Content Warning: This week's stories contain references to a war zone and to gambling.

This week, stories that explore how we find joy in dark and challenging times.

Acidic Cuts

During her trip to Ukraine, Kiera searches for the harmony of the tradition,  and tries to avoid the discordance of fear and air raid sirens.

Written and performed by Kiera Brew Kurec. This piece featured recordings captured by Kiera in the Ukraine, in 2024.

Sound design by Lana Lusina, find more of her work at https://lanalusina.carrd.co/.

Note/Correction: 

A MiG can launch a hypersonic missile which takes only minutes to reach Lviv. A TU-95 launching a cruise missile from the Caspian Sea would take longer to reach Lviv. 

St Elaine

In our next story, George’s narrative follows Elaine, who finds joy through a prismatic vengeance on pokie machines.

Written and performed by George Haddad. Find more of George's work at https://georgehaddad.net/.

With sound design by Zac Pennington. 

Debris Magazine Issue V Launch

These stories are from Edition V of Debris Magazine. You heard the voices of co-editors Jazz Money and Mariam Ella Arcilla.

Head to Debris’ website to purchase the latest issue, and for information on their Sydney launch and appearance at the Melbourne Art Book Fair, as well as international launch details in Istanbul and Paris.

Melbourne NGV Book Fair 

Debris, and their latest issue, have a stall at the Melbourne Art Book Fair (NGV). 16-18 May, 10 am-5 pm.

https://artbookfair.melbourne/ 

All The Best Credits

Host Kwame Slusher

Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan

Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie

Artwork: By Lindsey Vassalo

A Young Girl Riding a Bicycle by Vladyslav Huivyk
Bucha, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-young-girl-riding-a-bicycle-12144038/

Mixed and Compiled by Emma Higgins

Theme Music composed by Shining Bird