Thursdays, 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 two-hour show is hosted by singer-songwriter Shani Weiss and will be on every Thursday at 8pm
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20 Feb 2025, 7:59pm Indie Spotlight Melbourne Lily Jones, sings about the meaning of life through her deep influences of poetry. Her style is a blend of RnB, soul and Hip Hop which melts together to create her old school sound, evoking a story through her word painting and vocal texture. Lily is a songstress of mystique who writes as a way to express her unique experience of the inner and outer world
6 Feb 2025, 7:58pm Indie Spotlight Melbourne Alison Newman is a singer and songwriter based in Mount Gambier, South Australia. She has developed a heartfelt, personal approach to her music. Her sound is deeply focused on storytelling, and her songs have a strong narrative component, which highlights the emotional link between the artist, and the songs she sings. Alison's music strikes to the heart of her audience. She uses the power of music to transport the listener emotionally. Alison has had a multitude of musical opportunities over the years, which has allowed her to grow and extend on her musicality – from small vocal ensembles to large choirs, duos and singing with many and varied musicians. Alison was nominated for the South Australian Music Awards Folk Artist Peoples Choice Award in 2019, 2020 and 2021, making the Top 5 in 2019 and 2021. She won the South Australian State Final of Listen Up Music's 'The Songwriting Prize' for her original song Pieces of My Pain, and has her song performed live in Sydney in January 2022 for the national prize. Her debut album of original music entitled "Heart Songs" was released in late July 2019. She has since released 3 stand alone singles, "Sunshine Sundays" in November 2019, "It's not Christmas without you", in December 2019 and "For the rest of my life" on Valentines Day 2020. Watch the film clip here. Alison has also released many remixes of songs from her Heart Songs album – Nadine using traditional Celtic instruments, acoustic piano mixes of My Angel , Strength in Numbers and Here with Us Tonight, and a dance floor remix of Kasper. During the Covid19 lockdown of 2020 Alison shared her love of creating covers in her project circa aurora. She took well known songs and covered them in her own unique style. You can listen to them on all the streaming services. Alison has just released the first track from her new album Wolf, which you can find more about here She is also works with Aussie DJ and Producer LT Balkin on many collaborative tracks with the first track Smoke and Roses released in April 2021 . Alison has also done 3 songs with Russian/Egyptian DJ Babak Bazgosha. Alison is an experienced wedding, events and venue performer.
24 Dec 2024, 4:29pm Indie Spotlight Melbourne 4Fo is a songwriter, rapper, poet, dancer and entrepreneur based in Melbourne. He started writing and recording early 2010 as a way to release his emotions, but since then he has released multiple singles and music videos. In late 2018 4Fo signed to an independent record label ‘Hudzpro Production’ Where he recently finished his 7 song project titled “MOODSWING”. He is also the last addition to South East finest “BCM” and has performed, recorded with the crew for the last 2 years. With many new projects in the works 4fo continues to strive with his dancing and music.
23 Dec 2024, 4pm Indie Spotlight Melbourne Sanny Veloo is an Australian rock artist known for his relentless DIY spirit, raw, unfiltered performances, and unwavering dedication to authentic music. Building his fanbase from the ground up by performing at open mics across Melbourne, Sanny’s grassroots approach has created a deep connection with his audience. With a career that includes collaborations with Gotye, a U.S. tour with G-Flip, and support for major acts like Fall Out Boy, Presidents of the United States of America, and British India, Sanny has built an extensive tour history spanning the USA, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Sanny’s latest single, “A Brighter Tomorrow,” set for release on October 23, 2024, is an electrifying anthem of resilience, unity, and hope. Produced by ARIA Award-winner Michael Badger (King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Amyl & the Sniffers), the track combines raw rock energy with modern production, delivering driving rhythms, anthemic choruses, and a guitar solo inspired by icons like Tom Morello, Santana, and Gary Clark Jr. As a call for empowerment and unity, the song encourages listeners to rise above division and transform together—a message that resonates deeply in today’s world. With a career rich in milestones—including a Vanda & Young songwriting prize finalist spot, an international band competition win with Australian band EMPRA in the USA, and even controversy from his first band, Boredphucks, which was banned in Singapore—Sanny’s journey is a testament to his dedication and resilience. Having released two albums and six EPs with past bands, he now prepares for his next chapter. On November 23, 2024, Sanny will celebrate “A Brighter Tomorrow” with a headline show at Melbourne’s iconic Prince Bandroom, inviting fans to join him in creating a more compassionate, hopeful future.
23 Dec 2024, 3:53pm Indie Spotlight Melbourne "John Smallman, known as "Johnno," is an Emcee and showman based in Melbourne, Australia, originally from Birmingham, UK. With a background in professional theatre in his hometown, Johnno has been passionate about entertaining and performing from an early age. He currently hosts "The Bizz With Johnno," a show focused on the entertainment industry that evolved from his radio and Instagram shows. He is also the founder and producer of Melbourne's premier live music event, for independent artists, eXposure. He has interviewed some notable names in show business, including Katrina Leskanich (ex-Katrina & The Waves), Nate James, Sandi Thom, Paul Lekakis, Dave Sterry (Real Life), Whigfield, Nell Campbell, Patricia Kelly (Gene Kelly Legacy), Nicholas Brendon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Bradley McIntosh and Tina Barrett (S Club 7), Michelle Heaton (Liberty X), Natasha Hamilton (Atomic Kitten), Kevin Richardson (The Lion Whisperer), Amy Sheppard (Sheppard), and RuPaul's Drag Race stars Hannah Conda, Blu Hydrangea, Divina De Campo, and Bruno Alcantara (Pit Crew) to name a few. Johnno has also interviewed thousands of independent artists and creatives globally and now runs Melbourne's premier live music networking event, eXposure".
23 Dec 2024, 3:44pm Indie Spotlight Melbourne Peak Park are an Alt-Pop group from Naarm/Melbourne creating eclectic synth-guitar pop. The project has received community radio support across Australia, been featured on KEXP and played alongside Siobhan Cotchin, Taylah Carroll and Pisco Sour. The trio (Mitch, Thomas & Callum) are equal parts charismatic as they are engulfed in the joy and introspection of creating music. What began as a one off gig in 2019 has blossomed into a deep friendship of vulnerability and a love for creating fun, honest and heartfelt music. Drawing influence from Mansionair, Parcels and Tame Impala, the project's indietronica and pop sensibilities result in exuberant and wholesome live shows. Having spent the bulk of 2024 writing, self-producing & recording a new era of music, the trio returned to the Melbourne live scene with a sold out headline show at the Gaso Upstairs in October. Recent singles “Daylight” (26/9) & “Why Won’t They Talk To Me?” (14/11) explore broader themes of masculinity & love. Interrogating and challenging the type of men they want to be has become a cornerstone of the group. With numerous releases and headline shows incoming, Peak Park and its signature indietronica sound is a project on the rise!
23 Dec 2024, 3:10pm Indie Spotlight Melbourne Little Theatre began as an instrumental side/solo project while Eric was writing and recording music with his bands ‘Lake Monsters’ and ‘Hill Park’. In early 2015, when both bands took an unofficial hiatus, Eric decided that he still had music he needed to make. He wrote, recorded and released his first EP ‘Few and Far Between’ by August of 2015. Since then, Eric has experimented with genres ranging from Folk to Anti-Pop to Indie Rock and anything you could think of in between. Little Theatre is currently working on songs with a more pop punk/indie/arena rock focus, with catchy melody’s, fuzzy guitars and big walls of drums, Little Theatre is finally becoming an outlet for releasing all the teenage angst that got Eric into music in the first place.