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.
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Episodes
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Episode 10 - Bird Songs
Singer and poet Camille Delaquise takes Chris on a journey through her evolution as a writer, singer and musician with some stops along the way for a poem, philosophy and social commentary.
https://camilledelaquise.com/
https://www.instagram.com/camilledelaquise/?hl=en
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0xNUOkexhRT1OJkQz7xpwr
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
Chris talks with Brisbane artist Frank Kneebone about the evolution of his songwriting, DIY recording techniques, how his visual and audio art inform each other, and the importance of community as a place to grow ideas.
https://www.youtube.com/c/FrancisKneebone
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fPxE4jxLYy8MfIbnf1cBw
https://music.apple.com/au/artist/francis-kneebone/260104787
https://www.instagram.com/franciskneebone/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/franciskneebonemusic/
https://soundcloud.com/francis-kneebone
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Episode 8 - Fruit of the vine
Chris is joined by Melbourne musician and producer Adam Casey to talk precarious touring in the early 2000s', playing post rock before the title existed, and the journey from recording a first album on a video camera microphone to running a studio...
https://www.adamcasey.com.au/about
https://seascapesoftheinterior.bandcamp.com/album/all-safe-all-well
https://theboywhospokeclouds.bandcamp.com/
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Episode 7 - So much to cover
Fight Club the musical? A master's in music? Teaching music to children?
Join Chris and guest Peter King as they cover this and more...
https://mousecapades.bandcamp.com/album/little-white-lies
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Episode 6 - Signal to noise
Chris jumps into conversation with long time friend Jason Patrick. Jason leads us through his incredible knowledge of music, early days in DJing, music tech and life as a broadcaster.
Who else has an all in one stereo side board from the '70s?
You can find Jason here:
https://radioargo.mixlr.com/?fbclid=IwAR3s2DcOA3Qx2UrXjfwND7Q77fiIWBHZq7ERLjbPicq2YX_nVKC4Mg-7UZ8
Plus @Captargo on the socials
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Episode 5 - In the Shadowlands
Chris talks with Paul and David, founding members of '90s rock band Shadowlands. Social commentary mix with first recording experiences and how those early skills developed into their engagement with the world around them today. Which bands influenced their journey? Join us on Cue Playback for more...
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
Episode 4 - What's the score?Chris is joined by film producer and actor Nathan Hill to discuss all things film sound, music and dialouge, plus a huge dash of pop culture along the way.Links:www.instagram.com/natejhill/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1554712/https://www.facebook.com/NathanHillMovie/
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Guest singer and musician Carolyn Oates joins host Christopher Sprake to discuss first recording attempts, four track recorders, developing as a musician, and all the moments of learning along the way.https://www.carolynoates.com/
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
Chris and early collaborator Keith Cook discuss starting a band, rudimentary recording techniques, the gear they used, and the music that influenced them.