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  1. 09/21/2020

    #JOYListeningParty: Bright Light Bright Light releases queer collab album ‘Fun City’ (Hour 2)

    Welsh-born, NYC-based queer singer-songwriter Bright Light Bright Light joined us for our first ever JOY Listening Party to celebrate the release of his new album. Written as a love letter to the LGBTIQ communities, Fun City is a record full of collaborations with queer artists. In the second hour of the party, Bright Light Bright Light aka Rod Thomas hangs out with Michael to chat about how the songs came about, especially in the current context of queer rights and representation. John P, from In The Studio, caught up with rapper Big Dipper and singer KAYE to talk about their tracks on the record. Show your support by streaming and buying the album at orcd.co/funcity Playlist Bright Light Bright Light ft Niki Haris, Donna De Lory & Initial Talk – This Was My House Bright Light Bright Light ft KAYE – Never be Lonely Bright Light Bright Light ft The Illustrious Blacks – These Dreams Bright Light Bright Light ft Big Dipper – Love Song Bright Light Bright Light ft Mark Gatiss – Next To You Bright Light Bright Light ft Justin Vivian Bond – Saying Goodbye Is Exhausting The post #JOYListeningParty: Bright Light Bright Light releases queer collab album ‘Fun City’ (Hour 2) appeared first on JOY Music Highlights.

    1 hr

  2. 09/20/2020

    #JOYListeningParty: Bright Light Bright Light releases queer collab album ‘Fun City’ (Hour 1)

    Welsh-born, NYC-based queer singer-songwriter Bright Light Bright Light joined us for our first ever JOY Listening Party to celebrate the release of his new album. Written as a love letter to the LGBTIQ communities, Fun City is a record full of collaborations with queer artists. In the first hour of the party, Bright Light Bright Light aka Rod Thomas had a chat with Michael about the purpose of the album and the messages he was trying to convey with its songs. The Sound of Now‘s Ti Butler got a chance to chat with Aussie singer-songwriter Brendan Maclean about meeting Rod and creating the song Touchy. Fellow Aussie Sam Sparro caught up with Turn the Beat Around‘s Robbie Molinari to share his story behind the collab. Show your support by streaming and buying the album at orcd.co/funcity Playlist Bright Light Bright Light – I Used To Be Cool Bright Light Bright Light ft Brendan Maclean – Touchy Bright Light Bright Light ft Jake Shears – Sensation Bright Light Bright Light ft Andy Bell – Good at Goodbyes Bright Light Bright Light ft Sam Sparro – You Make It So Easy Don’t You Bright Light Bright Light ft Caveboy – It’s Alright It’s Okay The post #JOYListeningParty: Bright Light Bright Light releases queer collab album ‘Fun City’ (Hour 1) appeared first on JOY Music Highlights.

    55 min

  3. 09/30/2018

    Zak’s back and Fallin for you

    Melbourne-based out-and-proud singer Zak Love is back with a new single and he’s proud to have it premiere on JOY. Since last being at JOY, Zak’s been performing all over Australia and busy writing new music. He caught up with Michael, JOY’s Music Director, to talk about performing in suits and on boats and the story behind the new single Fallin. Plus: What happened when Zak tried to gate crash a Madonna gig? Whose music would he love to make a cover album of? How did Zak get his foot in the door? Grab your copy of Fallin through your preferred music distributor and like Zak on Facebook. The post Zak’s back and Fallin for you appeared first on JOY Music Highlights.

    9 min

  4. 04/07/2018

    40 Songs for 40 Years: 2008 – today

    JOY celebrated 40 years of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras with an afternoon of Mardi Gras classics, all the way from 1978 to today. Michael and John took you on a journey through time with one song for each of the years since the very first Mardi Gras in 1978. The fourth decade: 2008 – today 2008: Agnes – Release Me (Cahill Radio Edit) 2009: Beyoncé – Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) 2010: Beverley Knight & Chaka Khan – Soul Survivor (Bimbo Jones Radio Edit) 2011: Lady Gaga – Born This Way 2012: Scissor Sisters – Let’s Have a Kiki 2013: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft Mary Lambert – Same Love (JOY radio edit) 2014: Sam Smith – Stay With Me (Mark Picchiotti Groove Reconstruction Radio Mix) 2015: Adam Lambert – Ghost Town 2016: Dami Im – Sound of Silence (7th Heaven Radio Edit) 2017: Halsey ft Lauren Jauregai – Strangers 2018: Troye Sivan – My My My The post 40 Songs for 40 Years: 2008 – today appeared first on JOY Music Highlights.

    57 min

  5. 04/06/2018

    40 Songs for 40 Years: 1998 – 2007

    JOY celebrated 40 years of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras with an afternoon of Mardi Gras classics, all the way from 1978 to today. Michael and John took you on a journey through time with one song for each of the years since the very first Mardi Gras in 1978. The third decade: 1998 – 2007 1998: Mousse T vs Hot’N’Juicy – Horny (1998 rework) 1999: Delerium & Sarah McLachlan – Silence 2000: Anastacia  – I’m Outta Love 2001: Kylie Minogue – Can’t Get You Out Of My Head 2002: Shakira – Whenever Wherever 2003: Britney Spears & Madonna – Me Against The Music 2004: Eric Prydz – Call On Me 2005: Mariah Carey – We Belong Together (Pete Rauhofer reconstruction radio mix) 2006: Scissor Sisters – I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’ 2007: Mika – Grace Kelly The post 40 Songs for 40 Years: 1998 – 2007 appeared first on JOY Music Highlights.

    55 min

  6. 04/05/2018

    40 Songs for 40 Years: 1988 – 1997

    JOY celebrated 40 years of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras with an afternoon of Mardi Gras classics, all the way from 1978 to today. Michael and John took you on a journey through time with one song for each of the years since the very first Mardi Gras in 1978. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf4gJqjle8F The second decade: 1988 – 1997 1988: Yazz And The Plastic Population – The Only Way Is Up 1989: Cher – If I Could Turn Back Time 1990: The B52s – Love Shack 1991: Kylie Minogue – What Do I Have To Do 1992: CeCe Peniston – Finally 1993: Janet Jackson – If 1994: Toni Pearen – Walkaway Lover 1995: Christine Anu – Party 1996: Johnna – Pride (Radio Edit) 1997: Aqua – Barbie Girl The post 40 Songs for 40 Years: 1988 – 1997 appeared first on JOY Music Highlights.

    55 min

  7. 04/04/2018

    40 Songs for 40 Years: 1978 – 1987

    JOY celebrated 40 years of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras with an afternoon of Mardi Gras classics, all the way from 1978 to today. Michael and John took you on a journey through time with one song for each of the years since the very first Mardi Gras in 1978. The first decade: 1978 – 1987 1978: Alicia Bridges – I Love The Nightlife (Real Rapino 7″ Mix) 1979: ABBA – Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! 1980: Diana Ross – Upside Down 1981: Soft Cell – Tainted Love 1982: Human League – Don’t You Want Me 1983: Prince – 1999 1984: Bronski Beat – Smalltown Boy 1985: Dead Or Alive – You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) 1986: The Communards – Don’t Leave Me This Way 1987: Bananarama – Love In The First Degree The post 40 Songs for 40 Years: 1978 – 1987 appeared first on JOY Music Highlights.

    57 min

  8. 10/02/2017

    Alfie says YES for marriage equality

    Alfie Arcuri won The Voice in 2016 and he popped into JOY to talk all things YES! before his Melbourne live show. The out-and-proud singer sat down with JOY’s Music Director Michael and they chatted about performing a song about his ex on national TV, the effects of the current Marriage Law Postal Survey and the story behind his new song, Love is Love. He also teamed up with Matt, his guitarist, to perform Love is Love live in studio. Plus: What does Alfie think about Eurovision? What are the plans for 2018? Which big British singer does he want to work with? And what did little Alfie get up to in big LA? Connect with Alfie Facebook: Alfie Arcuri Twitter: @alfiearcuri Instagram: @alfiearcuri The post Alfie says YES for marriage equality appeared first on JOY Music Highlights.

    16 min
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    JOY 94.9
  • Years Active
    2009 - 2020
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    50
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