7:58 pm - Indie Spotlight Melbourne

8:08 pm - Indie Spotlight Melbourne

I was supposed to interview a band that came to the studio and ended up being antisemitic so off they went and I was left to do the show, so decided to tell what happened off air while playing artists that have previously been on the show.

I was supposed to interview a band that came to the studio and ended up being antisemitic so off they went and I was left to do the show, so decided to tell what happened off air while playing artists that have previously been on the show.

Indie Spotlight Melbourne is a J-AIR radio show playing all the newest music made in Melbourne. Melbourne has a vivacious, creative community of musicians constantly creating new fresh sounds of all genres. On the show we will not only be playing music but conducting live interviews with musicians.

The one-hour show is hosted by singer-songwriter Shani Weiss and will be on every Thursday at 8pm.

Indie Spotlight Melbourne is a J-AIR radio show playing all the newest music made in Melbourne. Melbourne has a vivacious, creative community of musicians constantly creating new fresh sounds of all genres. On the show we will not only be playing music but conducting live interviews with musicians.
The one-hour show is hosted by singer-songwriter Shani Weiss and will be on every Thursday at 8pm.

Indie Spotlight Melbourne

Indie Spotlight Melbourne 13.08.20 Episode 102 The Episode That Didn't Happen

7:59 pm - Indie Spotlight Melbourne

8:59 pm - Indie Spotlight Melbourne

Celebrating our 100th episode with some of the incredible musicians who’ve been part of the show.

00:00 - 11:30 Alex Nikoloudis (Episode 100)

11:30 - 21:00 Ymma Tierra (Episode 82)

21:00 - 32:00 Sunset Blush (Episode 34) 

32:00 - 43:00 Lily Jones (Episode 63)

43:00 - 56:00 A Man Called Son (Episode 48)

56:00 - 01:10:00 Marta Galtseva (Episode 98)

01:10:00 - 01:24:00 - Mark Howard (Episode 78)

01:24:00 - 01:36:00 - Michael Macri (Episode 80)

01:36:00 - 01:45:00 - Bette Foord (Episode 97)

01:45:00 - 01:55:00 - World Caruso (Episode 96)

01:55:00 - 02:05:00 - Celeste Kate (Episode 50)

02:05:00 - 02:16:00 Axel Munoz (Episode 42)

02:16:00 - 02:37:00 Dragnflyindusri (Episode 18, Episode 77)

02:37:00 - 02:50:00 Sanny Veloo (Episode 66, Episode 81)

02:50:00 - 03:02:57 Shani Weiss (All Episodes :) )

Celebrating our 100th episode with some of the incredible musicians who&rsquo;ve been part of the show.
00:00 - 11:30 Alex Nikoloudis (Episode 100)
11:30 - 21:00 Ymma Tierra (Episode 82)
21:00 - 32:00 Sunset Blush (Episode 34)&nbsp;
32:00 - 43:00 Lily Jones (Episode 63)
43:00 - 56:00 A Man Called Son (Episode 48)
56:00 - 01:10:00 Marta Galtseva (Episode 98)
01:10:00 - 01:24:00 - Mark Howard (Episode 78)
01:24:00 - 01:36:00 - Michael Macri (Episode 80)
01:36:00 - 01:45:00 - Bette Foord (Episode 97)
01:45:00 - 01:55:00 - World Caruso (Episode 96)
01:55:00 - 02:05:00 - Celeste Kate (Episode 50)
02:05:00 - 02:16:00 Axel Munoz (Episode 42)
02:16:00 - 02:37:00 Dragnflyindusri (Episode 18, Episode 77)
02:37:00 - 02:50:00 Sanny Veloo (Episode 66, Episode 81)
02:50:00 - 03:02:57 Shani Weiss (All Episodes :) )

Indie Spotlight Melbourne 27.08.26 Episode 104 ISM celebration!

Unto the Breach are a four-piece punk rock band from Melbourne, Australia — think Bill
Hicks or George Carlin, if either had picked up a guitar. Capturing the rage and rebellion of
the OG punk movement, UTB fly the flag for 21st century malcontents everywhere.
In late 2024, after 25 years thumping the tubs in various punk rock outfits, guitarist and
vocalist Aidan Hogg needed something new to scratch his creative itch. He picked up a
guitar and started writing songs inspired by his insatiable appetite for doom scrolling. One
thing led to another, and a band formed around these songs, now evolved into fast-paced,
catchy anthems built for a beer hall singalong.
They released their debut EP Rabbit Trap in April 2026, after picking up the pieces left
behind by the passing of lead guitarist Greg Brown in November 2025. It&#39;s 6 tracks of dirty
riffs and blistering commentary on the world around us, plus a 7th written for and played at
Brown&#39;s funeral — a mournful dedication capturing the grief felt in the days after his
passing.
UTB have another EP in the works, but much of 2026 has gone into organising Swampfest, a
memorial show and fundraiser for Black Dog Institute featuring 10 of Melbourne&#39;s most
exciting punk/ska/metal bands. With an east coast tour planned for early 2027, expect big
things from this scrappy underdog.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unto_the_breach_band
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UntoTheBreachBand

Unto the Breach are a four-piece punk rock band from Melbourne, Australia &mdash; think Bill Hicks or George Carlin, if either had picked up a guitar. Capturing the rage and rebellion of the OG punk movement, UTB fly the flag for 21st century malcontents everywhere. In late 2024, after 25 years thumping the tubs in various punk rock outfits, guitarist and vocalist Aidan Hogg needed something new to scratch his creative itch. He picked up a guitar and started writing songs inspired by his insatiable appetite for doom scrolling. One thing led to another, and a band formed around these songs, now evolved into fast-paced, catchy anthems built for a beer hall singalong. They released their debut EP Rabbit Trap in April 2026, after picking up the pieces left behind by the passing of lead guitarist Greg Brown in November 2025. It&amp;#39;s 6 tracks of dirty riffs and blistering commentary on the world around us, plus a 7th written for and played at Brown&amp;#39;s funeral &mdash; a mournful dedication capturing the grief felt in the days after his passing. UTB have another EP in the works, but much of 2026 has gone into organising Swampfest, a memorial show and fundraiser for Black Dog Institute featuring 10 of Melbourne&amp;#39;s most exciting punk/ska/metal bands. With an east coast tour planned for early 2027, expect big things from this scrappy underdog. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unto_the_breach_band Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UntoTheBreachBand

Indie Spotlight Melbourne  20.08.26 Episode 103 Unto the Breach

For Dr. Mohit R. Pandit, music is more than performance. It is storytelling, philosophy, and emotion brought to life. Rooted deeply in the rich musical traditions of India while inspired by the raw energy and theatrical expression of classic rock, Mohit has spent years crafting a sound that defies conventional genres. The result is what he calls Theatrical Rock, a distinctive fusion of profound poetry, powerful rock arrangements, and melodies drenched in ethnic heritage.

His musical identity is built on three foundations. The first is his Indian roots, drawing inspiration from timeless melodic structures, spiritual depth, and the rich storytelling traditions that have shaped Indian music for centuries. The second is the influence of rock music, with its intensity, dynamic instrumentation, and emotional power. The third is an unwavering passion for experimentation, blending contrasting musical worlds to create something entirely original.

Mohit's compositions are characterised by deeply poetic lyrics that explore identity, spirituality, love, human struggle, social consciousness, and the search for meaning. Rather than treating lyrics as a supporting element, he places poetry at the heart of every composition, allowing each song to unfold like a theatrical narrative. These stories are amplified through the energy of rock while remaining grounded in melodies inspired by Indian classical and folk traditions.

Every performance is designed to be more than a concert. It is an immersive theatrical experience where music, emotion, and storytelling come together. Through expressive arrangements, dramatic musical dynamics, and powerful stage presence, Mohit creates performances that connect with audiences on both an emotional and intellectual level. His vision is to blur the boundaries between theatre, poetry, and rock, transforming every live performance into a compelling artistic journey.

Beyond his own music, Mohit is deeply committed to building platforms that unite artists and celebrate cultural diversity. One of his most passionate initiatives is Melody Theatre, a Melbourne-produced collaborative music project that brings together artists from diverse cultural backgrounds to create original works that transcend language and tradition. Conceived as more than a performance platform, Melody Theatre celebrates cultural exchange, encourages artistic collaboration, and demonstrates the power of music to build understanding across communities.

Continuing this vision, Mohit is launching the Melbourne Music Festival, an ambitious new festival concept dedicated to celebrating Melbourne's vibrant and multicultural music community. The festival brings together musicians from different cultural backgrounds to collaborate on original compositions that fuse their unique musical traditions into entirely new works. The long-term vision is to produce original collaborative tracks representing ten international languages, showcasing Melbourne as one of the world's great multicultural music capitals.

The festival has already taken its first major step with the successful production and release of its inaugural collaboration, bringing together Hindi and Italian musical traditions in a unique cross-cultural composition. This project represents the beginning of a much larger movement that seeks to inspire collaboration between artists, preserve cultural identity through music, and create a new generation of globally inspired Australian music.

Alongside his work as a performer, songwriter, producer, and creative director, Mohit continues to champion Australia's multicultural arts sector by mentoring artists, fostering creative partnerships, and developing initiatives that strengthen the local music ecosystem. His work reflects a belief that music has the unique ability to unite people across cultures, languages, and generations.

For Mohit, music is a universal language capable of preserving heritage, expressing emotion, provoking thought, and bringing people together. His mission is to pioneer Theatrical Rock, while creating platforms where cultures do not simply coexist but collaborate. Every song, every performance, and every project is part of a larger vision to demonstrate that the future of music lies in celebrating diversity through creativity.

For Dr. Mohit R. Pandit, music is more than performance. It is storytelling, philosophy, and emotion brought to life. Rooted deeply in the rich musical traditions of India while inspired by the raw energy and theatrical expression of classic rock, Mohit has spent years crafting a sound that defies conventional genres. The result is what he calls&nbsp;Theatrical Rock, a distinctive fusion of profound poetry, powerful rock arrangements, and melodies drenched in ethnic heritage.
His musical identity is built on three foundations. The first is his Indian roots, drawing inspiration from timeless melodic structures, spiritual depth, and the rich storytelling traditions that have shaped Indian music for centuries. The second is the influence of rock music, with its intensity, dynamic instrumentation, and emotional power. The third is an unwavering passion for experimentation, blending contrasting musical worlds to create something entirely original.
Mohit's compositions are characterised by deeply poetic lyrics that explore identity, spirituality, love, human struggle, social consciousness, and the search for meaning. Rather than treating lyrics as a supporting element, he places poetry at the heart of every composition, allowing each song to unfold like a theatrical narrative. These stories are amplified through the energy of rock while remaining grounded in melodies inspired by Indian classical and folk traditions.
Every performance is designed to be more than a concert. It is an immersive theatrical experience where music, emotion, and storytelling come together. Through expressive arrangements, dramatic musical dynamics, and powerful stage presence, Mohit creates performances that connect with audiences on both an emotional and intellectual level. His vision is to blur the boundaries between theatre, poetry, and rock, transforming every live performance into a compelling artistic journey.
Beyond his own music, Mohit is deeply committed to building platforms that unite artists and celebrate cultural diversity. One of his most passionate initiatives is&nbsp;Melody Theatre, a Melbourne-produced collaborative music project that brings together artists from diverse cultural backgrounds to create original works that transcend language and tradition. Conceived as more than a performance platform, Melody Theatre celebrates cultural exchange, encourages artistic collaboration, and demonstrates the power of music to build understanding across communities.
Continuing this vision, Mohit is launching the&nbsp;Melbourne Music Festival, an ambitious new festival concept dedicated to celebrating Melbourne's vibrant and multicultural music community. The festival brings together musicians from different cultural backgrounds to collaborate on original compositions that fuse their unique musical traditions into entirely new works. The long-term vision is to produce original collaborative tracks representing ten international languages, showcasing Melbourne as one of the world's great multicultural music capitals.
The festival has already taken its first major step with the successful production and release of its inaugural collaboration, bringing together Hindi and Italian musical traditions in a unique cross-cultural composition. This project represents the beginning of a much larger movement that seeks to inspire collaboration between artists, preserve cultural identity through music, and create a new generation of globally inspired Australian music.
Alongside his work as a performer, songwriter, producer, and creative director, Mohit continues to champion Australia's multicultural arts sector by mentoring artists, fostering creative partnerships, and developing initiatives that strengthen the local music ecosystem. His work reflects a belief that music has the unique ability to unite people across cultures, languages, and generations.
For Mohit, music is a universal language capable of preserving heritage, expressing emotion, provoking thought, and bringing people together. His mission is to pioneer&nbsp;Theatrical Rock, while creating platforms where cultures do not simply coexist but collaborate. Every song, every performance, and every project is part of a larger vision to demonstrate that the future of music lies in celebrating diversity through creativity.

Indie Spotlight Melbourne 13.08.20 Episode 102 The Episode That Didn't Happen

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