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"We've been together and playing now 40 years. And it is that love of wanting to be the best for each other that does keep you together."

~ The Catskills’ dream-pop mystics Mercury Rev chat to Berko from 2SER's "Static" ahead of the release of their first album in six years, the bold “Born Horses”.
Jonathan and Grasshopper reveal how this record took them by surprise, reflect back on their earliest days making music for student films, and explain why there’s a little Evel Knievel in them.
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Hit the Gas for Mercury Rev - 2SER 2SER Static host Berko chats to the Catskills’ dream-pop mystics Mercury Rev who played Sydney last week ahead of the release of their first album in six years, the bold “Born Horses”. Jonathan and Grasshopper reveal how this record took them by surprise, reflect back on their earliest days ma...

On "Static" from 8pm we'll chat to the Catskills' dream-pop mystics Mercury Rev who played Sydney last week ahead of the release of their first album in six years, the bold "Born Horses" ...
Plus we'll be spinning brand new music by Osees + The Smile + Kelly Lee Owens + Elias Rønnenfelt (from Iceage) + more!

💻 https://2ser.com/ or 📻 107.3FM or 📱app/DAB.

The Feature Album this week on 2SER is Surface World! A wild, fuzz-laden dive through mutant garage and proto-punk madness care of the one and only Straight Arrows .

2SER Subscribers can snaffle a copy on vinyl (tune in during the week or check the newsletter to find out how).

Glenn Miller, born Alton Glen Miller, was an American trombonist, composer, arranger and band leader. His swing orchestra was the best selling recording band 1939 - 1942 and the continues playing today. His Army-Air Forces band modernised US military music. He's your Phantom Dancer feature artist this week:

Glenn Miller - Phantom Dancer Glenn Miller, (Alton Glen Miller) American trombonist, composer, arranger and band leader, is your Phantom Dancer feature artist this week.

Tune in live on 2SER right for the mighty Chimes 2SER 107.3 with a special on the life and music of Martin Phillips of The Chills.

Chimes - 2SER Independent Radio

Jasper Peach is a trans, non-binary and disabled writer and speaker. They are our guest on the Wide Open Air Exchange this week.

Jasper is author of the book, "You’ll Be a Wonderful Parent: Advice and Encouragement For Rainbow Families of All Kinds" and host of a new television talk show called "Unmasked" featuring neurodivergent guests and conversations about life as a neurodivergent person.

Jasper has a long association with community radio in Victoria and is a contributor to Able Radio.

Lived experience communicator, Jasper Peach - 2SER Jasper Peach is a trans, non-binary and disabled writer and speaker. They are author of the book, You’ll Be a Wonderful Parent: Advice and Encouragement For Rainbow Families of All Kinds, a contributor to Able radio, and host of a new television talk show called Unmasked featuring neurodivergent g...

shine on our latest local artist spotlight ✨🤩

following their debut single “Late” the local dream-something four piece joined on Drive to talk about their new single!

check out the full interview at 2ser.com and make sure to catch Sadie live tonight at The Vic On The Park!!

Catch up on some new music, with 2SER's new music report, covering the new releases on rotation on your airwaves from today!
https://2ser.com/2ser-new-music-report-august-9-2024-edition/

"Playing with dynamics is what I find fun in making music, in playing music live, and what I find engrosses me when I listen to music."

~ Melbourne’s all-star alt-pop strummers SNOWY Band speak to Berko from 2SER's "Static" ahead of The Trocadero Room show to launch their new album, the agile “Age Difference”.
Liam tells us why he prefers album launches to birthday parties, explains how playing with dynamics is important for him in making music, and reveals why he uses some numbers in his lyrics.
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Chill with Snowy Band - 2SER 2SER Static host Berko speaks to Melbourne’s all-star alt-pop strummers Snowy Band who play The Trocadero Room this weekend to launch their new album, the agile “Age Difference”. Liam tells us why he prefers album launches to birthday parties, explains how playing with dynamics is important fo...

On "Static" from 8pm we'll speak to Melbourne's all-star alt-pop strummers SNOWY Band who play The Trocadero Room this weekend to launch their new album, the agile "Age Difference" ...
Plus we'll be spinning brand new music by Jack White + Kit Sebastian + Caribou + Bright Eyes + more!

💻 https://2ser.com/ or 📻 107.3FM or 📱app/DAB.

Extra! Extra!
Catch up on the latest new music on 2SER with our weekly new music report!
This weeks features new music from Alex Izenberg (our feature album), Arbes, The Male G**s, Wand, Kit Sebastian and much more 🎶
https://2ser.com/2ser-new-music-report-august-2nd-2024-edition/

Imagination stimulation while spinning the platters that matter on The Phantom Dancer, 107.3 2SER 12noon Tuesdays, 5pm Saturdays and online https://2ser.com/phantom-dancer/

Wendall Hall was an American country singer, vaudeville artist, songwriter, pioneer radio performer, recording artist and ukulele player. On 4 June 1924, the 'Red-Headed Music Maker' marriage ceremony to Marion Martin was the first ever live on radio. He is your Phantom Dancer feature artist this week.

Wendall Hall First to Marry on Live Radio - Phantom Dancer Wendall Hall was an American country singer, vaudeville artist, songwriter, pioneer radio performer, recording artist and ukulele player.

"It's really a state of mind. And it's a reflection that everything in everybody's life is going well."

~ LA’s kaleidoscopic country balladeers Beachwood Sparks chat to Berko from 2SER's "Static" about their first album in 12 years, the ardent “Across The River Of Stars”.
Co-founder Brent explains how their producer Chris Robinson from The Black Crowes was crucial to getting the record done, reflects on the bandmates and friends they’ve lost over the last few years, and reveals how they’ve referenced one of their favourite Australian groups in its lyrics.
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For Shore it's Beachwood Sparks - 2SER 2SER Static host Berko chats to LA’s kaleidoscopic country balladeers Beachwood Sparks about their first album in 12 years, the ardent “Across The River Of Stars”. Co-founder Brent explains how their producer Chris Robinson from The Black Crowes was crucial to getting the record done, reflects...

Another month, another invitation! Please join me (Tim Ritchie) on 2SER for When The Levee Breaks. I grab a rather interesting array of sounds and offer them to you from 6 to 8pm on Saturday. 107.3 and streaming.
Click the link for the list of tracks.
https://2ser.com/episodes/when-the-levee-breaks-600pm-3rd-aug-2024/

On "Static" from 8pm we'll chat to LA's kaleidoscopic country balladeers Beachwood Sparks about their first album in 12 years, the ardent "Across The River Of Stars" ...
Plus we'll be spinning brand new music by Cults + PIXIES + Juno Mamba + Alex Izenberg + more!

💻 https://2ser.com/ or 📻 107.3FM or 📱app/DAB.

On the show today, music from Barcelona, Bristol, Japan, Melbourne, Indonesia, Chicago, Brazil, Lithuani, Sweden, Sydney, Berlin, Mexico, Canada, Perth and more!

Some of the artists on the playlist include Mandrake Handshake, Molly Nilsson, Jimi Hendrix, Snowy Band, Thee Marloes, GUM w/ Ambrose Kenny-Smith, The Sea and Cake, 100th Monkey, Sven Wunder w/ Drumetrics and more.

Tune in from 2-4pm today Wed 31 on 2SER 107.3fm

Sad news from the weekend with the passing of Martin Phillips, frontman and primary songwriter of legendary NZ guitar pop band The Chills.

Martin Phillips of The Chills on 2SER Breakfast - 2SER The Chills are one of New Zealand’s (and the world’s) most iconic guitar pop bands. Architects of the Dunedin Sound, The Chills have been creating chiming, hook-laden guitar pop records since the 80’s and they’re still going today, in a buoyant new phase of creative vigour and consistently b...

The Feature Album this week on the station comes from Full Flower Moon Band, the Brisbane/Meanjin powerhouse fronted by Kate Dillon, and their third studio record Megaflower.

Hear it all this week on 2SER, and tune in to find out how to win yourself a copy on vinyl.

Johnny Marvin, was a hugely popular recording & radio singer and songwriter between 1924 and 1944. He was known mainly for his ukulele. He also played tiple, guitar, steel guitar, violin, harmonica and the musical saw. Johnny Marvin is your Phantom Dancer feature artist this week.

Johnny Marvin Ukulele Superstar - Phantom Dancer Johnny Marvin, was a hugely popular record & radio singer & songwriter between 1924 - 44. He's your Phantom Dancer feature artist this week

Catch up on all the latest new music on rotation on 2SER's Breakfast, Daily and Drive shows, including Kobie Dee, Full Flower Moon Band, Mia Lovelock and much more.

https://2ser.com/2ser-new-music-report-july-26-2024-edition/

"Back in the early days I was a huge Sonic Youth fan, so I wanted to know everything - what kind of tunings they would use, and string gauge, and pedals and amps, and all that jazz. I still do that."

~ Hobart’s tearaway post-punk trio Teens talk to Berko from 2SER's "Static" about their self-titled debut album.
Frontman Shawn explains how he’s spent a lot of time accumulating gear to get the right sounds, describes how a practice room at the local showgrounds was an odd but handy location, and reveals how a fellow musician provided the record’s unique cover art.

Come of Age With Teens - 2SER 2SER Static host Berko talks to Hobart’s tearaway post-punk trio Teens about their self-titled debut album. Frontman Shawn explains how he’s spent a lot of time accumulating gear to get the right sounds, describes how a practice room at the local showgrounds was an odd but handy location, and re...

On "Static" from 8pm we'll talk to Hobart's tearaway post-punk trio Teens about their self-titled debut album ...
Plus we'll be spinning brand new music by Beachwood Sparks + Sunflower Bean + Primal Scream + Radio Free Alice + more!

💻 https://2ser.com/ or 📻 107.3FM or 📱app/DAB.

Nina and Tom of Soft Spot Recordings in the studio tonight for a special takeover on The Band Next Door on 2SER ! Tune in from 8pm for two hours of immaculate, alternative Australiana beamed right to your earholes via the 107.3FM frequencies.

Ray Anthony, bandleader, trumpeter, songwriter and actor, is the last living member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Born 20 January 1922, he is now 102 and a half years old. Ray Anthony is your Phantom Dancer feature artist this week.

Ray Anthony Band Leader Age 102 Not Out - Phantom Dancer Ray Anthony, bandleader, trumpeter, songwriter, actor, last living Glenn Miller Ork member your Phantom Dancer feature artist this week

"Punk made it possible. Like, convinced us that we could do it. It's for everybody."

~ LA’s power pop royalty Redd Kross speak to Berko from 2SER's "Static" about their celebratory new self-titled album.
Co-founder Jeff reveals the multitude of ways they’re commemorating their 45th birthday this year, recounts which bands first inspired them as teenagers, and explains how The Beatles informed the record’s artwork.
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Mark it with Redd Kross - 2SER 2SER Static host Berko speaks to LA’s power pop royalty Redd Kross about their celebratory new self-titled album. Co-founder Jeff reveals the multitude of ways they’re commemorating their 45th birthday this year, recounts which bands first inspired them as teenagers, and explains how The Beatles...

On "Static" from 8pm we'll speak to LA's power pop royalty Redd Kross about their celebratory new self-titled album, which marks their 45th birthday as a band ...
Plus we'll be spinning brand new music by Ci******es After S*x + Kim Deal Music (from The Breeders) + Kelly Lee Owens + Field Music + more!

💻 https://2ser.com/ or 📻 107.3FM or 📱app/DAB.

Fall in love with Ultracrush, our featured artist on the local artist spotlight! 🫶

Lewis and Tom of the Sydney dream-pop five-piece joined Mitch Lumsden on The Band Next Door to discuss their debut EP and upcoming tour!

Check out the full interview at 2ser.com 📻📡

Nic Cassey is an eclectic and enigmatic singer-songwriter based in Sydney's inner west. His sincere, beautiful vocals, piano, guitar and drums skills make Nic a well-rounded and prolific songwriter. He dropped by 2SER to play a couple of live songs and a chat with Cathy.

Hear the full interview on 2SER , 7am Saturday morning on ‘A Direction Home‘ hosted by Cathy Kirkpatrick.

Catch 2SER DJs del Piero and Boo Boo Muck aka Love Buzz this Saturday at 2SER IN YOUR 'HOOD! ⁠

Love Buzz situates revolutionary music within the culture of the time. Featuring two of the most diverse record collections in greater Sydney extracted, probed and contextualised for the airwaves. See also; Psychoactive, Countercultural, underground, Revolution, Music, Composers, Bands, Vinyl, Girl Groups, Garage, Psychedelic, Rock n Roll, Soul, Funk, Disco, YéYé, Bossa Nova, Group Sounds, Experimental.

2SER IN YOUR 'HOOD happens this Saturday from noon at Mort Bay Park in Birchgrove, visit 2SER.com for more info!