There are lots of reasons to become a Trash Disco SuperFan, which vary depending what level of SuperFan you become: Access to previous shows, even after they drop off the Plenty Valley FM website Access to archive shows archives from the past, including shows from Trash Disco version 1 (2002-2004) and The Arkive (TD's predecessor... Continue Reading →
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Words Edition Podcast Is Here!
For a long time we've been thinking about a podcast to release via the big boys - Apple, Spotify, etc and not just on the station website. But this is a music show, and we couldn't use copyrighted material (ie other people's music) in the podcast. So.. what to do, what to do? So then... Continue Reading →
Midge Ure’s 1980 Vienna Tour – This Means Something To Me
On Friday, March 13, 2020, during the uncertainty around public gatherings, Midge Ure played at The Forum in Melbourne with Band Electronica. The support was The Black Halo, a quirky Sydney three piece who entertained the crowd with interesting songs and self-deprecating humour between the songs. Then the main band came on - Russell Field... Continue Reading →
Lunch With Right Said Fred
Depending on how you found this blog, or if you've read any of my other articles, you may already know I have a weekly radio show on a community radio station called 88.6 Plenty Valley FM. My show is called “Trash Disco” and airs every Saturday night at 10pm. It’s predominantly an 80s music show,... Continue Reading →
An Engaging Treat
Released back in March 2015, but only getting my hands on it in January 2017, Engage is a treat for any fan of the 80s who also appreciates fine musicianship, even if you're not necessarily a fan of Howard himself. Available from overseas or online retailers (but sadly not locally in Australia), the album is beautifully... Continue Reading →
The Trash Disco 1st Birthday Top Ten
On October 1, 2016, Trash Disco celebrated its first birthday on air at 88.6 Plenty Valley FM. It was full of history about the show (which, strangely enough, actually goes all the way back to 2001) and plenty of great 80s and 90s tunes. There was also something I referred to as the "obligatory arbitrary birthday top ten".... Continue Reading →
Songs From The Other Side – The World of The B-Side
Back in the old days of vinyl, music came on shiny black (mostly) discs either 12 inches across or 7 inches across. That's 30cm and 15cm in new money, folks. The pattern for most artists was that before an album came out, a 7 inch single (or more) was released which was usually the most... Continue Reading →
Behind The Scenes Of Community Radio
I absolutely LOVE presenting my radio show. The show I present is called Trash Disco and airs every Saturday night at 10pm on a station called 88.6 Plenty Valley FM. Saturday night is a night when most people go out, socialise, have parties or dine out somewhere. But here I sit, all alone in a... Continue Reading →
Travis – Everything At Once
Released in April 2016, this is Travis' first studio album since 2013's 'Where You Stand'. I'm not as familiar with Travis' earlier work, so comparisons to there other albums are not possible for this review, which probably works in its favour as it was listened to with unbiased ears. So how does it sound? As... Continue Reading →
New Order – Music Complete (A Little Late Review)
Before I begin this review I have something to declare. I am a bass player, and Peter Hook is one of my bass heroes. This album is New Order's first since Hook left in 2007. Being a fan of Hook's effects-laden melodic style, itself reminiscent of one of my other bass heroes' playing style (John... Continue Reading →
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