. May 19

    VIVID LIVE 2026 – An Interview With Its Curator

    As the Head of Contemporary Music at the Sydney Opera House, Ben Marshall has spent over a decade transforming the World Heritage-listed venue into a vibrant hub for cutting-edge sound. In his role as the curator of Vivid LIVE, he oversees an ambitious takeover of the House’s stages, consistently programming a mix of global icons, [...]Read More... from VIVID LIVE 2026 – An Interview With Its Curator

    19 min

  2. May 19

    Radiohead for Solo Piano at City Recital Hall

    In the world of contemporary music, few bands are as fiercely protective of their sonic DNA as Radiohead. Tony Roma’s guest managed to do the near-impossible: he decoded that DNA, translated it for eighty-eight keys, and earned the band’s rare stamp of approval in the process. Josh Cohen didn’t just create piano covers; he created [...]Read More... from Radiohead for Solo Piano at City Recital Hall

    19 min

  3. Apr 21

    The Hairpin Turn: Sex

    It’s getting cold. We need to warm up. How about this: the cauldron of life. The source of earthly paradise. A great way to have a cheerful conversation. One of the things that drive us all crazy. This week: songs about sex. The Hairpin Turn has a lot of records about sex. I’ll show you [...]Read More... from The Hairpin Turn: Sex

    1h 26m

  4. Apr 20

    An Interview with Novak Manojlovic – Artistic Director at SIMA

    One of the most anticipated fixtures on the 2026 cultural calendar: SIMA’s Jazz:NOW program isn’t just a concert series; it’s a living, breathing pulse of where the music is heading and the program is a masterclass in modern improvisation. Joining us in the studio is Novak Manojlovic—a pianist and composer who has spent the last few [...]Read More... from An Interview with Novak Manojlovic – Artistic Director at SIMA

    14 min

  5. Mar 26

    The Making of Australian Jazz: Ten Part Live at the Kakadu

    This year marks the fortieth anniversary of the first performance by Ten Part Invention at the Adelaide Festival in 1986. The ten piece ensemble was an inspirational part of the Australian Jazz scene for three decades.  Jazz writer and critic John Shand described them as the Rolls Royce of Australian jazz.  This podcast, The Making of Australian [...]Read More... from The Making of Australian Jazz: Ten Part Live at the Kakadu

    1h 11m

  6. Feb 26

    Just Wait ‘Til I Get Through With It: Songs about Hubris

    We live in an age where overweening arrogance seems to be rewarded instead of pilloried. But as certain world figures either face or try to duck under the glare of their own come-uppance, The Hairpin Turn offers a playlist of songs about hubris. [...]Read More... from Just Wait ‘Til I Get Through With It: Songs about Hubris

  7. 12/07/2025

    Independent as a Hog on Ice: a Tom Waits Playlist

    To celebrate Tom Waits’ 76th birthday, The Hairpin Turn offers a playlist of Tom Waits songs performed by the man himself and a select group of cover artists. [...]Read More... from Independent as a Hog on Ice: a Tom Waits Playlist

  8. 12/04/2025

    In the studio with Samin with Packing Dhaka

    Samin, frontman and creator of packingdhaka visited us in the studio early Monday morning. We spoke to this wonderfully vibrant individual about his growth as a musician. Formation of the band Packing Dhaka, it’s iterations, his farewell show This Saturday December 6th @sneakypossumbar. [...]Read More... from In the studio with Samin with Packing Dhaka

    14 min
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We love the arts, jazz music, world music, the blues, soul music, Hip Hop, funk and electronic sounds. Many of our presenters and producers are working musicians, DJs, and artists at the forefront of Sydney’s creative music scene.

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  • Creator
    Eastside Radio 89.7FM
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    78
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Music