Having spoken with Hall of Famer, Nile Rodgers last week, we are pleased to examine the career legacy, influence on generations of artists and the technical prowess that is funk/dance music. Harking back to James Brown, George Clinton’s Funkadelic and Sly and The Family Stone, Nile and Chic took the baton in 1977 and created a soundscape that inspired hundreds of artists most notably “our INXS”! We get to hear some fascinating “time and place” anecdotes from Darryl Hall, Tim Farriss, Michael Hut...
Nov 11, 2023•58 min•Ep. 210
----more----Episode 166: Nile Rodgers Interview Songwriter, composer, producer, Hall of Famer and living legend; with over 500 million albums sold worldwide, true music royalty comes to INXS: Access all Areas. From the dance funk, riffs and rhythms of Chic to the production genius with Bowie, INXS, Duran Duran, Jagger, Thompson Twins, B-52’s, GraceJones , Bryan Ferry, Jeff Beck, Daft Punk and Beyoncé, talent and work ethic have never been so aligned. Ladies & Gentlemen, we present to you “Ni...
Nov 04, 2023•59 min•Ep. 209
With two weeks off, Bee and I are back with renewed vigor and passion as we welcome to the show Shaun and Scott from Voxneon. Shaun just happened to be part of “The Keep,” a Davidson High band that included iconic INXS members Michael Hutchence, Garry Beers and Andrew Farriss. We take listeners back nearly 50 years ago when the early genius of Andrew was on full display, to Shaun and a raw, broody and emerging Michael who was developing his singing and stage craft. Interestingly, we take a deep ...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 207
In this episode of INXS Access All Areas, we zero in on Australian Made with Mark Pope, who along with Chris Murphy planned, coordinated and executed the biggest array of Australian musical talent on stage in each capital city. With further anecdotes and insights, what shines through when chatting to Mark is his true love of Australian music, the live touring scene and assisting bands and acts becoming the best they can be. We get the feeling that there are so many more stories Mark Pope shall s...
Oct 08, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 206
They say behind every great band, there is a great team, and this is definitely the case with INXS. The world knows about the profound influence Chris Murphy had on the band becoming an international juggernaut. What is less known is the immense workload and influence that Mark Pope had on supporting and creating an infrastructure and pathway to allow INXS to do what they do best: play live and thrive! Recruited by Chris Murphy in the late 1970’s, Mark cut his teeth looking after luminary Aussie...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 205
With a quick turnaround between episodes, we want to get back to basics and pay homage to the songs that make INXS music so fantastic and memorable. In our first ever “Song Showdown”, Bee takes the red corner and myself the blue corner as we face off in our first musical debate about the virtues of these two songs that represented the third singles released, respectively, from Shabooh Shoobah and Listen Like Thieves. “To Look at You”, a new-wave paean to mystery love, is sung and played with a m...
Sep 17, 2023•39 min•Ep. 204
November 11th, 2012, otherwise known as Remembrance Day in the Commonwealth countries, was the last time INXS performed live. Bowing out in their hometown of Perth, it was with much regret and sorrow that INXS, the live touring entity, was no longer. That aside, after thousands of electrifying performances across the globe over 35 years, INXS has inspired countless tribute acts in America, Argentina, Brazil, England, Russia, and their homeland of Australia—each with a united desire to keep these...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 203
It was cool in the 1980s as a rock star to loudly proclaim and attach yourself to worthy causes—think Sting (Brazilian rain forests, Russian leaders), Little Stevie (Artists Against Apartheid) and Bono/U2 (Chile, Ireland, drugs, September 11, Greenpeace, and the vegan hippos of Botswana North, East and South 😜). Less virtue-signalling were INXS, who quietly attached themselves to the people of Kuwait, the anti-nuclear movement, and Amnesty International. What was even less known publicly were t...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 202
August 16th, 1977, was a pivotal day in world music as one legend Elvis Presley passed, whilst another was born: with 6 guys from the Northern Beaches of Sydney playing their first-ever gig as the Farriss Brothers! So, this episode is a special one where, in fan engagement, we acknowledge and highlight this fantastic 46-year anniversary; but, in the topic today, we help out a dear friend to Michael & Richard Lowenstein, the brilliant Ollie Olsen, with both a “record auction” and a “CD EP raf...
Aug 20, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 201
Hear Stories that you haven't heard before... INXS Access All Areas doubles down with the coda episode of ex-Hunters Collectors and best friend Greg Perano diving deep into his longtime friendship with kindred spirit Michael Hutchence. With a friendship dating back to pre-stardom INXS and the superstar status of Michael Hutchence, Greg fondly takes us back to a time and journey when true friendship was based on care, loyalty, mutual respect and plenty of scallywag moments between twenty-somethin...
Aug 11, 2023•51 min•Ep. 200
Hear Stories that you haven't heard before... Greg Perano, a former member of the iconic Australian band Hunters and Collectors opens up about his long-time best friend Michael Hutchence in a revealing and heartfelt deep dive. As we commemorate Michael's legacy to INXS we are fortunate to have Greg for two episodes who goes behind the public image and occasional facade of Michael's persona to shed light on his true essence, spirit, wit, sense of humour and unrivalled loyalty to his inner circle....
Aug 06, 2023•59 min•Ep. 199
Only 4 days before the legendary Australian frontman for INXS took his own life, he conducted his final interview with an emerging writer and journalist for the Herald Sun newspaper, Nui Te Koha. Before boarding a flight from Los Angeles to his native hometown of Sydney, Michael carved a far different portrait as a man than the one Nui interviewed some 4 years earlier—all on the backend of some scathing personal and professional attacks from Fleet Street’s finest (not)! Nui captured a Michael wh...
Jul 29, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 198
As we tie our final bow on what was 1997’s Elegantly Wasted album release, we are delighted to be joined by video producer of the title track and first single release, the fantastic Bruce Haymer-Coleman. Having worked with other artists including Elton John, Depeche Mode, Donna Summer and The Cranberries, Bruce coordinated at very short notice the shoot for “Elegantly Wasted” in Los Angeles with only 4 days before the band were committed to flying to the UK. Creating the airport scene from scrat...
Jul 22, 2023•58 min•Ep. 196
As we step back in time to 1997, we rejoice in both the fan and band experience as they share their experiences of being on tour again after a nearly 3-year hiatus. With patrons and listeners diving deep on what was the Elegantly Wasted Tour, we hear insights from gigs in Scotland, and Los Angeles amidst several prominent tour destinations but excitedly hear from the band as they did the media rounds between gigs. With excerpts from interviews including Jon Stewart and Rosie O’Donnell, we hear a...
Jul 16, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 195
Fresh from a two-and-a-half year touring hiatus, INXS were back, refreshed and vital, with a new World Tour and all ten studio albums to draw from as eager fans got their first chance to hear tracks off their latest album, Elegantly Wasted. Commencing with the fantastic INXS Rocks the Rockies in Aspen, Colorado, filmed for VH1, and taking in countries such as South Africa, France, Netherlands, England, Denmark, Germany, Canada and the USA, the band were in fine form and received great reviews. W...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 194
We are privileged to have both author and publisher Neil Cossar on our latest episode regarding the pending release of Calling All Nations: “An extended love letter to fans” around the globe whose experiences are chronicled in a 300-plus-page compendium for all to enjoy. Neil and his team have done a fantastic job in collating mountains of source material and fan experiences, along with never-before-seen photos and images that showcase the band’s unique style and their efforts in conquering the ...
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 193
Memorial Day weekend 1983 was the second coming of the US Festival in Southern California, the brainchild of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak who, after 1982’s test run, continued the mission of creating a community event combining technology with rock. With a 4-day festival over 7 days, the format commenced on Friday with the “new wave” acts as a theme. Australia was highly represented with The Divinyls, Men at Work and our very own INXS. Saturday was “heavy metal day” with Van Halen and Ozzie Os...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 192
Having unearthed some first-to-be-heard gems regarding Michael, MAX Q and Ollie Olsen, part 2 of our Bruce Butler interview shares more updates and provides legacy to an important musical partnership: a union that combined Ollie’s avant garde with Michael’s pop sensibilities. Bruce shares wonderful anecdotes about a young Andrew Farriss’ insatiable appetite to absorb and borrow from his 10,000-deep record collection in his younger years, plus Bruce’s forays into music television production, with...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 191
We at INXS Access All Areas love producing every episode and sharing them with you, but sometimes a guest comes along that literally blows it “out of the park”. Bruce Butler, a true music heavyweight and Australian national treasure, is that guest! This two-part deep dive pays particular homage to the greatness of Ollie Olsen, who currently faces the biggest health fight of his life, plus the exciting re-imagined version of “Rooms for the Memory” (an initial 1987 solo number 11 hit for Michael H...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 190
Have you ever been to see an INXS tribute band? Well, this week we are lucky to get an interview with Dellacoma, the HOT lead singer from The Australian INXS Show, who are now touring Australia. Having headlined as the number #1 act on the international cruise ship circuit, the band is now storming onto the stages of Australia. If you’re a Patron of our show, we have free tickets for you, so make sure you listen to the end to find out how you can get one. Dellacoma is the kind of guy you want to...
May 14, 2023•48 min•Ep. 189
"It’s with great delight we welcome you “to the party, calling all nations” for INXS Access All Areas’ 3rd birthday extravaganza with five special patron guests from around the globe. With guests from Norway, England and Australia, Bee and I have the pleasure of hearing personal INXS origin fan stories, their connection to our podcast episodes, plus INXS projects many are working on themselves. We find everyone reveling in the joy of being INXS sycophants with plenty of laughter and joy thrown i...
May 06, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 187
In this episode, we go back to the X Tour with Sandy Renner Davidson, when she was handed every fan girl’s (and boy’s) dream of being asked to come on tour with INXS. Sandy was fortunate enough to meet John Roden, Sound Engineer to so many great well-known artists, while on a plane with Paul McCartney’s entourage before being asked to join the INXS entourage. Going on to live the full experience of life on tour in the 90s with INXS, one of the biggest rock bands on their biggest tour. Hear some ...
Apr 29, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 186
With 30 years upon us since April 1993, it harks back to an anniversary period where INXS no longer felt controlled by the record company and commercial management interference. Thus, they embarked on one of the more daring and “punk-style” initiatives With Welcome to Wherever You Are barely seven months old, and with a plethora of new material from the Full Moon, Dirty Hearts recording sessions, INXS commenced a scaled-back, stripped-down and back-to-basics tour of clubs, pubs, and Universities...
Apr 23, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 185
Happy Easter INXS Fans! This a short show to announce our latest winners and the link below is the INXS Party Playlist, that Baird kindly made for the Podcast to celebrate the podcast hitting over 3K followers on Facebook, check out the video of this Podcast on our website and join in by following us on your fav social INXS Parly Mixtape; https://on.soundcloud.com/8g3RN Check out our website to check out on all things INXS; https://www.inxsaccessallareas.com Love Haydn & Bee...
Apr 08, 2023•9 min•Ep. 184
Michael Browning is a seminal giant in the Australian and worldwide music and entertainment business, having been at the forefront and emergence of two of the world's biggest bands—namely AC/DC and INXS. Originating from the fast Melbourne music scene at only 19 years of age, Michael carved a pathway and stepping stone for others to emulate. From his beginnings as a nightclub owner to a talent booking agent to band management, record label creator/owner, to the author, Michael has seen and exper...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 183
As we wrap up our 5-episode deep dive on Elegantly Wasted , we take the unique step of going back to 1997 and beyond and assess the album reviews. Often critical and commercial success are mutually exclusive; however, we place a lens on which reviews actually review the songs and which are only interested in the theatrics that surrounded Michael during this turbulent period. Bee and I literally read out over 15 reviews, with many favorable in their assessment of the album and some less so. It’s ...
Mar 26, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 182
With a massive surge in downloads for our exclusive interview with Elegantly Wasted ’s Recording Engineer Mike Plotnikoff, we round off the discussion in part 2 with one of rock music’s finest producers. Mike opens up about Michael Hutchence’s incredible talent in the studio and bears witness to how he was tracking personally and professionally in what sadly was his last 12 months. Feeling Michael’s rock star vibe and charisma, whether in the studio or socially, he compared his aura favorably wi...
Mar 18, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 181
The guests keep coming, with Bee and me proud to welcome legendary recording engineer Mike Plotnikoff to the INXS Access all Areas Podcast. Having paired up in his formative years with famed producer Bruce Fairbairn, he was half of the Canadian duo responsible for some of the biggest-selling records of the 1990s by acts including AC/DC, Aerosmith, and the Cranberries. Come 1997, both Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence reached out to Bruce and Mike, having put together a wealth of strong materi...
Mar 11, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 180
It’s with great pleasure that we get to deep dive and reviews side 2 of 1997’s Elegantly Wasted by INXS, starting with ‘Girl on Fire‘ at song 7. We take the unique step of also reviewing bonus songs ‘Shine‘ and ‘Let It Ride,‘ both of which were only on international releases (not American). As always, Bee and I get to add some “deep cut” tracks that weren’t singles to our ever-growing Spotify playlist of lesser-known INXS songs that simply showcase the depth of this classy band's songwriting cat...
Feb 25, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 179
After much patience and time, we finally get to dive deep with our album review and a broader discussion on INXS’ 1997 Elegantly Wasted , recorded in Vancouver/Dublin by the late Bruce Fairbairn. Having enjoyed the longest recording hiatus of their career since 1993’s underrated Full Moon Dirty Hearts , the band returned with a vibrant, more accessible, and lyrically heartfelt album that has grown in appreciation with time. With 11, 12, and 13 tracks released in different formats for different r...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 178
