The documentary The Sparks Brothers attempts to address the enigma that is the band Sparks. Was their music art rock, pop, new wave or electronica? Why did lead songwriter and keyboardist Ron Mael have a toothbrush moustache reminiscent of a certain 20th century dictator? For a band that has been around for 50 years, created at least 300 songs, had
Read moreThe energetic but overlong In the Heights is a contemporary urban musical with a New York street setting and Hispanic cultural context that evokes West Side Story as well as social and politically themed hip hop extravaganzas like Hamilton. The film is in fact an adaptation of a successful stage musical from Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and playwright Quiara Alegría
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Includes Interviews with Bronwyn Currie from Animal Justice Party who discusses Seaspiracy and small ways we can make a difference – and Heidi Solimon who shares about her healing journey out the other side of MS Plus all our usual Banter – going from deep to shallow in 5.2 seconds (haha)
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Listen to a podcast of Southern FM’s newest program What The World Needs Now with Cindy Sullivan. The first episode was broadcast on Friday 2 July 2021 from 6 PM to 7 PM. On the first Friday of each month at 6 PM, Cindy Sullivan presents music and chat with a philosophical edge. Tune in for a different theme each
Read moreThis Friday on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at some music-related films. We’ll review musical ‘In the Heights’ which comes from ‘Hamilton’ co-creator Lin Manuel-Miranda. We’ll also tell you about the new documentary ‘The Sparks Brothers’ which looks at enigmatic synth-pop, art rock etc….band Sparks. Just for something different we’ll also have a look at the Chilean documentary
Read moreROCK UP! with Ratts & Arnie. EPISODE 30 – Thursday 1 July 2021 100% Australian music – Supporting Indie artists & OZ music legends. If you missed the show, never fear, you can listen back, or download here. ROCK UP! is on air 4-6 PM every Thursday on 88.3 Southern FM. Player 1: 4-5pm
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