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June 9, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast # 261: Father Christopher Orczy

Hi and welcome to episode 261 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys  and thanks to you readers and listeners. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it […]
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March 1, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

The Australian Dream: DVD

The Australian Dream Director: Daniel Gordon Madman This brilliant documentary, directed by Daniel Gordon from a script by Stan Grant, uses the story of AFL legend Adam Goodes – an inspiration on and off the field – to tell the wider stories of identity and racism. Goodes, winner of almost every single award going in […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged Adam Goodes, AFL, Anti-Racism, Australia, Australian Dream, Australian of the Year, Campaign, Daniel Gordon, Doc, Doco, Documentary, DVD, DVD Review, Film, Film Review, Madman, Movie, Movie Review, Racism, Sport, Stan Grant, The Australian Dream, The Australian Dream: DVD, You can support Off The Tracks via PressPatron ·

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December 2, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast # 241: John Newton

Welcome to episode 241 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify […]
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November 24, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

MXXWLL: SHEESH

MXXWLL SHEESH Rare Chords Australian-based beatmaker/producer MXXWLL operates in a post-D’Angelo world; the nu-soul groove that is on the R’n’B tip always but has notes from hip-hop, funk and sinewy digital-Prince era vibes.
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged Album Review, Australia, MXXWLL, MXXWLL: SHEESH, Rare Chords, SHEESH, You can support Off The Tracks via PressPatron ·

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November 18, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Remembering The Time I Asked Rowland S. Howard If He Had Any Plans To Tour And He Said He Doubted It Since He Was Dying – A Month Later He Wasn’t Even Close To Wrong

In another lifetime (his!) I spoke to Rowland S. Howard. I didn’t know it at the time – neither did he, though he had far more of an idea than I did – he’d be dead in less than two months. He was dying when he made his last album, the brilliant Pop Crimes. I’ve […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged Australia, Australian, Blog, Boys Next Door, Chat, Conversation, Dead, Dying, Interview, Nick Cave, Pop Crimes, Remembering The Time I Asked Rowland S. Howard If He Had Any Plans To Tour And He Said He Doubted It Since He Was Dying – A Month Later He Wasn’t Even Close To Wrong, Rowland Howard, Rowland S. Howard, Teenage Snuff Film, The Birthday Party, You can support Off The Tracks via PressPatron ·

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October 21, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast # 235: Peter Rowley

Welcome to episode 235 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify […]
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May 10, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Stubs: # 248 – Suzanne Vega, Sydney, 2018

One of the very reasons I got into writing about music was Suzanne Vega – just a lifelong fan of her work and I remember saying to a friend, way back, that I wish there was an opportunity to write about her, like an essay or something (this was before there was anything much in […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged 2018), 99.9F Degrees, Anniversary Tour, Aussie, Australia, Gig, Review, Solitude Standing, Stub, Stubs, Stubs: # 248, Stubs: # 248 – Suzanne Vega, Suzanne Vega, Sydney ·

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March 28, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 143

Schnell Fenster, The Sound of Trees (1988) Do you own more than one copy of any album in your collection? I got rid of most of my double-ups recently. Didn’t feel the need to keep more than one copy of any album in my collection – apart from the first Schnell Fenster record. I now […]
Posted in Blog, The Vinyl Countdown · Tagged 1988, 3 Copies, Australia, Great Kiwi Albums, LP, Michael den Elzen, Phil Judd, Record, Schnell-Fenster, The Sound Of Trees, The Vinyl Countdown, The Vinyl Countdown # 143, Vinyl ·

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March 14, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 151

Mark Williams, Greatest Hits (1977) I missed the Mark Williams buzz – the first time around at least. I was there for the “comeback” – Show No Mercy and then fronting Dragon (he does a good job, it’s a tired old act now though, they’re a Tribute Act to Themselves, nothing more). I did catch […]
Posted in Blog, The Vinyl Countdown · Tagged 1977, A House For Sale, Australia, Compilation, Dragon, Greatest Hits, Heed The Call!, Kiwi, LP, Mark Williams, NZ, Record, Show No Mercy, The Vinyl Countdown, The Vinyl Countdown # 151, Vinyl, Yesterday Was Just The Beginning Of My Life ·

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March 14, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

V/A: Songs For Australia

Various Artists: Songs For Australia BMG Australian musician Julia Stone had the idea – create a tribute album with all proceeds going to the bushfire appeal; she called on international acts as well as plenty of her countrymen and women – the songs were all originally by Australian artists, and it will be released soon […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged 20/20, Album Review, Aussie, Australia, BMG, Bushfire, Bushfire Relief, Bushfire Relief Fund, Charity, Compilation, Covers, Fire, Fires, Fundraiser, Songs For Australia, Tribute, V/A, V/A: Songs For Australia, Various, Various Artists ·

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February 10, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets: Walkabout

Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets Walkabout Yep Roc With Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets heading to NZ and Aussie the good folk at Yep Rock put together this compilation which showcases some of the tunes from them collaborative EPs and some of Los Straitjackets’ instrumental takes on Nick Lowe classics from their album.
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January 12, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Variety For Fierys: Charity Fundraiser (Jan 23, 2019), Meow, Wellington

In an effort to help raise funds for the Red Cross for the Australian Bushfire Appeal Variety for Fierys is a charity fundraising night of poetry, stories, comedy and song that will take place at Meow in Wellington on January 23. Click on the link above for more information – and if you’re outside of […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged Appeal, Australia, Bushfire, Charity, Meow, Red Cross, Variety For Fieries: Charity Fundraiser (Jan 23, Variety For Fierys, Wellington ·
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