Hosted by Em Burrows (WAM, RTRFM) and presented by West Australian Music (WAM), Wide Open Road: The West Australian Music Podcast is a series of in-depth interviews and discussions with iconic musicians and creatives in WA contemporary music across the decades. Each episode provides a rare insight into the personal stories and lived experiences of our guests, showcasing the diverse history and future of WA music.
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West Australian producer/singer/songwriter Kučka (Laura Jane Lowther) makes captivating and ethereal electronic pop music. She has worked with a host of internationally renowned artists such as A$AP Rocky, Vince Staples, Vegyn, and Flume. She joined... Read More
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Perth’s queen of Afro-Kreol, Grace Barbé, is a multi-award winning singer/songwriter whose live performances compel audiences to “shake their coconuts”! Grace is also a school music teacher and supports emerging artists through her record label,... Read More
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WA music icon Dave Faulkner joined Em via Zoom to chat in-depth about all things Hoodoo Gurus, The Victims, growing up in Belmont, having a father with post-war PTSD, and his brand new anti-Trump song.... Read More
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Eduardo Cossio is a Peruvian-born West Australian composer and improviser whose work includes music for ensembles, short-film, electro-acoustic composition and improvised performance. He is also an active writer, broadcaster, and promoter in the Perth music... Read More
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Head honcho of artist management company/record label Spinning Top, Jodie Regan is responsible for getting WA’s biggest musical export of the last decade, Tame Impala, to the rest of the world. She also looks after... Read More
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Songwriter, MC and visual artist Nelson Mondlane is the dynamic frontman for Perth based hip hop collective Superego. He also performs in Myriad Sun and appeared recently as guest MC in Adrian Dvzuke’s track ‘Bad... Read More
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Bob Gordon has been lost in rock journalism for over 20 years. As the editor for local street press Xpress Magazine as well as freelance writer for the likes of Rolling Stone Magazine and The... Read More
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Rachael Dease is an award-winning composer, vocalist, and sound designer whose work has ranged from contemporary dark country blues to scores for film and theatre, and numerous installations. Along with a flourishing creative career, she... Read More
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West Australian photographer, music historian and author, George Matzkov, has a rare and special insight into the history of the WA contemporary music scene. Following a decade long deep-dive into the archives, George compiled and... Read More
