Cue Playback
Cue Playback is a podcast exploring the evolution of home recording, singers, songwriters and bands from the ’90s to today. Begining in the DIY Melbourne indie scene, the podcast will delve into recording technology, innovation in sound production, and the creative process of self produced artists. Producer Christopher Sprake will take you on a journey through his own development, while interviewing artists he has crossed paths with, who share a love of music and sound.
Episodes
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Episode 16 - Slow Dissolve / Indicies Part One
As musician Chris Lynch (Indicies) releases a new album, he and former band mates Nathan Collins and Andrew Watson from Slow Dissolve join Chris to discuss improvised composition, first meetings at gigs, and the risk and beauty of unrehearsed shows. Is this instrumental music? Post Rock? Japanese new age?
Join us to hear more...
https://slowdissolveband.bandcamp.com/
https://indicies.bandcamp.com/album/suburban-youth
https://clubchampion.bandcamp.com/
https://themanwhowasntthere.bandcamp.com/album/just-because-you-saw-her-doesnt-mean-she-was-there
https://thesteadfastshepherd.bandcamp.com/
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Episode 15 - The Ballad of Cowboy Dan
Chris chats with singer Dan Brodie about his new album "The Ballad of Cowboy Dan", early beginnings on piano and accordion, first recording experiences, and highs and lows of being in the music industry. How does Dan cover the emotion space from rock to spoken word? Join us for Cue Playback...
https://danbrodie.bandcamp.com/album/the-ballad-of-cowboy-dan
https://www.danbrodie.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/dan_j_brodie/
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Episode 14 - Man on Fire
Chris is joined by Melbourne songwriter Les Thomas in the lead up to the launch of his new album "All my friends are superstars". Social justice, activism and the importance of community collide in an investigation of Les' new songs and an old acquaintance with Melbourne town...
https://lesthomasmusic.bandcamp.com/
https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/43134570-94ca-40e5-9063-46e6fb6211e1
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Episode 13 - Away with the birds
Chris is joined by Melbourne performer Andrew Englezos aka Brother to the Birds. How has Greek heritage, a love of musicals and poetry informed his new album "Joy is near to sorrow"? Join them for discussions on traditional middle eastern instruments, the historical challenges of post war migration, and a lack of Midnight Oil covers...
Links:
https://brothertothebirds.bandcamp.com/album/joy-is-near-to-sorrow
https://www.facebook.com/brothertothebirds/
https://www.instagram.com/brother_birds/
Album Launch
18th November 2023
Abbotsford Convent
7.30pm
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
You are not a product - Episode 2 - Intervention and narrative
Chris speaks with actor, performer and minister Alexandra Sangster about life in the public eye, finding support and meaning in community, and the role of faith and narrative in the world.
https://alexsangster.com.au/
https://melbourneplayback.com.au/
https://stkildasouthportunitingchurch.org.au/
https://melbourneprocesswork.com/team/alex-sangster
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0762724/
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Episode 12 - Embarrassing Childhood Photos
Chris takes a listen back to his first solo album "Spindrift" from 1995. Listen to Chris go through denial, anger, bargaining, depression and finally acceptance of his former self creating a mish mash of electronic indie rock. Gear talk includes TR-505s, TD7s, Korg A4s, Yamaha SY55s and terrible cheap guitars...
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Chris is joined by long term friend and collaborator Steve Roach to discuss first recording endeavors, U.S. labels, chook raffles, aborted tours and a dash of AFL football!
https://music.apple.com/pl/artist/steve-roach/1144675948
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5SSB0fFdb7xfmP4LujM8Zl
https://www.reverbnation.com/littlerain
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Episode 1 - Underground Beats
Christopher Sprake and Izzy Brown talk hip hop, activism, family and sustaining a life in community...
https://combatwombat.co/
https://combatwombat.bandcamp.com/album/just-across-the-border
https://www.facebook.com/combatwombatmusic/
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
You are not a product - Primer
A short introduction to You are not a product, and what to expect in future episodes...
With Christopher Sprake
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
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