Almost a Mirror

Kirsten Krauth
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If you could make the soundtrack to your life, a mixtape, what songs would you choose? Welcome to Almost a Mirror, a podcast about Australian music from the late 1970s and 80s, where the post-punk world of the Crystal Ballroom collides with the pop icons of Countdown. Come with me, Kirsten Krauth, on a personal journey through music and memory where each episode is sparked by a song.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/AlmostAMirror. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. Episode 1 - Nick the Stripper by The Birthday Party & Nick Cave

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    Episode 1 - Nick the Stripper by The Birthday Party & Nick Cave

    In Episode 1, we enter the strangely alluring landscape of Nick the Stripper, a song by Nick Cave and The Birthday Party. We look at the Crystal Ballroom scene in Melbourne’s St Kilda and head to the set of the chaotic Nick the Stripper video clip. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/AlmostAMirror. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 мин.
  2. Episode 2 - Zoo Music Girl by The Birthday Party & Nick Cave

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    Episode 2 - Zoo Music Girl by The Birthday Party & Nick Cave

    We enter the dirty jungle rhythm of Zoo Music Girl, a song by The Birthday Party. We look at crushes, animal magnetism, the seduction of performance, and ask: Nick Cave – is he a man or a myth? We meet the fans, the friends, and we remember Anita Lane. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/AlmostAMirror. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 мин.
  3. Episode 3 - (I'm) Stranded by The Saints & Chris Bailey & Ed Kuepper

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    Episode 3 - (I'm) Stranded by The Saints & Chris Bailey & Ed Kuepper

    We enter the wasteland of Joh Bjelke Petersen-era Brisbane and meet a band, The Saints, who went from playing in Petrie Terrace to London and Paris because they had the audacity to make and distribute their own record. Features interviews with Chris Bailey and Ed Kuepper from The Saints, Tex Perkins ... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/AlmostAMirror. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 ч. 1 мин.
  4. Episode 4 - Wide Open Road by The Triffids & David McComb

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    Episode 4 - Wide Open Road by The Triffids & David McComb

    We enter the mirage, the heat haze of Perth and the Australian interior. We look at drive, in cars and as creative impulse, the loss and longing of touring, and long-distance love, and remember the devotion and faith of David McComb in poetry, lyrics, and friendship. Features interviews with Alsy MacDonald, Jill Birt, Martyn Casey, Rob McComb and Graham Lee from The Triffids. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/AlmostAMirror. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 ч. 29 мин.
  5. Episode 5 - The Unguarded Moment by The Church & Steve Kilbey

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    Episode 5 - The Unguarded Moment by The Church & Steve Kilbey

    We enter the bright lights of Countdown and look at overnight success, jangly guitars, paisley shirts and explore life deep, deep without a meaning. Features interviews with Steve Kilbey and Peter Koppes from The Church. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/AlmostAMirror. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 ч. 4 мин.
  6. Bonus Episode - Interview Chris Bailey, The Saints

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    Bonus Episode - Interview Chris Bailey, The Saints

    Deliciously provocative as always, I spoke to Chris Bailey in December 2021 about early Saints, being down and out in Paris and London, murals and working with Nick Cave and Tracy Pew. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/AlmostAMirror. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 ч. 23 мин.
  7. Episode 6 - Alone With You by Sunnyboys & Jeremy Oxley

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    Episode 6 - Alone With You by Sunnyboys & Jeremy Oxley

    We enter the hot Summer days, the joy of sweaty Sydney nights dancing, the love and desire and confusion and heartache of being a teenager. Features interviews with Jeremy Oxley, Peter Oxley and Richard Burgman from Sunnyboys. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/AlmostAMirror. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 ч.
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If you could make the soundtrack to your life, a mixtape, what songs would you choose? Welcome to Almost a Mirror, a podcast about Australian music from the late 1970s and 80s, where the post-punk world of the Crystal Ballroom collides with the pop icons of Countdown. Come with me, Kirsten Krauth, on a personal journey through music and memory where each episode is sparked by a song.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/AlmostAMirror. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Информация

  • Автор
    Kirsten Krauth
  • Выпуски
    7
  • Сезоны
    1
  • Ограничения
    С ненормативной лексикой
  • Авторские права
    © Kirsten Krauth
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    Almost a Mirror