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A single tragic event among many in northern New South Wales lead to the inspiration for Roger's chosen song, Token Angels.

Wendy Matthews knew Roger from his time in Models, and was working on a solo studio album when she came across the song.

It was released in 1990, winning an ARIA award the following year for Breakthrough Artist - Single.

 

Listen to Token Angels - YouTube

 

About the host Jane Rocca

Jane lives in Melbourne and has been writing about fashion, music and lifestyle over two decades.

She’s written for Australia’s best music publications; Rolling Stone, Loudmouth, Hot Metal, The Face, i-D UK and more.

More from Jane - Instagram | Twitter | SMH

 

Web - Some of My Best Work

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All audio and music published with permission of artist, label and publisher.

 

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A single tragic event among many in northern New South Wales lead to the inspiration for Roger's chosen song, Token Angels.
Wendy Matthews knew Roger from his time in Models, and was working on a solo studio album when she came across the song.
It was released in 1990, winning an ARIA award the following year for Breakthrough Artist - Single.
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Listen to Token Angels - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bCsjy0UhMk">YouTube</a>
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About the host Jane Rocca
Jane lives in Melbourne and has been writing about fashion, music and lifestyle over two decades.
She&rsquo;s written for Australia&rsquo;s best music publications; Rolling Stone, Loudmouth, Hot Metal, The Face, i-D UK and more.
More from Jane - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janerocca_/?hl=en">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/jbirdrocker?lang=en">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/jane-rocca-gu6fg6">SMH</a>
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Web - <a href="https://mushroom.com/?post_type=m_podcast&amp;p=78186&amp;preview=true">Some of My Best Work</a>
Get in contact - <a href="mailto:podcasts@mushroomgroup.com">podcasts@mushroomgroup.com</a>
All audio and music published with permission of artist, label and publisher.
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More podcasts from Mushroom
<a href="https://mushroom.com/podcast/180grams/">180 Grams</a> - season one is a documentary about The Teskey Brothers difficult, but quite remarkable, second studio album <a href="https://mushroom.com/podcast/180grams/">Run Home Slow</a>.
<a href="https://mushroom.com/podcast/hitdifferent">Hit Different</a> - weekly music culture with of music journalists and industry insiders.
<a href="https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/one-guitar-mushroom">One Guitar</a> - the same Gibson J45 has made its way into the hands of Australia's best singer-songwriters.

Ever wonder how an artistic high point is reached in a creative career?

Music and culture journalist Jane Rocca speaks with artists about how they came to create some of their best work.

It need not be their most well known or popular work but it is the artists' choice.

If you're enjoying the show please tell a friend, leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share a link to the podcast on your socials.

Ever wonder how an artistic high point is reached in a creative career?
Music and culture journalist Jane Rocca speaks with artists about how they came to create some of their best work.
It need not be their most well known or popular work but it is the artists' choice.
If you're enjoying the show please tell a friend, leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share a link to the podcast on your socials.

Artists tell the story behind some of their best work.

Some Of My Best Work

"It was that, that made me aware for the first time of Hero's Remorse" - Roger Mason

Roger Mason - Token Angels

During a 1990 Christmas tour break, in a New South Wales home studio with his band, and a phone number from Michael Gudinski, Jimmy Barnes created some of his best work. 

Rock singers have long been inspired by soul singers.

In this case, the rock singer became the soul singer.

The song, released over 30 years ago, is a personal high for Jimmy Barnes.

There’s a re-release of the album celebrating 30 years, out now.

Soul Deep 30 - www.jimmybarnes.com

And the Soul Deep 30 tour mid 2022.

Go to JimmyBarnes.com for more information.

 

About the host Jane Rocca

Jane lives in Melbourne and has been writing about fashion, music and lifestyle over two decades.

She’s written for Australia’s best music publications; Rolling Stone, Loudmouth, Hot Metal, The Face, i-D UK and more.

More from Jane - Instagram | Twitter | SMH

 

Web - Some of My Best Work

Get in contact - podcasts@mushroomgroup.com

All audio and music published with permission of artist, label and publisher.

 

More podcasts from Mushroom

180 Grams - season one is a documentary about The Teskey Brothers difficult, but quite remarkable, second studio album Run Home Slow.

Hit Different - weekly music culture with of music journalists and industry insiders.

One Guitar - the same Gibson J45 has made its way into the hands of Australia's best singer-songwriters.

During a 1990 Christmas tour break, in a New South Wales home studio with his band, and a phone number from Michael Gudinski, Jimmy Barnes created some of his best work. 
Rock singers have long been inspired by soul singers.
In this case, the rock singer became the soul singer.
The song, released over 30 years ago, is a personal high for Jimmy Barnes.
There&rsquo;s a re-release of the <a href="http://www.jimmybarnes.com">album </a>celebrating 30 years, out now.
Soul Deep 30 - <a href="http://www.jimmybarnes.com">www.jimmybarnes.com</a>
And the <a href="http://www.jimmybarnes.com">Soul Deep 30 </a>tour mid 2022.
Go to <a href="http://www.jimmybarnes.com">JimmyBarnes.com</a> for more information.
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About the host Jane Rocca
Jane lives in Melbourne and has been writing about fashion, music and lifestyle over two decades.
She&rsquo;s written for Australia&rsquo;s best music publications; Rolling Stone, Loudmouth, Hot Metal, The Face, i-D UK and more.
More from Jane - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janerocca_/?hl=en">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/jbirdrocker?lang=en">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/jane-rocca-gu6fg6">SMH</a>
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Web - <a href="https://mushroom.com/?post_type=m_podcast&amp;p=78186&amp;preview=true">Some of My Best Work</a>
Get in contact - <a href="mailto:podcasts@mushroomgroup.com">podcasts@mushroomgroup.com</a>
All audio and music published with permission of artist, label and publisher.
&nbsp;
More podcasts from Mushroom
<a href="https://mushroom.com/podcast/180grams/">180 Grams</a> - season one is a documentary about The Teskey Brothers difficult, but quite remarkable, second studio album <a href="https://mushroom.com/podcast/180grams/">Run Home Slow</a>.
<a href="https://mushroom.com/podcast/hitdifferent">Hit Different</a> - weekly music culture with of music journalists and industry insiders.
<a href="https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/one-guitar-mushroom">One Guitar</a> - the same Gibson J45 has made its way into the hands of Australia's best singer-songwriters.

During a 1990 Christmas tour break, in a New South Wales home studio with his band, and a phone number from Michael Gudinski, Jimmy Barnes created some of his best work.

Jimmy Barnes - When Something Is Wrong With My Baby

Hannah Crofts has already had an extensive music career, notably with the four piece band All Our Exes Live In Texas.

But it’s a song off her debut album under the name Baby Velvet that’s been chosen as some of her best.

The song’s not new. It’s been on the Exes set list for years, starting with a gig at South By South West, pre-pandemic.

Hannah Crofts of Baby Velvet and the story of her song “Best In Show.”

Baby Velvet’s album is called “Please Don’t Be In Love With Someone Else”, and it’s out now wherever you get your music.

Baby Velvet website

Baby Velvet Spotify

Baby Velvet Instagram

 

About the host Jane Rocca

Jane lives in Melbourne and has been writing about fashion, music and lifestyle over two decades.

She’s written for Australia’s best music publications; Rolling Stone, Loudmouth, Hot Metal, The Face, i-D UK and more.

More from Jane - Instagram | Twitter | SMH

 

Web - Some of My Best Work

Get in contact - podcasts@mushroomgroup.com

All audio and music published with permission of artist, label and publisher.

 

More podcasts from Mushroom

180 Grams - season one is a documentary about The Teskey Brothers difficult, but quite remarkable, second studio album Run Home Slow.

Hit Different - weekly music culture with of music journalists and industry insiders.

One Guitar - the same Gibson J45 has made its way into the hands of Australia's best singer-songwriters.

Hannah Crofts has already had an extensive music career, notably with the four piece band All Our Exes Live In Texas.
But it&rsquo;s a song off her debut album under the name Baby Velvet that&rsquo;s been chosen as some of her best.
The song&rsquo;s not new. It&rsquo;s been on the Exes set list for years, starting with a gig at South By South West, pre-pandemic.
Hannah Crofts of Baby Velvet and the story of her song &ldquo;Best In Show.&rdquo;
Baby Velvet&rsquo;s album is called &ldquo;Please Don&rsquo;t Be In Love With Someone Else&rdquo;, and it&rsquo;s out now wherever you get your music.
<a href="https://www.babyvelvetmusic.com/home">Baby Velvet website</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/77Ddh5UnAgDIfixnYjwOnI">Baby Velvet Spotify</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/babyvelvetmusic/">Baby Velvet Instagram</a>
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About the host Jane Rocca
Jane lives in Melbourne and has been writing about fashion, music and lifestyle over two decades.
She&rsquo;s written for Australia&rsquo;s best music publications; Rolling Stone, Loudmouth, Hot Metal, The Face, i-D UK and more.
More from Jane - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janerocca_/?hl=en">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/jbirdrocker?lang=en">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/jane-rocca-gu6fg6">SMH</a>
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Web - <a href="https://mushroom.com/?post_type=m_podcast&amp;p=78186&amp;preview=true">Some of My Best Work</a>
Get in contact - <a href="mailto:podcasts@mushroomgroup.com">podcasts@mushroomgroup.com</a>
All audio and music published with permission of artist, label and publisher.
&nbsp;
More podcasts from Mushroom
<a href="https://mushroom.com/podcast/180grams/">180 Grams</a> - season one is a documentary about The Teskey Brothers difficult, but quite remarkable, second studio album <a href="https://mushroom.com/podcast/180grams/">Run Home Slow</a>.
<a href="https://mushroom.com/podcast/hitdifferent">Hit Different</a> - weekly music culture with of music journalists and industry insiders.
<a href="https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/one-guitar-mushroom">One Guitar</a> - the same Gibson J45 has made its way into the hands of Australia's best singer-songwriters.

Baby Velvet’s album is called “Please Don’t Be In Love With Someone Else”

Hannah Crofts - Best In Show (Baby Velvet)

Glenn Wheatley was a legendary Australian talent manager, promoter and musician himself in The Masters Apprentices.

Known for his reach across both music and media, he steered both John Farnham and Delta Goodrem to the top of Australian music.

In February 2022 he died from health complications caused by Covid.

Now his son, Tim Wheatley, has released a version of The Masters Apprentice’s hit, Because I Love You.

The cover has also been included with the new audio book of Glenn’s autobiography, Paper Paradise, read by Glenn himself.

Like Glenn, Tim has moved between Melbourne, London and Los Angeles, focused on music all the way.

As you’ll hear, the song has become more than a hit to the Wheatley’s, it’s very much in and of the family now.

Get the audio book here.

Tim Wheatley on Spotify

Tim Wheatley on Instagram

 

About the host Jane Rocca

Jane lives in Melbourne and has been writing about fashion, music and lifestyle over two decades.

She’s written for Australia’s best music publications; Rolling Stone, Loudmouth, Hot Metal, The Face, i-D UK and more.

More from Jane - Instagram | Twitter | SMH

 

Web - Some of My Best Work

Get in contact - podcasts@mushroomgroup.com

All audio and music published with permission of artist, label and publisher.

 

More podcasts from Mushroom

180 Grams - season one is a documentary about The Teskey Brothers difficult, but quite remarkable, second studio album Run Home Slow.

Hit Different - weekly music culture with of music journalists and industry insiders.

One Guitar - the same Gibson J45 has made its way into the hands of Australia's best singer-songwriters.

<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Wheatley">Glenn Wheatley</a> was a legendary Australian talent manager, promoter and musician himself in The Masters Apprentices.
Known for his reach across both music and media, he steered both John Farnham and Delta Goodrem to the top of Australian music.
In February 2022 he died from health complications caused by Covid.
Now his son, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/65lmndu5dLncONGbveFApC?si=K6HzJdyXRI6Qe8eV3F8DOA">Tim Wheatley</a>, has released a version of The Masters Apprentice&rsquo;s hit, Because I Love You.
The cover has also been included with the new <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/paper-paradise-glenn-wheatley/audiobook/9781669678526.html">audio book of Glenn&rsquo;s autobiography, Paper Paradise, read by Glenn himself.</a>
Like Glenn, Tim has moved between Melbourne, London and Los Angeles, focused on music all the way.
As you&rsquo;ll hear, the song has become more than a hit to the Wheatley&rsquo;s, it&rsquo;s very much in and of the family now.
<a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/paper-paradise-glenn-wheatley/audiobook/9781669678526.html">Get the audio book here.</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/65lmndu5dLncONGbveFApC?si=K6HzJdyXRI6Qe8eV3F8DOA">Tim Wheatley on Spotify</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/crookedsaint/?hl=en">Tim Wheatley on Instagram</a>
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About the host Jane Rocca
Jane lives in Melbourne and has been writing about fashion, music and lifestyle over two decades.
She&rsquo;s written for Australia&rsquo;s best music publications; Rolling Stone, Loudmouth, Hot Metal, The Face, i-D UK and more.
More from Jane - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janerocca_/?hl=en">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/jbirdrocker?lang=en">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/jane-rocca-gu6fg6">SMH</a>
&nbsp;
Web - <a href="https://mushroom.com/?post_type=m_podcast&amp;p=78186&amp;preview=true">Some of My Best Work</a>
Get in contact - <a href="mailto:podcasts@mushroomgroup.com">podcasts@mushroomgroup.com</a>
All audio and music published with permission of artist, label and publisher.
&nbsp;
More podcasts from Mushroom
<a href="https://mushroom.com/podcast/180grams/">180 Grams</a> - season one is a documentary about The Teskey Brothers difficult, but quite remarkable, second studio album <a href="https://mushroom.com/podcast/180grams/">Run Home Slow</a>.
<a href="https://mushroom.com/podcast/hitdifferent">Hit Different</a> - weekly music culture with of music journalists and industry insiders.
<a href="https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/one-guitar-mushroom">One Guitar</a> - the same Gibson J45 has made its way into the hands of Australia's best singer-songwriters.

A very special episode with Tim Wheatley, artist and Glenn Wheatley's son

Roger Mason - Token Angels

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