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Top 10 Bops of 2018, November 2, 2018
Trent Vu It’s nearing the end of the year. It’s getting too hot for my liking. I’ve even started to see some people in my neighbourhood putting up Christmas lights. Coles is probably starting to sell hot cross buns already. Who knows. All I know is that, while it hasn’t been my favourite year for […]
Read more12 Best Songs to Cry to, September 30, 2018
CW: death, AIDS, suicide By Trent Vu I’m a crier. I cry at everything. I’ll immediately start bawling my eyes out when I’m thrown the slightest inconvenience. Whenever I receive a compliment from someone, the floodgates are immediately opened. And I can’t help but turn on the waterworks when I crumble under the stress of […]
Read moreReview—Vance Joy: Nation of Two Tour Melbourne, September 18, 2018
Monique O’Rafferty On September 15, Vance Joy brought his Nation of Two Tour to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, supported by Didirri and Cub Sport. Here’s a run down of how my night went. The Prep Usually my pre concert concert routine involves days of last minute outfit changes, very extra hair and makeup prep, […]
Read moreConcert Review: Aydan Calafiore Live in Melbourne, August 19, 2018
By Trent Vu I watch a lot of TV. Probably a bit too much of it. There’s no show I get invested in more than The Voice Australia. I’ve watched it with an almost religious devotion since the reality singing show first aired in 2012. I transitioned from an adoring viewer to an avid fan when […]
Read moreModjo and the Heyday of Nu-Disco, August 13, 2018
Matilda Morley The much-fabled death of disco was perhaps one of the most heinous musical crimes of the twentieth century, and no sooner than its bedazzled casket was lowered into the ground did the general public collectively turn their backs in shame. Disco, renowned for its status as the ultimate in dance music and its […]
Read moreBest Albums of the Year (So Far), August 9, 2018
The first half of 2018 has been an interesting one in the music world. The Carters in true Carter style dropped an album out of nowhere, old faithful Brit rockers Arctic Monkeys released an album that can only be described as… uhh… divisive, and a bunch of youngins joined the scene to release some really […]
Read moreMusic Can’t Be Everything: James Blake and the Myth of the Suffering Genius, August 7, 2018
By Lucy Myers CW: Mental health, depression, anxiety This article discusses mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. If you are struggling with these issues, please know that you can contact Beyond Blue for help here. “Yes, James Blake is still sad.” The subtitle for Pitchfork’s review of James Blake’s new single ‘Don’t Miss […]
Read more20 Forgotten Songs from the ’00s, July 25, 2018
by Trent Vu There are some songs that stand the test of time—Celine Dion’s heart-wrenching power ballad My Heart Will Go On, Britney Spears’ iconic bop Toxic, Toto’s meme-tastic Africa. But then there are those songs that fall into the cracks. This post is for all those hits that, for one reason or another, everyone […]
Read moreAnimal Collective have announced a new album. What does this mean for you? And why?, July 9, 2018
Alex Epstein, Reporter-At-Large The Animal Collective are a pop band from Baltimore, Missouri. Their new album is called Tangerine Reef and it’s coming out real soon – so soon, in fact, that it’ll be out some time in August. But who are these four plucky chaps? And what do tangerines have to do with reefs? All your questions […]
Read moreAutechre Melbourne Live Review, June 27, 2018
By Troy Cameron Awe-Tech-Err. (/ɔːˈtɛkər/) Autechre is an electronic duo from Rochdale, England, with one of the most diverse discographies of any recent artist. Informally meeting and beginning to make music in 1987, the group’s first formal release under the Autechre name came in ’93—the aptly titled Incunabula on Warp Records. Funnily enough, albeit the […]
Read moreEvery Little Mix Single Ranked, May 29, 2018
By Trent Vu Anyone who knows me will have copped an earful about my love of the British girl group Little Mix. I love them. I’m obsessed with them. They’re everything to me. I’m thisclose to setting up a shrine to the girls in my bedroom. Jade, Perrie, Leigh-Anne and Jesy always serve serious vocals, […]
Read moreTop 10 Reality Singing Show Contestants, April 23, 2018
by Trent Vu Reality singing shows are a big part of my life. It’s kind of sad actually. I have a near-encyclopaedic knowledge of all things pertaining to American Idol, The X Factor and The Voice. I can recite the names of the winners of the fifteen seasons of American Idol without breaking a sweat. […]
Read moreOh Wonder at The Forum, April 23, 2018
by Lucette Moulang The hum of energy was electric as fans lined the outside wall of the Forum, craning their necks to glimpse the doorway and a possible sighting of Oh Wonder’s Anthony and Josephine. I was amongst the eager, having previously missed opportunities to see the duo perform despite my identity as a die-hard worshipper […]
Read more2018 “Best Audience” Nominee List Released, April 16, 2018
Alex Epstein Better get those bets in, folks, because the Billboard Music Awards committee has just released 2018’s list of the world’s best audiences, and we are heckin shook. It’s the absolute best of the best, celebrating the most innovative and acclaimed people in music watching. But only one of these 8 lucky crowds will […]
Read moreInterview: Scrimp Shrampi’s Jake Fossey, April 9, 2018
Alex Epstein Content Warning: this interview contains descriptions of abusive relationships and addiction to drugs and alcohol. Jake Fossey is the guitarist, vocalist, and frontman of Scrimp Shrampi, a local band strongly influenced by international acts like Brand New and Mineral. He wears a baseball cap and leather jacket to the interview, adjusting the cap […]
Read moreBrockhampton: The SATURATION Albums From Worst to Best, April 9, 2018
Muna Shauki Move over One Direction (R.I.P), N-Sync and BTS, because today I need to talk to you about Brockhampton. In a nutshell, Brockhampton is a more diverse, equally charming One Direction – but with BARS. In 2017, they literally saturated listeners with music by pumping out three full-length albums as part of their SATURATION […]
Read moreNew Releases Round-Up Review, March 14, 2018
Claire Longhouse Once again this time of year is inundated with an insane amount of great Aussie music. There were too many albums I wanted to review as my first blog back. So instead of choosing one, I’ve decided to review a few in convenient bite-sized pieces. Ball Park Music- Good Mood Brisbane band Ball […]
Read moreReview: Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life, March 12, 2018
Lucette Moulang Diving headfirst back into the indie rock charts, Liverpool band The Wombats have delivered a polished and likeable album, reminiscent of their earlier sound and interjected with a handful of high calibre tracks. Following synth-heavy 2015 album Glitterbug, Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life harks back to The Wombats’ roots in hook-lyricism and […]
Read more8 Iconic Bops From 2008, March 5, 2018
Trent Vu At 21 years of age, I wouldn’t consider myself old. But recently, as I’ve commenced the fourth year of my Arts degree, I’ve definitely begun to feel time catch up with me. Being an Asian, I have a warped sense of age, because we comparatively look younger. As they say: “Asian don’t raisin”. […]
Read more6 Music Formats Set to Make a Comeback Once Vinyl is Seized by the Government for Recycled Weapons Material, February 28, 2018
Matilda Morley Ever since the government committed to its ‘Green Hands, Green Lands’ recycling scheme after scrutiny was directed towards the PM and his International Warfare Party’s stance on renewable energy, we’ve all been anxiously awaiting their first official “Greenitiative”. Here at Radio Fodder, we strongly believe in making baseless predictions to fuel our writing […]
Read moreInterview: FOLEY!’s Mick Porter, February 19, 2018
Alex Epstein On the 6th of February, I spoke with Mick Porter of FOLEY! over the phone. FOLEY! are an energetic posi-emo three-piece who play a bunch of shows all around Melbourne, and have two albums out: ASCOT VALE, and Hey, Don’t Worry About It. On March 2, FOLEY! are playing ASCOT VALE live in full, at the Ascot Vale Hotel, in – […]
Read moreLive Review: Taking My Mum to Sylvan Esso, February 9, 2018
After three years Sylvan Esso have returned to Australia and the show they’ve brought with them is well worth the wait. Performing to a sold out Corner Hotel the duo performed an impressive set, making heavy bangers out of their electro pop track. They took the audience, and more importantly my mum, through the most […]
Read moreAlbum Review: Lomelda – Thx, February 5, 2018
Alex Epstein I wish it wasn’t a hilarious cliché for music writers to misuse the word “angular”, because that’s exactly what this album sounds like: unpredictable and sharp, with acute vocals and scalene rhythms, melodies and chord progressions. It’s a subtly unique sound, somehow, one that I’ve been thinking for months about how to write […]
Read moreAlex’s Top Ten of 2017, November 15, 2017
Alex Epstein 2017 was an awful year for pretty much everybody, but as always, it could have been much worse. It isn’t technically over yet, but I’m planning on sleeping for the next three months, so this couldn’t wait. I spent most of 2017 digging into artists’ back catalogues, but I managed to catch a few […]
Read moreCharting the wilderness of Mount Eerie, October 29, 2017
Alex Epstein “But I’m small I’m not a planet at all I’m small We’re all,” sings Phil Elverum in the first Microphones song I ever heard, and so began a five year journey of discovery, exploration, rediscovery, reexploration; and on, and on, and so on. Mount Eerie, and formerly The Microphones, is the title of […]
Read moreLotta Sea Lice: friendship, the suburbs, and the blues you all know and love, October 15, 2017
Alex Epstein I listen to this album on a sunny Sunday morning in Melbourne, just as Philadelphia settles in to their Saturday night. It brings back all the late mornings I spent with a cup of coffee and A Sea of Split Peas. It’s brick-fence, garden-wall, sunny cul-de-sac backyard, and truly lovely. “Oh, I love […]
Read moreTaylor Swift: Minimalism, Rebirth and Dubious Behaviour, September 16, 2017
Matilda Morley In light of recent popular discourse regarding Taylor Swift’s image upheaval, the last few weeks have seen me struggling to collect my thoughts and settle upon a definitive opinion. At long last, I think I have summed up exactly how I feel here. By no means will this be another tired, Buzzfeed-esque listicle […]
Read moreMouth Moods is extremely good, September 10, 2017
Alex Epstein Neil Cicierega’s 2017 album Mouth Moods seems, on its face, a continuation of the usual treatment of music as meme. Anyone remotely familiar with ‘meme culture’ knows what Smashmouth’s “All Star” or Shannon Noll’s “What About Me” represent – mockery, ‘cringe humour’, a partially self-aware retrospective of the ‘00s, a decade littered with […]
Read moreLuciferian Towers: Post-Rock and the Apocalypse, September 7, 2017
Alex Epstein Listen to “Undoing A Luciferian Towers” here. Montréal post-rock icons Godspeed You! Black Emperor (colloquially, “Godspeed” or “GY!BE”) have vowed to return on September 22nd, 2017, with their four-movement LP Luciferian Towers. Continuing a discography that has been universally acclaimed, artistically challenging, and strongly political; the first track released from their latest, […]
Read moreThe Modern Lullaby, August 30, 2017
Matilda Morley “Curating a Musical Midnight Remedy” The first time I fell asleep to a dedicated sleep playlist I was fifteen. Earlier that day I had checked in for my knee reconstruction surgery at Sunshine Hospital, a shining beacon of medical adequacy that rests off the side of the Western Ring Road and boasts a […]
Read moreThe Round-Up: Aussie Edition, August 21, 2017
Claire Longhouse The past few weeks in the Australian music industry has been exceptionally generous. The new King Gizzard just dropped, as well as the new Gold Class album. It’s hard to keep up with the high rate of good quality content being made over here. I’ve wanted to review all four of these albums, […]
Read moreSynthesisationality, August 14, 2017
Alex Epstein thefreedictionary.com defines a synthesiser as an intellectual who synthesizes or uses synthetic methods. In many ways they are correct but in many they are wrong. What thefreedictionary.com gets wrong here is that the synthesiser is actually a musical instrument. From LCD to OPN, LFO to ELO, the […]
Read moreLife in High Fidelity, August 11, 2017
Alex Epstein “‘Have you got any soul?’ a woman asks the next afternoon. That depends, I feel like saying; some days yes, some days no.” High Fidelity is about music in the way Groundhog Day is about the weather. Cynically depressed record-store owner Rob Fleming’s life is not about music: as a narrative […]
Read moreHAIM- Something to Tell You, August 10, 2017
Claire Longhouse HAIM’s waited return offers a tracklist that seems to be ‘Days Are Gone 2.0’, however this time their unrelenting pop sound lacks the charm and freshness that everyone adored on their infectious debut. The first time I heard HAIM was at Splendour in the Grass 2013. Their debut hadn’t been released yet, and […]
Read moreBest Albums of 2017 So Far, July 31, 2017
Claire Longhouse And so begins another semester. Another awkward introduction at the first tutorial, another dash between classes for a fix of caffeine, and another few months of pretending to have read all the prescribed readings. So before the real stress of the semester begins, I thought I’d share my early favourites of 2017 so […]
Read moreTunes to get you through the Winter, June 15, 2017
Claire Longhouse We’re lucky here in Melbourne. We get seasons. Who wants to soak up beautiful sunshine all day every day? Not I. Who wants the opportunity to wear pretty dresses and run around outside without the fear of a rainstorm? Not I. Queenslanders might have the luxury of wearing their Birkenstocks all year round, […]
Read moreMy Love/Hate Relationship with Vinyl, May 10, 2017
Claire Longhouse So I recently bought a record player that I couldn’t afford. It was on special and has all the features I was looking for. It even has a cassette player for the most extreme of hipsters*. As such, I have made it a resolution of mine to buy more vinyl. Why, you may […]
Read moreGig Review: Good Boy & Jarrow Split 7″ Launch, April 27, 2017
Claire Longhouse Collingwood landmark The Gasometer Hotel is a cherished place for any fan of live music. They have the best selection of gigs from all sides of the genre spectrum, and you can go to majority of them with a twenty in one hand and a reasonably priced beer in the other. Friday night […]
Read moreRecord Store Day 2017, April 21, 2017
Claire Longhouse It may be a little late to post this, but if you have a free couple of hours tomorrow, why not check out what’s on offer at this year’s annual Record Store Day? There are a plethora of events happening around Melbourne, and even if you just pop down to your local record […]
Read moreThe Smith Street Band- More Scared of You Than You are of Me, April 12, 2017
The well-known Melbournian punk rockers are back in top form with the most fully-formed, fun and heartfelt release of their careers, but it also raises some red flags. The band’s fourth LP More Scared of You Than You are of Me opens strong. First track ‘Forrest’ sets energy levels at an ultimate high. It slaps […]
Read moreWhat’s on this weekend?, March 30, 2017
Short answer: quite a bit. A Week in Melbourne Music Take a well-earned study break, and venture into one of the best live music cities in the world. THIS Week… Thursday, 30th of March – Longboys A laid-back stoner-rock daydream, and as atmospheric and welcoming as a snooze on the veranda in suburbia, Longboys are […]
Read more9 Tips to Help you dive into Melbourne’s Music Scene, March 27, 2017
Claire Longhouse Melbourne has one of the most diverse and exuberant music scenes in the world. It’s right up there with Brooklyn and London when it comes to local musicianship and live tunes. Skimming music magazines or regularly listening in to Triple J is a great start, but if you really want to jump head […]
Read moreA Week in Melbourne Music – 23rd to 29th of March, March 22, 2017
A Week in Melbourne Music Take a well-earned study break, and venture into one of the best live music cities in the world. THIS Week… Thursday, 23rd of March – Howlite Electronic pop that delves into ethereal territory with layered vocals and harmonic soundscapes, Howlite’s dreamy guitar fuzz and Florence and the Machine infused aesthetic is coming this Thursday to The […]
Read moreThe Round-Up: March 6th-20th, March 20, 2017
When trying to figure out which album to review for you this week, it struck me just how overwhelmingly generous the industry has been lately. The past fortnight has seen new releases from veterans such as The Shins, The Magnetic Fields and Spoon, as well as relatively new names to the scene including Jay Som and […]
Read moreA Week in Melbourne Music – 16th to 22nd of March, March 16, 2017
A Week in Melbourne Music Take a well-earned study break, and venture into one of the best live music cities in the world. THIS Week… Thursday, 16th of March – Longboys A laid-back stoner-rock daydream, and as atmospheric and welcoming as a snooze on the veranda in suburbia, Longboys are bringing their Mac DeMarco infused aesthetic to Bar […]
Read moreA Week in Melbourne Music – 9th to 15th of March, March 8, 2017
A Week in Melbourne Music 9th to 15th of March Take a well-earned study break, and venture into one of the best live music cities in the world. Once again, another week in Melbourne offers an excellent excuse to escape the exhaustible boredom that is university, pull some mates together, and adventure into some increasingly […]
Read moreFive Fab Females you Should be Listening to, March 8, 2017
International Women’s Day is a day of celebrating all the amazing women that have, and continue to, shape the world. As such, I thought it’d be fitting to give you a list of rockin’ women whose music fills stages and inspires the next generation of rad rockstar gals. Mitski Asian-American Mitski killed it last year with […]
Read moreKing Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard- Flying Microtonal Banana, February 27, 2017
With supposedly five albums being released this year, the Melbournian psych rockers prove there’s ample raw power and innovative fuel left in the King Gizz tank. King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard had a career-defining 2016: Nonagon Infinity teetered at the top of the ARIA album charts, they ripped up stages at Splendour in the […]
Read moreThe First Fodder Blog: A Cordial Introduction, February 24, 2017
Hello music appreciators, players and critics alike; welcome to Fodder Blog! Think of this blog as the weird and nerdy cousin of the more famous Fodder Radio station. Fodder Blog is your new go-to for album reviews, gig guides, and pseudo-insightful commentary on everything and everyone from Frank Ocean to Thee Oh Sees. Close that bookmarked […]
Read moreListen to Podcasts, September 6, 2016
Have a tute during your favourite show or simply want to check out the talent before your commit to any Live Listening? Look no further – we’ve got you covered. Listen to our latest Podcast below, or keep scrolling to listen to some of our Featured shows. More show podcasts and playlists coming soon – bear […]
Read moreRadio Fodder at the Farmer’s Market, September 6, 2016
Every Wednesday from 10am – 2pm, presenters and DJs from Radio Fodder will be bring sweet tunes to the Farmer’s Market. Come down to the Concrete Lawns near Union House to enjoy some bagels and strawberries and while you’re at it, grab a copy of Farrago and chat to Radio Fodder about how you can tune in […]
Read more2015 End of Year Party, October 24, 2015
On Thursday, 22nd October 2015, we had an end of year send-off for The Fodder, including a live broadcast from Systems Gardens. (But fret not! A bunch of shows are continuing past the end of semester.) Download the podcast here.
Read moreMixtape with Timmy & Baya: Monday, 7th September 2015, September 7, 2015
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Read moreFeminism and Multiculturalism feat. special guests Lotus, Anaiise, Awura-Abena: Thursday, 28th May 2015, May 31, 2015
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Read moreWomen in Entertainment feat. special guest Tom: Thursday, 21st May 2015, May 31, 2015
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