Ep 4: Paul Mac on solo success, Itch-E & Scratch-E and The Dissociatives
Episode description
From his pioneering work on Australia's dance music scene in the 1990s to becoming a pop star in the 2000s, Paul Mac has had a long and impressive career. In a candid and insightful — not to mention F bomb-laden — interview, the recording artist, songwriter, producer and remixer discusses some of his standout musical moments. Paul reflects on releasing the ARIA Award-winning club track "Sweetness And Light" as part of Itch-E & Scratch-E and what it was like as a dance artist in Australia in the '90s. His three solo pop albums, 3000 Feet High, Panic Room and Holiday From Me, also come under the spotlight, and Paul talks about his choice of vocalists like Abby Dobson, Tex Perkins and Peta Morris; the personal stories behind hits like "Just The Thing" and "Sunshine Eyes"; what it was like to go from the underground to the pages of Smash Hits and more. We also hear about his ongoing musical relationship with Daniel Johns and their collaborative album as The Dissociatives.
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