Welsh-born, NYC-based queer singer-songwriter Bright Light Bright Light joined us for our first ever JOY Listening Party to celebrate the release of his new album. Written as a love letter to the LGBTIQ communities, Fun City is a record full of collaborations with queer artists. In the second hour of the party, Bright Light Bright Light aka Rod Thomas hangs out with Michael to chat about how the songs came about, especially in the current context of queer rights and representation. John P , from...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr
Welsh-born, NYC-based queer singer-songwriter Bright Light Bright Light joined us for our first ever JOY Listening Party to celebrate the release of his new album. Written as a love letter to the LGBTIQ communities, Fun City is a record full of collaborations with queer artists. In the first hour of the party, Bright Light Bright Light aka Rod Thomas had a chat with Michael about the purpose of the album and the messages he was trying to convey with its songs. The Sound of Now ‘s Ti Butler got a...
Sep 20, 2020•55 min
Melbourne-based out-and-proud singer Zak Love is back with a new single and he’s proud to have it premiere on JOY. Since last being at JOY , Zak’s been performing all over Australia and busy writing new music. He caught up with Michael, JOY’s Music Director, to talk about performing in suits and on boats and the story behind the new single Fallin . Plus: What happened when Zak tried to gate crash a Madonna gig? Whose music would he love to make a cover album of? How did Zak get his foot in the d...
Sep 30, 2018•9 min
JOY celebrated 40 years of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras with an afternoon of Mardi Gras classics, all the way from 1978 to today. Michael and John took you on a journey through time with one song for each of the years since the very first Mardi Gras in 1978. The fourth decade: 2008 – today 2008: Agnes – Release Me (Cahill Radio Edit) 2009: Beyoncé – Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) 2010: Beverley Knight & Chaka Khan – Soul Survivor (Bimbo Jones Radio Edit) 2011: Lady Gaga – Born Thi...
Apr 07, 2018•57 min
JOY celebrated 40 years of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras with an afternoon of Mardi Gras classics, all the way from 1978 to today. Michael and John took you on a journey through time with one song for each of the years since the very first Mardi Gras in 1978. The third decade: 1998 – 2007 1998: Mousse T vs Hot’N’Juicy – Horny (1998 rework) 1999: Delerium & Sarah McLachlan – Silence 2000: Anastacia – I’m Outta Love 2001: Kylie Minogue – Can’t Get You Out Of My Head 2002: Shakira – Whe...
Apr 06, 2018•55 min
JOY celebrated 40 years of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras with an afternoon of Mardi Gras classics, all the way from 1978 to today. Michael and John took you on a journey through time with one song for each of the years since the very first Mardi Gras in 1978. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf4gJqjle8F The second decade: 1988 – 1997 1988: Yazz And The Plastic Population – The Only Way Is Up 1989: Cher – If I Could Turn Back Time 1990: The B52s – Love Shack 1991: Kylie Minogue – What Do I Hav...
Apr 05, 2018•55 min
JOY celebrated 40 years of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras with an afternoon of Mardi Gras classics, all the way from 1978 to today. Michael and John took you on a journey through time with one song for each of the years since the very first Mardi Gras in 1978. The first decade: 1978 – 1987 1978: Alicia Bridges – I Love The Nightlife (Real Rapino 7″ Mix) 1979: ABBA – Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! 1980: Diana Ross – Upside Down 1981: Soft Cell – Tainted Love 1982: Human League – Don’t You Want Me 19...
Apr 04, 2018•57 min
Alfie Arcuri won The Voice in 2016 and he popped into JOY to talk all things YES! before his Melbourne live show. The out-and-proud singer sat down with JOY’s Music Director Michael and they chatted about performing a song about his ex on national TV, the effects of the current Marriage Law Postal Survey and the story behind his new song, Love is Love . He also teamed up with Matt, his guitarist, to perform Love is Love live in studio. Plus: What does Alfie think about Eurovision? What are the p...
Oct 02, 2017•16 min
Incognito is a British acid jazz band. Their debut album, Jazz Funk , was released in 1981, with 15 more albums following, the latest of which, Amplified Soul , was released in June 2014. The 19-member ensemble will be performing at Alumbra in Melbourne, 29 September. JOY 94.9’s very own Soul Provider, Matt Warne, was in London this week and took the opportunity to catch up with the band’s frontman – composer, record producer, guitarist and singer – Jean-Paul ‘Bluey’ Maunick. This podcast is the...
Sep 21, 2016•1 hr 1 min
Incognito is a British acid jazz band. Their debut album, Jazz Funk , was released in 1981, with 15 more albums following, the latest of which, Amplified Soul , was released in June 2014. The 19-member ensemble will be performing at Alumbra in Melbourne, 29 September. JOY 94.9’s very own Soul Provider, Matt Warne, was in London this week and took the opportunity to catch up with the band’s frontman – composer, record producer, guitarist and singer – Jean-Paul ‘Bluey’ Maunick. The post Soul Provi...
Sep 20, 2016•15 min
South African born opera singer Pumeza Matshikiza chats with Leo Stubbing in the JOY studios. Pumeza opens up about her childhood, the death of her father at age eleven and discovering... LEARN MORE The post Pumeza Matshikiza appeared first on JOY Music Highlights .
Aug 22, 2016•22 min
In this extended podcast exclusive, Leo chats with the 2016 The Voice winner Alfie Arcuri, live in the JOY studio. Alfie began posting videos on Instagram and YouTube, gaining a growing... LEARN MORE The post Alfie Arcuri appeared first on JOY Music Highlights .
Aug 05, 2016•21 min
Phoebe, Alex, and Ben from Melbourne band Passerine dropped in to bek-fast to chat with sometimes bek-fast presenter Hamish. They talked about their new single, ‘Synthetic Heart’, the interesting people they... LEARN MORE The post Interview: Passerine (Bekfast) appeared first on JOY Music Highlights ....
Jul 21, 2016•27 min
Guest drive hosts Kyle and Nath chat with french singer-songwriter Heloïse Letissier (aka, Christine And The Queens). She talks about how she got started in the music business, performing on The Graham Norton Show, her... LEARN MORE The post Interview: Christine And The Queens appeared first on JOY Music Highlights ....
Jul 21, 2016•9 min
Ace Of Base have released five studio albums, selling over 45 million units worldwide, making them the third biggest act in Swedish music history. Barb spoke with Jenny Berggren from... LEARN MORE The post Triple X Interview: Jenny Berggren from Ace of Base appeared first on JOY Music Highlights ....
Jul 13, 2016•18 min
Since their 2012 debut album, Lukas Graham have had two number one albums in their native Denmark, the band have also notched up seven top five singles with five hitting the top... LEARN MORE The post Lukas Graham appeared first on JOY Music Highlights .
Jul 10, 2016•10 min
Katie Purvis from our Three Chords and the Truth program spoke by phone to Sally Cameron, the soprano from ARIA-award-winning, critically acclaimed ensemble The Idea of North. The Idea Of... LEARN MORE The post The Idea Of North appeared first on JOY Music Highlights ....
Jun 03, 2016•10 min
To celebrate the first day of the 2016 JOY Radiothon, gay icon Dannii Minogue dropped into the JOY studios for an Hour Of Power with Leo on the Friday Morning Show.... LEARN MORE The post Dannii Minogue (Radiothon Hour Of Power) appeared first on JOY Music Highlights .
Jun 03, 2016•30 min
Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Dean Ray came into the studio for a chat with Katie on 22 May. Dean and Katie spoke about Dean’s musical influences, his love of performing live, and... LEARN MORE The post Dean Ray appeared first on JOY Music Highlights .
Jun 02, 2016•11 min
Katie from Three Chords & The Truth recently welcomed singer-songwriter Tom Lee-Richards to the studio. Originally from New Zealand, Tom has called Melbourne home for 10 years. Katie and Tom... LEARN MORE The post Tom Lee-Richards appeared first on JOY Music Highlights ....
May 21, 2016•9 min
Katie from Three Chords & The Truth recently spoke to Buzz Bidstrup, founding member and drummer of iconic Australian band GANGgajang. GANGgajang have been part of the Australian music landscape... LEARN MORE The post GANGgajang appeared first on JOY Music Highlights .
May 21, 2016•22 min
Australia’s favourite Neapolitan Pop Crooner Patrizio Buanne chats with Leo in the JOY studios. Patrizio chats about the early days of his career, the success of his debut 2005 album... LEARN MORE The post Patrizio Buanne appeared first on JOY Music Highlights .
May 03, 2016•14 min
Singer-songwriter Jason Heerah chats with Leo on the Friday Morning Show. Jason chats about his time on the 2014 season of X Factor, meeting Nicole Scherzinger in Las Vegas during home visits... LEARN MORE The post Jason Heerah appeared first on JOY Music Highlights .
Apr 27, 2016•16 min
Singer-songwriter Sinead Burgess chats with Leo on the Friday Morning Show. Sinead reflects on her early musical influences, getting signed to ABC Music as a teenager, recording in Nashville and... LEARN MORE The post Sinead Burgess appeared first on JOY Music Highlights ....
Apr 27, 2016•23 min
US band Hundred Handed chat with Leo on the Friday Morning Show. Jordan, Drew and Matt chat about how they all got into music and the debut EP …Like It’s... LEARN MORE The post Hundred Handed appeared first on JOY Music Highlights .
Mar 18, 2016•9 min
Australian singer-songwriter Jackson Dyer came in for a chat with Katie and a live performance on Sunday 28 February. Originally from Sydney, Jackson is currently based in Berlin. Over the... LEARN MORE The post Jackson Dyer appeared first on JOY Music Highlights .
Mar 07, 2016•19 min
Courtney Act chats with Leo on the Friday Morning Show. Courtney chats about getting involved in theatre from a young age, the big break on Australian Idol and releasing the... LEARN MORE The post Courtney Act appeared first on JOY Music Highlights .
Feb 26, 2016•24 min
Bananarama are in the midst of their Australian tour at the moment and earlier this month, one half of the British duo, Keren Woodward was on the phone to Robbie from... LEARN MORE The post Bananarama appeared first on JOY Music Highlights .
Feb 10, 2016•12 min
JOY Presenter Dee Mason speaks with the great Melissa Etheridge, who will be in Australia in March for Bluesfest Byron Bay and concerts in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth. Melissa chats with Dee about... LEARN MORE The post Melissa Etheridge appeared first on JOY Music Highlights ....
Jan 28, 2016•18 min
In this extended podcast exclusive, Leo chats with 2015 Eurovision winner Måns Zelmerlöw. Måns chats about his early musical influences, how he got into music, appearing on the Swedish version of... LEARN MORE The post Måns Zelmerlöw appeared first on JOY Music Highlights ....
Jan 25, 2016•32 min
