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The Shortlist is here to break new acts. Your hosts Gloria and Ro will be showcasing up and coming artists – both local and international in a dynamic, detailed way. Deep diving into the motivations, inspirations and stories behind artists on the way up.

  1. 07/24/2017

    #21 Relocation and collaboration: Meet Elkkle

    Elkkle is Callum Baker, a 22 year old producer and songwriter based in Melbourne. It was in 2015 that he first made waves, collaborating with fellow producer and songwriter Woodes. It was in late 2016 however, that he emerged as a solo artist. From an early age Callum was interested in music, but in school and later university he started to develop a keen interest in technology. It eventually all came together, and he evolved as an electronic musician. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instrumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min

  2. 07/24/2017

    #20 Get to know Ayla, a unique local voice

    It’s been a big couple of years for Ayla. The Sunshine Coast / Brisbane songwriter has been honing her craft since the release of breakout EP When The World Ends in 2015. At 21 years old, she’s just announced a brand new EP and shared a few songs which show her growth and direction as a songwriter. The Shortlist caught up with Ayla to chat about her journey so far and to find out the finer details of her new EP. She also treats us to a live performance of latest track, ‘Shallow End.’ Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instrumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min

  3. 07/24/2017

    #19 Inspiration all around: Say hello to Byron Bay's Tora

    On this instalment of The Shortlist, Ro catches up with electronic group Tora. Recorded on location at Howler – just hours before their show, we talk about the production of debut album Take A Rest and what the band’s journey has been like. Tora are Jo Loewenthal, Jai Piccone, Thorne Davis and Shaun Johnston. Jai and Jo join us for this interview. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instrumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min

  4. 07/24/2017

    #18 Brisbane's electronic wunderkind Golden Vessel

    Australia has a wealth of incredibly talented young artists rising through the ranks, and Brissy-based wunderkind Golden Vessel is right at the front of the pack. The project of 20-year-old Max Byrne has been making music since childhood, honing his skills and finally taking the leap into his solo project. Collaboration is key for Golden Vessel, and already in his teenage years he has worked with the likes of Mallrat, Woodes, Caleb Hodges, Elkkle — the list goes on and on. Ro chatted with Max the day before he turned 20 to chat everything Golden Vessel — from the beginning of the project, to the importance of teamwork and what the GV endgame looks like. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instrumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min

  5. 07/24/2017

    #17 Going solo: Introducing Yoke Lore

    Yoke Lore is the Brooklyn-based solo project of musician Adrian Galvin. After growing up in and artist family, and immersing himself in the arts, Galvin found his musical passion as a drummer. After making music in bands Walk The Moon and Yellerkin came to an end, circumstances led Galvin to step out on his own and thus Yoke Lore was born. His music brings together a variety of sounds and genres, from his signature folksie banjo,to pop elements, and lush electronics, every piece deconstructed and reconstructed, looped and layered to create a wall of sound that is intrinsically Yoke Lore. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instrumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min

  6. 07/21/2017

    #16 Adrian Mauro's alter ego: Machine Age

    Even if you don’t know his name, you’ve definitely heard a record he has worked on. Adrian Mauro, the face behind Machine Age, has had a hand in records from bands including Big Scary and BANFF. A couple of years before releasing his debut single Chivalry in 2015, Mauro stepped out of the studio and away from his band, diving head first into a non-stop touring schedule as a solo artist — packed with guitar, samplers and loop pedals galore. His sparse release output (three singles in total) doesn’t mean Mauro is lazy, instead there is very thought out reasoning behind the Machine Age plan. Don’t let me tell you though, hear all about it from his mouth. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instrumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min

  7. 07/21/2017

    #15 Rising to every challenge: Get to know Belle Haven

    We can all take a lesson out of Belle Haven‘s book when it comes to rising from hardship. They’ve been through the ringer more times than most, but it is the brutal honesty that flows through their music and the community they’ve created that has continued to see fans flocking to the band. With their second album, You, Me and Everything In Between due out on Friday June 16, vocalist David and guitarist Daniel sat down for an in-depth and upfront look at everything Belle Haven.  Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instrumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min

  8. 06/14/2017

    #13 Say hello to Melbourne punk newcomers Press Club

    Bursting onto the scene is just what local newcomers Press Club did when they dropped their debut single Headwreck. A force to be reckoned with, they’ve played more shows in more venues around Melbourne than bands who have been around double — even triple — the length of time. We chatted with the band’s drummer Frank about the band’s origins and just what the future might hold. Under our intro you'll hear a beaut instrumental from Moaning Lisa. It's from their song 'Shoe In' and you can check them out at facebook.com/moaninglisaband.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min
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The Shortlist is here to break new acts. Your hosts Gloria and Ro will be showcasing up and coming artists – both local and international in a dynamic, detailed way. Deep diving into the motivations, inspirations and stories behind artists on the way up.

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