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Join Daryl Ong & Othniel Ting as they take you through the discography of our artist of the week, playing some of their most iconic and memorable hits back to back.Social links:
Ep111: Sabrina Carpenter
American singer Sabrina Carpenter has quickly solidified her spot as the pop girl of the moment with her chart-topping songs of the summer, filled with infectious melodies and catchy lyrics. This week, with news that the singer has made history by becoming the first solo artist to secure two simult…
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Ep110: Jorja Smith
British singer-songwriter Jorja Smith has been making waves since her bold 2016 single "Blue Lights" and ushered in a new era of R&B in London's music scene two years later with her debut album "Lost & Found". Since then, her melancholic vocals and evocative lyrics that range from the bleak aspects…
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Ep109: The Killers
The band behind the enduring hit 'Mr Brightside' (often regarded as the anthem of a generation), The Killers' signature soaring stadium sound has made them one of the biggest bands of the 21st century. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of their 2004 debut album Hot Fuss this week, we're taking a Ba…
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Ep108: The Smashing Pumpkins
Formed in Chicago in 1988, The Smashing Pumpkins' amalgam of progressive rock, heavy metal, psychedelia, and dream pop have cemented their place as alt-rock icons over their 35-year career. This week on Back To Back, in conjunction with the 33rd anniversary of their debut album, Gish, we journey th…
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Ep107: Local Natives
Indie folk rock band Local Natives - icons of Southern California indie sound - made waves when they emerged on the scene in 2009 with their debut album Gorilla Manor, and have since carved out a niche in the genre with their signature soaring three-part harmonies and intricate drifting, dreamlike …
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Ep106: Steve Albini
This week, we pay tribute to an icon of indie rock: musician and producer Steve Albini, who passed away last week at just 61 years old. The frontman of bands Shellac and Big Black, he's also responsible for shaping underground rock music as we know it today, having produced and engineered for a…
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Ep105: Drake vs Kendrick Lamar
The latest in the years-long feud between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar came to a head recently with the release of Like That, which kicked off a heated rap battle between the two. On Back To Back this week, we're taking a chronological track-by-track look of the feud. -- Kendrick Lamar - …
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Ep104: International Jazz Day 2024
In celebration of International Jazz Day 2024 on April 30th, we're taking a Back To Back spin on things this week by shining a spotlight on some forward thinking jazz from all over the globe. -- [MAR] Saib, Florent Garcia & TABAL - Delight [JPN] Fumika Asari - Blues For Herb [ID] Joey Alexa…
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Ep103: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024 Inductees
Deemed one of music's highest honours, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates the artists whose music connects us all. This week on Back To Back, we're shining a spotlight on this year's inductees. -- Cher - Love Is The Groove Mary J. Blige - Sweet Thing Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl like…
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Ep102: Hiatus Kaiyote
Known for their infectious blend of soul, jazz, funk, and electronic music, Melbourne neo-soul outfit Hiatus Kaiyote for years now have been wow-ing audiences with their energetic live performances. With lyrics that revolve around both the personal & spiritual, it's hard to pin down what exactly th…
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