To say FKA twigs in her near-decade career has seen and experienced it all is an understatement. Since first arriving in 2012 as a hot artist to watch, which each release twigs has extended her alt-baroque-electronic world with each new release, culminating in the grandiose opus Magdalene. In the time since, between some very public and very private battles and a pandemic, twigs took some time to recuperate and nearly stepped away from music altogether. Little did she know, in taking "a break", she'd piece herself and her craft back together again, empowered by the everyday intimacy of life itself. Caprisongs is twigs' jubilant and carefree rebirth, where she steadies for mainstream domination. TRACKS PLAYED: 'ride the dragon' 'honda feat. pa salieu' 'meta angel' 'tears in the club feat. the weeknd' 'oh my love' 'pamplemousse' 'caprisongs interlude feat. solo' 'lightbeamers' 'papi bones feat. shygirl' 'which way feat. dystopia' 'jealousy feat. rema' 'careless feat. daniel caesar' 'minds of men' 'track girl interlude' 'darjeeling feat. jorja smith, unknown t' 'christi interlude' 'thank you song'

In July 2018, blackgaze (black metal/shoegaze) juggernauts Deafheaven released one of the most unique records in recent memory. Stomach churning vocals balanced across delicate, graceful instrumentation and tropes of classic rock. This was not blast beat, evil black metal; this was pretty and hopeful. Ordinary Corrupt Human Love is a masterwork of blended styes which despite their completely divergent nature, sound beautiful rather than devastating. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘You Without End’ ‘Honeycomb’ ‘Canary Yellow’ ‘Near’ ‘Glint’ ‘Night People’ ‘Worthless Animal’.

Back for the first episode of 2022 and diving right into one of the very best techno records of last year. Released on the iconic Munich based label Ilian Tapes, Pool is a 1 hour 45 minute journey through unbridled experimentation, rhythm and pulsating dance. With this, Skee Mask presents his electro, dub, footwork, ambient, breakbeat wonderland to the world. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Nvivo’ ‘Stone Cold’ ‘Rdvnedub’ ‘CZ300 Dub’ ‘Collapse Casual’ ‘Testo BC Mashup’ ‘Dolan Tours’ ‘crosssection’ ‘Pepper Boys’ ‘fourth’.

More of a refined evolution than any kind of reinvention of the wheel, I Don’t Live Here Anymore is The War on Drugs at the very peak of their powers. With supreme love and care pooled into every minute detail of the record, frontman, Adam Granduciel has put together an uplifting classic/stadium rock record that deserves to be listened to on your best set of speakers or headphones. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Living Proof’ ‘Harmonia’s Dream’ ‘Change’ ‘I Don’t Wanna Wait’ ‘… Victim’ ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore feat. Lucius’ ‘Old Skin’ ‘Wasted’ ‘Rings Around My Father’s Eyes’ ‘Occasional Rain’.

Subtle and unassuming on the surface, Erika de Casier e Ramos Lizardo’s record, Sensational, possesses extraordinary depth. Harkening back to the early naughties whisper-sung R&B stylings of artists like Craig David, de Casier revitalises what feels like an aged sound with self-taught, self-completed, modern production. A stunning album which will only grow on you with each and every listen. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Drama’ ‘Polite’ ‘Make My Day’ ‘All You Talk About’ ‘Insult Me’ ‘No Butterflies, No Nothing’ ‘Someone to Chill With’ ‘Acceptance - Intermezzo’ ‘Better Than That’ ‘Friendly’ ‘Secretly’ ‘Busy’ ‘Call Me Anytime’.

Now onto her second album back as an independent artist, Tinashe is finding freedom creatively and sonically. An exciting, sexy and stunningly varied look into the worlds of R&B, Pop, Hip-Hop and even EDM, the lightness of Tinashe’s touch throughout almost feels like a subtle flex. One of our favourite records of all of 2021. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Let Go’ ‘I Can See The Future’ ‘X’ ‘SHY GUY’ ‘Bouncin’ ‘Unconditional’ ‘Angels’ ‘333’ ‘Undo (Back To My Heart)’ ‘Let Me Down Slowly’ ‘Last Call’ ‘The Chase’ ‘Pasadena’ ‘Small Reminders’ ‘Bouncin’, Pt.2’ ‘It’s a Wrap’.

Fellow FBi Radio alum and extraordinary local creative talent, Marcus Whale joins Maia to discuss one of Sydney’s records of the year, The Hunger. A vampiric themed album, exploring ideas of longing and desire through a gothic-soaked lens. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Cowboy Song’ ‘Two Holes’ ‘Impossible’ ‘Portal’ ‘Perfume’ ‘The Hunger’ ‘Familiar’ ‘Raining Blood’ ‘Undead’.

ALL OUR FRIENDS. ALL YOUR FRIENDS. That’s the tagline for Western Sydney’s artist collective, GARJ. This week joining Dan & Maia is Jake Morris, aka SCRAM. Founder of GARJ and local producer/DJ who’s debut record RAPTURE is commanding attention with its stunning production and arrangement. TRACKS PLAYED: ’Twenty One Drummer Boys’ ‘Within, Pure’ ‘Rapture’ ‘Whales In The Sky’ ‘Forty Seven Voices’ ‘Glass’ ‘Sisters’.

If we could travel back to 2016, not a day would go by without hearing something positive about, or simply just hearing Car Seat Headrest. Teens of Denial had music nerds and critical darlings everywhere swooning. The thirteenth (!) record in 23 year old, Will Toledo’s catalogue, provided hooks, riffs, lyrics and arrangements so ludicrously sweet, we still yearn for them to this day. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Fill in the Blank’ ‘Vincent’ ‘Destroyed By Hippie Powers’ ‘(Joe Gets Kicked Out of School for Using) Drugs With Friends’ ‘Not What I Needed’ ‘Drunk Drivers/Killer Whales’ ’1937 State Park’ ‘Unforgiving Girl (She’s Not An)’ ‘Cosmic Hero’ ‘Connect the Dots (The Saga of Frank Sinatra)’ ‘Joe Goes to School’.

Initially planned to be a piece for personal discovery, Ngaiire has poured her heart and soul  into the extraordinary album, 3. In a time of great uncertainty globally, and personally, Ngaiire found solace in her music to form what is an absolutely stunning record for the times. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘3’ ‘Around’ ‘Fall Into My Arms’ ‘Once’ ‘Shiver’ ‘Shoestring’ ‘Closer’ ’Takeover’ ‘Moonshine’ ‘Akura’ ‘Him’ ‘Boom’ ‘Glitter’.

In 2021’s year of Hip-Hop, there hasn’t been a mountain of new music to really shift the dial in terms of where the new standard should be set. That is, outside of Tyler, The Creator’s work, of course. An album so infectious and brimming with creativity that it’s next to impossible to not listen to in one sitting. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘SIR BAUDELAIRE feat. DJ Drama’ ‘CORSO’ ‘LEMONHEAD feat. 42 Dugg’ ‘WUSYANAME feat. Youngboy Never Broke Again, Ty Dolla $ign’ ‘LUMBERJACK’ ‘HOT WIND BLOWS feat. Lil Wayne’ ‘MASSA’ ‘RUNITUP feat. Teezo Touchdown’ ‘MANIFESTO feat. Domo Genesis’ ‘SWEET/THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE feat. Brent Faiyaz, Fana Hues’ ‘MOMMA TALK’ ‘RISE! feat. DAISY WORLD’ ‘BLESSED’ ‘JUGGERNAUT feat. Lil Uzi Vert, Pharrell Williams’ ‘WILSHIRE’ ‘SAFARI’.

Taking inspiration from friendships forged, prolific Melbourne duo HTRK return with ‘Rhinestones’. Released on their own label, HTRK use this opportunity to show their growth as artists stripping away the noise of some of their last work, presenting some of their most beautiful, eery and haunting music to date. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Kiss Kiss and Rhinestones’ ‘Chinatown Style [Psychic 9 To 5 Club]’ ‘You Know How To Make Me Happy [Venus In Leo]’ ‘Over The Rainbow [Over The Rainbow]’ ‘Valentina’ ’Sunlight Feels Like Bee Stings’ ‘Siren Song’ ‘Fast Friend’ ‘Real Headfuck’ ‘Reverse Deja Vu’ ‘Straight To Hell’ ‘Gilbert and George’ ‘Eat Yr Heart [Work (Work, Work)]’.

Breaking down Too Bird’s Melbourne 2 with the whole Too Birds crew, Mr. Society, Realname & Teether. Dan & Maia dig into one of the best Australian releases of the year, what exactly inspires the group’s experimental hip-hop sound, as well as what ever happened to Melbourne 1? TRACKS PLAYED: ‘688aud’ ‘Monstera Heaven’ ‘Gambit’ ‘Loudest’ ‘Showers’ ‘God’s Pharmacy’ ‘7000000000 Chumps’ ‘I’m The Peak’ ‘Easy 2 Love feat. Slug Christ’ ‘I Live Here feat. Diploid’ ‘Snake City (Take me There…)’.

Joined by North Carolina’s inimitable Indigo De Souza, Maia enjoys the great pleasure of being taken through the emotion and honesty which spawned the stunning, Any Shape You Take. An unobscured window into the sensitivity of life’s depths, and the hunger to absorb all you can from those without fear. TRACKS PLAYED: ’17’ ‘Darker Than Death’ ‘Die/Cry’ ‘Pretty Pictures’ ‘Real Pain’ ‘Bad Dream’ ‘Late Night Crawler’ ‘Hold U’ ‘Way Out’ ‘Kill Me’.

With this fourth record in the band’s catalogue, Turnstile have achieved something spectacular. A crossover album which bridges hardcore across into the funky and exuberant, transcending mere ‘heavy’ music into something much, much more. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Misery’ ‘Gravity’ ‘Blue By You’ ‘Real Thing’ ‘Blackout’ ‘Don’t Play’ ‘Underwater Boi’ ‘Holiday’ ‘Humanoid/Shake it Up’ ‘Endless’ ‘Fly Again’ ‘Alien Love Call feat. Blood Orange’ ‘Wild Wrld’ ‘Dance Off’ ‘New Heart Design’ ’T.L.C. (Turnstile Love Connection)’ ‘No Surprises (Interlude)’ ‘Lonely Dezires feat. Blood Orange’.

NASHO, as in, “nationality”, are a Sydney-based punk supergroup, featuring members of Royal Headache, Dispossessed & Good Throb. Joined by bassist and one quarter of the band, Heli, Dan & Maia are taken through the pillars of gentrification, displacement and capitalism which fuelled the rage of this debut record. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘BLACK RAGE’ ‘FTP’ ‘LAND KILLA’ ‘SIRENS’ ‘DEATH CULT’ ‘COLONIAL SIMULATION’ ‘CANDID STREETZ’ ‘SOLILOQUY’ ‘BLACK STAR FLIES FREE’.

After being approached with the opportunity by Head of XL Recordings Richard Russell, Jamie xx was honoured with the task of recontextualizing Gil Scott Heron’s timeless comeback record, I’m New Here. The result of this, is We’re New Here. An incredible remix of what would be Gil Scott’s last living solo record, released a year post his own in 2011, just months before the passing of the iconic poet. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘I’m New Here’ ‘Home’ ‘I’ve Been Me (Interlude)’ ‘Running’ ‘My Cloud’ ‘Certain Things (Interlude)’ ‘The Crutch’ ‘Ur Soul and Mine’ ‘New York Is Killing Me [I’m New Here Version]’ ‘Parents (Interlude)’ ‘Piano Player’ ‘NY is Killing Me’ ‘I’ll Take Care Of You [I’m New Here Version]’ ‘Jazz (Interlude)’ ‘I’ll Take Care Of You’.

A hidden force in the UK underground and cult member of the Hackney scene, John Glacier has a reputation for being enigmatic and elusive. An artist who doesn’t care for the commodification of music, but rather, its connection between artist and listener, shared through performance. SHILOH: Lost For Words wanders the streets of London, and into John Glacier’s head. TRACKS PLAYED: 'If Anything' 'Origami (LYAM feat. John Glacier, Shygirl)' 'MANNA (Babyfather feat. John Glacier, Vegyn)' 'nightcap (Ragz Originale feat. John Glacier)' 'So Much Time - So Little Time (Vegyn feat. John Glacier)' 'Icing' 'Cryptomnesia' 'Trelawny Waters' 'Timing' 'Senseless' 'Boozy' 'Platoon' 'Green Elephants Freestyle' 'Some Other Thing' 'On Formulation' 'No More Like It's Death'.

For 25 years Detroit's Theo Parrish has been a pioneer and stalwart deep house/techno DJ and producer. Known for his long sets, diversity of genres and no-nonsense attitude, he is consistently held in high regard as one of the greatest DJs of our time. Released on his own label imprint Sound Signature, Wuddaji is dedicated to his kids, family, friends and Idlewild, of which the album cover is a topographical map. TRACKS INCLUDE: 'Hambone Cappuccino' 'Radar Detector' 'This Is For You feat. Maurissa Rose' 'Wuddaji' 'Hennyweed Buckdance' 'Angry Purple Birds' 'All Your Boys Are Biters' 'Knew Better Do Better'.

Mirror II is the third full length record from The Goon Sax, an indie pop/rock trio from Brisbane who formed as friends in high school. They initially grew to acclaim through their debut and sophomore records, 'Up To Anything' and 'We're Not Talking', while Mirror II only continues that trajectory. The record is a fascinating and hugely enjoyable example in their progression as a band. Their continued growth serves both as a bit of a reflection on the times, as well as an exciting jump into a comparatively new sound. TRACKS INCLUDE: 'In The Stone' 'Psychic' 'Tag' 'Temples' 'Make Time 4 Love (We're Not Talking)' 'We Can't Win (We're Not Talking)' 'The Chance' 'Bathwater' 'Desire' 'Carpetry' 'Til Dawn' 'Caterpillars'.

Taking a slight detour from the unbridled energy of their debut record, black midi return with Cavalcade. A deeply intricate, anxiety inducing, unpredictable mega-statement from a band who's buzz can seemingly only grow right now. Joined by lead vocalist of the group, Geordie Greep, Maia gets the lowdown on the stylistic changes through album two and what's still to come from young Londeners. Watch this space. TRACKS INCLUDE: 'John L' 'Marlene Dietrich' 'Chondromalacia Patella' 'Slow' 'Diamond Stuff' 'Dethroned' 'Hogwash & Balderdash' 'Ascending Forth'.

Sydney Bass is a collaborative project by 3NDLES5 (Mitch Tolman of Low Life) and Crazymike (Michael Hassett of DEN). Two premier local songwriters, combining to create something totally left of field from their typical band-work. Busting at the seams with influences from UK Garage, Punk, Rave music, Two-step and so much more. This is masterful hooliganism from the bottom of the world. TRACKS INCLUDE: 'Piano Room' 'Dave I' 'Matchday' 'Dave Pt 2' 'RBB (by Low Life)' 'Eclipse (by DEN)' 'XL' 'Ibra' 'God' 'Lush' 'CCB' 'Rave Slave' 'Faces' 'CCB [Mallgrab Remix]' 'Match Day (Greta Now ft. DX [PERIŠIĆ / GROUP HEKTIK Remix])' 'XL [Rings Around Saturn Speed Mix]'.

Released through Fader Label, Troubled Paradise is born from the inspiration of 2000s pop and pop culture. The sounds and imagery of people like Britney Spears, Lindsey Lohan, Paris Hilton, Gwen Stefani and Lady Gaga all smooshed into one big, distinct, MySpace-era-like rainbow. So passionately pop, it's almost punk. Joined by none other than Slayyyter herself, Maia got to chat through all these themes, and break down Troubled Paradise track by track. TRACKS INCLUDE: 'Self Destruct feat. Wuki' 'Venom' 'Throatzillaaa' 'Dog House' 'Butterflies...' 'Troubled Paradise' 'Clouds' 'Cowboys' 'Serial Killer' 'Over This!' 'Villain' 'Letters'.

On Harlecore, Danny L Harle strives to create the ultimate super club. 4 storeys, 4 separate DJs, and you, floating from one floor to the next. Building these soundscapes from the utmost extremes of the genres, collaborating with real people to create as true a sense of a DJ personality as can be. For the ravers, this is heaven, and for everybody else, it may not even matter, because this party (thankfully) is not close to stopping. TRACKS INCLUDE: 'Where Are You Now (DJ Danny)' 'Boing Beat (MC Boing)' 'Interlocked (DJ Mayhem)' 'Ocean's Theme (DJ Ocean)' 'On A Mountain (DJ Danny)' 'Piano Song (MC Boing)' 'Do You Remember (DJ Danny)' 'All Night (DJ Mayhem)' 'Take My Heart Away (DJ Danny)' 'For So Long (DJ Ocean)' 'Shining Stars (DJ Mayhem)' 'Car Song (MC Boing)' 'Ti Amo feat. MC Spirits (DJ Danny)'.

Greentea Peng, who got her name from a 'peng' looking green tea box in a Peruvian pharmacy, crafts a punkish, neo-soul, psychadelic wonderland on her full length debut, MAN MADE. Taking influence from some of her idols such as, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and Miss Dynamite, Greentea Peng commands you to unfurl your spiritual side and unwind. TRACKS INCLUDE: 'Make Noise' 'This Sound' 'Free My People ft. Simmy & Kid Cruise' 'Be Careful' 'Nah It Ain't The Same' 'Earnest' 'Suffer' 'Mataji' 'Kali V2' 'Satta' 'Party Hard Interlude' 'Dingaling' 'Maya' 'Man Made' 'Meditation' 'Poor Man Skit' 'Sinner' 'Jimtastic Blues'.

Venturing back 10 whole years to celebrate a very special record to everyone involved on For The Record, SBTRKT’s self-titled full length debut on Young Turks. What’s immediately apparent in looking back on this album is just how unbelievably well it holds up, reminding us exactly what it is about this incredible effort that made us fall in love in the first place. A masterpiece of UK electronic music and collaboration. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Heatwave’ ‘Hold On feat. Sampha’ ‘Wildfire feat. Little Dragon’ ‘Sanctuary feat. Jessie Ware & Sampha’ ‘Trials of the Past feat. Sampha’ ‘Right Thing To Do feat. Jessie Ware’ ‘Something Goes Right feat. Sampha’ ‘Pharaohs feat. Roses Gabor’ ‘Ready Set Loop’ ‘Never Never feat. Sampha’ ‘Go Bang’ ‘Living Like I Do’.

Lee Tran Lam talks to Alice Ivy about her second album, Don't Sleep, which was nominated for an Australian Music Prize. The Melbourne artist finished the record just as the world went into lockdown last year. She talks about collaborating with local greats Thelma Plum, Ecca Vandal and more, plus her international songwriting sessions with Cadence Weapon and other overseas collaborators on the record. She also covers the surreal way her Ecca Vandal track, "In My Mind", blew up around the world thanks to an Apple ad, while she was stuck in Melbourne during its intense 100+ day lockdown. This album was created at airports, on airplanes, in sweaty basements, in studios where the power cut out and has a million stories behind it. TRACKS INCLUDE: ‘Champagne Late Nights’ ‘Sunrise feat. Cadence Weapon’ ‘In My Mind feat. Ecca Vandal’ ‘Ticket To Heaven feat. Thelma Plum’ ‘Don’t Sleep feat. Imbi & Boi’ ‘I’ll Find It feat. Odette’ ‘Sweetest Love feat. Montaigne & Bertie Blackman’ ‘All Hit Radio feat. Teef & Tessa’ ‘Better Man feat. Benjamin Joseph’ ‘My Turn feat. SWSH’ ‘Money feat. Dijahsb’ ‘All In For You feat. Ngaiire’ ‘Gold feat. Bertie Blackman’.   This episode is guest hosted by Lee Tran Lam, host of FBi Radio’s Australian music show, Local Fidelity. Catch Lee Tran every Sunday at 7pm.

Released in February of 2020, Banoffee’s Look At Us Now Dad felt like an important record as we collectively traversed through the pandemic. An album that touches on themes of loneliness, elements of sadness and hope, yet still filled with colour and pockets of fun. This is one we continue to return to in 2021 and has formed a real connection over this time. TRACKS INCLUDE: ‘Tennis Fan’ ‘I Lied’ ‘Fuckwit’ ‘One Night Stand’ ‘Count On You’ ‘Don’t Go Sharing Your Clothes’ ‘Contagious’ ‘Chevron’ ‘That Sort of Stuff’ ‘Permission’ ‘This Is For Me’ ‘Ripe’ ‘I Let You Down’ ‘Look At Us Now Dad’ ‘With Her’. This episode is guest hosted by Ben Hansen, host of FBi Radio’s heavy music show, Stuck Together. Catch Ben every Tuesday at 11pm.

D.D. Dumbo, the project of Oliver Hugh Perry had been drawing eyeballs the world over since his promise-filled Tropical Oceans EP had dropped. What those people weren’t expecting was for his follow up and full length debut, Utopia Defeated, to be the thematic, conceptual, intricate and tremendously fun explosion onto the scene that it is. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Walrus’ ‘Satan’ ‘In The Water’ ‘Cortisol’ ‘Alihukwe’ ‘Tropical Oceans [Tropical Oceans EP]’ ‘King Franco Picasso’ ‘The Day I First Found God’ ‘Crying [Tropical Oceans EP]’ ‘Toxic City’ ‘Brother’ ‘Oyster’.

10 years ago, Manchester, England collective WU LYF (or World Unite Lucifer Youth Foundation) released a record, and enacted in a moment, Go Tell Fire To The Mountain, which kind of came and went. An album much unlike anything before or since, often described as ‘heavy pop’, referenced in the tracklist itself. WU LYF created a sonic tour-de-force that is very special, as fleeting as its presence may have been. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘L Y F’ ‘Cave Song’ ‘Such A Sad Puppy Song’ ‘Summas Bliss’ ‘We Bros’ ‘Splitting Blood’ ‘Dirt’ ‘Concrete Gold’ ’14 Crowns For Me & Your Friends’ ‘Heavy Pop’.

If you’re a fan of indie music from between 2005 and 2015, there’s a good chance you’ll already be well across this record. For the uninitiated, Arcade Fire’s sprawling epic, The Suburbs will be a particular treat. Subdued in the most Arcade Fire of ways, The Suburbs is almost a story book into a particular window of life, inviting anyone and everyone in for the view of the landscape. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘The Suburbs’ ‘Ready To Start’ ‘Modern Man’ ‘Rococo’ ‘Empty Room’ ‘City With No Children’ ‘Half Light I’ ‘Half Light II’ ‘Suburban War’ ‘Month Of May’ ‘Wasted Hours’ ‘Deep Blue’ ‘We Used To Wait’ ‘Sprawl I (Flatland)’ ‘Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)’ ‘The Suburbs (Continued)’.

This week we take a look into an artist and in turn, a story that has evolved into one of the most culturally irresistible and beautiful records that we’ve heard so far this year. We are of course talking about Yu Su, the electronic producer and classically trained musician & composer. Originally of the Henan province of China, and now based in Vancouver, Canada, Yellow River Blue is a brilliant story of returning to roots. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Yellow River Blue’ ‘Watermelon Woman’ ‘Futuro’ ‘Touch - Me - Not’ ‘Gleam’ ‘Melaleuca’ ‘Klein’ ‘Dusty’ ‘Melaleuca (at night)’ ‘Prance=Prance [by YUF-O]’.

It’s been 10 years since the release of Panda Bear’s classic record Tomboy, and to very excitedly honour that anniversary, we chat through the often overlooked album in full. Forming one part of the critically acclaimed Animal Collective, as well as releasing equally praised music in his own personal right, Panda Bear has no shortage of exceptional work to enjoy. Tomboy though, is a real highlight even considering, featuring some of the songwriters strongest moments in his entire catalogue. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘You Can Count On Me’ ‘Tomboy’ ‘Slow Motion’ ‘Surfer’s Hymn’ ‘Last Night At The Jetty’ ‘Drone’ ‘Alsatian Darn’ ‘Scheherazade’ ‘Friendship Bracelet’ ‘Afterburner’ ‘Benfica’.

If you’re a big electronic music or footwork stan, you’re gonna know exactly what Teklife crew founder, the late, DJ Rashad is all about. Taking the opportunity to look back at an absolute legend of the scene, as well as his classic debut and tragically, only full length record, Double Cup, released on iconic label Hyperdub. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Feelin’ ‘Show U How’ ‘Pass That Shit’ ‘She a Go’ ‘Only One’ ‘Everyday of My Life’ ‘I Don’t Give A Fuck’ ‘Double Cup’ ‘Drank, Kush, Barz’ ‘Reggie’ ‘Acid Bit’ ‘Leavin’ ‘Let U Know’ ‘I’m Too Hi’.

To commemorate International Trans Day of Visibility, we dip into the FTR Vault to revisit a very special chat with local Sydney DJ Sophie Forrest, about that one time she got to support Honey Dijon. Going through The Best of Both Worlds, we’ll be talking about Honey Dijon, reminiscing about that show, looking at what she means to Sophie and how important she is to the music landscape overall. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Love Muscle’ ‘Burn’ ‘Thunda’ ‘State of Confusion’ ‘Personal Slave’ ‘Houze’ ‘Catch The Beat’ ‘Lift’ ‘Look Ahead’ ‘808 State Of Mind’ ‘Why’ ‘Burn [Black Water Remix]’.

Taking you all the way back to 2010, revisiting a bit of a hidden gem and one of Dan’s absolute favourite records, Baths’ Cerulean. Released to plenty of press and acclaim, the record borne of the L.A. beat scene wave has gone on to fly under the radar somewhat in the ensuing decade, becoming a bit of a ‘if you know, you know’ type. That can only mean that it’s time for a bit of a refresher. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Apologetic Shoulder Blades’ ‘Lovely Bloodflow’ ‘<3’ ‘Maximalist’ ‘Animals’ ‘Rafting Starlit Everglades’ ‘Hall’ ‘You’re My Excuse To Travel’ ‘Rain Smell’ ‘Indoorsy’ ‘Plea’ ‘Departure’.

This week we have the privilege of speaking with Adrianne Lenker, who took us through Big Thief’s extremely personal, moving and instant classic, U.F.O.F. To be in Adrianne’s presence in discussing these songs was such a special moment for everyone at For The Record, so to truly pay homage we’ve included the extended cut of the interview to share the conversation in full. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Contact’ ‘U.F.O.F.’ ‘Cattails’ ‘From’ ‘Open Desert’ ‘Orange’ ‘Century’ ‘Strange’ ‘Betsy’ ‘Terminal Paradise’ ‘Jenni’ ‘Magic Dealer’.

One last time. Two weeks on from the announcement that one of the most impactful duo’s in electronic music’s history would be retiring, For The Record run through Daft Punk’s Discovery on its 20th Anniversary. An album oft-misunderstood at the time of release, its legacy has gone on to become unquestioned. Join us as we chat through Daft Punk’s classic, and dance through the record in its entirety. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘One More Time’ ‘Aerodynamic’ ‘Digital Love’ ‘Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger’ ‘Crescendolls’ ‘Nightvision’ ‘Superheroes’ ‘High Life’ ‘Something About Us’ ‘Voyager’ ‘Veridis Quo’ ‘Short Circuit’ ‘Face To Face’ ‘Too Long’.

A tale of assuredness and introspection. Exploring the vivid contrast between what slowthai projects himself to be and who he really is. TYRON is all at once boisterous, brash, loud and confident… until it’s not. Opening the door of honesty and vulnerability unto a man who desperately wants to fit in, despite being incessantly misunderstood. TRACKS PLAYED: ’45 SMOKE’ ‘CANCELLED (feat. Skepta)’ ‘MAZZA (feat. A$AP Rocky)’ ‘VEX’ ‘ENEMY’ ‘WOT’ ‘DEAD’ ‘PLAY WITH FIRE’ ‘i tried’ ‘focus’ ‘terms (feat. Denzel Curry, Dominic Fike)’ ‘push (feat. Deb Never)’ ‘nhs’ ‘feel away (Feat. James Blake, Mount Kimbie)’ ‘adhd’.

Welcomed into the loving home of Merewether Heights’ very own Tilly Murphy, we discuss all things FRITZ and her coming-of-age record, Pastel. Together, we explore the musical themes and inspiration found through the album, as well as the contrasts of a studio record versus making one entirely in your bedroom. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Sweetie’ ‘Arrow’ ‘Pastel’ ’YUK!’ ‘She’s Gonna Hate Me!’ ‘Gracie, Forgive Me’ ‘Ghost Poke’ ‘Die Happily’ ‘U Keep Me Alive’ ‘Jan 1’.

Melodic, irresistibly complex and just a little bit immature, Black Country, New Road have exploded from their home in London to the attention of post-punk fans the world over. Having only formed a short few years ago and rapidly gaining notoriety in London’s underground live music scene, the debut ‘For The First Time’ may sound tongue in cheek. However, this record is about as serious a debut as they come. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Instrumental’ ‘Athens, France’ ‘Science Fair’ ‘Sunglasses’ ‘Track X’ ‘Athens, France (Savage Gary’s Takedown Dub) [Speedy Wunderground Year 4 Compilation]’ ‘Opus’.

Having learned of SOPHIE’s tragic passing, the world mourned an artist who truly can lay claim to changing electronic music forever. An icon of the queer community, an artistic visionary and one of the bravest, creative minds of our times; SOPHIE leaves behind a legacy of uncompromising transformation. Looking back on their debut compilation, PRODUCT, as well as some of their most influential hyperpop production, this emotional tribute pays homage to an artist who knew no boundaries, and one we will love forever. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘BIPP’ ‘ELLE’ ‘LEMONADE’ ‘HARD’ ‘Bitch I’m Madonna (feat. Nicki Minaj) [Madonna]’ ‘MSMSMSM’ ‘VYZEE’ ‘Vroom Vroom [Charli XCX]’ ‘Yeah Right [Vince Staples]’ ‘L.O.V.E.’ ‘JUST LIKE WE NEVER SAY GOODBYE’ ‘UNISIL’ ‘Hey QT [QT]’.

A brooding, brutal cacophony of noise and anger, Gas Lit is a near-unspoken tearing down of societal structures as we know them. Astonishing in its grip and clarity, Divide and Dissolve create an eeriness to their instrumentalism to carry the listener through an imminent and everlasting procession of destruction. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Oblique’ ‘Prove It’ ‘Did You Have Something To Do With It’ ‘Denial’ ‘Far From Ideal’ ‘It’s Really Complicated’ ‘Mental Gymnastics’ ‘We Are Really Worried About You’ ‘Assimilation’ ‘RVR’ ‘8VA’.

It’s not often you hear a record that can flip from dreamy pop to spacey electronic music with an ease as if to say it’s nothing. But then it’s not often you find an artist who is equally captivating and adept at producing as they are singing and songwriting. With Inner Song, Kelly Lee Owens has created one of the most beautiful records of 2020. Confidently wielding her vocals across masterfully arranged ambience. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Arpeggi’ ‘On’ ‘Melt!’ ‘Re-Wild’ ‘Jeanette’ ‘L.I.N.E.’ ‘Corner Of The Sky (feat. John Cale)’ ‘Night’ ‘Flow’ ‘Wake-Up’.

We have the pleasure to be joined this week by FBi’s very own, the inimitable Gus McGrath. Discussing his stunning California Girls record, Beat Boy. A work of vulnerability, honesty, intensity, lust and the uncontrollable urge to dance. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Pairing’ ‘Caribiner Boys’ ‘Small Birds’ ‘Disorder’ ‘Out The Door’ ‘Grey’ ‘Give Me Everything’ ‘Body Work’ ‘Spread’.

Nearly every album released in 2020 will be viewed through the lens of the pandemic and the context of the times. So many encapsulated the feeling of melancholy that such a vast majority of the world could relate. It Is What It Is though, is perhaps a more true reflection of the year that was. By no means perfect, often unfocused, disorienting, emotional and a stylistic rollercoaster. Thundercat’s latest is 2020 in a record, warts and all. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Lost In Space / Great Scott / 22-26’ ‘Interstellar Love’ ‘I Love Louis Cole’ ‘Them Changes’ ‘Dragonball Durag’ ‘Miguel’s Happy Dance’ ‘Funny Thing’ ‘Overseas (feat. Zack Scott)’ ‘Existential Dread’ ‘Black Qualls (feat. Steve Lacy, Steve Arrington, Childish Gambino)’ ‘How I Feel’ ‘King of the Hill’ ‘Fair Chance (feat. Ty Dolla $ign, Lil B)’ ‘How Sway’ ‘Unrequited Love’ ‘Me and my Bass Guitar [Victor Wooten]’ ‘Too High [Stevie Wonder]’ ‘It Is What It Is’. This episode is guest hosted by Bart Denaro.

MC/Producer Daniel Dumile, best known as MF DOOM, passed away on the 31st October, 2020 aged 49. He left behind one of the all time great hip hop resumés and influenced a bevy of today’s artists so large, it would be impossible to list them all. Arguably his greatest work was 2004’s Madvillainy, a masterpiece collaboration he made with superproducer Madlib. One of the most important hip hop albums ever recorded, just remember, ALL CAPS when you spell the man name. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Do Not Fire! (Instrumental)’ ‘The Illest Villains’ ‘Accordion’ ‘Meat Grinder’ ‘Bistro’ ‘Fancy Clown’ ‘America’s Most Blunted (feat. Quasimoto)’ ‘Sickfit (Instrumental)’ ‘Rainbows’ ‘Curls’ ‘Shadows of Tomorrow (feat. Quasimoto)’ ‘Operation Lifesaver aka Mint Test’ ‘Figaro’ ‘Raid (feat. MED)’ ‘Money Folder’ ‘Red Water [Earl Sweatshirt]’ ‘Eye (feat. Stacey Epps)’ ‘Supervillain Theme (Instrumental)’ ‘All Caps’ ‘Great Day’ ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’. This episode is guest hosted by Bart Denaro and ex-Kid Confucius bass player and Madvillain superfan Nathan Murray.

“You want a timeless song / I wanna change the game” sings Dua Lipa on the opening lyrics of self-titled opener, Future Nostalgia. If that was the mission statement for this record, it’s safe to say that it has been achieved and then some. Walking the tightrope of disco flavoured nostalgia and futuristic, cherry glazed pop music, Dua Lipa takes us in a direction full of new possibilities. Allowing us to dance away all the anxieties in today’s world, if just for a little while. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Future Nostalgia’ ‘Be The One’ ‘One Kiss [Calvin Harris feat. Dua Lipa]’ ‘Don’t Start Now’ ‘Cool’ ‘Physical’ ‘Levitating’ ‘Pretty Please’ ‘Hallucinate’ ‘Love Again’ ‘Break My Heart’ ‘Good In Bed’ ‘Boys Will Be Boys’.

Led by Melbourne music scene extraordinaire, Liam ‘Snowy’ Halliwell, Snowy Band’s debut record is a beautiful piece of work built for isolation. Typically working with the influence of band mates and the goal of performing live, Audio Commentary was written for Snowy to play by himself and for himself at a low volume in his room. Freed from the pressure of chaotic schedules by the pandemic’s forced isolation, this record is a stunning exploration on what we really want to do with a surplus of down-time. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Edge Of The Weekend’ ‘Love You To Death’ ‘Never Change’ ‘Grown Men’ ‘The Rest Of Your Life’ ‘Been Trying To Explain It’ ‘Coast Road’ ‘Don’t Waste It’ ‘More Than Enough’ ‘East/West’ ‘Don’t Want To See You Again’.

Nicholas Jaar shocked the electronic world with his unexpected foray into house music under pseudonym, Against All Logic. An instant classic, it was easy to believe his debut would also be his last, such was the mystery shrouding its creation. To say we were shocked again upon the release of its sequel is an understatement. 2017-2019 goes HARD, opening with one of the most incredible twists of 2020 in Beyonce’s Baby Boy sample-fuelled, Fantasy. One of the very best electronic records of the year. TRACKS PLAYED: ‘Fantasy’ ‘If Loving You Is Wrong’ ‘With An Addict’ ‘If You Can’t Do It Good Do It Hard’ ‘Alarm’ ‘Deeeeeeefers’ ‘Faith’ ‘Penny’.