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George Harrison, Cloud Nine (1987) It’s been a big year for me and The Beatles – I’ve fallen in love with the band again and the solo careers of all its members, the big revelation has probably been just how much I really do love a lot of the John Lennon material (far more than […]

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March 18, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

The 1001 Albums Challenge # 45: Hugh Masekela– “Home Is Where The Music Is”

Somewhat (sadly) timely to get to this album at this point. Just last month I was on an Australian radio station paying tribute to the great Hugh Masekela. I had a couple of his albums – but not this one. And had never heard this. It’s a terrific album – utterly joyous – just great […]

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February 3, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

That time I was Co-Pilot on Sydney’s 2Ser “Dirt Music” (Saturday, January 27, 2018)

We were in Sydney just recently, a wee family holiday before the start of school again. The aim was to catch up with family and friends – Katy was there for work too. That was the catalyst. And then I ended up doing a few work-related things. I saw the Foo Fighters and Weezer. I […]

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January 17, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Dirt Music Radio Show: 2ser Sydney (“Co-Hosting”, Saturday, January 27, 2018

Dirt Music is a two-hour radio show on Sydney’s 2ser, every Saturday afternoon (1-3pm), hosted by Stuart Coupe. He’s a critic, author, broadcaster and Australian music legend – you can read more about his background and the show here. He was also one of the first guests on Sweetman Podcast.