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Martyn Casey is responsible for holding down the low end in bands such as The Triffids, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and Grinderman. A bass player who always “services the song”, he has played on some of the most iconic Australian releases of the last few decades. Nick Cave said of him, “There is an alchemical combination of tone and touch and heart that is unique to Marty – a sound that goes way-down deep, soul-deep – that collects all the crazy shit that happens around him in its effortless, unadorned power and turns it into gold. Marty is the master!”Nick Cave Em and Martyn recorded this interview in person at SAE Institute in Northbridge. They chatted about Martyn’s musical beginnings, working with great songwriters, touring, and what he’s up to now. Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds ‘Ghosteen’ Hosted, recorded and produced by Em Burrows (WAM, RTRFM). Recorded at SAE Institute, 2021. The post S2 Episode 1: Martyn P Casey appeared first on Wide Open Road: The West Australian Music Podcast.

Dr Claire Pannell is a trailblazer of Perth’s noise-art and DIY music scenes. A sound artist performing under the name ‘ Furchick ’,  she incorporates science into her creations, taking her sounds from the natural vibrations created from everyday objects. Em and Claire sat down for a conversation about her early musical life in New Zealand’s underground scene, her PhD and academic studies into plants and sound, noise music, and one of her favourite musicians: Toxic Chicken. Find out more about Furchick: Hosted, recorded and produced by Em Burrows (WAM, RTRFM). Recorded via Zoom, 2020. The post S2 Episode 2: Claire Pannell appeared first on Wide Open Road: The West Australian Music Podcast.

Theona Councillor is a singer-songwriter and a proud Yamaji woman. She released her first single Sweet Black Man in 1998 and was nominated for Country Artist of the Year at the 2001 Deadly Awards. Theona is a mother and an active community member in her home town of Geraldton. Her most recent album, ‘Cover Me’, reflects her deep love for family, culture, and country music. Em caught up with Theona via Zoom and they talked about preserving language, song writing, growing up in a regional area and what it means to be “on country”. Find out more about Theona Councillor: Hosted, recorded and produced by Em Burrows (WAM, RTRFM). Recorded via Zoom, 2020. The post S2 Episode 3: Theona Councillor appeared first on Wide Open Road: The West Australian Music Podcast.

The Scientists, Hoodoo Gurus, Beasts of Bourbon, and many more, his career spans 50 years and includes run-ins with some very famous faces. He still makes music and is about to release a brand new solo album. For Episode 4 of the podcast, Em and James caught up at SAE Insitute in Northbridge Hosted, recorded and produced by Em Burrows (WAM, RTRFM). Recorded at SAE Institute, Perth, 2021. The post S2 Episode 4: James Baker appeared first on Wide Open Road: The West Australian Music Podcast.

Predrag “Pex” Delibasic was born in the former Yugoslavia and immigrated to Australia in the early 1990s. He brought with him a love of guitar and punk music and a DIY attitude that led to a proliferation of bands and releases over the following years. Pex’s musical projects include Zerodent, Smrts, Bamodi and Soviet Valves. Em and Pex caught up at SAE Insitute and talked about growing up in Yugoslavia, his formative music, punk, and touring the world. Find out more about Pex Hosted, recorded and produced by Em Burrows (WAM, RTRFM). Recorded via Zoom, 2020. The post S2 Episode 5: Pex appeared first on Wide Open Road: The West Australian Music Podcast.

West Australian producer/singer/songwriter Kučka (Laura Jane Lowther) makes captivating and ethereal electronic pop music. She has worked with a host of internationally renowned artists such as A$AP Rocky, Vince Staples, Vegyn, and Flume. She joined Em via Zoom to chat about life in LA, collaborations, her latest track ‘Contemplation’, and the creative process. “Contemplation is about the importance of giving yourself time away from the chaos. Sometimes we need a reminder that stillness is necessary in order to maintain balance both physically and mentally. It’s important to set aside time to practise this, in order to give space for self-reflection and intuitive thoughts to arise.” Find out more about Kucka: Kučka ‘Ascention’Kučka ‘Contemplation Hosted, recorded and produced by Em Burrows (WAM, RTRFM). Recorded via Zoom, 2020. The post S1 Episode 1: KUČKA appeared first on Wide Open Road: The West Australian Music Podcast.

Perth’s queen of Afro-Kreol, Grace Barbé, is a multi-award winning singer/songwriter whose live performances compel audiences to “shake their coconuts”! Grace is also a school music teacher and supports emerging artists through her record label, Afrotropik. She spoke to Em at SAE studios about her native Seychelles, song writing, how she approaches live performances, and how she came to have a track remixed by Afrobeat icon Tony Allen! ‘Seychelles islander Grace Barbé is the real deal, a genuinely exotic world music star for the 21st century, with the talent, looks and voice to match. Grace’s soulful music reflects and celebrates the diverse cultural influences of her Indian Ocean heritage’ Find out more about Grace Barbé Hosted, recorded and produced by Em Burrows (WAM, RTRFM).Recorded at SAE Institute Perth, 2020. The post S1 Episode 2: Grace Barbé appeared first on Wide Open Road: The West Australian Music Podcast.

WA music icon Dave Faulkner joined Em via Zoom to chat in-depth about all things Hoodoo Gurus, The Victims, growing up in Belmont, having a father with post-war PTSD, and his brand new anti-Trump song. Hosted, recorded and produced by Em Burrows (WAM, RTRFM).Recorded via Zoom, 2020. The post S1 Episode 3: Dave Faulkner appeared first on Wide Open Road: The West Australian Music Podcast.

Eduardo  Cossio is a Peruvian-born West Australian composer and improviser whose work includes music for ensembles, short-film, electro-acoustic composition and improvised performance. He is also an active writer, broadcaster, and promoter in the Perth music scene. Eduardo’s writing appears on Cool Perth Nights,  RealTime Arts Magazine, ADSR Zine and SeeSaw Mag; he is a presenter on Difficult Listening on RTRFM, and organizes Outcome Unknown, a concert series of experimental performance. Eduardo spoke to Em in the studio about growing up in Lima, how he came to study composition in Western Australia, and why he is so passionate about improvised music. Find out more about Eduardo Cossio Find out more about Outcome Unknown Venn / Trace – with OVERLAY (2019) Hosted, recorded and produced by Em Burrows (WAM, RTRFM).Recorded at SAE Institute Perth, 2020. Images and video courtesy of eduardocossio.com The post S1 Episode 4: Eduardo Cossio appeared first on Wide Open Road: The West Australian Music Podcast.

Head honcho of artist management company/record label Spinning Top, Jodie Regan is responsible for getting WA’s biggest musical export of the last decade, Tame Impala, to the rest of the world. She also looks after Pond, Peter Bibby and Lord Fascinator (among others). Jodie chatted to Em via Zoom about working with her best mate Kevin Parker, life in LA, managing global success, and how she felt when she first saw Nick Allbrook on stage in pyjamas at Mojos, many moons ago. Find out more Spinning Top Music: Hosted, recorded and produced by Em Burrows (WAM, RTRFM). Recorded via Zoom, 2020. The post S1 Episode 5: Jodie Regan appeared first on Wide Open Road: The West Australian Music Podcast.