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Join Myf Warhurst and Zan Rowe as they debrief on the biggest conversations of the week about music, art, life and stuff.
Bang On brings together two of Australia’s most respected and most loved music journalists and presenters – who are also great friends, with your one stop shop for all the conversations you need to be across this week (but just don’t have the time to read a think-piece about).
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#286: Coachella, Courtney Love, Scoop
It's been a large week, and Myf and Zan are here to take you into a happy place, and make sense of the sillier side of the internet. Much to celebrate too, as Double J turns 10 and a house party is planned. We're setting the homework for our Brissie Bang On Live too, so make sure you're up to speed.
The defamation trial brought by Bruce Lehrmann has ended, and we reflect on the outcome, the process, what's left behind.
Coachella's first weekend has brought plenty to the social media feed, and we dive into all the random surprises in the desert. And a new podcast series from Courtney Love has been getting attention for all the wrong (and predictable) reasons.
As the reviews roll in for Back to Black, Laura Snapes has a particular gripe about the Amy Winehouse narrative that Zan is behind 100%. And get ready for even more music biopics, as we left you know what's in production (including some breaking news).
The Willy Wonka experience continues to give us life; it's now on tour to Los Angeles and Zack Galifianakis is on board to boot! And it's Olympic FARSHUN week with Australia's official kit revealed. What message does it send the world?
Big week! We're also banging on about Netflix movie "Scoop" and excellent podcast series "The Gatekeepers".
Show notes:
Double J turns 10: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/doublej/music-reads/music-news/double-j-10th-birthday-party/103731046
Challengers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VobTTbg-te0
Julia Baird on the Lehrmann case: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-16/bruce-lehrmann-defamation-case-culture-war-shameful-episode/103728572
Annabel Crabb on the Lehrmann judgement: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-17/annabel-crabb-lehrmann-judgment-a-lesson-in-shades-of-grey/103729010
1800 Respect: https://www.1800respect.org.au/
Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Coachella: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-15/coachella-2024-moments-no-doubt/103708604
Courtney Love: https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/courtney-love-bbc-6-music-interview-taylor-swift-b1151094.html
Courtney Love's women: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m001y3rr
Laura Snapes on Back to Black: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/apr/12/its-a-grotesque-insult-for-back-to-black-to-suggest-amy-winehouse-died-of-heartache-over-her-childlessness
Music biopics: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/bob-marley-amy-winehouse-beatles-movies-music-biopics-boom/103735628
Willy Wonka experience in LA: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/apr/10/glasgow-willy-wonka-chocolate-experience-recreated-los-angeles
Australia's Olympic uniforms: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/australia-s-olympic-uniforms-go-for-gold-by-ditching-the-green-20240404-p5fhbs.html
Scoop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZcHc3zEEoc
The Gatekeepers: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-gatekeepers/id1728044298
Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au
Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents
Bang On merch: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/bang-on-live
Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Gadigal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn. -
Bonus Bang! Tom Gleeson
Myf and Zan are smack bang in the middle of their national tour, so this week we’re throwing back to where it all kicked off in Adelaide.
Their special guest was self-proclaimed Bang Fam hype man Tom Gleeson who talked about why he reckons Adelaide's having a big joke behind Australia’s back.
Get ready to learn all about bin night, find out what a ‘man-bang’ is and hear Tom bang on about Feud: Capote vs. The Swans.
Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au
Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents
Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn. -
#285: Back to Black, Sam Mostyn, Gen Z are Charlottes
Myf and Zan are back with the week in music, art, life, and stuff and we've got it all this week! The new Amy Winehouse biopic comes out today, and Zan has had a sneak preview. So, what's the verdict?
It's a big week for art, as we catch up on the MONA Museum court ruling for their Ladies Lounge. Over in Munich, another artist is trying his hand at disruption, and we love this fella's energy in hanging his own piece next to the greats.
Sex and the City has landed on Netflix and so have the hot takes on whether Gen Z can handle it. We've sifted through them all to find our favourite. And speaking of FARSHUN, Zendaya is owning the red carpet (on grass, clay, and hardcourt) for her new film Challengers.
And we're banging on about some good reads from The School of Life, and Annabel Crabb's brilliant editorial on the appointment of Sam Mosytn as Governor General.
Show notes:
MONA's Ladies Lounge ruling: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-09/mona-loses-bid-to-exclude-men-from-ladies-lounge/103687390
German museum: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/09/german-art-museum-fires-worker-for-hanging-his-own-painting-in-gallery
Gen Z are Charlottes: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/apr/05/sex-and-the-city-netflix
Back to Black: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/apr/09/her-demons-were-probably-worse-does-back-to-black-reveal-the-real-amy-winehouse
Yasmin Jeffery on Back To Black: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-11/back-to-black-amy-winehouse-biopic-review/103691974
Amy Documentary: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/amy
Zendaya's tennis farshun: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/fashion-news/g60429517/zendaya-challengers-tour-wardrobe/
The School of Life: https://www.theschooloflife.com/
Annabel Crabb on Sam Mostyn: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-10/sam-mostyn-governor-general-viceregal-drama/103686858
Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au
Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents
Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn. -
Bonus Bang! Anyone But You
The Bang On live tour continues! And recently in Perth, Myf and Zan recapped the blockbuster rom com ‘Anyone But You’.
They’ve got thoughts: on plot holes, nudity, unexpected c-words, controversial bra strap placement and much more…
Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au
Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents
Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn. -
#284: Beyoncé, Lizzo, 3 Body Problem
It's been a big week for music, and we're all in with Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter". Myf and Zan celebrate the highlights, unpack the songs that don't quite hit the mark, and share some easter eggs from the album too.
Lizzo quit, then didn't, and we're confused. Meanwhile Billie Eilish is getting some backlash after calling out special edition vinyl, but y'know what? She'll be the one inheriting the earth that Rolling Stones fans have filled with plastic.
A longread on The Cut has the world talking and the comments section aflame. We try and make sense of the writer praising marrying old (up) and its warped feminist bent. And we're banging on about new Netflix series "3 Body Problem" and comedy festival season!
Show notes:
Cowboy Carter review: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-02/beyonce-cowboy-carter-review-jolene/103657552
Double J's deep dive on Cowboy Carter album credits: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-04/beyonce-cowboy-carter-credits-miley-willie-nelson-dolly-parton/103668560
Lizzo: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/apr/02/lizzo-not-quitting-music
Billie Eilish: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/mar/29/billie-eilish-criticises-musicians-for-releasing-multiple-vinyl-variants-i-cant-even-express-how-wasteful-it-is
Age Gap article: https://www.thecut.com/article/age-gap-relationships-marriage-younger-women-older-man.html#comments
Irish Wish homework: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gKXowSyfjM
3 Body Problem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mogSbMD6EcY
Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024
Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au
Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents
Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn. -
Bonus Bang! Janelle Koenig
Myf and Zan are making their way across the country on their Bang On Live tour, with special guests joining them on stage at every show.
In Perth they caught up with comedian and Perthonality Janelle Koenig who shared a Nigella Lawson story for the ages.
Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au
Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents
Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn
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