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Alt Down Under

Alt. Down Under

A new-music podcast, featuring interviews and gig reviews of the hottest Indie & Alternative acts coming out of Australia, and those that make the journey down under on tour. Hear the influences and inspirations to each artist"s music and what name, dress code, free food and drink and support acts they would pick for their Dream Gig Venue.

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28: Alt. Down Under - dust

Alt Down Under ·

2025/10/28

Kermit The Frog, kebabs, and why saxophones are more than just a sexy instrument... dust are back!Bassist Liam Smith joins Luke to chat about the band’s explosive new album, Sky Is Falling, from its euphoric highs to its darker lyrical edges. The pair dig into how dust earned their stripes on Australia’s east coast touring scene, the chaos of filming a DIY video above a Thai restaurant, life on the road with Hockey Dad, and why dust's sound is more well-rounded than it's ever been. Hear the full

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27: Alt. Down Under - Stella Donnelly

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2025/10/13

It’s a packed one this week on Alt Down Under! Luke catches up with the brilliant Stella Donnelly, diving deep into her third album Love and Fortune - out November 7. The pair chat about creative resets, friendship, and finding joy again in song-writing after a much-needed break. Luke also reviews Wunderhorse’s electric show down at The Forum. Are they the best band out of the UK right now? Plus, with summer on the horizon, he spins some of the freshest new tracks soundtracking his day-to-day,

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26: Alt. Down Under - Ella Thompson

Alt Down Under ·

2025/09/18

Soul is having a moment right now.Acts like Joy Crookes over in the UK, Thee Sacred Souls stateside and right here in Australia, with Ella Thompson. The Melbourne-born artist drops by for a chat all about her wide-ranging musical career so far… featuring in bands, before going all-out as a solo artist whilst still collaborating A pretty cool journey for an artist who was in school bands with The Teskey Brothers! Ella sheds light on her “fascination” with music and, how being a fan and

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25: Alt. Down Under - Playlunch

Alt Down Under ·

2025/09/04

25 EPISODES! A huge landmark for Alt Down Under - thank you to everyone who’s listened along the way. To celebrate, we’re joined by Melbourne’s very own Playlunch. Ozzy, Michael and Liam chat about their early days in folk trios, how they evolved into a 7-piece “bogan funk” outfit, and why their mission is to poke fun at life’s shittier parts - from real estate agents to the cost of living… and even drugs. Luke also discovers the mystery of Harold the giraffe, and we find out how AFL

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24: Alt. Down Under - Pacific Avenue

Alt Down Under ·

2025/08/06

“You’re gonna have to be more pacific, mate.”This week, Luke is joined in conversation by the absolute dude that is Jack Kay – bassist for the brilliant Pacific Avenue. 2 years on from their critically-acclaimed debut album, 'Flowers', Jack looks back on the journey between now and then and drops hints on when a second album could be on the horizon. It’s been a big couple of years, as the band put their heads together to write countless tunes, with many not making the cut for the upcoming new

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23: Alt. Down Under - Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers

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2025/07/08

When your band name is born out of trying to come up with the worst band name ever – then surely you’re destined to go to the top?That might not have been the thinking at the time, but Canberra’s Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers are now 10 years down the track from that conversation and their 2015 inception. Lead singer - Anna Ryan - stops by on Alt Down Under to look back at the wild times she and the band have enjoyed across the past decade. From opening for bands such as DMAs, The Vaccines,

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22: Alt. Down Under - Radium Dolls

Alt Down Under ·

2025/06/24

What do you get if you put two brothers into the same band?Some scraps in the early, pre-band years? Sure. But in the case of Radium Dolls, you end up with an irresistible cocktail of punk, passion and energy that slaps you in the face with the warmest of wake-up calls, right from the first listen. Frontman Will and guitarist Tom sit down with Luke for episode 22 of Alt Down Under. The boys take a seat - hot off the release of their new single, ‘Scorching Heat’ - which shares its name with

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21: Alt. Down Under - Selve

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2025/06/10

How would it feel to be the lead singer of a band who’ve just recorded in the iconic Abbey Road Studios, made famous by The Beatles?Imagine that in doing so, you become the first Aboriginal act to record a full-length album in the studios’ hallowed rooms. That is exactly the journey of Selve, a Queensland outfit, fronted my Loki Liddle. A proud Jabirr Jabirr man, Loki describes how the new single that shares the title of their upcoming second album - Breaking Into Heaven - is a beacon for First

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20: Alt. Down Under - Sonic Reducer

Alt Down Under ·

2025/05/28

Alt Down Under hits 20 episodes!For this milestone show, Luke catches up with Sonic Reducer, a 4-piece punk group from Canberra. Bassist, Louie Hanna, is on hand to discuss why the band are doing things differently to the generic 4-piece bands that we’ve grown tired of over the years. Find out the impact that the closing of venues in Canberra has had…and the creative workarounds that artists are coming up with. And punk….is it a genre that doesn’t get the respect it deserves? Louie describes

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19: Alt. Down Under - Phoebe Rings

Alt Down Under ·

2025/05/13

This time out, we take a trip west....to see what alternative gems New Zealand has to offer!That comes in the form of episode 19's featured artist, Phoebe Rings. Joining Alt Down Under is lead singer, Crystal Choi. Native to Korea, Crystal tells all about how moving to The Land of the Long White Cloud has impacted her life and her song-writing. And...is starting a band a few months before the covid pandemic the worst move ever? Find out how Phoebe Rings bounced back with a devotion to

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18: Alt Down Under - Annie-Rose Maloney

Alt Down Under ·

2025/04/29

With Aussie winter around the corner, it feels like the time of year where music that warms the soul is on the menu.Step in, Annie-Rose Maloney, the featured artist in episode 18 of Alt. Down Under! The Naarm-based singer-songwriter’s debut album Circle Walking is the perfect antidote to winter blues. With insights into her personal journey to seeking happiness and battling life’s dramas along the way, the record is full of alcoves that invite you in to explore your own journey and to feel the

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17: Alt. Down Under - The Murder Capital

Alt Down Under ·

2025/04/14

Slap bang in the middle of their Aus/NZ tour, we caught up with The Murder Capital!Joining Luke Scanlan in conversation is bassist, Gabriel Blake. After waiting years to finally play to fans in the region, Gabriel speaks of what it means to give fans a taste of tunes from across their three albums: When I Have Fears, Gigi’s Recovery and Blindness Plus, why he thinks albums – also referred to as ‘records’ – can be taken as a true record of your life at the time of release. Find out what it was

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16: Alt. Down Under - The Stamps

Alt Down Under ·

2025/04/01

This time out, it’s the melodic vocal genius of The Stamps under the spotlight, joining us as our artist in residence!Ahead of a big week of announcements for the Melbourne-based group, singer and songwriter Scarlett Graham drops by for a chat. One third of the vocals behind the band formed after a suggestion from their school music teacher – Scarlett tells all about the story behind new single Jamie’s Song and how ideas for tracks crop up at the most random of times. Jamie’s Song is released

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15: Alt Down Under - HONNE

Alt Down Under ·

2025/03/10

James Hatcher and Andy Clutterbuck, better know as HONNE are this week’s artist in residence on Alt. Down Under. Fresh from the release of their latest album, Ouch, the British electronic duo drop by to talk us through the stories behind the new tunes. From stepping into fatherhood and making sure to squeeze all that you can from life. And of course, the boys build their Dream Gig Venue. How the hell do they aim to remain sexy when free cheese and onion appetisers are on the menu? This comes

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14: Alt. Down Under - Girl and Girl

Alt Down Under ·

2024/12/08

Another fantastic guest artist interview for you in episode 14 of Alt. Down Under...This time out, it's the unreal Girl and Girl. Speaking with Luke is frontman Kai James and drummer, Aunt Liss. They've just caught a breath after an 8-date whistle-stop tour around Australia, bringing the energy to cities up and down the country. It's not every day an aunt ends up being the drummer for her nephew's band - you can hear how the hell that happened, how they operate as a family unit and the pride

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13: Alt. Down Under - Salarymen

Alt Down Under ·

2024/11/24

Don't they say "never work with a partner"?It might be a disaster for some, but Sydney duo Salarymen have found the magic formula...and we are here for it. Thom Eagleton and Renee de la Motte sit down for a chat off the back of their latest EP release, Day By Day. Why is being honest with each other so crucial to the way they operate as a couple and as artists? PLUS - social media - love it or loathe it, it's something any musician has to have some kind of relationship with. Thom and Renee

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12: Alt. Down Under - Romanie

Alt Down Under ·

2024/11/10

The fantastic Romanie is the guest artist for Episode 12 of Alt. Down Under. After meeting her in his first week in Australia when she performed alongside Katy J Pearson, Luke finally sits down with the Belgian songwriter to chat through her experiences of moving down to Aus. Romanie explains how stepping out of her comfort zone has shaped her as a person as well as empowering her work as an artist. Making the move has been huge in bringing the best out of Romanie's irresistible talents, with last

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11: Alt. Down Under - Lotte Gallagher

Alt Down Under ·

2024/10/27

Lotte Gallagher is Episode 11’s featured artist for Alt. Down Under!The rising star of Melbourne’s Indie & Alternative scene drops by for a chat all about her debut EP, A Better Feeling – which landed earlier this month. The Naarm-based singer opens up on how she was able to find her feet as a songwriter in her early teens, why family has been so important to her journey so far and how music has been a huge help with her mental health. Plus….with Oasis coming to Australia next year – is

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10: Alt. Down Under - Radio Free Alice

Alt Down Under ·

2024/08/04

Alt. Down Under podcast is back with another slice of Indie chatter!The Paris 2024 Olympics might be in full swing, but Melbourne post-punk/new-wave outfit Radio Free Alice are this year’s real athletes... Fresh from a mammoth 2-month, 24-date stint in the UK and Europe, front-man Noah Learmonth drops by to talk about life on the road and the British food that has fuelled the band. Find out if there have been any holiday romances with Gregg’s sausage rolls or cheap pints at Wetherspoons. Plus,

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9: Alt. Down Under - Jacob Fitzgerald

Alt Down Under ·

2024/02/07

This week, a Melbourne Rock n Roller…. Jacob Fitzgerald!He’s had a recent support slot with UK outfit Sea Girls and is opening for Pacific Avenue in Sydney next month. Jacob takes us through his love of Bruce Springsteen, old school rock and his band, The Electric City. Find out about the labour of love that is living - and creating music - with lead guitarist, Rick Hollywood. PLUS His new track, Sophia, which drops on Valentine’s Day. AND Jacob’s Dream Gig Venue, The Heartbreaker Club. Find

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